5 things to say when someone announces their engagement

February 16, 2023 • 3 min read

Has one of your loved ones recently announced their engagement? When a couple gets engaged, they want their inner circle to help them share and celebrate their big moment! An engagement is an exciting time in a couple’s life and a significant milestone that should be helped celebrated by their nearest and dearest.

We understand what newly engaged couples would love to hear, thanks to our specialisation in diamond engagement rings. This makes it essential to respond accordingly! Nobody wants someone to rain on their parade, so it is important to remember etiquette by responding positively and encouragingly.

Here are five things you can say when someone announces their engagement.

Congratulate the couple

First and foremost, congratulate the couple. ‘Congratulations’ is a classic go-to response that will communicate your joy. Simple yet effective, a congratulations message is always a sweet response and lets the couple know you are excited to hear their news.

Expressing your well wishes is also a nice touch to share with the couple that you wish them the best for the next stage in their lives.

Express your excitement

Express your excitement by letting the couple know you are over the moon about their big news. This will help keep their excitement bubbling and it’s also a great way to express how you look forward to their big day.

You could do this with a message from the heart or by gifting them a surprise. Sending them flowers or an edible bouquet is a fun way to give them a lasting reminder of this exciting time.

Compliment the ring

We know all about engagement rings and can tell you there is nothing more a bride-to-be loves than to gush about their ring! Share your appreciation for the ring by complimenting their newest accessory.

Engagement rings are an investment, so it deserves to be loved and admired! Just don’t forget to avoid asking for private details such as the price.

You could do this with a message from the heart or by gifting them a surprise. Sending them flowers or an edible bouquet is a fun way to give them a lasting reminder of this exciting time.

Comment on the proposal set-up

Just like the ring, compliment the proposal set-up itself if relevant. Many proposals happen in a romantic setting, such as during a getaway or in an intimate picnic in a park.

If the couple’s proposal occurred in a romantic set-up, acknowledge the enchanting situation. This is a great way to give a nod of appreciation to the proposer and the effort they put into the arrangement, but also to further empathise how special this moment is.

Consider how you share your love for the couple

If you are close to the couple, you may be excited and want to announce their big news to the world! While the couple could be okay with you resharing their announcement, make sure to ask for permission before you do.

The couple may want to wait to make their news public and might want to let certain people know before it is revealed to everyone else. This means you should watch what you say so you don’t spoil the news too soon.

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Now that you know what to say, go forth and spread the love with the wedded-to-be in your life.

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