Go

  • 1
  • 2
announcements_lge.jpg

announcements

Congratulations! The question has been popped and you said “Yes” so now what? Start with a few basics by agreeing on who you are going to tell first, when and how you will do it.

Photo: Pam Hutchinson Photographic Designer


 Traditionally, the prospective groom always asks the bride’s father for permission to marry his daughter before he proposes. Today it’s more likely for the couple to decide to get married first and then tell the parents together. Some prefer to surprise their parents - over a casual dinner, either at home or at a restaurant is becoming a popular way to break the wonderful news. Consider who you would like to be in your bridal party and tell them next. That way you can break the news and ask them to be part of your special day at the same time. Then tell your friends and family.

You may find the best way is to make a list and then tick off the names as they have been informed. Parents often help with spreading the news, particularly when it comes to relatives and close family friends. Usually the couple will then announce the engagement to the wider community via a newspaper. It is a simple procedure and your newsagent will stock forms to fill out or simply visit the website, phone, fax or email your details. Don’t forget to also post it on this site.

Photo: Turning Heads Photography
 
Announcement styles
There are a number of different ways of announcing your engagement.
  • The most formal style of notice is when the bride’s parents announce the engagement: Preston/Humphries: Mr and Mrs Preston have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Alexandra Louise to Nathan James Humphries, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Chris Humphries of Chinchilla.
  • A less formal version is often chosen: Jenny and Matthew Preston of Brookfield have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter Alexandra to Nathan, son of Cheryl and Chris Humphries of Chinchilla.
  • Some couples choose to make their own announcements: Alexandra Preston of Brookfield; Nathan Humphries of Chinchilla; Alexandra and Nathan are happy to announce their engagement.
  • If one parent is deceased: The engagement is announced of Alexandra, daughter of Jenny Preston of Brookfield and the late Matthew Preston to Nathan, son of Cheryl and Chris Humphries of Chinchilla.
  • If either set of parents is divorced: The engagement is announced of Alexandra, daughter of Jenny Stevenson of Brookfield and Matthew Preston of Annerley to Nathan, son of Cheryl and Chris Humphries of Chinchilla.
For more info visit www.etiquette.com.au.

Marriage education programs
Leading up to the wedding, it is a good idea to consider a pre-marriage counselling program. A number of programs run by trained marriage counsellors and educators are readily available. They look at the strengths and weaknesses in the relationship and then work specifically on them. They teach attitudes and skills to increase enjoyment and stability of your marriage so you, as a couple can become stronger, more confident and much more aware of your partner’s feelings. These courses are practical without favouring any moral or particular religious viewpoints although many churches and spiritual groups also offer their own style of pre-wedding courses. For more information:
  • contact your Church Leader
  • visit www.relate.gov.au
  • contact Relationships Australia on 1300 364 277.
 Prev  Next