For many couples, getting engaged is a very romantic and memorable moment. One party might have spent weeks or even months planning that perfect moment, and the joy that follows that one big question can be totally overwhelming. It?s no wonder that so many engaged couples want to shout their love from the rooftops?and now, thanks to social media platforms that connect us with millions, they can!
While you may want to jump right onto Instagram and share the good news with everyone at once, there are some rules that couples should observe after becoming affianced. These guidelines will ensure that everyone hears your big announcement, but that no one is hurt or offended in the process. Here are four simple rules that will help you properly announce your engagement. 1. Pause Before You Proceed
Getting engaged is a very emotional experience. Your mind is racing, your heart is pounding, you?re very likely about to cry (if you haven?t started already)?and best of all, the love of your life is there to experience it all with you! It can be easy to get overwhelmed in the moment and hurry onto the ?next steps? of the engagement process, like texting your friends the good news or even planning the wedding!
Before you do anything else, take a beat and be in the moment. Like I mentioned earlier, this might be one of the most memorable moments in your relationship, so don?t let it fly by in a flurry of texts and Facebook notifications. Instead, hold your future spouse close and simply ...