Announce an Engagement With an Invitation
Letter #1
We're thrilled to announce our engagement and invite you to celebrate with us as we tie the knot! [Bride's Name], daughter of [Parents' Names], and [Groom's Name], son of [Parents' Names], are excited to begin their forever together.
The wedding ceremony will be held on [date] at [time] at [location]. Following the ceremony, there will be a reception at [reception location] to celebrate with loved ones. Formal invitations will follow shortly, but we couldn't wait to share the news with you! We look forward to celebrating our special day with you.
Letter #2
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate love! [Bride's Name] and [Groom's Name] are overjoyed to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. [Bride's Name], originally from [hometown], is currently living in [city]. [Groom's Name] is the son of [Parents' Names] from [city].
The couple invites you to join them for the wedding ceremony on October 21st at 6:00 pm at the Riverfront Chapel. A reception with dinner and dancing will follow at 7:30 pm at the Riverfront Country Club. Formal invitations will be mailed soon, but we wanted to give you a head's up to save the date! We can't wait to celebrate our love story with you.
Letter #3
Love finds a way, and for [Bride's Name] and [Groom's Name], it led to a beautiful wedding celebration! [Bride's Name] and [Groom's Name] exchanged vows on July 20th at Riverside Beach Park, surrounded by close family and friends. The ceremony was followed by an informal reception and barbecue dinner.
[Bride's Name] and [Groom's Name] are excited to embark on their new chapter together. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors!
Letter #4
You're invited to celebrate love! Join [Bride's Name] and [Groom's Name] as they tie the knot on February 3rd at the Springfield Reception Hall. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the home of [Parents' Names] on February 10th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Formal invitations will be coming your way soon, but we wanted to share the news with you first! We can't wait to celebrate with you as we begin our married life together.
For those looking for gift ideas, a registry has been set up at Doe Home Accessories.
How to Write this Announcement Letter: Expert Tips and Guidelines
Sometimes an announcement of an engagement also serves as an invitation to the wedding or wedding reception. Such is the case with the examples below. Examples also indicate appropriate wordings for when the parents are divorced, one of them is deceased, or if the engaged couple is making the announcement themselves. See also "Announce an engagement in a newspaper," and "Announce an engagement in a personal letter."
Steps
- In most cases, begin with the names of those making the announcement--usually the bride's parents. The lines will generally be centered on the page.
- Add a note of invitation.
Write Your announcement in Minutes: Easy Step-by-Step Guide with Sample Sentences and Phrases
1 In most cases, begin with the names of those making the announcement--usually the bride's parents. The lines will generally be centered on the page.
Sample Sentences for Step 1
- Mr. and Mrs. John Doe announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Eric Johnson, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Melvin Johnson of Springfield, Kansas. (This is the conventional pattern.)
- Mr. and Mrs. John Doe announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Mary, to Eric Johnson, son of Melvin and Anne Johnson of Springfield, Kansas. Mary Doe is also the daughter of the late Beth Smith. (This wording may be used when one of the parents is deceased and the other has remarried.)
- Mr. John Doe announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his daughter, Mary, to Eric Johnson, son of Melvin and Anne Johnson. Mary Doe is also the daughter of the late Beth Smith. (This wording may be used when one of the parents is deceased.)
- Mr. John Doe of Springfield, Kansas, and Mrs. Jane Smith of Centerville, Kansas, announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Eric Johnson, son of Melvin and Anne Johnson of Springfield. (This wording may be used when parents are divorced and have different surnames.)
- Mr. John Doe announces the engagement of his daughter Mary to Eric Johnson, son of Melvin and Anne Johnson of Springfield. Mary Doe is also the daughter of Beth Smith of Centerville, Kansas. (This wording may be used when parents are divorced and only one parent is making the announcement.)
- Mary Doe and Eric Johnson are delighted to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage on June 15. (This wording is appropriate when the engaged couple makes the announcement.)
- Eric Johnson and Mary Doe plan to marry on June 15, 2019, at the Center Church in Springfield. The couple's parents are Professor and Mrs. Melvin Johnson, Springfield, and Mr. and Mrs. John Doe of Centerville, Kansas.
Key Phrases for Step 1
- am engaged to
- announces the engagement of
- are planning a spring wedding
- are finally taking the plunge
- are finally taking the leap
- are engaged to be married
- are pleased to announce
- are delighted to announce
- believe it or not, we are
- gives me great pleasure to announce
- have finally agreed to tie the knot
- is also the daughter of the late
- knight in shining armor arrived on the scene
- look forward to introducing you to
- plan to be married on
- plan to marry on
- the couple's parents are
- the engagement of their
- the daughter of
- the engagement and forthcoming marriage of
- want you to be among the first to know
- want to share our good news with
- who is the son of
- wish to announce their engagement
- would like all our friends to know
2 Add a note of invitation.
Sample Sentences for Step 2
- You are cordially invited to share
in the happiness of this occasion
at a reception and open house
to be held in their honor
Saturday, December 14th
from 7:00 p.m.
at the Doe residence
1600 Main Street
Springfield, Kansas - We request the pleasure of your company
at a reception in their honor Friday, June 15th,
from 7:00 p.m. at the Doe Residence
1600 Main Street, Springfield, Kansas. - They request the pleasure of your company
as they exchange their vows at seven p.m.
on the evening of June 15th.
Receiving line from seven until eight p.m.
Program and dance from eight p.m. - The pleasure of your company is requested
at their wedding Friday, June 15th
7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Hotel
Key Phrases for Step 2
- an informal gathering of family and friends
- are cordially invited to
- as they exchange their vows
- at the Doe residence
- at a reception and dance
- invite you to
- please join us for
- please mark your calendar
- please respond with acceptance or regrets
- reception will be held at
- request the pleasure of your company
- RSVP by
- the happiness of this occasion
- the beginning of their new life together
- to an engagement party on
- to celebrate the occasion
- to share in their happiness
- to attend our wedding
- to the wedding of their daughter
- to a dinner in their honor
- to share in our happiness
- to share in their joy
- to a celebration of their marriage
- we would be delighted to see you at
