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Being engaged is an exciting time. You finally found the one you’ll spend the rest of your life with, and that person asked you to marry them. That’s a big-deal life moment to be celebrated and shared with the world. But how do you do that? When can you finally change your relationship status? Here are some tips on how to announce your engagement, listed in the order that I suggest you follow when it’s time to let everyone know that great news!

 It’s between the two of you. Before you share the news of your engagement with anyone else, take time to celebrate with just the two of you. Because we live in an instant society, many people don’t do this. Everyone wants things immediately, but when you wait and take a minute just to celebrate together, it makes the sharing with everyone else even more special. You stopped and took a minute to look each other in the eye and be grateful that all the steps you have taken in life led you to each other. You are about to get bombarded with congratulation texts, likes on social media, and phone calls. Before the chaos begins, pause and be grateful that you have each other.

 Put family first. It’s important to make sure your family knows first. As a mother, if I saw on social media that one of my daughters was engaged and they didn’t tell me first, they would be in trouble. When letting family know, reach out to them via phone or video chat if you’re unable to see them in person. Do not send them a text. This is big news and deserves to be shared with your family in person or over the phone. There are so many fun ways you can let them know. Maybe plan a visit with them and ask them what they’re doing in the fall. Then say, “Well Dad, I was wondering if you would walk me down the aisle!” Make it special for those you love, the most important people in your life.

 Share on social media. I’m certain you have seen your friends post about their engagement. You want to be happy for them, but you wish it was you. Well, now it’s your time to share with the world! Later in this section we’ll discuss some fun ways to share the news on social media. For now, it’s time to let everyone know on social media and change your relationship status. Post on social media first so that everyone can see that you got engaged. Your friends will comment and like and celebrate with you. A few days later, change your relationship status. This will allow time between both posts for your friends to see the original post that you got engaged. Additionally, keep the details of your wedding to yourself. You won’t be inviting all of your social media friends, so those who aren’t invited to your wedding won’t be hurt by seeing the details and never getting an invite.

 Consider the mail. I know, no one mails anything anymore. That’s what makes mailing an engagement announcement so special! I would suggest a postcard announcement to save on postage, and it’s something that can go on your friends’ fridges. This will also allow you the chance to lock in your guest list. This is not the a Save-the-Date; that will come later. How special would it be for someone to receive an announcement in the mail? I don’t know about you, but I love getting mail, especially if it isn’t a bill. If you got engaged around the holidays, design a cute holiday card announcing your engagement. Holiday cards are perfect for Save-the-Dates as well.