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You have seen all the fun social media posts when someone gets engaged. You have also seen all the hashtags. Announcing your engagement on social media should be fun — the first thing you send out to show the world a reflection of who you are as a couple. When thinking about what you’re going to say, have fun with this! Don’t stress about making your post perfect. Honestly, it doesn’t really matter what anyone thinks. This is about the two of you, so enjoy thinking through options for how you’ll tell the world. In this section, I share some of my favorite social media posts. Customize them to fit the two of you as a couple and share away!

Social media is likely the most popular way that couples all over the world spread the news of their engagement. Here are some ways to share the good news:

 The location. If the location of your proposal is special to you or just a neat spot, use it in your post. Share a picture of the actual proposal. If you didn’t catch it on camera, recreate it after the proposal is over with your phone camera.

 Do it together. Take a photo together and make it unique. You can buy fun novelty items such as T-shirts, hats, or cups and take a picture with those items. For example, one person wears a shirt that says, “He [or She] asked!” and the other wears a shirt that says, “I said yes!”

 Use a prop. On a chalkboard or poster, write, “I said yes!” Then take a photo with the prop and share the news. Or make a sign that says, “It’s time to celebrate! I’m changing my last name.”

 Take a selfie. A selfie is most likely the most popular way to share the news. Take a selfie together with big smiles and say, “We’re getting married!” This is the simplest and fastest way to share the news, and who doesn’t love a good selfie?

 Show off the bling. You have a ring on your finger; now show it off! Whatever way you choose to share, make sure that ring is in the photo. Everyone wants to see the ring, so including it in your social media post is always a good thing — the classic symbol that you’re engaged.

 Use a pet. Let’s face it, pets are just cute. Everyone loves them, so use them in your social media post. They’re part of your family and are just as excited as you are that you’re getting married. Well, I like to think they’re excited — I haven’t been able to get any of my pets to talk to me but I’m going to guess they’re excited too!

Whatever way you share the news, have fun with this! It’s the first thing you do in the wedding planning process. Now that it’s official, it’s time to share your excitement and joy with the world in a playful and creative way. Everyone will be excited for you and love your creativity. Congratulations, the world officially knows it’s official!