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Tips For Creating Digital Engagement Announcements That Are Uniquely You

February 10, 2025 | marissa
recently engaged couple celebrating on beach

All photos provided by Lovebird

Congratulations! You’re engaged, and now it’s time to share the exciting news! Traditional paper announcements are still popular, and social media is an even more common way to share the news—but digital engagement invitations offer a customizable and eco-friendly way to celebrate with your loved ones. But how do you create an engagement announcement that feels truly special—one that’s personal, heartfelt, and unmistakably you?

The secret lies in more than just a beautiful design. By incorporating thoughtful details that reflect your relationship, proposal story, and unique style, you can create an announcement that feels as meaningful as the moment itself.

Make Your Digital Engagement Announcement Uniquely You

1. Share Your Proposal Story

One of the most memorable ways to personalize your engagement announcement is by including your proposal story. Whether it was a carefully planned surprise or a spontaneous moment, sharing the details makes your announcement feel authentic. With Lovebirds new digital engagement announcements, you can include a heartfelt message—or even a short video recapping how it happened! 

Ideas to make your announcement personal:

  • Write a short but engaging recap of the proposal.
  • Add a video message of you both sharing the moment.
  • Include proposal footage if you have it!

2. Choose a Design That Reflects Your Style

Your engagement announcement should feel like you. If you already have a wedding aesthetic in mind, this is a great opportunity to incorporate those elements as a subtle hint. But if you’re still figuring out your wedding details, don’t stress! Instead, focus on a design that reflects your personal style as a couple. With Lovebird’s hundreds of design suites, you can choose an option that feels natural to you—whether that’s timeless and elegant, modern and sleek, or playful and fun.

3. Create a Personal Video

One of the best things about digital engagement announcements is the ability to add video! And your video doesn’t have to be just about your proposal story—it can be whatever you want it to be. Maybe it’s a highlight video of your relationship, a clip of you two in the car right after the proposal moment, full of nerves and excitement, or even footage from your last vacation together. Whether you have the time and skills to produce a beautifully edited video or you just want to share a candid, heartfelt message, you can’t go wrong. With Lovebird’s video feature, your digital announcement can feel truly personal.

digital engagement announcement

 

A Step-by-Step Guide to Delivering Your Engagement Announcement

1. Decide When to Send Your Announcement

Timing matters! With Lovebird’s brand new digital engagement announcements, you can privately share your news via email or text before making a public post.

 Here’s a general timeline:

  • Immediately after the proposal – Share the news personally with immediate family and closest friends via call or message.
  • Within a few days to two weeks – Send out your digital engagement announcement to a wider circle of loved ones.
  • After the formal announcement – Feel free to post on social media if you’d like!


2. Craft the Perfect Engagement Announcement Message

Your message should sound like you. Whether formal, playful, or sentimental, here’s a template to help you get started:

“We have some exciting news to share… we’re engaged! We’re beyond thrilled to start this next chapter together and can’t wait to celebrate with you all soon!”

Or, if you’re letting a video do the talking, this little tidbit is all you’ll need:

“Watch this short video to see how it all happened!”

Lovebird allows you to personalize your message, keeping it as simple or detailed as you’d like. 

3. Send It in a Thoughtful Way

Rather than a mass text or email, make your engagement announcement feel special and polished. Lovebird’s platform allows you to:

  • Send personalized email or text announcements to loved ones
  • Track who has opened it so no one misses the news
  • Ensure a cohesive design that matches your wedding aesthetic


4. Follow Up with a Save the Date

With Lovebird’s elegant wedding guest communication tools, everything from your engagement announcement to your wedding day updates can be managed seamlessly in one place. Once your wedding date is set, inform your guests by sending a digital save the date with Lovebird. Since everything is managed in one place, your guests will have a seamless experience from engagement to wedding day.

 

Why Lovebird Is the Ultimate Tool for Engagement Announcements

With Lovebird’s digital engagement announcements, you get more than just a beautiful digital experience—you get a thoughtful, streamlined way to share your big news while keeping all wedding guest communication in one place.

Want to learn more about Lovebird’s full suite of wedding planning tools? Check out this post for a deep dive into all the ways Lovebird can simplify your wedding journey.

And as a bonus—when you upgrade to Lovebird’s Full Suite, you also get access to Memento, a video wedding guest book and shared album platform, ensuring all of your wedding guest footage is in one place.

Enter Lovebird’s Proposal Story Contest for a Chance to Win!

To celebrate this exciting season of love, Lovebird is hosting a Proposal Story Contest! If you have a memorable, funny, or heartwarming proposal story, submit it for a chance to win $2,500 towards your honeymoon or other category prizes!

 Categories Include:

  • The Most Creative Proposal
  • The Sweetest Proposal
  • The Proposal Plan Gone Wrong
  • The Most Memorable Proposal Reaction

Entries are open now through March 31, 2025—so don’t wait! Learn more and enter here.

Your engagement announcement is the first step in your wedding journey—make it as special as the moment itself. With Lovebird, you can create a personal, polished, and truly unforgettable digital engagement announcement that reflects your love story.

Ready to start designing yours? Create your custom engagement announcement today with Lovebird.

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Skipping the Wait of a Traditional Wedding, This Couple Opted for an Elegant Hotel Elopement

February 10, 2025 | justine

Charlotte and Khari’s love story is proof that timing is everything. The pair first met in Miami—Charlotte was celebrating her 30th birthday with friends, and Khari was on a bachelor trip. “We were instantly attracted, but we were both in relationships at the time,” Charlotte says. They kept in touch through social media but lost contact until Khari reached out over a year later. By then, they were both single and ready to take a chance on love.

When it came time to plan their wedding, the couple initially envisioned a traditional celebration. However, they quickly realized that they didn’t want to wait. “We decided to elope, but truth be told, I still wanted more than just the justice of the peace and quick pictures,” Charlotte shares. Their solution? A beautifully intimate elegant hotel elopement with just their closest loved ones, plenty of style, and unforgettable moments.

Finding the right vendors was essential for bringing their vision to life. Charlotte already knew their photographer, Junebug vendor Brownie Photography & Production, and her hairstylist beforehand. Quality of work was a top priority, and social media played a huge role in connecting the couple with talented pros.

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Brownie Photography & Production

For Charlotte, her walk down the aisle doubled as their “first look,” making the moment even more special. She wore a chic off-the-shoulder midi dress paired with sheer gloves with pearls and bird cage veil that added a classic bridal touch. “I wanted something that screamed ‘BRIDE’ but still felt like me,” she says. 

Khari complemented her effortlessly in a tan suit, opting for a modern look while steering clear of traditional black. Together, they were a vision of timeless elegance.

The ceremony was the perfect mix of modern elegance and simplicity. Baby’s breath and white roses created a soft backdrop, framing the couple beautifully as they exchanged vows. Rows of chairs, lined with terracotta and cream floral arrangements, brought a warm pop of color to the neutral tones of the room. 

After the ceremony, the couple strolled through the hotel for their first professional portraits as husband and wife. The venue’s interior, with its arched doorways, crystal chandeliers, and marble floors, offered the perfect backdrop for their photos. “We wanted pictures we could share and revisit for years to come. This was our first time taking professional pictures together, so it was a very memorable time for us.”

The reception space carried the couple’s theme of simplicity and elegance. The tablescape was minimalistic, with only a stunning display of candles as the centerpiece and reflected the couple’s refined vision for their celebration.

A charming detail at the reception was the gift table, which perfectly reflected the couple’s style. It featured a beautifully wrapped box topped with a classic bride-and-groom figurine, accented with a terracotta ribbon and pearl details. The table was further decorated with terracotta and cream floral arrangements that echoed the ceremony decor, tying everything together seamlessly. 

The couple were intentional about creating a warm and memorable evening for their guests, sharing, “We wanted to make sure we celebrated those who chose to join us with a special dinner and beautiful atmosphere.”

The evening was filled with heartfelt moments, including speeches from their fathers and a special song performed by Charlotte’s mother. The warmth and love in the room were palpable as family and friends came together to celebrate the couple’s new beginning. “We couldn’t have asked for a better space—it had timeless elegance, charm, and so many photo opportunities.” 

For Charlotte and Khari, the biggest surprise of the day was how quickly it all went by. “Time flew by so fast,” the couple says, reflecting on the whirlwind of emotions and joy. Despite that, they wouldn’t change a thing.

When asked for advice, “It shouldn’t be a stressful time. Plan according to your budget and wishes—not anyone else’s!” Their elegant hotel elopement was proof that with careful planning and a focus on what truly matters, you can create a wedding day that’s intimate, beautiful, and unforgettable.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Brownie Photography & Production
Ceremony Venue – St. Anthony, Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio
Reception Venue + Catering – Rebelle
Floral Design – Flowerscapes Rentals + Patricia Prude
Cake – Cripsy Critter Bakes
Officiant – Louis Jensen
Makeup Artist – BeautybyBree
Hair Styling – Goldie
Wedding Dress – ILEN Wedding Brand
Bridal Accessories – Lucia Stofej + Glamour Bride USA
Groom’s Apparel – H&M
Groom’s Accessories – Maison Forte
Favors – ChocoFavors + KnKarts

 

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Switzerland Destination Wedding: 50 Family and Friends Celebrate an Ultimate Winter Getaway

February 6, 2025 | justine

Nicolette and Ben met in Chicago and instantly connected over their mutual love of skiing, adventure, and good food and wine. Just eight months into dating, they took a life-changing trip to Zermatt, Switzerland—a place that captured their hearts and cemented their decision to spend their lives together. So, when it came time to plan their wedding, the choice was obvious: a Switzerland destination wedding, surrounded by the majestic Matterhorn and their closest loved ones.

“We love spending time outdoors and sharing good meals with friends and family,” the couple shared. To bring their dream to life, they worked with a talented vendor team, including Junebug vendor Helena Brauer Photography, who captured every moment with stunning artistry. Their vision? A weekend getaway that brought 50 of their closest loved ones to the place that meant so much to them. With a focus on good food, meaningful moments, and natural beauty, their big day became the ultimate reflection of their love story.

Rather than a traditional rehearsal dinner, the couple kicked off their Switzerland destination wedding with a welcome ski day. “Skiing is such a big part of our story, so we invited everyone to spend the day on the slopes.” After hours of skiing and snowboarding, guests gathered at Chez Dany, a cozy mountainside restaurant accessible by skiing, hiking, or gondola. The afternoon was filled with hearty Swiss dishes, breathtaking views, and plenty of laughs. That evening, everyone regrouped at the hotel bar for a casual nightcap. With its warm, welcoming vibe, it was the perfect spot to relax, mingle, and set the tone for the celebration ahead.

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Before the ceremony, the couple shared an emotional first look in a snowy meadow with the Matterhorn towering in the background. As Nicolette approached Ben, her gown trailing in the snow, the soft winter light added a cinematic glow to the moment.  When Ben turned to see her, his joyful expression said it all. “Seeing each other in that setting was surreal.” 

The ceremony, held outdoors at the Matthiol Hotel, was a breathtaking mix of simplicity and natural beauty. Rows of wooden chairs draped with fur blankets faced the iconic Matterhorn. The aisle, lined with greenery, torches, and baby’s breath, seamlessly blended with the snowy landscape.

“We didn’t focus on color schemes or elaborate decorations,” they shared. “The beauty of the mountains spoke for itself, and we just added a few simple touches to enhance it.”

Nicolette and Ben exchanged vows they had written themselves, and their mothers gave touching readings. “The most special part was walking back down the aisle together. The sun was shining, our guests were cheering, and everyone was ringing the Swiss cowbells we placed on their chairs. It was pure magic.”

The reception dinner and party took place in the hotel’s dining room, where modern Swiss chalet decor set a cozy and elegant tone. Tables were dressed with glowing candles and baby’s breath centerpieces.

To make the reception uniquely theirs, Nicolette and Ben named each table after places they had lived together. “We started with Chicago, where we met, and ended with Boston, where we live now.” Each table card included a short note about what the place meant to them, a personal touch that helped tell their story.

“We wanted to make sure everyone was having the best time.” Their focus on great food, wine, and music kept the energy high all night. 

One of the biggest hits? The ski shot board. Guests lined up side by side, taking shots together from a long wooden ski fitted with shot glasses. “It was such a fun way to keep the party going.”

Planning a destination wedding is no small feat, but Nicolette and Ben were in great hands with their planner, Mart Mari Weddings. “We truly couldn’t have brought this wedding to life without them.” The couple’s vision for the day was clear: a celebration that felt meaningful, fun, and organic. “We didn’t want our wedding to feel like a series of moments choreographed for the camera. We wanted it to be a genuine celebration.” 

Looking back, the couple said they wouldn’t change a thing about their Switzerland destination wedding. “It was everything we hoped for and more. We feel so lucky to have had that experience with our closest friends and family.” When asked for advice, they emphasized focusing on what truly matters. “Details are important, but at the end of the day, it’s about celebrating your love and being present. Enjoy every moment—it only happens once.”

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Helena Brauer
Event Planning – Mart Mari Weddings
Venue – Matthiol Hotel
Floral Design – Zermatt Flowers
DJ – London Brass Roamers
Makeup + Hair Styling – Isa Gerardo
Wedding Dress – Bremelia Bridal
Groom’s Apparel – Hive and Colony

 

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