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Like most brides, once you are engaged, you will want the world to know. While shouting it from the mountaintops will reach a number of people, there are others you should think of visiting, calling or writing. You need not be wearing an engagement ring to announce your exciting plans; your shared commitment to each other is sufficient.

Usually you inform both sets of parents first; it is up to you and your fiance whether you do this together or alone. If your parents don't know your fiance well, you may want to share the news with them alone first, but then include him in a celebration dinner or bottle of champagne with them as soon as possible. While it is preferable to share your news in person, many brides and grooms live at some distance from their parents. If this is true in your case, you may want to plan a weekend visit home (if you can wait that long!) or you may choose to call your parents to let them in on the big news. After your parents, you will undoubtedly want to call or write to other relatives and friends to share your happy news.

Once you have reached all those you possibly can (and want) to, you may want to place an announcement in your (and your fiance's) local and hometown newspapers. While all brides think their engagement is front page news, in most cases, the weekly wedding section of the paper will have to suffice. Some papers print announcement guidelines each week in the wedding and engagement section; if yours does not, you can contact the paper's society or lifestyle editor for a form or directions. Be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to expedite your request, and while you're at it, include a request for a wedding announcement form or directions as well.

If you do not have a specific form or guidelines to follow, study the announcements in the paper and tailor yours to fit, including any relevant information on family, schools attended, and professional work. The announcement should be typed, doubled spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11" paper. You should include, clearly on each page, your name and phone number or that of someone else able to confirm information or answer questions should the editor have any. You should also be very clear on the date on which you would like the announcement to appear, being sure to meet any deadlines the paper may have for submissions. If you would like, you can include a good quality photo with your name(s) and photo credit listed clearly on the back.

For home and wedding gift security, do not include your home address in the announcement itself; mention of the town or city is sufficient. Be sure to stock up on the paper that carries the announcement so that you can clip and send the announcement to distant friends and/or family, and so that you will have a copy as a souvenir.

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