Awesome engagement announcement ideas to make folks laugh instead of gag

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This “engaged AF” coffee mug just made me do a spit take (from my sadly un-hilarious coffee mug). And it made me think… We talked about ways to NOT announce your engagement on social media. Now let's talk about some kick-ass engagement announcement ideas!

These are some of my favorite things like engagement announcements, invitations, photo props, and products that'll help announce your engagement without inducing eye rolls…

Engagement announcement ideas that aren't too traditional

Engagement announcements and party invitations don't have to be stuffy and grossly gendered. Etsy is a treasure trove of alternative engagement announcements, and with Minted's personalization feature, you can turn any engagement party invitation into your own thing…

"So then there's this" engagement announcement from Etsy seller YellowDaisyPaperCo
“So then there's this” engagement announcement from Etsy seller YellowDaisyPaperCo

Say it with animals:

You could pretty much break any kind of news to me as long as it coincides with a cat pun or an adorable dog face, and I'll smile…

Say it with engagement photos:

Go ahead and schedule a fun engagement shoot, but make sure to grab some of these props so you can post a witty “we got engaged photo” on the interwebs…

Engagement Announcement Speech Bubbles by Etsy seller PartyCatEvents
Engagement photo props by Etsy seller PartyCatEvents
Excuse me, I ordered the LARGE engagement ring ballon? From etsy seller XoAS
Excuse me, I ordered the LARGE engagement ring ballon? From etsy seller XoAS

Say it with your story:

Everyone loves a good love story! Tell your story — from meet cute to engaged — with stationery, or in comic book form…

Print-it-yourself Comic Book Love Story from Minted
Another cute design from Minted!

How did you announce your engagement in a non-gag-y way?

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