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Aug 24, 2005, 7:37 PM
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Re: [weddinggurl] Engagement announcements
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Dear Newly Engaged,
Congratulations!
Engagement announcements are by word of mouth and in publications, such as the local newspaper. It isn't proper to send engagement announcement cards. These are typically viewed as a plea for gifts, even though an engagement party is not traditionally a gift giving event.
His parents would send the party invitations so you two wouldn't be involved with this. This is a party hosted for you.
For those not attending the party, call and tell them. Other family members and friends could tell them. This is something that we simply verbally inform our family and friends about.
When you plan your wedding and know exactly when and where, you could send Save the Date cards. These could also double as your engagement announcement.
Best wishes,
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Consultant
Etiquette Now
http://www.etiquettenow.com
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