As we approach the holiday season, I can't help but get a little sentimental around this time of year as I reflect on my own engagement which took place over the Christmas period 3 years ago. The holiday season is all about gratitude, family, and celebration. This is the time when people travel to be together and soak in the enchantment and magic of Christmas - so why not make the most of it and share the love?

I’ve provided you with some top tips when announcing an engagement this holiday season. For those who are anticipating something with an extra sparkle this Christmas I recommended forwarding your Lover this link!

Enjoy the moment, just the two of you.

If the question was popped on Christmas Morning or maybe your Lover popped the question right before you started popping champagne bottles on NYE, make sure you take some time to yourselves. You’ll get plenty of chances to announce to friends and family so be sure to spend some quality time to soak in your first moments as fiance’s!

Let your family and close friends know before posting on Social Media.

If you have family interstate or overseas be sure to FaceTime or send them a snap of your engagement news before they find out by a status change on Facebook. Sharing your news within your inner circle is such a special moment full of hugs and happy tears and for some, announcing it to your family and friends is the most special part. 

My suggestion is to be in the moment and post to IG or Facebook status last, you will be flooded with messages and calls and can often take away from your celebration with your Lover. After the outpouring of congratulations, be sure to post a quick thank you to the well-wishers.

Embrace the element of surprise!

It’s the most magical time of the year for a reason! Take advantage of the obvious gift-giving opportunities or kiss-under-the-mistletoe moments to create the ultimate engagement surprise and holiday enchantment to your proposal. 

For a fun surprise when announcing your big news, why not consider making a Christmas toast to family and friends? Whilst you hold up a glass to cheers, they’ll also notice a little sparkle on that special finger! I speak from experience when saying be prepared for some high pitch squeals!

Hire an assistant to help.. 

Not all engagements are just between two people, so if you want to make your family part of your special moment why not include your little ones or furry friends to get involved in announcing your engagement.

Recruiting your sibling or a family member on the day is always a great idea! The best part about letting someone in on the secret is that you will have assistance in planning for the ultimate set-up or to distract your Lover when required, not to mention you'll also have a dedicated photographer to take some shots of the action as a nice moment to share with loved ones. 

Have a special holiday engagement story that you'd like to share with us? We want to hear all about it... and don't leave out any details!

Happy Holidays Lovers! X