Unique Engagement Announcement Ideas (Fun and Creative)

If you are looking for fun and creative engagement announcement ideas, you are in the right place!

Getting engaged is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life.

These unique ideas will help you announce your engagement to the world in a way that fits your personality.

Enjoy!

***Related blog post: How to plan an engagement party

Woke Up Engaged! Engagement Ring Spotlight

This idea focuses on showing off your engagement ring with a simple close-up. It’s an easy way to highlight the ring in a cozy setting…like in bed. The relaxed vibe makes the moment feel personal and sweet.

How to use this idea:

  • Take a clear, close-up photo of the ring.
  • Use a soft, neutral background.
  • Let your hand relax naturally or have your partner hold it.
  • Add a short, sweet caption about the engagement.
  • Keep the focus on the ring.
Two close up photos of woman holding out their hand to show off their new engagement ring.

Let Your Dog Announcement Your Engagement

This idea lets your furry friend join in on the fun! Have your dog wear a cute bandana or sit next to a sign that shares the big news. It’s a playful and adorable way to announce your engagement.

How to use this idea:

  • Put a fun engagement-related bandana on your dog.
  • Capture a clear, happy photo of your dog.
  • Use props like a sign or rings in the photo to make it extra special.
  • Share with a lighthearted caption to match the fun vibe.
  • Keep the focus on your dog and their message.
A photo collage that shows dogs wearing bandanas that say their owners are getting married.
Photo credit (Instagram – Clockwise starting with top/left): wanderwithauss – heyrileydoodle – bailyandbjorn_pom_adventures – parcytheyorkiepup

No Longer A Single Cat Lady

Get your cat in on the action too! Get a cute bandana for your cat with a cute saying and snap a few photos.

A cute dog and car wearing bandanas saying that their humans are getting married
Photo credit – canoodlecompany (left) – bby_monk (right)

Say It With Your Hand

This simple yet bold idea involves writing “I Said Yes” on the bride-to-be’s hand and showing off the engagement ring. It’s a personal, creative way to announce the engagement while keeping the ring front and center.

How to use this idea:

  • Write “I Said Yes” on your palm with a clear, bold marker.
  • Show off your engagement ring by holding up your hand.
  • Take the photo in good lighting to highlight the ring and the message.
  • Make sure your background is blurred so the focus is on the hand.
  • Pair the image with a short caption announcing the engagement.
  • Turn your engagement ring around so you can see the stone
A photo collage that shows women who write "I said yes" on their hand and then they are showing off their new engagement ring
Photo Credit (clockwise starting top/left): cadence.of.grace – maybeitsmonica – I took the photo on the bottom left

Engagement on Display

This idea uses a letter board to display fun and creative engagement phrases alongside the ring. It’s an easy way to add a personal touch to your engagement photos while showing off your ring and sense of humor or style.

Short sayings for the letter board:

  1. “Goodbye Miss, Hello Mrs.”
  2. “He Put a Ring on It!”
  3. “Pop the Champagne, I’m Changing My Name”
  4. “Forever Has a Nice Ring to It”
  5. “I Said Yes!”
Cute letter signs that give fun engagement quotes with a hand in the foreground showing off an engagement ring
A photo of two brides holding up their engagement rings with a letter sign behind them.
Photo credit: kateaustinn
Two hands showing an an engagement ring with a letter sign in the background with different quotes about being engaged.

Happily Ever After Starts at Disney

Disney is the perfect place to add a little extra magic to your engagement! Whether you’re proposing at the park, showing off your ring with Mickey ears, or capturing special moments on a Disney ride/attraction, these creative ideas will help you celebrate your love in the most enchanting way.

Let’s explore some fun and memorable ways to announce your engagement with a touch of Disney magic!

What A Ride!

This couple took a unique approach by showing off the engagement ring during Disney World ride photos. What a fun idea!

A bride-to-be showing off her engagement ring on different Disneyworld rides
Photo credit: mayajara

Love and Mouse Ears

These couples used custom Disney Mickey ears to announce their engagement! By adding fun, personalized messages like “I Said Yes!” or “Just Engaged” to the iconic Mickey ears, they created a magical way to share the big news.

This is perfect for Disney-loving couples who want to combine their engagement excitement with a little Disney magic!

A photo collage showing couples who are using Mickey ear hats to show of their engagement.
Photo credit: ashandmiles (top two photos) – ourdisneyjournal (bottom right)

This couple announced their engagement by showing off the ring on the Thunder Mountain Railroad ride at Disney!

And make sure you get an engagement celebration button to show off at the park.

A couple on Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyworld showing off their engagement ring plus two buttons that says engaged

Tell The World You’re Engaged with A T-Shirt

Use a custom t-shirt to announce your engagement! With fun sayings like “Boyfriend Fiance – Girlfriend Fiance,” “In My Engaged Era,” or “Future Mrs. [Last Name],” these shirts are a playful and casual way to share the exciting news.

Perfect for engagement photos or just everyday wear to let everyone know you’re about to tie the knot!

A photo collage of shirts that tell the world you are engaged.

Show Off Your Pretty Mug

Use a personalized mug to announce your engagement in a fun and creative way! With sayings like “Future Mrs. [Last Name]” or “Does This Ring Make Me Look Engaged?” paired with a closeup photo of the engagement ring, it’s a great way to casually share the big news.

A photo collage showing bride's holding mug that say they are engaged

Include The Beach And Some DIY Engagement Photos

This couple chose a beach setting to announce their engagement with DIY photos. By writing “Just Engaged” in the sand and taking candid shots with the ocean as a backdrop, they created a simple yet beautiful way to share their special moment.

A bride and groom showing off their engagement at the beach. The bride is posing in front of the words Just Engaged in the sand
Photo credit: leahbelle06

Include Your Proposal Photos

This couple captured their engagement with a romantic beach proposal, followed by a close-up shot of the ring. The stunning ocean backdrop and real/emotional reaction make this a timeless and heartfelt way to announce their engagement.

How to use this idea:

  • Hire a photographer or ask a friend to capture the proposal moment at a beautiful location, like the beach.
  • After the proposal, take a close-up shot of the engagement ring with the ocean or proposal scene in the background.
  • Focus on capturing genuine reactions and emotions for a truly memorable announcement.
  • Use a mix of wide-angle shots and detail-focused images to tell the full story.
  • Share the moment with a caption that highlights the significance of the location and the proposal.
A man proposing to a woman on the beach and then the woman is showing off her new engagement ring
Photo credit: learningwithlori

Let Starbucks Add The Names To Your Cups

These couples announced their engagement by writing playful titles like “Mr.” and “Future Mrs.” on Starbucks cups, along with a shot of the engagement ring. It’s a fun and casual way to share the news…perfect for coffee lovers who want to keep things simple and lighthearted.

engagement announcement using Starbucks cups as the message. The say Mr and Future Mrs.

Fun, Love, and Laughter

These couples had a blast announcing their engagement with creative and funny photos. From holding cheeky signs like “Yes!” and “That’s What She Said” to capturing a reflection of the ring in sunglasses or showing a fiancé jumping for joy in the background…these ideas are all about having fun and showing off your personalities.

A photo collage of couples having fun and showing off their engagement rings
Close up of fingers holding an engagement ring with little faces drawn on the fingers to look like a bride and groom

Extra, Extra! Read All About It! We’re Engaged!

This couple created a playful and stylish way to announce their wedding date by designing a custom newspaper featuring their engagement photo as the headline. With a bold “Save the Date” announcement, it’s a creative and memorable way to tell people you are getting married.

A bride and groom using a newspaper engagement announcement to tell the world they are engaged
Photo credit: raeganbuckleyphoto

Send Out A Fun Save-The-Date Card

These couples chose to add humor and personality to their save-the-date cards.

With playful headlines like “Free Food” or “We’re Having an Open Bar,” they’ve made the announcement fun and memorable.

It’s a great way to announce your engagement and show off your personality.

funny save the date cards

Let Taylor Swift (Or Your Favorite Artist) Help you Out

This couple took their engagement to the next level by proposing during a meet-and-greet with none other than Taylor Swift!

The groom-to-be got down on one knee right in front of the pop star, and the bride’s shocked reaction was perfectly mirrored by Taylor herself.

After the magical moment, the couple celebrated by enjoying the concert, making it an unforgettable day.

A man and a woman getting engaged in front of Taylor Swift. He gets down on one knee and Taylor is just as surprised as the woman.

Make A World Premier Movie Poster

These couples turned their engagement announcements into a blockbuster event by creating custom movie posters!

With a romantic movie title, credits, and their own photos, they made their love story look like a feature film.

It’s a unique and creative way to share the big news.

A photo collage of movie posters that couples made as their engagement announcement

Show Off The Ring In Holiday Style

This bride-to-be used the festive holiday season to show off her engagement ring, pairing it with sparkling, Christmas-themed nails and a backdrop of a frosted Christmas tree.

It’s a stylish and seasonal way to announce the engagement while embracing the magic of Christmastime.

A close up of a woman's hand with Christmas holiday nails showing off her engagement ring with a Christmas tree in the background
Photo credit: scrubsandruffles

Make It Sweet

These couples used beautifully decorated cookies and cakes to announce their engagement!

With personalized designs, including engagement rings, names, and fun phrases like “She Said Yes” or “We’re Engaged,” this is a sweet (literally!) and creative way to celebrate and share the exciting news.

Perfect for engagement parties or sending to loved ones as a tasty surprise.

A photo collage that shows cookies and cakes that say the couples are engaged
Photo credit (clockwise starting with top/left): cookies_by_lori – liannescakes – sarahscookiejar – sarascakesnortheast

Propose With Pizza

This fun-loving groom-to-be decided to pop the question with pizza!

Using heart-shaped pizzas and spelling out “Will You Marry Me?” with dough, this proposal is the perfect combination of delicious and romantic.

It’s a creative and lighthearted way to make the engagement memorable…especially for couples who love pizza!

A couple posing with will you marry me pizzas and showing off the engagement rings

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