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How to announce your engagement on Instagram

How to announce your engagement on Instagram


Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
8th of March 2023

Looking for the perfect way to announce your engagement on social media? These days, more and more brides are opting for Instagram as the best place to share their exciting news with their friends and family. Take a look at these fun photo ideas that will make your followers smile whilst also making your Instagram feed prettier than ever before!

1). #ISaidYes

To begin with, this popular hashtag is a fab way to share your engagement with the world. So, get creative with your photos and let everyone know how happy you are to be engaged!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnAwGJXAKcP/?tagged=isaidyes

2). Capture the proposal

If you were lucky enough to get a photo of the proposal, this is also an amazing way to announce your engagement on Instagram. Nothing will get people excited for your big day quite like seeing the moment that your fiancé popped the question.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnAkUVNn3Uk/?tagged=proposal

3). Keep it simple

More than ever, lots of brides are opting to keep it simple with their engagement announcement. So, just take a photo of your hand and let your beautiful engagement ring do all the talking. No filter needed!

https://www.instagram.com/p/zLTE0fJFNd/?taken-by=ladygaga

4). A silly selfie

If you don't want anything too serious, keep it casual with a a funny selfie with your fiancé. This is another idea that's sure to put a smile on your friends and family's faces when they see how happy you both are to be engaged.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAX2DHOk78p/?taken-by=alyssamariephoto

5). Him & the ring

If you're still looking for something a little bit more creative, why not take a photo of your ring with your fiancé in the background? This is also a great way to keep the photo personal whilst also showing off your fabulous new bling!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_K05ihh-q/?tagged=weregettingmarried

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Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio

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Alison Hargreaves

Alison has been advising brides, grooms and bridesmaids for more than 25 years. She has an unrivalled knowledge of the British wedding industry and frequently appears on podcasts and expert panels. She regularly attends international wedding conferences to keep the UK at the forefront of wedding planning trends.

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