An engagement is cause for a celebration. The magic happens when two people finally decide to say their vows in the eyes of God and others. What better way to celebrate an engagement than by having an engagement party? Send an engagement invitation to your family and friends to make it special.

An engagement invitation is a short letter in which you people to come to your engagement celebration. It is also used to inform your close friends that you are engaged and soon to be married.

If you are planning to send an engagement invitation, it is best to send these at least a month before the occasion to avoid hassles and delays for you and the guests. Putting a photo of the couple together will make the invitation more personal. With the use of the technology today, you can easily edit your invitation to make it colorful and attractive.

Writing an engagement invitation is less formal than a wedding invitation, so it is best to keep the message short and simple, use a funny theme if you want or use short personalized love quotes on the side to make it more special. Attach a map so others will know where to go.

Also use R.S.V.P. note and contact information underneath to let your guest inform you if they are not coming to the event.

Below is an example of an informal announcement of an engagement and invitation:

SAMPLE

April 15, 2010

Joan Lobdell & Chuck Moore
1234 Narrow Road
Rainbow, NV 99901

Catherine Bell
2345 Antioch Drive
Queens, CA 91626

Dear Catherine,

Celebrate with us as we proclaim the start of our journey together…

Joan Lobdell and Charles Moore are proud to invite you to our engagement party.

The party will be at the Ella Hotel on Fresno Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada on May 11, 2010 at 7:00 pm. It will be hosted by Mr. Martin and Mrs. Jennifer Moore. A map is attached to this letter for further reference. Please arrive at least two hours ahead of the schedule. Please wear semi-formal attire to the occasion.

R.S.V.P. Joan Lobdell by April 28 for confirmation. Please call her at 702-555-4547 or send a message to joanlobdell@whatever.com.

We look forward to seeing you there.

“May love keep us together…”
– Joan and Charles