An engagement is the start of two people’s journey towards marriage. However, bear in mind that an engagement is not the grand event, the wedding is. In writing an engagement announcement, it is recommended to make it less formal. Since the moment is an announcement of the couple’s intention of tying that knot, make the invitation as exciting as it can be. It is best to be creative.

Think of the things that can best describe the couple’s relationship and use this as a focal point in the invitation. For example, if both are travelers, why not craft a passport-type invitation.

For this type of example, use travel words. Of course, never to forget the most important information you need in the invitation such as date, time and location. In this example, include the itinerary. In case guests are not familiar with the location, please provide a map with the invitation.

Included as well in the invite are the parents’ names, host, if there is a separate one, the theme or dress code and personalized invite with a quote.

Here is a sample engagement letter invite using travel as the theme:

Sample Invitation Announcement

Come and fly with us as we share our love with the world!

The John Lindsay and Jane Smith Travel Engagement Party

Flight is on the 31st of May 2010 and departing at exactly 7:00 in the evening.
Please be at the Harrisburg International Airport at least two hours before the scheduled flight.

Flight itinerary is from Pennsylvania, the bride’s hometown, to Boston, the groom’s hometown.

The bride’s parents, Mr. Ben Smith and Jackie Smith, are hosting the engagement party in the air. While Mr. Jake Lindsay and Mrs. Wynona Lindsay, are hosting a cocktail party once all the guests and the couple arrive in their Boston home.

With this invitation letter is your airline ticket. We are encouraging everyone to be at their best travel attire.

R.S.V.P. by the 28th of May. Call Lauren Welsh, 814-956-8791 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              814-956-8791      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              814-956-8791      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for confirmation.

We hope to see all of you in our travel.

“In travelling, we both have found love” – John and Jane”