How to Announce Your Engagement on Social Media—Plus, 100 Captions to Consider for Your Post

Congratulations, you're engaged—and you can now revel in the joy, love, and excitement that comes with being a fiancé. But if you and your partner have privately spent time celebrating this major relationship milestone—and are ready to take the next step in your engagement journey—you may want to consider letting the outside world know that you're gearing up to tie the knot. The single best way to do this? Posting the news on social media.

Before heading to TikTok, Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter) to share your news, however, there are a few things you'll want to keep in mind before drafting a post for your feed. Chief among them is that you're not required to broadcast your news online if you'd prefer to keep everything private. "We don't have to spill all the tea about our personal lives," shares etiquette expert Elaine Swann."It’s alright to keep some things to yourself and only share one portion of it. Social media should not dictate that we share all aspects of our lives. It’s certainly acceptable to reserve details and live privately."

But if you do want to share this news with the world, we asked Swann to provide the best tips for navigating a social media engagement announcement with finesse and grace. Here's all the advice you need to know.

The Right Time to Announce Your Engagement on Social Media

Though may feel obligated to immediately let the world know about the big events in your life, don't let societal pressures force you to post about your engagement before you're ready. In fact, it's recommended that you don’t get Insta-happy too quickly. As much as you might be dying to post that sparkly new rock to your grid, Swann says you must resist the urge until you've told the closest members of your inner circle. Family members who might not be on social media, like parents and grandparents, should get a phone call, or even better, a video call if an in-person visit is not possible. Your siblings and best friends deserve a one-on-one announcement, as well. 

"If they would be highly offended that they had to find out on social media," you should tell them first, Swann advises. Then, and only then, is it the right time to tell the rest of the world your happy news. This could be a day later, a week later, or even months later—that timeline is up to you and when you feel ready to share publicly. 

How to Plan the Ultimate Social Media Engagement Announcement

Planning the ultimate engagement announcement for social media won't be the same for everyone. Some couples may want to show their smiling faces, while others might be a bit more camera-shy and just post a photo of the ring. But if you're searching for a way to make a statement with your social media post, consider organizing an engagement shoot and posting those photos for your public reveal.

"I think an engagement shoot is a nice way to make your announcement in a formal manner that is controlled and sets the tone of your wedding," Swann shares. You can go all out with a professional shoot or just grab a friend with a nice camera (or even a new iPhone model) and head to a meaningful location to snap your pics. You can also take this opportunity to set the tone for your wedding, as Swann suggests, by styling the shoot in the same color scheme or general vibe that you'd like your wedding to have.

Best of all? Planning an engagement photo shoot for your social media announcement will allow you to have stunning images you can look back on for years to come. Not to mention, they allow you to take your time and curate the perfect post, rather than feeling pressured to rush into writing something for social media to announce your special news. "Couples can take their time," explains Swann. "Often, within moments [of an event], we’re posting online and sharing. Put time and space in between and set up an engagement shoot; it sets a nice welcoming, organized tone."

100 Engagement Announcement Captions for Your Social Media Post

Have your image ready for your social media feed? Here are 100 captions to consider to accompany your post.

Cute Engagement Announcement Captions

• "[Engagement date] was a big day for us."
• "To know [partner’s name] is to love them. I’m so lucky to spend my life loving you."
• "We couldn't be more excited to share this news with the world...We're engaged!"
• "[Number] years ago on our first date, [partner’s name] brought me here, and today, he/she got on one knee and asked me to be his/her wife/husband. I’m engaged to the love of my life."
• "Feeling overwhelmed with love and excited for the next chapter of my life with the best person I could have asked for."
• "I said yes to my best friend and the love of my life."
• Wedding bells are officially ringing!"
• "Forever doesn’t sound so scary with you by my side."
• "Forever starts today."
• "The easiest 'yes' I've ever said."
• "Ready to start the next chapter of our love story."
• "Our happily ever after."
• "[Partner's name] just made me the happiest person in the world."
• "[Engagement date] is a day I will remember for the rest of my life."
• "My love for you is eternal."

Funny Engagement Announcement Captions

• "Does anyone know how to plan a wedding?"
• "I think he/she likes me, right?"
• Does this mean I'm stuck with [partner's name] forever?"
• "So...we did a thing."
• "Feyoncé"
• "TLDR: We’re getting married."
• "Will we ever stop smiling? Unlikely"
• "I just took a DNA test, turns out I'm 100% getting hitched."
• "Does this ring make me look engaged?"
• "All I wanted was the ring. [Partner's name] was just an added bonus."
• "It's giving fiancé."
• "He stole my heart, so I'm stealing his last name."
• "I think it might be time to delete my dating app."
• "You can now refer to me as Mrs. [partner's last name]."
• "Looks like [partner's name] is stuck with me forever."
• "Thank God I swiped right."
• "He/she liked it so he/she put a ring on it."
• "If you thought [partner's name] couldn't get more obsessed with me, you were wrong."
• "Not sure [partner's name] knew what he/she was getting into, but there's no turning back now!"
• "My #1 fan got me a gift."
• "My heart is full and my hand is heavy."
• "I guess you could say [partner's name] and I are getting pretty serious."
• "Looks like we actually like each other."
• "[Partner's name] is in for a long and wild ride."
• "Can you believe someone wants to marry me? I can't!"

Simple Engagement Announcement Captions

• "I said yes! 💎"
• "Forever and a lifetime to go."
• "Forever best friend."
• "Yes x1,000."
• "[Partner's name] finally put a ring on it."
• "I will love you for the rest of my life."
• "There's no one and nothing more I want in this world than you."
• "I'm so blessed."
• "Cheers to new beginnings."
• "Forever and always."
• I love [partner's name]."
• "Can't wait to spend the rest of my life with [partner's name]."
• "Cheers to forever."
• "You're my one and only love."
• "I love you to the moon and back."
• "Two souls, one heart."
• "All the feels."
• "Meet my forever."
• "#Yes!"
• "Coming soon: The [last name]."
  
• "Through thick and thin, I choose you."
• "Can't wait to walk down the aisle."
• "Let the adventure begin."
• "This is only the beginning."
• "My soulmate."

Pop Culture Engagement Announcement Captions

• "You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because the reality is finally better than your dreams." — Dr. Seuss
• "True love stories never have endings." — Richard Bach
• "Love who you want to love. Life is too short to do anything else." – R.M. Drake
• "The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you, not knowing how blind I was. Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along." — Rumi
• “You are the butter to my bread and the breath to my life.” — Julia Child
• “Shine bright like a diamond.” — Rihanna 
• “Ever since time began, people have recognized their true love by the light in their eyes.” – Paulo Coelho
• “I’ve found my lobster.” — Friends
• “People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.” — Eat Pray Love
• "When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” — When Harry Met Sally
• “It’s like in that moment the whole universe existed just to bring us together.” — Serendipity
• "You don't marry someone you can live with, you marry the person you cannot live without." — P.S. I Love You
• "I have found the one whom my soul loves." — Song of Solomon 3:4
• “Every heart sings a song, incomplete until another heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a song. At the touch of a lover, everyone becomes a poet.” — Plato
• "I love you not only for what you are but for what I am when I am with you." — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
• “My mother says I didn’t open my eyes for eight days after I was born, but when I did, the first thing I saw was an engagement ring. I was hooked.” — Elizabeth Taylor
• "In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine." — Soul Shattering Poetry by Maya Angelou
• "No measure of time with you will be long enough, but we'll start with forever." — Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer 
• “Let me share this whole new world with you.” — Aladdin
• "You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess/It's a love story, baby, just say, 'Yes'"— "Love Story" by Taylor Swift
  

Holiday Engagement Announcement Captions

• "I have a huge reason to be grateful this year."
• "I have a lot to give thanks for this season."
• "Christmas came early this year."
• "Hallmark movie coming soon."
• "Marry Christmas!"
• "Thank you, Santa!"
• "The best Christmas gift I've ever received."
• "Ringing in the New Year in style 💍."
• "My New Year's resolution is to now plan the best wedding ever!"
• "New year, new relationship status."
• "New year, new bling."
• "Cupid hit me with a diamond—and I couldn't be happier."
• "My forever Valentine."
• "'Cause baby, you're a firework."
• "Red, white, and bling."

What to Avoid When Crafting a Social Media Engagement Announcement

According to Swann, here are some major no's when it comes to putting together your announcement post:

• Steer clear of referencing past relationships. Do not use your engagement announcement as an opportunity to dig at any exes or "haters."
• Avoid making any promises in your caption. Steer clear of telling everyone they are invited to the wedding or tagging certain friends and saying "Get ready to be bridesmaids." This is not the time to establish your wedding party, Swann says. 
• Do not ask for money. "There is this horrid trend that is beginning to gather steam of folks asking for money to help fund their wedding, and it is tacky, inappropriate, and unacceptable," Swann shares.
• Avoid using a wedding hashtag. Not only can using a hashtag too soon get muddied by other people using it for different purposes, but it can also result in getting spammed by wedding vendors. If and when you do choose to pick a hashtag, Swann says, make sure it does not have a mocking or sarcastic tone. It should be positive and happy.