Engagement Etiquette

Making it Official!

The tern officially engaged is a misnomer. There us no official validation for an engagement--no tests to take, papers to sign, or fees to pay. What is generally considered an official engagement is one that has been announced to family and friends, and if the couple wishes, in a public forum such as the newspaper.

If you were previously married, do not become officially engaged until you are divorced. It's deemed inconsiderate and in poor taste to announce an engagement when a divorce is still in progress. Even if an annulment or divorce is imminent, an engagement should not be announced until it's final.



--Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette