Whose name goes first in the engagement announcement?

We are announcing our engagement in our local newspaper and I need to know whose last name goes first...mine or his?

Whose name goes first in the engagement announcement?
Traditionally it is the brides family that does the announcing so it is the brides name first.
Reply:Traditionally it is the Groom's name first..





Just like with Mr. and Mrs. Smith


Or Dr. and Mrs. Jason Hunter


I have even seen some letters addressed to


Mrs. Jason Hunter...





It's traditional But maybe you are not traditional... I think it is up to you if you really are not into tradition But if you are Old fashioned like me... then Most certainly the Man's name goes first.....
Reply:usually it's his.
Reply:Just go alphabetical.
Reply:It's always the daughters first!!


Mr and Mrs (daughters family name) are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter to Mr. (the man's name) son of (guys family name)


or its Mr and Mrs (daughters family name) and Mr and Mrs (guys family name) are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Girls name then the man's name.
Reply:Our newspaper does it different then from everyone elses. They've always put the bride's name first, then the groom. Our announcement read (since we're paying for it on our own and our parents aren't helping):





Bride's first and last name, of hometown, and groom's first and last name, of hometown, are pleased to announce their engagement.





Bride's name, daughter of dad and mom, of hometown, is a graduate of .... and employed by .... da da da da da.......





So on and so forth. I don't think it really matters, just the next time you get a paper, look at someone else's and see how they have it written.





Congrats!
Reply:His goes first. Look at your local papers and see.
Reply:The Bride of course!!!





General Rule:





Informal


A less formal engagement announcement may come from the couple themselves and could read:





Semi-Formal Announcement from the Couple


Katherine Joy Argyle and Benjamin David Green are happy to announce their engagement. A September wedding is planned.








Generally, informal announcements include less information, and may even be worded in a more friendly fashion:





Informal Announcement from the Couple


We did it! We’re in love, the ring is beautiful, and we are thrilled to announce our engagement. – Jessica and Christopher








The most informal announcements may even be simple, handwritten notes; there are very few guidelines for informal announcements. A few words of warning, however:





Announcements should be carefully worded so they are not mistaken for invitations, especially if everyone receiving an engagement announcement may not make the guest list.


No mention of engagement gifts or registries should be made in an announcement.





Hope this helps...


Congrats!
Reply:It's Usually the grooms, but there not "set rules"
Reply:I put his name first. He wanted it that way.
Reply:I'm not 100% sure - However, I've seen most of the groom's names go first, unless it is the bride's hometown (and the groom is not from there).