Getting engaged is an exciting and important part of a couple’s journey together. Whilst some couples do have a photographer at the actual proposal, for most, it’s a private moment.

Therefore, having an engagement photoshoot can be a beautiful way to mark the occasion and share your joy with your friends and family.

Whether your photos are shot by a professional or simply taken on a phone by your friends, hopefully, you’ll love them so much that you want to use them throughout your wedding process to show your love for each other.

If you’ve had them done professionally, your photographer has likely already done all the editing work for you, so leave the photos as they are. If you’ve taken the photos on the phone, make sure to look at presets or editing apps to make your photos look top quality.

Here, we look at four fun ways to use your engagement photos.

Social media announcement

With engagement announcements in the newspaper considered a little unnecessary these days, the new preferred engagement announcement platform is often social media.

Whilst it’s usual to call or message your nearest and dearest, social media is a great way to let a wider group of people know that you’re going to be tying the knot.

It also means that you can share those beautiful photos that you’ve had done and ensures that you can show off your new engagement ring. Make sure that your ring is clean and sparkling before those close-up shots!

Wedding stationery

Save the date cards, invites, thank you cards...there are plenty of opportunities to use your engagement photos in your wedding stationery.

Since your wedding is literally a demonstration of your love for each other, using your gorgeous photos can be the perfect way to show your guests your commitment, and using personal images rather than just plain text can also make your guests feel connected to you.

Use a range of images across the different cards to get them excited for the big day.

Table decor

Photos can be an amazing way to make your guests feel included at a wedding. Why not opt for putting one of your engagement photos in the center of each table?

Additionally, if you have an intimate wedding, it can be a lovely touch to print a photo of you or your partner with each guest and use these as their name cards for the seating plan.

Your loved ones are sure to be touched that you value their presence at your wedding, as well as these photos making a fun talking point between your guests.

Guest book

Having a guest book at your wedding is the perfect way to create lasting memories of the day and the people that you shared it.

To make it personal, place some printed engagement photos across the pages and allow your guests to write their own messages and best wishes for your special day. As a result, you’ll have a keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come.