Announcing your engagement to the parents

[littlepinkpointes]

hey people...

So the mister proposed a couple of days ago over NYE and I said yes
Haven't really shared the joy with too many of my friends yet cause I figured it's not nice when I haven't told my folks about it. (He did though told his parents about it).

It's been a few days since and I haven't really got the chance to sit my parents down for the news (cause something unpleasant cropped up at home before the new year and it hasn't really blown over yet). I felt that timing this week to tell was just not right.

My folks are already aware of our plans to apply for flat and they know marriage is on the cards and table. In fact, my mom has been asking of late when are we planning to get married....So I guess telling them it's official is more a form of respect since they probably know it's gonna happen in due time (and I don't want them to find out later or form other people).

It's happy news and I'm sure they would be delighted to hear of it, just the fact I'm having to inform the parents that their little girl is getting married is giving my loads of jitters. Haha.

Just curious, how did u guys inform your parents about your engagement?

Thanks in advance!

 

[pikachuuu]

congrats
did your mister informed your parents about his intention to propose to you?
Cuz for my case my parents knew everything (even how the ring looked like and his plans to propose overseas) so we just sent them a picture over whatsapp lol

 

[shulinaoy]

My hubby proposed just before my family trip to Malaysia. So I decided to just wear my engagement ring to the trip and see when they would realise

 

[littlepinkpointes]

congrats
did your mister informed your parents about his intention to propose to you?
Cuz for my case my parents knew everything (even how the ring looked like and his plans to propose overseas) so we just sent them a picture over whatsapp lol

hahahaa thats the thing, he thought I should be the one telling my folks and he will tell his. he didnt thought of telling them first before proposing.
but he did many times mention to my parents about plans he has for us..... so yeah...
my parents are more or less expecting it. the question is just when hahahaha

 

[littlepinkpointes]

My hubby proposed just before my family trip to Malaysia. So I decided to just wear my engagement ring to the trip and see when they would realise

shulinaoy,
i finally get to admire my ring and shine that uv torch at it hahahahaha

so did they realize it in the end?
i wear rings all the time, so my parents wouldnt have noticed that special bling on my finger.
i wore it to work on tuesday and even my closest friends at work didnt notice.
(which makes it even better a surprise if i announce it to them later)
hahahaha

 

[shulinaoy]

shulinaoy,
i finally get to admire my ring and shine that uv torch at it hahahahaha

so did they realize it in the end?
i wear rings all the time, so my parents wouldnt have noticed that special bling on my finger.
i wore it to work on tuesday and even my closest friends at work didnt notice.
(which makes it even better a surprise if i announce it to them later)
hahahaha

Hahahah your diamond also blue fluorescent? Amazing right!??!?!

Icic but engagement ring looks quite diff from normal rings no? For me I don't wear rings but my family took like half a day before my Sister finally said, what's that shiny thing! Hahahah

 

[littlepinkpointes]

Hahahah your diamond also blue fluorescent? Amazing right!??!?!

Icic but engagement ring looks quite diff from normal rings no? For me I don't wear rings but my family took like half a day before my Sister finally said, what's that shiny thing! Hahahah

Ya! my ring has a bit tinge of blue fluorescent.
Yeah but I have rings with small little diamonds or tiny solitaire. And to them, they never really thought a proposal or engagement was a necessary thing. To them, the ring is an 'extra' and they feel we should use the money on the ring for better use. So they will never notice THE ring. Hahahaha

I don't have a huge solitaire from the mister but I love it. Good cut diamonds with good clarity really bling, regardless the size. Hehe

 

[shulinaoy]

Ya! my ring has a bit tinge of blue fluorescent.
Yeah but I have rings with small little diamonds or tiny solitaire. And to them, they never really thought a proposal or engagement was a necessary thing. To them, the ring is an 'extra' and they feel we should use the money on the ring for better use. So they will never notice THE ring. Hahahaha

I don't have a huge solitaire from the mister but I love it. Good cut diamonds with good clarity really bling, regardless the size. Hehe

Whoo! Very nice! Show a pic!
Hahah it's not size that matters. It's more of what u like! I would think my ring is modest, not exactly small but I wouldn't trade it for anything else!

So how do u intend to announce?

 

[littlepinkpointes]

Whoo! Very nice! Show a pic!
Hahah it's not size that matters. It's more of what u like! I would think my ring is modest, not exactly small but I wouldn't trade it for anything else!

So how do u intend to announce?

Hahaha oh yeah. I promised I'd share with u once I receive the ring! One shot under normal lighting the other under some sunlight hehe.

Idk yet. But most likely tell them about our plans for the wedding (since they've been asking when are we planning to settle down). I'll ask them for opinions like where for church service and banquet, and what will their guest list be like, also living arrangements between wedding and collection of flat keys.... I don't think I need to give them the details of the proposal or the ring since they think proposal and ring is not the main importance.

Think likely mention it soon cause the later I do so they might ask why it took us so long to tell them haha.

Oh btw, I think I saw ur post on Carousell on another seller who is planning to sell a certain hardware. Hahaha.

 

[shulinaoy]

Hahaha oh yeah. I promised I'd share with u once I receive the ring! One shot under normal lighting the other under some sunlight hehe.

Idk yet. But most likely tell them about our plans for the wedding (since they've been asking when are we planning to settle down). I'll ask them for opinions like where for church service and banquet, and what will their guest list be like, also living arrangements between wedding and collection of flat keys.... I don't think I need to give them the details of the proposal or the ring since they think proposal and ring is not the main importance.

Think likely mention it soon cause the later I do so they might ask why it took us so long to tell them haha.

Oh btw, I think I saw ur post on Carousell on another seller who is planning to sell a certain hardware. Hahaha.

Very pretty! I like how simple it is!
Yes better tell soon otherwise ur family will wonder. Just a word of advice, sometimes asking for opinions is not the best when it comes to wedding as everyone will have something to say and often not what the bride wants. In addition, the bride will feel very troubled trying to meet everyone's opinions hence weddings are stressful. I would suggest you short list a few banquets/ Churches before asking for opinions. In addition, I would highly recommend you find out how traditional/ non-traditional each family is. This can differ greatly in expectations and also help u manage expectations a lot better because you may have certain things you would like to do/ not do.
Finally, get someone on ur bridal theme who is already married or has been a bridesmaid before. She can give valuable advice. I didn't have any but I was lucky I had a wedding planner. I didn't want it at first but she offered to help because she needed exposure and it turned out to be so good!
Congratulations again! Remember it's your day.

 

[littlepinkpointes]

Very pretty! I like how simple it is!
Yes better tell soon otherwise ur family will wonder. Just a word of advice, sometimes asking for opinions is not the best when it comes to wedding as everyone will have something to say and often not what the bride wants. In addition, the bride will feel very troubled trying to meet everyone's opinions hence weddings are stressful. I would suggest you short list a few banquets/ Churches before asking for opinions. In addition, I would highly recommend you find out how traditional/ non-traditional each family is. This can differ greatly in expectations and also help u manage expectations a lot better because you may have certain things you would like to do/ not do.
Finally, get someone on ur bridal theme who is already married or has been a bridesmaid before. She can give valuable advice. I didn't have any but I was lucky I had a wedding planner. I didn't want it at first but she offered to help because she needed exposure and it turned out to be so good!
Congratulations again! Remember it's your day.

Informed the parents already.
Yup. I've been coordinating weddings for friends and hence most of them are married. But it's different when the wedding is your own. Hahaha
My htb and I are not rushing so we are taking time to think and consider what we want and prefer.
For now, it's just deciding what wedding theme we like to have / our team bride and groom as well as possible invite guest so we can KIV a venue for the banquet.

The headache will come when shopping for bridal package and touring bridal boutiques...

Thank you!

 

[shulinaoy]

Informed the parents already.
Yup. I've been coordinating weddings for friends and hence most of them are married. But it's different when the wedding is your own. Hahaha
My htb and I are not rushing so we are taking time to think and consider what we want and prefer.
For now, it's just deciding what wedding theme we like to have / our team bride and groom as well as possible invite guest so we can KIV a venue for the banquet.

The headache will come when shopping for bridal package and touring bridal boutiques...

Thank you!

Oooh that's good that u have experience. I didn't have any...
I didn't get bridal package and did everything DIY. If u need a florist I would highly recommend mine. Let me know if u do