{"id":1678,"date":"2021-08-09T16:02:32","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T16:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/hub\/?p=1678"},"modified":"2023-02-14T20:01:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T20:01:40","slug":"announcement-ideas-for-any-occasion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/hub\/announcement-ideas-for-any-occasion","title":{"rendered":"Creative announcement ideas to share your next big milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting married, having a baby or packing up and moving to a new city? When you have exciting news to share, it&#8217;s natural to want to share that news with your friends, family and loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, there\u2019s nothing wrong with going the traditional route when making a life-related announcement (for example, printing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/marketing-materials\/flyers\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/marketing-materials\/flyers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flyers <\/a> when you launch a new business or sending &#8216;save the date&#8217; cards when you get engaged). But creative birth, engagement and other milestone announcements are a great way to think outside of the box and share your big news in a fun, attention-grabbing way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at 5 creative announcement ideas that will inspire you to share your next big milestone in a fun, unexpected and memorable way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group feature-column has-platinum-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"> Creative announcement ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color\">    1. &#8216;He\/she\/they said yes!&#8217; T-shirts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color\">    2. &#8216;Come to our wedding!&#8217; calendars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color\">    3. &#8216;We\u2019re moving!&#8217; announcement cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color\">    4. \u201cTeam boy\u201d and \u201cTeam girl\u201d gender reveal foam boards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color\">    5. &#8216;It\u2019s a boy\/girl!&#8217; banners<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8216;<strong>He\/She\/They said yes!<\/strong>&#8216;<strong> T-shirts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting engaged is probably one of the most exciting moments of a couples\u2019 life \u2014 and generally, they&#8217;ll want to share that moment with their families, friends and other loved ones. And while you can share that special moment and announce your engagement in a more low-key way (like a post on social media), why not make your loved ones part of the announcement?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on getting engaged soon, create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/clothing-bags\/t-shirts\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/clothing-bags\/t-shirts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">T-shirts<\/a> that say, &#8216;He\/She\/They said yes!&#8217; (depending on your partner\u2019s gender identity) \u2014 and then, order those t-shirts for yourself, your partner, and the people closest to you. Once you\u2019ve proposed (and your partner has said yes) invite your friends and families over to celebrate. Ask them to wear their custom tops and snap a photo of the group. You can then use the photo as your engagement announcement \u2014 include it on your wedding website or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/stationery\/invitations\/templates\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/stationery\/invitations\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announcement cards<\/a> you send to loved ones who couldn\u2019t be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only are custom T-shirts one of the most creative engagement announcements, they\u2019re a great way to get your loved ones involved in your engagement, create new memories and have a fun keepsake of the moment you and your partner decided to say, &#8216;I do&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8216;Come to our wedding!&#8217; calendars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>There are plenty of ways to announce your upcoming nuptials and invite people to your wedding. But if traditional invitations aren\u2019t your style, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/photo-gifts\/calendars?swsquery=cale&amp;querycat=search_dropdown\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/photo-gifts\/calendars?swsquery=cale&amp;querycat=search_dropdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calendar<\/a> can be a fun, out-of-the-box way to send an invite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose 12 of your favourite photos of you and your spouse-to-be \u2014 one for each month. Then, design a custom calendar \u2014 and put a reminder of your big day on the date of your wedding. That way, your wedding will already be on your guest\u2019s calendars and they&#8217;ll have a useful keepsake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.cloudinary.vpsvc.com\/image\/upload\/v1675921892\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/CMT917-ConsumerAnnouncements-article-tile1-2x.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"304\" height=\"391\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8216;We\u2019re moving!&#8217; announcement cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/stationery\/invitations\/templates\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/stationery\/invitations\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Announcement cards<\/a> may not be the most original way to announce a milestone, but sometimes, they\u2019re the most efficient \u2014 particularly when you\u2019re planning a move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re relocating, you want people to have a record of when you\u2019re moving and your new address so they can keep in touch. Announcement cards are a great way to announce your upcoming move and give loved ones a physical copy of your new address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But just because cards are a traditional announcement method doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get creative with your delivery! For example, you might include two cards in your announcement: one that includes that date that you\u2019re moving and your new address, and an additional card that has your address already filled in. That way, friends, family members and professional contacts can send their well wishes to your new home. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.cloudinary.vpsvc.com\/image\/upload\/v1675921891\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/CMT917-ConsumerAnnouncements-article-tile2-2x.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"330\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8216;Team boy&#8217; and &#8216;Team girl&#8217; gender reveal foam boards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender reveal parties have become increasingly popular in recent years. And while the point of the party is to announce whether you\u2019re having a boy or girl, there\u2019s a fun way to get your guests involved before the big reveal. And all you need? Some custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/signs-posters\/foam-board-signs\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/signs-posters\/foam-board-signs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foam boards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the gender reveal party, have foam boards made that say &#8216;team boy&#8217; or &#8216;team girl&#8217;. When guests arrive, have them grab a foam board based on their prediction of the baby\u2019s gender. Before the big reveal, take a photo with all the guests and their foam boards. Then, snap some more photos during the actual reveal \u2014 including the reactions of the winning team. Those photos will be a great memory to share on social media \u2014 and a great way to announce your baby\u2019s gender to guests who couldn\u2019t be there in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8216;It\u2019s a boy\/girl!&#8217; banners<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>If you opt not to do a gender reveal party, the big announcement comes <em>after<\/em> the birth of the baby. You can opt for a traditional announcement, but creative birth announcements are also a great way to let people know you\u2019ve welcomed a new life into the world. And if you want to keep things creative and simple, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/signs-posters\/banners\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.nz\/signs-posters\/banners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">banners<\/a> are a great way to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hanging an &#8216;It\u2019s a boy!&#8217; or an &#8216;It\u2019s a girl!&#8217; banner where visitors will see it is a great way to give your friends, family members, and other new baby visitors the heads up about the new addition to your family. For example, you might hang it on the door of your hospital room or on the front door of your home. Plus, if you want to make a broader announcement, all you have to do is snap a photo in front of the banner (baby in tow, of course!) and either post it on your social media channels or print it on an announcement card and share the happy news through the mail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.cloudinary.vpsvc.com\/image\/upload\/v1675921890\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-us\/CMT917-ConsumerAnnouncements-article-tile3-2x.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"435\" height=\"410\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group Tip-photo_headline\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">VISTAPRINT TIP<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns Tip-photo_box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:98%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If a loved one is having a baby, try designing a \u201cwelcome home\u201d banner for the new parents\u2014and hang it on the door so it\u2019s the first thing they see when they come home with their family\u2019s newest addition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting married, having a baby or packing up and moving to a new city? 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