Announcements

Announcement Cheers"We have an important announcement to make..."

How many times in your life have you heard those words spoken? Usually the news that follows is happy and worthy of congratulations, which makes it even better. Someone (or multiple people) gets hugs, kisses, and congratulatory cards, gifts and wishes. A big party ensues, and an atmosphere of love, respect and joy is enjoyed by all who attend.

Announcement cards are the most common way to spread the word of someone's upcoming journey, which is usually what's about to happen when there's one of those big oral announcements made: someone is about to embark upon a new chapter of life. Whether it be with a new baby, a new spouse, or a new phase in one's life, the announcement precedes an event so important that someone's life is about to change (or many people's lives are about to change).

If you're facing an occasion that deserves an announcement, then choose wisely. You want it to be just right: not too boastful, not too boring, not too sappy, not too informal. Your announcement will often serve as a keepsake, a good item for a photo album or scrapbook later on. And many people will probably proudly display it on their mantles or countertops as a reminder of their loved ones' happy news. So choose carefully. And one last thing: congratulations!

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Types of Announcements

Photo Announcements

  • Photo AnnouncementsA newer trend (and a highly popular one) in sending announcements in the 21st century is the emergence of the photo announcement. It's actually quite normal nowadays to receive photo birth announcements, photo wedding/engagement announcements and photo graduation announcements in the mail. People want to add a little something extra to their important announcements; they want to feature, front and center, their star in the making!

    Of the utmost in quality and with only the professionals creating you're the finished product, PhotoWorks.com can assist you in making a photo announcement worthy of framing. Using only the best materials, their specialists print your photo announcements after you create them yourself online using one of many formal, strikingly beautiful templates. There are so many photo announcement types and designs to select from; these folks are quite inventive! Choose from:

Announcement Wording

  • Announcement WordingIf you are customizing your own announcements, you might be wondering what in the heck you're supposed to say to make the verbiage "flow" correctly without sounding unprofessional, too informal, or downright silly. Announcement wording can be a tricky thing because you want it to be succinct and informative while also being fun, nice, and "flowing."

    For help with graduation announcement and birth announcement wording, visit CardShoppe, one of the best resources for help with the nitty-gritty of announcement wording. They have guidelines nicely laid out for you and even offer help with invitations and thank you cards, too. They also offer announcement wording for multiple births and adoptions. For wedding announcement wording, try MyExpression.com for additional tips and etiquette. There you'll find information about writing addresses, abbreviations, correct social titles and more. They even have announcement wording with poems! And furthermore, Todays-Wedding.com offers announcement wording based on who is sending the actual announcement (bride and groom, parents, etc.).

Announcement eCards

Pressed for time? No problem! Send your big news via baby announcement eCard, graduation announcement eCard, wedding announcement eCard or moving/new home announcement eCard. Everyone in the address book will get it after a few clicks of the mouse!

Graduation Announcements

Now this is an event worth publicizing! Choose a printable graduation announcement to share the happy news with friends and family. You'll find a wide variety of graduation printables here including add-a-photo graduation announcements, more traditional graduation announcement cards, and graduation invitations.

Baby Announcements

In precious pinks and baby blues, these printable baby Invitations will help you share your news. Choose from traditional baby announcement cards, candy bar wrappers, baby envelopes and posters. You can even add a photo of your new little one to these printable baby announcements!

Wedding Announcements

Tying the knot? Let everyone know with a beautiful, printable wedding announcement. Featuring lovely artwork, delightful designs, and both formal and informal messaging, these printable wedding announcements are the perfect way to let your friends and family know you've "only just begun!"