I Just Got Engaged... and Here's What My Fiancé Surprised Me With 💍
The personal story of After The Tone’s Social Media Manager, Chloe.
After dating for 8 years, I always knew my engagement would be special... but what my fiancé surprised me with completely blew every expectation I had out of the water.
If you're in the middle of wedding planning, dreaming about your proposal, or searching for unique wedding ideas, I have to share the three things that made my engagement so incredibly special. Hint: As an employee of the best audio guest book company in the game, you might be able to guess one of them. 😉
1. An Audio Guest Book for Your Engagement Party ☎️
You probably know that After The Tone rents real vintage phones that record voicemails at some of the most beautiful weddings. They're one of the most popular wedding guest book ideas out there, and it's easy to see why.
But did you know you can rent an audio guest book phone for any special event... even your engagement?!
This might be my biggest pro tip for engagements as someone who sees a lot of weddings. Rent a phone guest book for your proposal or engagement celebration and leave each other a voicemail you'll have forever. It's such a sweet way to capture exactly how you're feeling in the moment, and I promise you'll treasure hearing those voices years from now.
How the Phone Guest Book Works for an Engagement Party
Can you bring the phone to a remote location?
Yes! The phones are completely Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-free, so you just record your voicemails and they’re stored right on the phone until you return it to us for offloading and editing.
Does the phone have to be plugged in?
Nope! Our phones are completely wireless and rechargeable. They arrive charged and offer up to 12 hours of battery life.
Can the phone be set up with a custom greeting?
Yes! You can record a custom prompt to play any time someone picks up the receiver. For example, my fiancé recorded one saying, “We’re engaged! Leave the fiancés a message of love.”
If you've been looking for unique guest book ideas, this is one of my favorites because it's so personal and it truly brings you back to that exact moment. Whether you use it for your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or wedding day, it's something you'll actually listen back to. You can also explore more audio guest book ideas for every celebration.
2. Rent Florals That Look Real 🌸
Let's be honest... florals are expensive. We all know that.
So why not rent faux florals that look completely real and save you a ton of cash?
Something Borrowed Blooms rents premium silk florals for weddings, but you can also use them for proposals, engagement photos, bridal showers, or really any special event.
We chose their Stella Floral Meadow, and I was obsessed. The pops of pink and red were absolutely perfect and photographed beautifully. Honestly, if I hadn't known they were silk, I never would've guessed.
If you're searching for budget wedding ideas that help you save money without sacrificing the look, this is one of my biggest recommendations.
Use code BORROWED20 to save 20% off your florals for your wedding or any special event.
3. A Handwritten Note 🤍
In the age of technology and digital everything, there's something so special about going back to analog for life's biggest moments.
My fiancé wrote me a handwritten letter, and I honestly think it might be my favorite part of the entire engagement.
You can frame it after the event, tuck it away in a keepsake box, or save it for your future kids to read one day. I’m personally so excited for the third option. It's something I'll always have, and it simply feels even more meaningful than a text or email ever could.
If you're looking to get engaged soon or just daydreaming about your perfect Pinterest proposal, these are the simple details that made my engagement completely one of a kind.
Book your audio guest book for your wedding or engagement today.