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Putting it in Print
Publishing the news of your engagement in one or both of your hometown papers as well as the cities in which you live and work is a fun and efficient way to spread the word. You may also wish to inform your college alumni publications of your engagement. An engagement announcement may be printed anytime after the couple is engaged, although closer than two months to the wedding date is not advised; at that point, it's better to hold off and print just a wedding announcement instead.
Each publication is bound to have its own rules for printing the information about your engagement. Generally this is handled by the lifestyle department; you'll want to call and ask what steps you need to take to have your news printed and who to send the information to. Most announcements include a black-and-white picture of a specific size (generally 8x10 or 5x7; remember to ask whether it will be returned), along with basic information about the two of you: your ages, where you were each educated, where each you work, who your parents are, and any details you may have about your wedding plans. If the bride plans to keep her maiden name, this may also be included in the announcement.