Whether you are moving locally or across the country, moving is a big deal! In theory, you could easily inform all your friends with a simple Facebook status update or an email. However, such a big step in life usually merits a more formal way of sharing the news. Further, you will be more likely to stay in touch with people if you share your new address and phone number during the announcement (something you should not do on social media!).
Here are 5 creative ways that you can let people know that you are moving.
Cool Moving Announcements
If you are really crunched for time, then you might consider sending a bulk email to your friends and colleagues saying that you are moving and giving them your new address and phone number. However, email generally isn’t the best way to share big news like a move. For starters, people are usually busy when they open their email and might forget to update your contact info – which means that they can quickly fall out of contact! Further, close friends might be offended that you didn’t tell them in a more intimate manner.
Instead of relying on email, consider sending out moving announcements via post. There are all sorts of snail mail moving announcements you can buy online, like these 13 different moving announcement cards in cool designs. Not only is snail mail a lot more intimate, but the recipient is more likely to hold onto it so they won’t lose your new contact info.
Moving Away Party
A moving away party is a great way to say goodbye to your friends one last time. Here’s a fun tip: make sure to have a small notebook at the party. Have friends write you a goodbye message and also write down their phone numbers and addresses. You can also make cards with your new contact info on it for all guests to take with them.
Video Announcement
If you do decide to go with the electronic route of telling people you’ve moved, then make it more intimate by sending a video announcement via email. This will give your friends a chance to see you one last time before you leave!
Moving in Party
If you are moving locally, then you might opt for a moving in party instead of a moving away party (or do both!). Your friends will be able to check out your new digs and probably bring you over some much-needed housewarming gifts too. Don’t forget to invite the new neighbors so you can get to meet them too!
Send Pictures of Your New Home
Once you’ve got your new house somewhat settled, take some pictures, turn them into a card (snail mail or eCard) and send them to your friends. Again, don’t forget to include your new contact info so friends can keep in touch with you.