An engagement is some of the happiest news a friend can share. A card says congratulations in a way a text cannot, and many couples keep engagement cards with their wedding things.
Here are engagement card messages for friends, family members, coworkers and the couple, along with a simple way to write your own.
Article contents
- How to Write an Engagement Card
- Short Engagement Wishes
- Engagement Messages for a Friend
- Engagement Messages for a Son or Daughter
- Engagement Messages for a Sibling or Relative
- Engagement Messages for a Coworker
- Religious Engagement Messages
- Funny Engagement Messages
- Messages for an Engagement Party Card
- How to Sign an Engagement Card
- What to Avoid in an Engagement Card
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Write an Engagement Card
Three or four sentences is plenty.
- Congratulate both of them by name.
- Say something about them as a couple. What you noticed when they met, or what they bring out in each other.
- Wish them well for the wedding and the marriage.
- Sign your name.
Example: "Dear Priya and Sam, congratulations on your engagement! Anyone who has seen you two together knew this was coming. We are so happy for you and cannot wait to celebrate. Love, Megan and Chris"
Short Engagement Wishes
- Congratulations on your engagement!
- So happy for you both.
- Here is to love, laughter and a happy engagement.
- Best wishes on your engagement and the wedding ahead.
- Congratulations to a perfect match.
- Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness.
- Cheers to the happy couple.
- Congratulations! We cannot wait for the wedding.
Engagement Messages for a Friend
- I knew from the start that Sam was the one for you. Congratulations!
- You deserve all the happiness in the world, and it looks like you found it. Congratulations.
- I am so excited for you. Let me know how I can help with the planning.
- Congratulations! I have never seen you happier.
- Seeing you two together makes me smile every time. So happy for you.
- I cannot wait to celebrate with you. Congratulations on your engagement.
- Congratulations to my best friend and the person lucky enough to marry you.
Engagement Messages for a Son or Daughter
- We are so happy for you both, and so proud of the person you have become.
- Welcome to the family, Sam. We are thrilled for you both.
- Watching you find your person has been one of the great joys of our lives. Congratulations.
- We love you both and cannot wait to celebrate your wedding.
- Congratulations, sweetheart. We are so happy you found each other.
Engagement Messages for a Sibling or Relative
- Congratulations, big brother. I am so happy for you, and glad to be getting a new sister.
- I am thrilled for you both. Welcome to our slightly crazy family.
- Congratulations to my little sister. You found a good one.
- Our family just got bigger and better. Congratulations!
- So happy for you both. Grandma is already asking about the date.
Engagement Messages for a Coworker
- Congratulations on your engagement! Wishing you both every happiness.
- Best wishes to you and your fiancé. Enjoy every minute of this time.
- Congratulations on the exciting news. We are all so happy for you.
- Wishing you a wonderful engagement and an easy time planning the wedding.
- Congratulations from all of us. Here is to the happy couple.
Religious Engagement Messages
- Congratulations on your engagement. May God bless your love and your future together.
- We are praying for you both as you prepare for marriage.
- "Love is patient, love is kind." 1 Corinthians 13:4. Congratulations to you both.
- May the Lord guide you as you begin this new chapter together.
- We thank God for bringing you together. Congratulations!
Funny Engagement Messages
Use these for a couple you know well.
- Congratulations! Now the hard part begins: choosing a caterer.
- Congratulations on finding someone who laughs at your jokes.
- Congratulations. I am already practicing my dance moves.
- Let the Pinterest boards begin. Congratulations!
- Congratulations, and good luck with the seating chart.
- Finally! We were all wondering when you would ask.
Messages for an Engagement Party Card
- Thank you for letting us celebrate with you. Congratulations!
- What a night to celebrate you both. Wishing you all the happiness in the world.
- So glad to be here tonight. Congratulations on your engagement.
- Here is to the two of you and the life you are building together.
How to Sign an Engagement Card
"Love," "With love," "Best wishes," "Warmly" and "Cheers" all work. For a coworker, "Best wishes" or "Congratulations again" is a safe choice. See more ideas in our guide to how to sign a card.
What to Avoid in an Engagement Card
- Questions about the wedding date, budget or guest list.
- Comments about how long the engagement took, or how fast it happened.
- Mentioning past relationships.
- Wedding planning advice they did not ask for.
- Addressing the card to only one person when you know both.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you write in an engagement card?
Congratulate the couple by name, say something kind about them as a pair, and wish them well for the wedding and the marriage. Three or four sentences is enough.
Do I send a card if I am not invited to the engagement party?
Yes. An engagement card is a nice way to share in good news, whether or not there is a party.
Should an engagement card come with a gift?
A gift is not expected. A card on its own is a thoughtful way to say congratulations.
Who should I address the card to?
Address it to both people, for example "Dear Priya and Sam." Our guide to addressing an envelope shows how to write two names on the envelope.
For wedding day wording, see our guide to what to write in a wedding card and our bridal shower card messages, or use the Message Finder.
Every Twigs Paper card is blank inside and comes with an envelope. See all congratulations cards.
