60+ Message Ideas to Write in an Engagement Card

Examples of heartfelt, personal, and funny messages for the perfect engagement card

Co-authored by Glenn Carreau

Last Updated: November 28, 2022

Are you wondering how to offer congratulations to a friend or family member who just got engaged? A card is a great way to express your joy and excitement about the engagement, and there are many to congratulate the happy couple. If you need a little inspiration, look no further. We’ve put together a handy list of ideas on what to write in an engagement card, complete with example messages!

Things You Should Know

Begin and end your message with a sincere salutation and closer. In the middle, write a thoughtful congratulatory message.
Express your happiness over the engagement and compliment the couple on how great they are together.
Make a lighthearted joke if you know the recipient well, and personalize the message for close friends or family members.

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“To a wonderful couple…”

Start your message off strong with a warm salutation. A simple greeting always works, but you could also try personalizing the salutation to the recipient. Your opening sets the tone for the card, so ensure it’s sincere and joyful—just like the rest of your message.^{[1]
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- “Dear Alex and Jamie…”
- “To my dear friends…”
- “To my favorite couple…”

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“Congratulations to you both!”

Offer a simple congratulations to keep your message short and sweet. Sometimes, less is more! You don’t necessarily need to write a long-winded message to tell the couple how happy you care for them. Just write a brief but earnest note congratulating them to show them that you care.^{[2]
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- “You’re engaged! Well done, you two. Congratulations!”
- “This is amazing news! Congratulations on your engagement.”
- “Congratulations! I wish you all the best on this new and wonderful adventure.”
- “Warmest congratulations on your engagement!”

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“I’m so happy for you!”

Express your happiness at the news of the engagement. After all, engagements are happy news! Make sure the newly engaged couple knows how thrilled you are for them—and that you share their joy during this exciting time.^{[3]
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- “I’m overjoyed and wish you so much happiness”
- “I couldn’t be happier for both of you.”
- “I’ve been smiling ever since I heard the fantastic news.”
- “So ecstatic to hear you’re getting married!”

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“Warmest wishes from the bottom of my heart.”

Get a little heartfelt and sentimental if you’re close to the couple. Write a message that expresses the magnitude of your happiness and excitement. When you’re writing to a good friend, family member, or anyone you share a close bond with, sentimentality is sure to make them smile.
- “You deserve all the love in the world, and I’m so happy you’ve found it!”
- “It makes my heart soar to see you so happy. Congratulations!”
- “I felt my eyes get a little misty when I first heard the news. So happy for you!”

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“You make a beautiful couple.”

Take the opportunity to give them a thoughtful compliment in your note. When in doubt, it’s always a good idea to say something nice about the people you’re congratulating. You could call attention to what a great couple they are or let them know how much they deserve happiness with one another. For example:
- “You two are absolutely meant for one another.”
- “You both deserve all the happiness in the world. Congratulations!”
- “So happy your fiancee popped the question. They’d be silly not to; you’re one of a kind!”
- “What a gorgeous engagement photo! Congratulations, you two.”

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“Here’s to a bright future!”

Share a few hopes or well-wishes for their future as a married couple. Marriage changes the course of a person’s life forever. It’s a huge milestone, so the couple will appreciate you sending your wishes for a smooth wedding, happy marriage, a bountiful future together, or any other hopes you’d like to express.
- “Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!”
- “I hope all the wedding planning goes smoothly!”
- “Hoping you get the wedding of your dreams!”

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“Cheers to both of you!”

Phrase your message as though you’re making a toast to the couple. Weddings often feature toasts from friends and family, so why not write the card as though you’re raising a glass to the newly engaged pair? It puts a fun spin on an already festive note.
- “Here’s to your engagement! Congrats to you both.”
- “Cheers to your engagement and the love you both share!”
- “Here’s to the happy couple! So delighted to hear your wonderful news.”

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“Looking forward to a joyful wedding!”

Express your excitement for the couple’s upcoming nuptials. Weddings are momentous occasions—and they're also full of love and joy. It’s only natural to look forward to them, and the couple will likely be touched to know you’re eager to watch them finally tie the knot.
- “Here’s to a happy and beautiful wedding. I’m so looking forward to it!”
- “I’m looking forward to the big day—knowing you, it’s going to be epic!”
- “I can’t wait to see you and your fiancee tie the knot. Thank you for the wedding invite!”

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“I’m glad you crazy kids found each other!”

Make a good-natured joke as part of your congratulatory message. When you know the recipient well, a little humor is a great addition to your card—especially if you typically prefer jokes to sentimentality. Avoid sarcastic or inappropriate jokes, as they likely won’t translate well on paper. Go with lighthearted and friendly humor that’ll make the happy couple smile.^{[4]
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- “Congratulations on that stunning ring—I mean, fiancee!”
- “So, you two have finally put a ring on it. It’s about time! Congratulations!”
- “Finally, a wedding I actually want to go to!”
- “Congratulations on finding someone you can annoy for the rest of your life. You did it!”

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“I’m thrilled that my best friend is getting married!”

Reference your close bond when a good friend gets engaged. It’s a good idea to personalize the message and talk about your years of friendship—especially after a life-altering development like getting engaged. Give them your support and well wishes while also mentioning what a great friend they are.^{[5]
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- “I feel so lucky to call both of you my friends, and I can’t wait to celebrate with you!”
- “A friend as great as you deserves to have the perfect wedding!”
- “It feels like we met in school just yesterday, and now I get to watch you tie the knot!”
- “You’ve been an important part of my life for years, and now I’m so happy to be part of your special day!”

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“Best wishes to my amazing sibling!”

Personalize the message for a family member you’re close to. When a family member gets engaged, whether it’s a sibling, child, cousin, or beyond, give them a little extra love in your card. It’s okay if you’re not too familiar with their fiancee yet; focus instead on letting your family member know how happy you are for them.^{[6]
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- “Sending you so much love, son. I’m looking forward to the day our family gets a little bigger!”
- “When we were young, it was hard to imagine my big sister getting married—and now that she is, I’m over the moon!”
- “I remember when you and I planned out imaginary weddings as kids. And now, yours is becoming a reality!”

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“So excited to be part of your big day!”

Acknowledge if you’ve been asked to be a bridesmaid or groomsman. Depending on how long after the engagement it’s been, the couple may have already begun appointing members of the wedding party. If you’re included in that party, be sure to tell them how happy you are to participate in their wedding as part of your congratulatory note.
- “Congratulations! If you need any help planning, you know where to find me!”
- “Thank you so much for letting me participate in this special occasion. Love you!”
- “I’m absolutely overjoyed that I’ll have a front-row seat on your big day!”
- “You two are perfect together! I can’t wait to watch you make it official.”

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“God bless you both.”

Include a religious quote or message if you share the couple’s faith. Religious messages won’t work for every engagement card. However, if the engaged couple is religious and you’re well-acquainted with their chosen faith, a note with religious themes can be an extremely thoughtful way to offer congratulations.^{[7]
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- “Mazel tov! Sending you my best wishes on your engagement.”
- “May God grant you endless joy and blessings!”
- “Allah bless you both with love and happiness!”

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“Love is like a friendship caught on fire.”

Share an inspiring quote about marriage and love in your card. Some of the world’s most beloved writers, speakers, and public figures have made memorable remarks about the wonders of marriage—like the one above from Bruce Lee. If you’re having trouble finding the right words, let them do it for you! Pick a joyful quote that you think the engaged couple will love.^{[8]
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- “The highest happiness on earth is the happiness of marriage.” (William Lyon Phelps)
- “Love is a friendship set to music.” (Joseph Campbell)
- “No one has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.” (Zelda Fitzgerald)
- “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” (Dr. Seuss)

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“Lots of love…”

Be sure to include a thoughtful closing at the end of your message. A lovely engagement card deserves an equally touching closer. Take the opportunity to wish the couple well and send them your love before you complete your note!^{[9]
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- “All the best to both of you…”
- “With love…”
- “Warmest wishes…”
- “Sincerely…”