What to Write in an Engagement Card

An engagement is such an exciting milestone; a new chapter filled with love and possibilities. When it’s someone close to you, like a friend, child or loved one, it feels even more special. Sending a thoughtful card is a wonderful way to show your support and celebrate their happiness.

But let’s be honest — knowing what to write in an engagement card can be tricky. Do you go with heartfelt, funny or sincere? Whatever tone you choose, the right message can make all the difference.

That’s where American Greetings comes in. We’re here to make things easy with helpful tips from our team of experts. From sentimental to lighthearted, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to make your engagement wishes just right.

Simple Engagement Congratulations Messages

If you’re not particularly close to the engaged couple, or if touchy-feely messages just aren’t your thing, a simple wish or congratulatory message is the way to go.

You’re engaged! Congratulations on finding somebody wonderful to spend the rest of your life with.
Congratulations on this exciting time in your lives!
Well, this is BIG news! I’m thrilled for you both!
I hope your future together is filled with infinite happiness, laughter, and love.
This is the beginning of your happily ever after. Congrats!
Yass! I love good news! Congrats on your engagement!
Congratulations to the future bride and groom. I’m so happy you’ve found your forever love.

Engagement Congratulations Messages from Parents

When your child gets engaged, you are probably feeling a whirlwind of emotions, making it overwhelming to know what to write in an engagement card. Whether you’re congratulating your daughter or son, we’re here to help ensure your card best captures the moment. A personal touch, such as a memory of when you knew they were perfect for each other, can make your card even more meaningful for the couple as they start their journey together.

Congratulations on your engagement, you two! [Beth], you’re an incredible daughter, and you bring us the kind of joy that simply can’t be explained. We’re proud of the woman you’ve become, and we’re proud you’ve found such a wonderful person to love — somebody who treats you with the love and respect you so deserve. [Matt], thank you for being so, so good to our daughter; we’re overjoyed to be welcoming you into our family. Love, Mom and Dad
Congratulations to our amazing son and future daughter-in-law! [Beth], we didn’t think we’d ever meet a woman special enough for our son, but here you are. We’re over the moon that you two are going to be spending the rest of your lives together — you’re perfect for each other. We look forward to watching you guys walk down the aisle. Love, Mom and Dad

Engagement Congratulation Messages from Friends/Loved Ones

Bring on the sappiness! If one or both of the couple is crazy-important to you, you’ll want to get a little more personal and effusive in your engagement card message. Try to incorporate specifics that are unique to the couple’s relationship together — or to your relationship with them.

[Beth], you’re one of the most important people in the world to me, and I love seeing you so in love. [Matt’s] amazing, and you two are perfect together.
Finally! You two really are meant for each other and I’m so glad you’re getting married.
It makes me happy to see you this happy.
Soul mates do exist! Congrats on your engagement!
I had a feeling you two were in it for the long haul. You complement each other so well!
You share the kind of love that makes people believe in love.
I can’t wait to see you become a little family.

Funny Engagement Congratulations Messages

If you’d rather skip all the sentimental stuff and just bring on a chuckle, go for it! It’s also memorable to add a funny line to a sincere message. Just keep the joke positive and friendly, and make sure you know the couple will appreciate your humor.

Two crazy awesome nerds found each other — hooray! Can’t wait for your wedding!
Thank God for Pinterest. May the wedding planning begin!
It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.
Weddings aren’t really my thing, but I’m actually looking forward to yours. Must mean I kinda like you guys or something. Congratulations!
About freaking time! Congrats on your engagement!
Congratulations on your wise decision. I mean, if you’re going to live together anyway, you might as well get a bunch of presents for it!

Engagement Quotes

Sometimes the perfect words are already out there, whether from a famous figure, a beloved literary work or a timeless song. You can borrow the eloquence of an author or songwriter and add your own personal touch with a heartfelt, congratulatory message. Here are a few engagement quotes that say it all.

“In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.” —Maya Angelou
“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” —Harry, “When Harry Met Sally”
“At last, my love has come along.” —Etta James, “At Last”
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” —Aristotle
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” —Audrey Hepburn

That’s it! With the above engagement message ideas and examples, you’ll be able to write an amazing and, dare we say, engaging message in an engagement card. With American Greetings, it’s quick and easy to send your engagement wishes and show how much you care. Choose from a variety of ecards, Creatacards and SmashUps™, and even add a digital gift card for an extra-thoughtful touch. In just a few clicks, you can brighten their day and share in their joy with something truly meaningful.

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We are a team of writers and editors with decades of experience creating happiness, laughter and love for American Greetings. When we’re not writing greeting cards and other celebrations content for the company, we are award-winning authors, bloggers, world travelers, singers, photographers, parents, grandparents and pet owners. Most of us live in Cleveland, Ohio, home to American Greetings Corporate Headquarters for over 100 years.