100+ Engagement Wishes for Friends, Family & Couples

A good engagement wish says three things: congratulations, why this couple works, and how excited you are for what comes next. Below are 106 original engagement wishes sorted by who you are to the couple and the tone you want, so you can copy one straight into a card or use it as a starting point for your own.

Every message here is written to be swapped and personalised. Wherever you see [Name], [Partner] or a detail in brackets, drop in the real thing. A specific detail always beats a polished generic line.

How to choose and personalise an engagement wish

Before you pick a message, answer two quick questions: how close are you, and how will they read it?

• Close friend or family: go personal. Mention the proposal story, how they met, or the moment you knew they were right for each other.
• Colleague or acquaintance: keep it warm and simple. Congratulations, a kind wish, your name.
• Group card: short and cheerful works best when your line sits among twenty others.
• Engagement party: you have more room. A card, a quick toast, or a message on the guestbook phone can each carry a different part of what you want to say.

To personalise any message below, add one of these:

• A detail from the proposal (“Still can’t believe he pulled off the beach proposal without telling a soul”).
• A quality you admire in them as a pair (“You two make even a Bunnings run look like a date”).
• A forward-looking wish tied to them (“Here’s to the dog, the house and the very long guest list”).

Short engagement wishes

Perfect for a gift tag, a text, a social comment or a crowded group card.

1. Congratulations, you two. This is the best news.
2. She said yes! So happy for you both.
3. He said yes! Let the planning begin.
4. Two of our favourite people, now officially a team. Congratulations!
5. Wishing you a lifetime of love, starting now.
6. The ring is stunning. The couple is even better.
7. Best. News. Ever. Congratulations!
8. Here’s to forever, and to a brilliant wedding.
9. So thrilled for you both. Cheers to love!
10. You found your person. We couldn’t be happier.
11. Happily engaged looks very good on you.
12. Congratulations on the question and the answer.
13. Love wins again. Congratulations, [Name] and [Partner]!
14. One proposal, two very happy people. Congrats!
15. From “just dating” to “forever.” What a glow up.

Engagement wishes for friends

For friends you see regularly, write like you talk. A little warmth, a little teasing, and a clear sense that you are genuinely thrilled.

16. Congratulations! I’ve watched you two go from first date nerves to finishing each other’s sentences, and this feels exactly right.
17. I knew from the first dinner we all had together that [Partner] was a keeper. So happy you agreed.
18. Wishing you both the easiest planning season possible and the most fun wedding we’ve ever been to.
19. You two make love look easy, which means you’ve both been working at it. Congratulations on the engagement.
20. I’m so happy for you. Let me know when you need a taste tester, a venue scout or someone to talk you down from a 300-person guest list.
21. Few things make me happier than seeing two good people find each other. Congratulations, friends.
22. Here’s to the proposal, the ring, and every adventure still to come. Love you both.
23. Your love story is one of my favourites. I can’t wait for the next chapter.
24. Congratulations on your engagement! You bring out the best in each other, and everyone can see it.
25. This is the happiest news. Thank you for letting us be part of your story.
26. Friends, fiancés, future spouses. You keep levelling up. Congratulations!
27. Your engagement just made my whole year. Wishing you endless love and an easy RSVP list.
28. It’s been a joy watching you build something so solid. Congratulations on taking the next step.
29. To two people who make every gathering better: congratulations on finding forever in each other.
30. I hope your engagement is full of celebration, not spreadsheets. Well, maybe a few spreadsheets. Congratulations!

Engagement wishes for a best friend

Your best friend will reread your card. Make it count, and if you want more ideas for the wedding itself, our wedding wishes for friends post picks up where this one leaves off.

31. You’ve been there for every heartbreak, every bad date and every “I think this one’s different.” This one was different. I’m so happy for you.
32. Bestie, you’re engaged! I’m already crying and I haven’t even seen the dress.
33. You deserve someone who loves you the way you love everyone else. [Partner] does, and I’ve never been happier for you.
34. Thank you for letting me be your sidekick through every chapter. I can’t wait to stand beside you for this one.
35. I’ve known you long enough to know when you’re truly happy. This is it. Congratulations, my favourite person.
36. If anyone gets to say “I told you so,” it’s me. I called it on night one. Congratulations, best friend.
37. Watching you fall in love has been one of the great joys of my life. Here’s to the rest of it.
38. You’re marrying someone who makes you laugh, listens properly and puts up with your playlist. That’s a keeper.
39. You held my hand through so much. Now I get to cheer the loudest for you. Congratulations!
40. I’m so proud of the person you are and so happy you found someone who sees all of it. Love you endlessly.

Engagement wishes from family

From parents to a son or daughter

If your child is the one getting engaged, these messages pair well with our upcoming wedding wishes for your son and wedding wishes for your daughter posts.

41. We have loved you every day of your life, and today we’re overjoyed to see someone love you this well too. Congratulations, darling.
42. Watching you choose a partner with such a kind heart makes us very proud. Welcome to the family, [Partner].
43. From the day you were born, we hoped you’d find someone who makes you this happy. Our hearts are full.
44. Congratulations, sweetheart. We couldn’t have picked a better person for you, and believe us, we would have tried.
45. You’ll always be our little one, but today you’re also someone’s forever. We love you both.
46. Our family just got bigger and better. Congratulations to you both, and [Partner], we’re so glad you’re ours now.
47. We have watched you grow into someone wise, loving and brave. Seeing you this happy is a gift to us.
48. Here’s to love, to family, and to the wedding we’ve been quietly planning in our heads for years.

For a brother or sister

49. Congratulations, sis. I always knew you’d find someone who could keep up with you.
50. Little brother, all grown up and engaged. I’m so proud of you and I adore [Partner].
51. Growing up with you was the best training for loving someone for life. [Partner] is lucky.
52. Congratulations on your engagement! I promise to behave at the wedding. Mostly.
53. From fighting over the front seat to planning a wedding. I’m so happy for you both.
54. I’ve got your back like I always have. Congratulations, and welcome to the family, [Partner].
55. You’ve given me a new sibling, and I couldn’t be happier about who it is.

For a grandchild, niece, nephew or cousin

56. To our darling grandchild: seeing you so happy fills our hearts. Congratulations to you both.
57. Congratulations on your engagement. Your grandfather and I send all our love and our best marriage advice: be kind, and laugh often.
58. Dear [Name], from little cousin to engaged adult far too quickly. So happy for you.
59. To my favourite niece: I’m so happy you found someone who treats you like the treasure you are.
60. Congratulations to my nephew and his wonderful fiancée. Can’t wait to celebrate with you both.
61. You two are the newest love story in our family, and it’s a beautiful one.

Engagement wishes for colleagues and acquaintances

Professional but warm. One or two sentences, no in-jokes, no questions about the wedding date.

62. Congratulations on your engagement! Wishing you both every happiness.
63. Wonderful news. Wishing you a joyful engagement and a beautiful wedding day.
64. Warmest congratulations to you and [Partner]. May your future together be full of love.
65. Congratulations from all of us on the team. We’re delighted for you.
66. Best wishes on your engagement and for a lifetime of happiness together.
67. What lovely news to hear. Congratulations to you both.
68. Wishing you a happy engagement season and a very bright future.
69. Congratulations on this exciting milestone. Enjoy every moment of it.
70. Sending our sincere congratulations and best wishes to you and your fiancé.
71. May your engagement be the first of many happy chapters together. Congratulations!

Funny engagement wishes

Funny works when you know the couple well. Aim the joke at the planning, the proposal or yourself, never at the relationship.

72. Congratulations! You’ve officially found someone who will put up with you forever. Very impressive.
73. Engaged at last. Now you can finally stop being asked when you’re getting engaged and start being asked when the wedding is.
74. Congratulations on finding someone who laughs at your jokes. Hold on to them; that’s rare.
75. So happy for you. Welcome to a year of seating charts and polite family negotiations.
76. The ring is gorgeous. I’ll need a closer look, and possibly a magnifying glass.
77. Congratulations! May your Pinterest boards be organised and your budget forgiving.
78. You two were already sharing a Netflix password. This was the logical next step.
79. Congrats on being engaged. I’ll be expecting an invite, a plus one and a good spot near the bar.
80. Engagement: the bit between “will you?” and “how much is a cheese grazing table?”
81. You’re getting married! Please tell me there’s a dance floor, because I’ve been practising.
82. Congratulations on choosing a person to lose the remote with for the rest of your life.
83. Wishing you love, laughter and a venue that gets back to your emails.
84. Officially off the market. The market is in mourning. Congratulations!
85. Thank you for giving me a reason to buy a new outfit. Oh, and congratulations.

Heartfelt engagement wishes for the couple

When you want something deeper than “congrats,” these work for close friends, family or a speech at the engagement party.

86. Love is easy to feel and harder to choose every day. You two choose each other, and it shows. Congratulations.
87. May your engagement be a season of joy, and your marriage a lifetime of the same.
88. You have the rarest kind of love: the kind that makes everyone around you feel welcome too.
89. As you plan one day, I hope you remember that the real celebration is every ordinary day after it.
90. May you always be each other’s safest place and favourite adventure.
91. I wish you patience when things are hard, laughter when things are silly, and each other through all of it.
92. Some couples just fit. You two fit. Congratulations on making it official.
93. Here’s to building a home full of good food, loud laughter and the people you love.
94. Your love has made both of you better people. That’s the best sign there is. Congratulations.
95. May you never stop dating each other, even after the wedding is long done.
96. Congratulations on finding the person you want to tell everything to first.
97. You’ve already shown us what a strong partnership looks like. The ring is just catching up.

Religious and blessing engagement wishes

For couples who share a faith, a gentle blessing feels natural. If you want scripture, our top wedding wishes post covers the most-loved Bible verses.

98. May God bless your engagement and guide you both as you prepare for marriage.
99. We’re praying that the love you share keeps growing in faith, patience and kindness.
100. Congratulations! May your future home be filled with grace and your hearts with peace.
101. What a blessing to see two faithful hearts come together. Congratulations and God bless.
102. May the Lord who brought you together keep you close to Him and to each other.
103. Wishing you a joyful engagement, wrapped in prayer and surrounded by love.
104. May your marriage be built on faith, held up by hope and filled with love.
105. We thank God for bringing you two together. Congratulations on your engagement.
106. Blessings on your engagement, and on every step you take together from here.

Adapting your wish for a card, a toast or a guestbook

The same sentiment needs different packaging depending on where it ends up. Here’s how we’d adjust it.

Format	Ideal length	What works	What to avoid
Card	2 to 4 sentences	One specific detail plus a warm sign-off	Long stories that don’t fit the space
Toast or speech	1 to 2 minutes	A short story, then one clear line to raise a glass to	Inside jokes half the room won’t get
Audio guestbook	30 to 90 seconds	Talking naturally, saying your name first	Reading a card word for word
Photo booth guestbook page	1 to 2 lines	Something that reacts to your photo	Messages that need context to make sense

In a card, pick one message from above and add one personal detail. That’s it. Our guide on what to write in a wedding card has a simple structure if you want more help.

In a toast, any message above can become your closing line. Lead with a 30-second story about the couple, then finish with something like number 86 or 92 and ask everyone to raise a glass.

On an audio guestbook, guests pick up a vintage-style phone, hear a greeting and leave a message after the beep. Start with your name (“Hi, it’s Aunty Mel”), say one thing you love about them, and finish with your wish. Across our events, the average message runs 45 to 90 seconds, so don’t feel rushed. More detail on how it works is on our audio guestbook hire page.

A red audio guestbook phone with its “leave us a message” sign.

In a photo booth guestbook, guests stick their photo strip beside a short handwritten note. Here, playful lines from the short and funny sections work best because the photo does half the talking. Our handmade guestbooks are designed for exactly this, and they suit engagement parties as well as weddings.

Custom acrylic guestbooks, including one made for an engagement party.

More wishes and messages

• Planning ahead for the big day? See our wedding wishes for your sister and wedding wishes for your brother.
• Already married friends celebrating a milestone? Try our anniversary wishes.

If you’re planning an engagement party or wedding in Melbourne and want guests to leave messages you’ll actually keep, send us your date and we’ll talk you through the options.

Engagement wishes questions