Weddings and engagements are often one of the biggest milestones (and parties) in life. So, it’s only right you celebrate each one to the maximum.
If someone you know and care about has recently become engaged, you’ll probably want to shout “congratulations on your engagement” from the roof tops. However, the most practical way to congratulate the happy couple is to send them a personalised message – especially if you want to stay on the right side of your neighbours and avoid a noise complaint.
Adobe Express makes it easy to design and create the perfect engagement card. Why not take a look at some of our tips and card templates that you and the happy couple will enjoy?
What to include in an engagement card.
Engagement cards are a traditional way of congratulating a couple on their new, exciting journey together. You know the drill – just pop one in the post for a simple but effective way of saying congrats. If you want an extra-special card for this extra-special event, creating your own card can add a touch of thoughtfulness.
However you want to present your congratulations on your engagement card, remember to include the following:
- An eye-catching cover – This should also show what the card is for, so consider images that are relevant to congratulating an engagement. Think sparkling diamond rings, a champagne toast or a cute photo of the couple.
- A greeting – Who are you addressing this to? You can adapt your greeting based on how well you know them. Most of the time, a simple “To the happy couple” can work.
- Your message – Tell the newly-engaged couple how you feel. Reminisce on memories you have with the both of them, and what it means to see them happily engaged.
- Your name – Don’t forget to tell them who you are!
Free engagement card and message ideas.
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30 short and simple congratulations messages to celebrate an engagement.
Engagements are a great opportunity to share some kind and wonderful words with the happy couple. Most importantly, there’s a chance to congratulate them on their engagement in your message.
We’ve put together a selection of snappy messages that you can use in your card. Feel free to mix and match, edit and tweak for your card.
- Congratulations on your forever adventure! Can’t wait to see where this lovely ride takes you.
- Cheers to the cutest couple on their engagement! You're both stars in your love story.
- From friendship bracelets to engagement rings, here's to the most magical of adventures ahead!
- Welcome to the family [Name], can't wait to create memories with you!
- Who knew you still had it in you, Mum/Dad! Congratulations on your engagement.
- Already planning my embarrassing speech congrats, my dear child!
- Look who finally tied the knot—congrats!
- Two hearts joined today, forever starts now. Cheers to the happy couple!
- Cupid’s finest creation is getting hitched—congratulations, lovebirds!
- Roses are red, violets are blue, you’re engaged, thrilled for you!
- Here’s to love, laughter, and your happily ever after!
- Your love is a fairytale come true, congratulations for a lifetime of wonder!
- Twinkling eyes, happiest hearts. Congrats on your engagement!
- Can’t wait to see the chapters unfold in your love story!
- From shared giggles to shared lives, couldn’t be happier for you two!
- Partners in love and partners in life. Congrats!
- To making love last and laughter louder!
- Fantastic news from the lovebirds—can't wait to hear the wedding bells!
- Cheers to a beautiful future together!
- Like milk & cookies, you two are a perfect pair, congrats on the engagement!
- Your partnership is truly inspiring, congratulations!
- Your bond is extraordinary and awe-inspiring!
- The countdown begins towards a lifelong love story.
- Happiest beginnings and an everlasting tale of love.
- Your engagement is the envy of love stories!
- Friends forever, lovers now. Cheers to tying the knot!
- From fun to forever, couldn't be prouder of you!
- May your love story be as enchanting as you are!
- Can't believe my little sibling is getting engaged—congrats!
- From pranks to proposals, always knew you both had it!
10 witty engagement puns and messages to say congratulations.
If you’re looking for a memorable message to include in your card, a witty pun can make you stand out. Also, depending on your relationship with the engaged couple, you might prefer to include a joke. We’ve put together some of the best jokes to include in your engagement card.
- Look who put a ring on it?!
- This engagement has a nice ring to it!
- [Name] and [Name] are getting married? That has a nice ring to it!
- Roses are red, violets are blue, you’re getting married, I’m so happy for you!
- Finally!
- Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
- You could have said if you needed a new toaster.
- They popped the question, I’m positively bubbling!
- Get the scout badge, they’re tying the knot!
- If you need me, I’ll be practising my dance moves. Congrats!
24 congratulations on your engagement wishes for different relations.
One way to add some extra personalisation to your engagement card is to tweak the message to suit the couple. For example, the card you give to your best friend will probably be different to the card you give to your parent.
We’ve compiled a list of engagement congratulations messages designed for a range of relatives.
Engagement messages for your best friend.
- From friendship bracelets to engagement rings – I’m so excited for this next chapter in your life!
- Seeing you so happy makes my heart burst with joy. Congratulations on your engagement, bestie!
- Engaged and fabulous! I always knew you two were meant to be!
- Congratulations on your engagement! I’m so excited for your magical day!
- To my best friend and your perfect match, here’s to a lifetime of love and laughter.
- From the moment you two met, I knew it was something special. Cheers to your engagement and a future filled with love and joy!
Engagement messages for your sibling.
- Congratulations on the engagement! I’m so happy to see [Name] will be joining the family!
- Cheers to my wonderful sibling and their new fiancé!
- And I thought our family couldn’t get any better! Congrats to you both.
- Your love story is just beginning, and I can't wait to see all the chapters unfold within our family.
- Congratulations! We’re already looking forward to more family dinners!
- I’m so happy for you both! The wedding is going to be amazing, even if dad’s dancing won’t be!
Engagement messages for a parent.
- Congratulations on your engagement, [Parent]! I’m so happy you’ve found someone who makes you smile every day.
- Congratulations [Parent]! I promise not to embarrass you too much at the wedding!
- So pleased to hear you and [Name] are engaged. It’s wonderful to be able to fully welcome [Name] into the family.
- Who knew you still had it in you? Congratulations [Parent]. Can’t wait to celebrate with you.
- I’m positively thrilled about the engagement, sounds like Christmas will be busier this year!
- Wishing you all the happiness in the world, [Parent]. Looking forward to the wedding!
Engagement messages for your child.
- Congratulations on your engagement, I’m so proud of you! Looking forward to inviting [Name} into our family.
- Already thinking of the most embarrassing stories for your wedding day! Congrats!
- We’re so happy to hear about your engagement and we’re excited for the big day.
- It’s been a pleasure to watch your relationship bloom, wishing you all the happiness in the world.
- I’m overjoyed to welcome your fiancé into our family and can't wait to see the beautiful journey you’re both embarking on.
- Congratulations! Already practising my speech for the big day!
Editable congratulations on your engagement templates.
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More ways to say congratulations on your engagement.
Turn your favourite photos with the happy couple into a collage.
One way to celebrate a new engagement is to build a collage of happy photos featuring the couple. This works best if you’ve got a range of photos from their early days up to the modern day. While you probably have some funny photos, it’s best to use ones they’ll both be happy with. After all, this is meant to be a nice gift!
Share the news on your social channels.
Sharing on social media is one of the easiest ways to let people know the big news. You may have heard about the engagement online yourself.
One way to celebrate the happy couple is with a social media post. Especially if it’s your child that’s just got engaged. Before you do, however, you should check they’re both happy for you to share the news online. If they’ve only told a handful of people in person, they may want to wait to share it online themselves.
Check out some of our social media post templates to inspire your own.
Make a TikTok video of their engagement.
One special way to celebrate an engagement is to create a short video and upload it somewhere accessible such as TikTok.
Start by gathering all your videos. This generally works best if you have various videos of the couple, preferably reaching back over a long period.
Now for the fun part! Edit the clips together and use our TikTok templates to add something special.