So, someone you know got betrothed. They made their engagement announcement, and now it is up to you to absolutely top it with your funny engagement wishes. Chances are, you’ve been on the task for the last couple of days, thinking of clever words instead of working, sleeping, and eating.
Now, everything that you come up with seems terribly hackneyed and absolutely lame, and you’re completely lost with the quest at hand. No worries, though, because as fate would have it, you found this article, opened it, and—voila!—it’s full of clever engagement wishes to inspire you!
Before you run wild, though, know this—you need to do some ground testing before you allocate funny wishes. Learn about their sense of humor, know the precise reason for their betrothal, and choose something sensitive. Unless you’re looking for funny engagement wishes for friends, then go crazy with it!
We’re pretty sure they would appreciate anything you have to say, no matter how funny or slightly verging on crazy it gets. And if it is just regular happy engagement wishes you’re after, you’ll find them on this list, too. All in all, it’s a well-rounded selection of betrothal wishes, so we’re pretty sure you’ll find suitable ones for your precise situation.
So, ready to make the upcoming engagement party a memorable one with your unique wishes? If so, scroll down below, check out the submissions, choose the ones you liked the most, merge them, mix them up, add some flair to them, and you’re good to go! But before you go to celebrate, rank these short engagement wishes the way you like them and share this list with anyone who’s in the same situation as you.
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"Congratulations! I’m 90% happiness, 10% tears and 100% up for an open bar at your wedding."
"Never forget these two powerful sentences that can spell the difference between war and peace. Those are "You’re right, dear" and "Okay, buy it"."
"You’re guaranteed a ring and a life partner, but if you do your wedding registry right, you could also get a brand-new washing machine!"
"Getting married is like being in drama school. You get to practice everything from comedy to melodrama to tragedy."
"I have pictures. You know the ones. Leave a bag of money at my doorstep by 6:30 am. But seriously, congratulations on your engagement!"
Engagement Wishes for Parents
The hardest part of seeing your child get engaged? Knowing that there’s gonna be a pricey wedding soon. However, instead of worrying about the wedding cost, guest list, and seating arrangements, take a moment to savor the joy. Collect congratulations and engagement wishes from this list, and help your child celebrate the moment.
"Thank you for kicking off a stream of great parties: engagement, bachelorette, wedding and anniversary. Congratulations!"
"You don’t fall in love with someone for their looks, their bank account or their job. You fall in love with them for their ability to whip up an amazing breakfast. Here’s to a lifetime of great mornings!"
"They say travelling together is the ultimate test of a relationship. Now that you're officially tying the knot and heading off on a honeymoon together, you better be really sure about this one! Congrats on getting engaged!"
Engagement Wishes for Sister or Brother
Celebrate this significant milestone in your sibling’s life with heartfelt and short engagement wishes. Write something in a postcard or social media post. Just keep it short and sweet. It’s a wish, not a best-man speech you’re telling! Here are some you can use as inspiration:
For sister: “Looks like I’m gaining a brother! Congratulations on your engagement, sister! Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments together.”
For brother: “Congrats, bro! Welcome to the ‘No Turning Back’ zone. Remember, ‘Happy wife, happy life.' Get ready for a lifetime of laughter, love, and mastering the art of dad jokes.”
"Just engaged, my uncle told me I should learn how to cook and wash clothes before marriage."
"Welcome to the world of emotional psychodrama, enjoy being a participant of this session. May God bless you, dear."
"Thank you for giving me an excuse to pop the champagne. Congratulations on your engagement!"
"Marriage is the alliance of two people: one who never remembers birthdays, and one who never forgets them. See, you’re perfect together!"
"Anyone can catch your eye, but it took someone this weird and cute to catch your heart. Congratulations on your engagement!"
"I’m so happy for you both! You’ve found that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your lives. Congratulations!"
Funny Engagement Wishes for Your Best Friend
When your friendship has been filled with laughter, sending funny engagement wishes is like keeping the tradition alive. It’s a way to say, “Hey, remember all those times we laughed until our stomachs hurt? Well, get ready for a lifetime of more of that with your partner in crime.”
It’s personal, connecting to the jokes and memories only the two of you share. So, as your best friend takes this big step, adding a touch of humor is like saying, “I’ve got your back, and we’re going to have a blast on this journey together!”
"Engaged is a synonym for busy. Now you can officially ward off your friends and family from disturbing you because you are ‘engaged.’ Congratulations on your engagement."
"There are two types of couples. The first type is the couple who fights and argues after getting engaged. The second type… is yet to be discovered."
"Good thing you got him to propose before he realized what a weirdo you are... nice move. Congrats on your engagement!"
"Another one taken into the abyss of married life. It's getting lonely here in Singleville. Congrats!"
"The secret to a happy marriage is made up of three things: love, compromise, and something else that I've yet to figure out. If you find out let me know! Good luck!"
"When you told us you were seeing someone we thought you were joking. Now you’re engaged, congratulations!"
"Wow. Honestly, this whole time I thought they were imaginary. Congratulations on your engagement!"
"Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right, and the other is the husband."
"I’m so proud of you both for choosing to get married out of love and not an unexpected pregnancy."
"Don't worry, 90% of the marriage will go by saying "WHAT" from another room and am sure you got this!"
"Congratulations on getting engaged to such a beautiful person! Thank you for bringing an absolutely amazing friend to us, now we can finally get rid of you!"
"Congratulations, my dear friend! It is like a beautiful entry into a maze with no exit. You have to enjoy every bit of the turns even if there is no end."
"I hate you because you both look perfect together… making all other couples look dull and boring."
"Now that you are engaged, you have new responsibilities, new commitments, and best of all, a new boss. Congratulations for getting the new job of a fiancé."
"Who cares about your engagement? I can’t wait to go shopping for your wedding gown with you as your bridesmaid. Congratulations."
"I am happy that you finally got engaged because I was never expecting that you will ever find a girl. Congratulations anyways."
"Engagement marks the apex of a relationship’s love and happiness. It’s all downhill from here. Congratulations."
"I’m impressed that you found someone, and I’m impressed that they’re patient enough to be with you! Congratulations on your engagement!"
"I’m glad we didn’t have to marry when we turned thirty. Truthfully, I can’t stand you! Congratulations on your engagement!"
"Ever since you were young, we thought you’d be single forever. Congratulations on your engagement!"
"Remember the time we… and now look at you! Who would’ve thought you’d find someone! Congratulations on your engagement!"
"I saw Dad handing Mum some money so I’m pretty sure they’d betted on us. Anyway, congratulations on your engagement!"
"You’re now engaged. I should be phased, but by the amount you’ve aged... wait, is this wedding staged!?"
"I can’t believe I have to share my best friend with their new spouse. At least you’re perfect for each other! Congratulations!"
"You will have moments when you really love each other… then there will be the rest of the time!"
"The day he got your Elephant-Ant joke, I knew this was real! Congratulations on finding a man as weird as you."
"You are so excited to make your partner happy and loved always. Then you will find out that you did nothing but annoy each other instead. Congratulations!"
"There’s no way to guarantee a lifetime of happiness, but that gorgeous ring is a great start. Congrats!"
"Thank you both for removing yourselves from the dating pool. You were tilting the averages with your good looks."
"Engagement is just the first of three rings: the engagement ring, the wedding ring and the feathering… of the nest with all your wedding gifts. Congratulations!"
"The bachelor brigade has lost one of their own. Congratulations to you buddy, but we are mourning the loss of a fallen soldier."
"Weddings are always a drag, but I'm sure you guys will find a way to make it interesting. I mean, an open bar is the least you could do. Congrats!"
"I'm about 75% happy for you, and 25% worried for your fiancé(e)… congrats on your engagement!"
"Few people know this, but being engaged is the perfect excuse to get out of anything. Anything you don't feel like doing, just say you're "engaged" and poof! problem solved. Use this power wisely, and congrats!"
"I can't believe it! We never thought this day would come! You?! Engaged?! Insanity. But anyway, congrats!"
"My sincere congratulations on finally getting first dibs by default to annoy your partner for the rest of your life!"
"You're about to spend a lot of money making a huge public scene about how much you guys love each other. I hope you're sure about his one. Congrats!"
"Congratulations! Pass this card to your fiancé(e) a moment, please? You don’t need to do this. You’re allowed to say “no”. Now laugh and burn this card. Tell him I said something sweet."
"It’s your engagement! Honestly, I’m filled with amazement. It’s about time. Congratulations on your arrangement!"
"I will pass on some of my wisdom to you my friend: the most important four words for a successful marriage: "I’ll do the dishes"."
"Your life had always been a rollercoaster and now am glad you have someone to scream along with you. Congrats bro!"
"What do fun with the boys, out on the town, and parties have in common? Three things you won’t be doing after the wedding. Good luck."
