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.
#1
"Congrats on avoiding becoming a crazy cat lady."
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#2
"Congrats on finding another weirdo to complement all your oddities and quirks!"
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#3
"Congratulations! I’m 90% happiness, 10% tears and 100% up for an open bar at your wedding."
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#4
"Never again laugh at your fiance’s choices, because you are one of them!"
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#5
"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"."
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#6
"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!"
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#7
"Getting married is like being in drama school. You get to practice everything from comedy to melodrama to tragedy."
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#8
"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!"
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#9
"Your kids grow up and move out. Your husband never does. Just saying."
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#10
"He liked it. So he put a ring on it. Congratulations!"
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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.
#11
"I don’t know how you managed to find such a good person with our upbringing!"
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#12
"You are really lucky, as you got an opportunity to choose your prison."
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#13
"Spending time with friends will now be a distant memory."
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#14
"Fiancé? Fiancée? Either way, this calls for a parté!"
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#15
"Congratulations on getting engaged! Next up: the joy of the wedding registry."
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#16
"Thank you for kicking off a stream of great parties: engagement, bachelorette, wedding and anniversary. Congratulations!"
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#17
"You two are engaged? That must mean we’re officially old! Congratulations anyway!"
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#18
"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!"
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#19
"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!"
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#20
"Congratulations on your catch. Now don’t drop them!"
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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.”