Engagement Wishes

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An engagement is the moment when two people have already said "yes" to each other, yet there is still time to dream before the wedding. In Ukrainian tradition, betrothal (zaruchyny) was once a separate ritual with embroidered towels, matchmakers and bread; today it is usually a proposal with a ring and a small celebration with family. Below are short and longer engagement wishes for the couple, the bride, the groom, friends and children, plus poems and flower ideas. Other big moments — a new home, a new job, an engagement — are in our collection of wishes for life events.

What comes next: love confession words, wedding wishes, relationship anniversary wishes.

Short engagement wishes

• Congratulations on your engagement! May this ring be the first of many happy promises.
• Congratulations on the most important "yes"! Love, tenderness and joyful wedding preparations.
• May your hearts beat as one and your path to the altar be easy and bright.
• You are a perfect match. Happiness to you today, at the wedding and for a lifetime!

For the bride and groom

• Dear bride-to-be, may your ring shine as brightly as your eyes today. You deserve the greatest happiness!
• To the groom-to-be: courage, care and patience. You have made the best choice of your life — cherish this love.
• May every day before the wedding be full of dreams, and every day after it full of their coming true.

For friends and family

• Friends, we knew this day would come! We are so happy for you and already waiting for the wedding invitation.
• My daughter, I see you glowing with happiness and I am truly glad. May your love be as strong as this promise.
• My son, you have grown into a real man. Take care of your fiancée — now you are one team.

In your own words

• An engagement is not just a ring on a finger but a quiet decision of two people to walk side by side in any weather. May that decision be confirmed every day in small things: morning coffee, shared plans, support in hard moments.
• I wish that preparing for the wedding never becomes stressful but turns into one more adventure you will remember with a smile.

Funny wishes

• Congratulations! You are now officially "taken" — and it is the best status in the world.
• Ring — check, fiancée — check. Now only the cake is left to choose. Good luck with the hardest part!

For the parents of the couple

• Congratulations on your children’s engagement! May the new family be close, and may you find true friends in your in-laws.
• You raised a wonderful daughter — and now entrust her to a reliable man. Happiness to the couple and peace to your heart.
• Congratulations on this joyful news! May the wedding preparations be easy and the celebration unforgettable.

Engagement poems

Two hearts have softly answered "yes",
A ring now sparkles on a hand,
May life bring you such happiness
As vast as stars and endless sand.

From the engagement to the wedding day
May every dream of yours come true,
May love and laughter light the way
And joy keep finding both of you.

Which flowers to give for an engagement

Red roses, the symbol of passion, are the most popular choice for a proposal, while gentle white or red-and-white arrangements suit congratulating a couple on their engagement. 101 roses are a classic for a special moment, and white roses in a box make a convenient gift from friends or parents.

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See flowers for a love confession and 101 roses.

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FAQ

What should I wish a couple on their engagement?

Love, understanding, easy wedding preparations and a happy life together.

Do people give gifts for an engagement?

It is not required; flowers, a card or a small gift for the couple are usually enough.

How long is it from engagement to wedding?

Usually from a few months to a year — couples choose the time that suits them.

After the engagement and civil ceremony many couples choose a church wedding: see church wedding wishes.

Before the wedding, friends throw the bride a party; here are hen party wishes.

Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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