Before an important event — an exam, a job interview, a competition or a new project — people especially need support. A sincere good luck wish adds confidence and reminds them that someone believes in them. Below are short good luck and success wishes, messages before an exam or interview, for a new venture or a trip, plus poems.

Related collections: graduation wishes, Students’ Day wishes and have a nice day wishes.

The main occasions to wish someone luck

Short good luck wishes

Good luck! I believe in you.
May everything turn out perfectly!
Break a leg — you’ve got this!
May luck be on your side!
Success in everything you’ve planned!

Before an exam

Good luck on your exam! You’ve prepared brilliantly — now just show what you know.
May the questions be easy and the examiner in a good mood. You’ve got this!
Deep breath — and go! I’m sure you’ll ace it.

Before a job interview

Good luck at your interview! Be yourself, and they’ll see what a great professional you are.
May this interview be the start of a new and successful career!
You know your worth. Good luck — may the offer come quickly!

For a new venture or a trip

Congratulations on starting something new! May every step bring you closer to success.
May your project become a great success story!
Safe travels and a smooth journey! Come back with new impressions.

For loved ones and family

Good luck today, my love! I’m with you in my thoughts and waiting for good news.
Sweetheart, you’ll do great. We’re proud of you whatever the result.
Son, believe in yourself — you’re stronger than you think. Good luck!

Good luck poems

May good luck hold you close and tight,
May fortune guide your way,
May everything turn out just right
And bring success today!

Don’t you worry — you’ll be fine,
You’re ready and you’re strong,
Luck will smile and stars will shine —
You’ll win the whole day long!

Good luck flowers

A bouquet before an important event is a sign of support, and afterwards it’s the best way to celebrate success. Bright roses lift the mood either way.

7 roses Jumilia — 7 Jumilia roses — flowers for good luck

More options in our 7 roses and flowers for a friend sections.

Spring caprice — A bouquet of 7 pink roses — support and faith in success

FAQ

What to wish someone before an exam?

Calm, confidence, easy questions and self-belief — without extra pressure or comparisons.

How to support someone before a job interview?

Remind them of their strengths, wish them to be themselves and promise to celebrate the result.

Can you give flowers for good luck?

Yes — a bouquet before an important event shows support, and afterwards it celebrates success.

A colleague got promoted? Here are new job and promotion wishes.

Bought a car? Here are new car wishes.

Friends wish each other luck on 30 July too: see our Friendship Day wishes.

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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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