"English Phrases to Write 'Congratulations on Your Engagement' on a Message Plate (Other than HAPPY WEDDING)♡"
2023.05.02 published
What are some other celebratory phrases besides HAPPY WEDDING?
"One of my friends just got engaged♡"
"Let's all gather and throw a girls' party to celebrate♡"
When that conversation happens, it’s natural to ask the restaurant we reserved to prepare a message plate saying "Congratulations on your engagement!"*
At that time, what do you usually have written on the plate?
The most commonly seen classic message is,
HAPPY WEDDING♡
But!
✓ This is already the third time we are celebrating someone’s wedding!
✓ It seems they have only just been proposed to, with no plans for registration or the wedding yet.
✓ I’m curious about the Japanese-style English feel of "HAPPY WEDDING..."
In such cases, requesting a surprise plate with a slightly different English phrase rather than "HAPPY WEDDING" can be lovely♩
Here are some stylish English phrases that mean "Congratulations on your engagement" besides the classic ones.
Engagement congratulation phrase ① Congratulations on your engagement
"Congratulations on your engagement" directly means, "I celebrate your engagement♡"
It's a bit longer, but it's a perfect formal message for situations where they have only gotten engaged*
Engagement congratulation phrase ② Congrats on your engagement!
When celebrating a friend’s or junior’s engagement,
I also recommend the more casual "Congrats on your engagement," which is a variation of phrase ①♡
Engagement congratulation phrase ③ Sweets are forever
While it doesn’t directly mean congratulations, choosing "Sweets are forever" is also stylish♩
It’s a phrase wishing for your friend's everlasting happiness♡
Engagement congratulation phrase ④ Best wishes for your marriage
"Best wishes for your marriage" also means congratulations on your marriage♡
While "marriage" may seem French, it actually means marriage in English.
By the way, the French word for marriage is "mariage," which has one less "r"♩
Engagement congratulation phrase ⑤ Live, Love, Laugh, and be Happy!
The familiar phrase at weddings "Live, Love, Laugh, and be Happy!"
It’s a stylish message meaning live earnestly, love him, laugh a lot, and be happy♡
This expression isn’t often seen on message plates, so it may feel fresh*
Engagement congratulation phrase ⑥ Happy wedded life
"Happy wedded life" means wishing for a happy married life♡
It’s a great phrase to give to a couple who have just started living together after getting engaged!
Engagement congratulation phrase ⑦ Wishing you lots of love and happiness
"Wishing you lots of love and happiness" means may you have lots of love and happiness♡
Engagement congratulation phrase ⑧ We can't wait to see you as a bride
If they already have plans for the wedding, asking for a message plate like this might be nice♡
"We can't wait to see you as a bride"
Means we can’t wait to see you in your bridal attire♡
It can convey the excitement of looking forward to the wedding, so it’s likely to make them happy♩
Looking forward to the message plate presentation*
I introduced English phrases that you might want to have written on the message plate during a lunch or dinner celebrating an engagement.
If you request a slightly different message, it makes the anticipation for the dessert plate even greater♡
Next time you have the opportunity to celebrate an engagement, please try out a phrase you like*
➡ Check out the wedding celebration articles here♡
➡ More various♡ English phrase articles can be found here*