"English Phrases to Write 'Congratulations on Your Engagement' on a Message Plate (Other than HAPPY WEDDING)♡"

2023.05.02 published

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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＊