40 "Happy Engagement Anniversary" Card Wishes and Prompts

The day you and your partner got engaged is likely a moment you'll remember for the rest of your life. If it's already been an entire year (or more) since that fateful day, it's time to celebrate. In fact, writing "happy engagement anniversary" wishes to your fiancé (and perhaps adding a thoughtful engagement anniversary gift) is a great way to honor this unique relationship milestone.

While penning heartfelt engagement anniversary greetings to your future spouse is undoubtedly romantic, it's also the perfect opportunity to pause and take a break from planning your wedding. From hosting your engagement party to curating your wedding registry ideas to managing your guest list, this busy period can feel all-consuming at times. Remind your fiancé that you're there for them and excited about your big day with a thoughtfully written card. Find out how to write engagement anniversary wishes to your fiancé below.

In this article:

• Engagement Anniversary Card Prompts
• First Engagement Anniversary Wishes
• Cute Engagement Anniversary Wishes
• Funny Engagement Anniversary Wishes

Engagement Anniversary Card Prompts

When it comes to expressing romantic sentiments, it's normal to feel stumped, no matter how much you adore your partner. Our advice? Speak from the heart. Your "happy engagement day" anniversary message doesn't have to be complicated or overly long—it just needs to be genuine. And, if finding the right words proves tricky, you can always add your favorite engagement photos to the card for an added surprise. Here are some engagement anniversary message prompts to get you started.

• What was your favorite thing they said when they proposed and why?
• Describe your favorite memory you've made with your partner since you got engaged. What makes it so special for you?
• Talk about one or two things you love about your partner the most.
• Express all the emotions you felt on your engagement day. From nervousness to surprise to joy, write it all down.
• What's a goal you'd like to reach as a couple ahead of your wedding?
• Suggest a way to celebrate together—like a romantic dinner in your favorite restaurant or a cozy date night at home with a bottle of wine.
• Write about your excitement and anticipation for your wedding day.
• Reflect on a challenge you have faced together since getting engaged and how it's only made your love stronger.
• Add a humorous anecdote relating to your engagement day. (Think: your partner acting weird or something that went a little off plan).
• Drop hints about the plans you've made or the gift you've bought for your engagement anniversary.
• Relive the moment when you said "yes" to a life with each other.

First Engagement Anniversary Wishes

Design: Falak Khoja

You've been engaged for an entire year—congrats! Committing to a life together is a huge step and one that deserves to be acknowledged, whether that's with a handwritten card or an intimate engagement anniversary celebration. Below, you'll find first engagement anniversary wishes and captions you can include in a card (or even on your socials).

• Happy engagement anniversary to us, my love. I'm so happy and grateful to be on this journey with you.
• As we approach our one-year engagement anniversary, everything about the proposal still stands out in my mind. I love you so much.
• My ring (and you) still sparkle just as much as they did a year ago. I love being your fiancé.
• I blinked and it's already the anniversary of our engagement. It's true, time really flies when you're having fun!
• Here's to our first 365 days as an engaged couple! By this time next year, we'll have been married for [amount of time]. I'm so excited to share my life with you.
• I can't believe it's been a year since you proposed! Everything about that day was perfect, from your sweet words to the beautiful location. I still tear up thinking about it.
• Happy engagement anniversary! I'm so lucky to call you mine and I can't wait to be your [husband/wife/spouse].
• I've been planning my wedding with you in my head for years, but now I'm actually putting those Pinterest boards into action. Happy one year as fiancés!
• Happy engagement anniversary to the person I want to wake up next to for the rest of my life. Love you!
• This past year with you has been such an adventure. From announcing our engagement to planning our wedding, I've enjoyed every second of it. Only [X weeks/months] until we say "I do" baby!

Cute Engagement Anniversary Wishes

Wondering how to say "happy engagement anniversary" to your sentimental spouse-to-be? Consider adding one (or more) of these cute engagement anniversary wishes to their card. Sweet and playful in equal measure, they'll help you strike the right chord without being too mushy. Pair your card with a small gift for your fiancé for an even more thoughtful gesture.

• On this engagement anniversary, I just want you to know that yours is the only team I ever want to play on. Happy fiancé day!
• Cheers to a year of cuddles, kisses and dreaming about our wedding day. Happy engagement anniversary.
• Every day I wake up is just one step closer to becoming your [husband/wife/spouse]. Grateful for all that we've shared and excited for what's to come! Love you, x.
• I'll always remember the day we got engaged. Floating on air doesn't even cover it. Thanks for making my dreams come true!
• Happy engagement anniversary to my person. You make me feel happy, safe, calm and loved. I hope I do the same for you.
• Counting down the days until I can officially call you my [husband/wife/spouse]. It's getting close now! Happy engagement anniversary sweetie.
• Thanks for making me a better person. I love you so much and can't wait to say "I do" in [insert wedding month here].
• One look at your face and all my worries just melt away. Thank you for always being there for me.
• Happy engagement anniversary to my love. Looking forward to many more years with your ring (and one more) on my finger.
• Ours is my favorite love story. Happy engagement anniversary.

Funny Engagement Anniversary Wishes

Design: Falak Khoja

Not all engagement anniversary quotes have to be sentimental. If you and your fiancé are more silly than soppy, a light-hearted note may be the best approach. Make them smile (or laugh out loud) with one of these funny engagement anniversary wishes below.

• When you proposed one year ago, you made the best decision of your life. LOL. Happy engagement anniversary!
• Thanks for agreeing not to binge our favorite shows without me. Happy engagement anniversary!
• When it comes to our love, nothing is impossible. Except for deciding where to eat! Here's to one year of being engaged.
• We go together like cookies and milk. I'll love you forever. <3
• After a year of discussing wedding flowers, color schemes and table plans, you're still here! Now, I definitely know we can get through anything. Happy engagement anniversary.
• Do you even know what an engagement anniversary is? If so, happy engagement anniversary! If not, please pretend. Thanks.
• I know nothing can top the ring, but here's a little gift I got you for our engagement anniversary.
• The last 12 months have been a whirlwind. Who knew that there were so many types of roses?! Here's to our wedding babe, I know it's going to be awesome.
• I'll always remember the day we got engaged. You were acting so weird, I thought you'd crashed my car or something. Talk about throwing me off the scent! Happy engagement anniversary.
• There's no one I'd rather be engaged to than you. (Yes, even when you're hangry). I got some takeout especially for our engagement anniversary. Now, let's eat!