30 Engagement Wishes for Your Son That Express Joy and Excitement

Engagement news is exciting, especially when it's your son who's taking that big step toward marriage. Writing engagement wishes for your son and his fiancé is a lovely way to extend your congratulations and let them know that you're thrilled for both of them. Whether you're planning to mail your card directly or hand it over with a thoughtful engagement gift, we'll help you figure out what to say when your son gets engaged. Below, we've created a template you can follow to craft an engagement congratulations message for your child, along with short, sentimental and funny greetings you can make your own. Keep reading for tips on how to write engagement wishes to your son and his future spouse.

What to Write in an Engagement Card for Your Son

Feeling stumped over what to write in an engagement card for your son? Start by thinking about how he likes to be celebrated. If he's a fan of sentimental gestures, a message conveying your joy, pride and love for him will touch his heart. Or, if he's a jokey guy, you can appeal to his humorous side with a light-hearted greeting. And if you're still unsure, a simple, heartfelt note paired with an engagement gift basket is a foolproof option. Below, we've curated a list of prompts that you can mix and match to to write a meaningful engagement message for your son.

• Tell your son the reasons he makes you proud.
• Officially welcome his partner into the family.
• Talk about a fond memory from his childhood.
• Express how excited you are to share in his special day.
• Speak about the moment when he first introduced you to his partner.
• Share some words of wisdom on love and life.
• Tell him what you're most looking forward to on his wedding day (like a mother-son dance or celebrating with all his friends and family.)
• Remind your son how much you love him and how you'll always be there for him.
• Hide a surprise inside the card, like a gift voucher for his favorite restaurant so he can take his new fiancé out to dinner.
• Share your anticipation for the wedding celebration and offer to help out if he needs it.

Short Engagement Wishes for Your Son

Design: Natalie Romine

Writing an engagement message for your son and future daughter, son or child-in-law doesn't have to be complicated. These engagement wishes to your son may be short, but they're just as touching as an elaborate paragraph. Plus, you can always pair your card with an engagement gift from parents to elevate the gesture a little more.

• [I'm/we're] delighted at the news of your engagement, son!
• Happy engagement to [my/our] son. Here's to you two being madly in love.
• Congratulations on your engagement, [insert names here]. A love like yours should be treasured.
• You two were made for each other. So excited for your big day!
• [I'm/We're] thrilled to hear this wonderful news, son!
• May the love you share endure any storms or hardships life throws your way.
• Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart.
• Congrats on your engagement! It's the best news ever.
• Enjoy this time in your lives… Being engaged is a milestone.
• Huge congratulations to you both! [I/we] can't wait to celebrate with you.

Sentimental Engagement Wishes for Your Son

Design: Natalie Romine

Feeling a little emotional that he's all grown up? A sentimental engagement card message for your son can help you express your feelings. These sample greetings are thoughtful, sincere and sweet, just like the boy you raised. (If you're planning ahead, you could even use them as wedding wishes for your son.)

• Your faces light up when you're around each other. That's how [I/we] know this is the forever type of love. Congratulations to you both.
• To [my/our] son and his future spouse. Hearing the news of your engagement has made [me/us] happier than [I/we] could have imagined.
• Wishing you health and happiness as you start your lives together. You deserve all the love, joy and luck in the world.
• [I'm/we're] so proud of you, son, and are excited that you've found your person. Congrats on your engagement.
• Sending hugs, kisses and the warmest engagement wishes to [my/our] son and his new fiancé.
• Engagement takes the romance you share and turns it into an eternal love story. Congratulations to both of you.
• Son, [I/we] know you've found your perfect life partner. [I/we] can see it in your eyes and [I'm/we're] so very happy for you.
• Having a son like you is incredible, but gaining a new [daughter/son/child] is the icing on the cake.
• From day one, [I/we] could see you two were meant to be together. Can't wait to celebrate with you on your wedding day. Much love!
• Congrats on your engagement, son. May the love you share grow stronger and deeper with every passing day.

Funny Engagement Wishes for Your Son

Of course, engagement wishes from parents to a son don't have to be mushy to be meaningful. If he's always been a prankster, you can take a more humorous approach to writing his card. These funny engagement wishes for your son are playful, light and a little on the silly side.

• Many congrats to you son. Thanks to [son's partner's name] for taking you off [my/our] hands! JK, love you.
• Congrats on your engagement, kiddo! Can't believe [I'm/we're] old enough to have a son who's getting married!
• Your engagement means we'll be doing LOTS of partying this year. Yay!
• And just like that, [my/our] son is engaged. It seems like yesterday you were running around in diapers!
• Congratulations on your engagement, son. Now, let's crack open some bubbly!
• You're engaged, woohoo! Can't wait to embarrass you in my wedding speech. JK… I'll behave!
• Now that you're engaged, you can never laugh at your partner's choices again, because you're one of them!
• Happy engagement, son. Let's get working on those dance moves!
• Congrats to you both. [I/we] hope that [son's partner's name] knows what they've signed up for!
• Here's a little surprise to celebrate your engagement, son. Now take your future [wife/husband/spouse] out to dinner before they change their mind! X