Engagement and Promise Ceremony Congratulations Messages
In Turkish tradition, the söz (promise ceremony, when the families formally agree to the match) and the nişan (engagement party) are the first official steps two families and two hearts take together. A few lines on the card with your flowers can become one of the couple's treasured memories. Below you'll find options from short congratulations to romantic notes for the bride-to-be.
43 ready-made messages · Copy and paste into your cardShort congratulations
Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.
May you grow old together, side by side.
Congratulations on your engagement!
Two hearts are now one. Congratulations!
May your path together always be bright.
Wishing you a blessed promise and a happy life together.
May your happiness last forever.
Take good care of each other. Congratulations!
Heartfelt congratulations on this beautiful beginning.
To the couple
May the light in your eyes when you look at each other never fade. Congratulations on your engagement!
May the promise you made today grow stronger every day.
Seeing you two together makes us happy too. Wishing you all the best.
Two separate stories have come together in one book today. Wishing you beautiful chapters.
Never stop laughing together and being patient with each other.
May this ring be a small but strong symbol of the love between you.
May every day until the wedding be special in its own way.
May your love bring smiles to both of your families.
May the life you build together be even more beautiful than you imagined.
To the bride-to-be (from the groom)
Today I made you a promise, and I'll make it again every single day.
Knowing I'll spend the rest of my life with you is my greatest luck.
The ring is on your finger, and my heart is in your hands. I love you.
The moment you said yes, my world changed. I'm so glad you're mine.
These flowers are beautiful today, but you're more beautiful every day.
Looking in the same direction with you is the most beautiful journey I know.
Happy first day of our family, my love.
From today on, I dream of starting every morning with you.
May our promise last as long as our lives.
From family and elders
The happiness of our daughter and our new son-in-law is our greatest wish. Many blessings.
We welcome our newest family member with open arms.
May this beautiful union of two families bring nothing but good.
With our warmest wishes for our son and his bride-to-be.
We wish our children a lifetime of walking hand in hand.
May this promise be a beautiful beginning that brings two families together.
As your aunt and uncle, we're so proud of you. Congratulations!
As your elders, we'll always be behind you. Be happy.
From friends
Finally! We've waited so long to see you two like this. Congratulations, my lovelies.
I'm already getting ready for bridesmaid duty. Congratulations on your engagement!
I'm so happy you found each other. Stay just like this.
My favourite couple is officially engaged. Congratulations!
The singles club just lost another member, but for the best reason.
As someone who's watched your story from the very start, I'm in tears.
I'd start rehearsing your first dance now. Congratulations!
Couples as perfect for each other as you are rare. Wishing you every happiness.
Tips for writing your card
- Writing both partners' names together on the card is a lovely detail.
- Notes from family elders suit traditional blessings, while notes from friends can be more playful.
- For a note from the groom to the bride-to-be, one short, personal sentence is more touching than a long poem.
- If the söz (promise ceremony) and the engagement party are on different days, make clear which occasion your flowers are for.
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Frequently asked questions
What do you write on engagement flowers?
Short congratulations are the most popular choice, such as Wishing you a lifetime of happiness or Congratulations on your engagement! Turkish families also love the traditional blessing "Allah bir yastıkta kocatsın" (may you grow old on the same pillow). Add the sender's name underneath.
What is a söz ceremony and who sends the flowers?
The söz is a Turkish promise ceremony where the groom's family formally asks for the bride's hand. Traditionally, the groom's side brings flowers and a box of chocolates to the bride's family home. Relatives and friends can also send congratulations flowers.
What can the groom write on a card for his bride-to-be?
One short, sincere sentence is enough, for example: Today I made you a promise, and I'll make it again every single day.