- What to Write in a Wedding Card
- Wedding Congratulations Messages
- Casual Wedding Wishes
- Formal Wedding Wishes
- Funny Wedding Card Messages
- Religious Wedding Wishes
- Wedding Card Messages for Friends
- Wedding Wishes for a Family Member
- Wedding Sayings for Brother or Sister
- Wedding Sayings for Son or Daughter
- What to Say in a Wedding Card to a Coworker
- Wedding Card Closing
What to Write in a Wedding Card
Finding the right words to inscribe in a wedding card can feel like balancing heartfelt emotion with meaningful brevity. Whether you’re celebrating the marriage of close friends, beloved family members, or cherished colleagues, the message you write is key to expressing your warmest congratulations. Explore these thoughtful and inspiring ideas to help you craft the perfect sentiments for any wedding card—ensuring your words bring joy, love, and sincerity to this special occasion.
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Start with a Congratulatory Note
Begin your message with a simple, heartfelt congratulations. No matter your writing style, this classic greeting is a warm way to set the tone for your card. -
Personalize Your Wedding Wishes
Tailor your message to the couple. Take a moment to reflect on your relationship with them and what they might appreciate reading after their big day. Whether it’s lighthearted or emotional, a personalized wish will make your card feel more meaningful. -
Express Gratitude
Consider thanking the couple for including you in their celebration. A brief line expressing your gratitude for being a part of their special day adds a personal touch to your message. -
End with a Warm Closing
Wrap up your card with a thoughtful closing before signing your name. Choose something warm and sincere that reflects your relationship with the couple—leaving them with a heartfelt goodbye.
Wedding Congratulations Messages
Congratulating a couple is a classic way to celebrate their big day and show support. Whether you’re close to one or both of them, a heartfelt “congrats” is always appropriate. It acknowledges the joy of their union and the happiness of finding their soulmate. To help you get started, pick a congratulatory message from our list or personalize your own to add to your wedding card.
Examples:
- Congratulations to the wonderful two of you!
- This calls for congratulations and probably champagne.
- I hope through the years you become even better friends and share every possible kind of happiness life can bring. Congrats.
- May your marriage be filled with all the right ingredients: a heap of love, a dash of humor, a touch of romance, and a spoonful of understanding. May your joy last forever. Congratulations!
- Your wedding day may come and go, but may your love forever grow. Congratulations to the perfect couple!
- Through the storms of life, may your love for one another be steadfast and strong. Wishing you joy and happiness on your wedding day. Congratulations!
- Congratulations on finding each other! Your greatest adventure has just begun.
- Congratulations to you both on your very special day! May your wedding be filled with special memories you can treasure forever!
- Congratulations on tying the knot!
- You guys are great together. So happy for you two!
- ‘Two become one’- what a beautiful thing. Congratulations!
- Heartfelt congratulations.
- Warmest congratulations and love!
- Congratulations on your wedding day and best wishes for a happy life together!
- Feeling so much joy for the two of you as you join your lives in marriage!
- Seeing you two make promises and step forward into the future is so inspiring and wonderful.
Casual Wedding Wishes
When the couple reads their wedding cards, they’ll appreciate each one, especially because of who wrote it. Be true to yourself when crafting your message, and let your personality shine through. If you’re more casual, it’s perfectly fine to keep your wedding wishes short and sweet. Just be sure to build on your congratulations with something heartfelt and genuine.
Examples:
- Congratulations! Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness.
- Cheers to a beautiful wedding and an even better life together!
- So happy for you both! Here’s to love, laughter, and your happily ever after.
- Wishing you all the best on this exciting new chapter. Congratulations!
- Sending love and best wishes on your wedding day!
- Congrats! May your marriage be filled with endless joy.
- Here’s to love, laughter, and happily ever after. Congratulations!
- Best wishes to the bride and groom! So happy to celebrate with you today.
- Wishing you two a lifetime of love and laughter. Congrats!
- Congratulations to a wonderful couple! May your love continue to grow.
Formal Wedding Wishes
Formal wedding card sentiments are ideal when you want your message to feel timeless, traditional, and, of course, romantic. If the wedding features floor-length gowns, glittering chandeliers, and luxurious décor, a formal message aligns perfectly with the event’s style. Express your heartfelt congratulations and joy for the newlyweds with these classic and refined card messages.
Examples:
- Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.
- May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy.
- Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together.
- Thank you for letting me share in this joyful day. I wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful union.
- Wishing you joy, love and happiness on your wedding day as you begin your new life together.
- May the love and happiness you feel today shine through the years.
- When you two are knotted as one, both families and friends share in oneness of their marital union; may this marriage be a bridge to usher happiness, peace and prosperity.
- As you step into a new life as new couples, you become treasure to our community and the world.
- Let love be the focal point of your daily life. May you find hope, peace and faith in each other’s arms.
- Blessed is the man who finds a wife. May the joy of your new home be filled with laughter, smiles, kisses, hugs, respect understanding and faithfulness. Happy wedlock.
Funny Wedding Card Messages
If you’re sure the couple would appreciate a good laugh, a funny wedding card message can brighten their day. Just tread carefully—humor can sometimes be tricky in writing, so avoid sarcasm and anything that could be misinterpreted, like divorce jokes. Keep it light, sincere, and smile-worthy for the perfect wedding card with a dose of humor.
Examples:
- Thanks for inviting us to eat and drink while you get married. Congrats!
- Congrats on your wedding! Remember, marriage is about compromise… like letting them think they’re always right.
- Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and figuring out what to have for dinner.
- Marriage: when dating goes pro. Congrats on the promotion!
- Congratulations on finding someone who will watch reality TV with you forever.
- You guys are perfect for each other—like peanut butter and jelly, wine and cheese, Netflix and binge-watching.
- Congrats on your marriage! Let the “who controls the remote” battles begin.
- Best wishes for a long and happy marriage… and may you never argue about who gets the last slice of pizza.
- Marriage is like a walk in the park… Jurassic Park. Enjoy the adventure!
- Congrats on the wedding! Now you can start fighting over the thermostat.
- You’ve tied the knot—now it’s time to loosen up and have some fun!
- Our marriage advice: love, honor and…scrub the toilet.
- Thanks for the free booze. Best wishes on a long, happy marriage.
- Marriage marks the end of a love story and the start of a wrestling match. Wishing you the very best of everything anyway.
- I’ll tell you the secret of a happy marriage. It remains…a secret to all! Wishing you all the best of times ahead.
- On your wedding day today, you have now become two from one. Does that mean I will get two birthday gifts from you both every year?
- As Bill and Ted said, ‘Be excellent to each other.’
- Getting married is like going to drama school. May there be more comedy than melodrama.
- Marriage is so beautiful. You have finally found that one person you get to annoy all through your life.
- Today I realized that life is not fair for single people like me. Until now I had to buy you a gift only once a year on your birthday. Now I have two birthdays plus a wedding anniversary to buy gifts for. Congratulations to my best friend on tying the knot.
Religious Wedding Wishes
Religious wedding wishes can beautifully reflect the couple’s faith and spiritual beliefs. Offering blessings and prayers for their marriage adds a heartfelt, meaningful touch. Consider their faith traditions when crafting your message, and let your wishes align with the couple’s values. Browse the examples below for inspiration.
Examples:
- May God bless you and your union.
- May God grant you all of life’s blessings and love’s joys.
- Love God first and it will be easier to love your spouse second.
- We are looking forward to finding out what God has planned for you two.
- Your marriage will be strong because the two of you are strong in your faith.
- May God’s love be the glue that holds your marriage together.
- We pray that God will bless your marriage and guide you in your new journey together.
- May the One who brought you together bless your marriage, enrich your lives and deepen your love throughout the years.
- ‘God has poured out his love into our hearts.’ Romans 5:5
- ‘Love is patient. Love is kind…Love never fails.’ 1 Corinthians 13:4-13
Wedding Card Messages for Friends
When your best friend is tying the knot, you’ll want a wedding message that speaks to your unique bond. Whether you opt for something personal or simple, make sure your message conveys your love and excitement for their new chapter. Let your friendship guide your words, and your wishes will be full of heart.
Examples:
- I’m so happy to call you both my friends.
- May you bring each other as much happiness as your friendship has brought to my life–and more!
- Here’s to love and friendship.
- We all need somebody to love, care about and trust. I’m really happy that my best friend has found this special person. Congratulations on your wedding and may your life together be a continuous honeymoon.
- We’ve been friends since childhood and who would have thought that we all would be married one day. But it happened and today is your marriage! Wish you two trust and understanding, patience and love.
- We’re so thrilled to celebrate this wonderful day with you both.
- Of all the big life events we’ve celebrated over the years, today tops the list.
- The fortune-teller we saw in Vegas was right. You did meet the man/woman of your dreams. Best wishes to you both.
Wedding Wishes for a Family Member
For family weddings, a personal touch is key. Craft a message that welcomes the new spouse into the family and celebrates your special connection. Whether it’s for a sibling, parent, or other relative, your heartfelt words will make their day even more memorable.
Examples:
- Welcome to the family, we couldn’t be happier to have you. Best wishes to you both!
- We’re delighted to share this day with you.
- What a wonderful day for our family and especially you two. May the joy you feel today last a lifetime.
- Today, we add one more member to our family and we couldn’t be happier.
- I love you both. Thanks for letting me share in your celebration.
Wedding Sayings for Brother or Sister
Writing a wedding message for a sibling comes naturally—after all, you’ve shared so many memories together. Now, you can add another special moment to the list. Feel free to include a sweet memory or an inside joke, and be sure to welcome their partner into the family.
Examples:
- For my sister who’s found love. May your wedding be the first day of many years of happiness to come.
- Today is the beginning of an incredible new journey looking toward the future and all that it offers. For my beautiful sister who deserves only the best, may your wedding day be everything you’ve dreamt of. Wishing you love, joy, and a long life spent together.
- We’ve been together for so long, as close as sisters can be and now it’s time for each of us to move in different directions. As your wedding approaches I wish for you every happiness. May you both enjoy all that this life has to offer.
- To my sister who has always meant so much to me. I am so happy for the wonderful love you’ve found. May your marriage be everything you’re hoping for. I’m wishing you all the best on your wedding day.
- To my sister, my friend, my childhood confidante. Now you’re all grown up and about to be a bride. Even though you’ll soon be walking down the aisle married and starting a new life with your husband, you’ll always be my sister and forever in my heart. So, I’m wishing you much joy on your wedding day and many years of happiness in your marriage.
- Brother, thank you for showing me what it means to have someone to count on. Take care of her, and be well.
- I know that the two of you will do great things in this world together. You are my brother, and a fine man; any person with whom you would share your life cannot help but be equally excellent, and two such people cannot help but make us all better for being.
- We may have struggled as we grew up, yet now we stand together and are better for it. You and your love may struggle as you grow together, and you may struggle more than you and I ever did- but you will grow closer for it.
- We have shared good times, brother, and we have share times less good. And now I have gotten to share with you the joy of finding love and confirming it for all to see. I am sure there will be better yet- but what a thing to have to try to top!
- I cannot be happier as a brother than I am to see you so happy now on your wedding day. Be brave in your new life together, for there will be challenges, but you will overcome them.
Wedding Sayings for Son or Daughter
When your child gets married, the emotions can be overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to begin, but a simple message wishing them love and happiness in their marriage is a great start. You might also offer some personal advice about love and life. Let your heart guide you, and use the examples below for ideas.
Examples:
- Walking you down the aisle is something that seemed so far away from the day you were born. It is my privilege to give you away to such a deserving and loving guy. My heart feels whole with the new son-in-law I am gaining. I have faith that you two will take care of each other and raise a beautiful family.
- I have never seen you look as beautiful as you do in a wedding dress. There is something angelic about my sweet daughter all grown up. You’ve got touches of your mother in you, but you’ve always had my smile. Best of luck on the future adventures and memories with your new husband. I love you.
- The first date you went on, we worried about our little girl. You’ve matured into a fine young lady that can take care of herself. It’s no longer our job to worry now that you’ve taken a great husband. Be wonderful to one another, and don’t forget to do the little things.
- The day you announce your engagement, I thought your dad was going to have a stroke. You have to forgive him for being so quick to assume the worst. Your new husband has found a place in our hearts like a son of our own. Love one another as best you can with every single day that the sun rises.
- I spent the majority of our life teaching you how to be a great woman. There are times that I am in awe of how much you know about life. You seem to have it all figured out, but marriage is a different type of lesson. It will turn out great as long as you are always supportive, forgiving and patient.
- I am so happy to see that you have grown into the man I had always wished you would be. Now as you move forward into the unknown with a sense of adventure, I wish you both so much happiness and hope you know how much you are loved!
- We are so happy to be adding this wonderful young woman into our family! It’s so wonderful to see how happy she makes you, and how happy you make her. So congratulations on this very special occasion and may you have only peace and love in your hearts for the rest of your lives.
- You are reaching a milestone in your life as you marry your beautiful bride. I couldn’t ask for a better daughter-in-law and am so happy to see the wonderful man you have become. She is truly a gift. I love you both.
- Seeing you as a little boy and now a grown man is a very unique sight. You have become responsible, gifted and a generous young man and now you have the chance to marry your one true love. May you both be blessed on your future together, and please know how much we will always love and support you both.
- As you move forward into the next part of your life, please know that I will always love you as my little boy. But I also know that each passing day brings more wisdom and growth. So, I proudly pass my little boy on to the woman that will make you whole. I love you.
What to Say in a Wedding Card to a Coworker
For a coworker’s wedding card, keep your message casual and professional. If you’re close with the colleague, feel free to personalize it a bit more, but if not, stick with a warm and standard greeting. A meaningful wedding quote can also work well. Check out these examples for office-appropriate wedding wishes.
Examples:
- Best of luck to you during this special time of life. We cannot wait to see the way that marriage improves your life and how a spouse makes you a better person.
- You’re giving hope to all of the single people left in the office. Best wishes to you and your new spouse with your new life together.
- A marriage is a perfect union when two people become a team.
- We’ve seen such a change in you at the office and we’re so happy that you’re happy. Congratulations on your marriage and we wish you the best during this new stage of life.
- So happy you’ve finally found the one that completes you and enhances you as a person. Wishing you the best during this special time in your new life.
- Thank you for inviting me to share in this day with you and your family.
- I am so glad that I have gotten to know you at work and I wish you and your new husband/wife a long happy life together.
- Wishing you success-and most of all happiness-in your marriage.
- What a wonderful day to celebrate my coworker. All of the best to both of you in marriage.
- Everyone at the office is so happy for you. Congrats!
Wedding Card Closing
The closing of your wedding card is just as important as the message itself. Wrap things up with a heartfelt and warm sentiment before you sign your name. Keep it sweet and genuine, and you’ll leave a lasting impression on the happy couple.
Examples:
- With love,
- Lots of love to you both,
- Congratulations lovebirds,
- Congrats newlyweds,
- Love always and forever,
- Best wishes for your future,
- Take good care of each other,
- Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.
- Here’s to your beautiful new chapter together!
- May today be the beginning of a long, happy journey.
- Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after.
- Best wishes for a lifetime of love and joy.
- May your love grow stronger with each passing year.
- Thank you for letting us share in your special day.
- Here’s to a love that lasts forever.
- Wishing you a marriage filled with adventure and joy.
- May your wedding day be everything you’ve dreamed of and more.
Final Thoughts On Wedding Wishes
Weddings are a beautiful celebration of love that bring together not only the couple but their friends and families as well. When thinking about what to write in a wedding card, make sure your message reflects the joy and warmth of the occasion. A heartfelt card can be the perfect complement to any wedding gift, adding a personal touch that will be cherished for years to come. Whether it’s a few sincere words or a touching sentiment, your thoughtful wishes will leave a lasting impression on the newlyweds.
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