Formal Wedding Wishes
Wish the couple well with a sweet and sincere wedding message. When you need something timeless, traditional, and appropriate for any occasion, express your congratulations and share your well-wishes. Here are some classic and formal messages you can send to any couple: Wishing you a lifetime of wedded bliss. Be happy, be grateful, and love each other well. May today be the start of a love that will never end. May your journey ahead be filled with love and light. Congratulations on a beautiful beginning to married life. May your hearts stay forever bound in love. Congratulations! May the years ahead be filled with lasting love and happiness. May your special union bring you more joy than you can imagine. May your marriage be blessed with love, joy, and companionship. May the love and happiness you feel today shine through the years. Wishing you a beautiful wedding day and a lifetime of enduring love. Heartfelt congratulations on your marriage. Wishing you a lifetime of joy. Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. Wishing you all the best as you embark on this beautiful journey together. May today be the beginning of a new tomorrow that you will cherish forever. We hope you can feel all the happiness surrounding you on your special day. Sending you warmest wishes for a lifetime of love, happiness, and wedded bliss. Congratulations on your marriage and best wishes for a happy and fulfilling future. I’m so honored to witness your beautiful day. Thank you for letting me be a part of it. Keep love in your heart, and every day will feel like today. Congratulations to you both!
Casual Wedding Wishes
Keep things short and simple to celebrate the happy couple. If you’re close with the bride or groom, it’s perfectly fine to come up with something more casual. Here are some example wishes that are still full of personality and fun: Happy wedding day! I’m so happy for you! Let the adventure begin! Congrats on getting hitched! Congrats on this new adventure! Congratulations on tying the knot! Cheers to a beautiful life together! Best wishes to the bride and groom! Congratulations to the happy couple! Here’s to a long and happy marriage! Wishing you a wonderful life together. Wishing you the best today and beyond! Here’s to love, laughter, and happily ever after! Cheers to a happy, loving, and fulfilling marriage! So excited to celebrate this special day with you both! This calls for congratulations and probably champagne. I’m seeing a fun-filled life in your future. Congratulations! Cheers to a beautiful wedding and an even better life together! Such a beautiful day to jump the broom into happiness together. It makes me so happy to see the two of you so happy. Congrats! So honored to spend this happy occasion with you and your family.
Funny Wedding Wishes
Crack up the bride and groom with a funny wedding wish. Sharing a laugh is one of the best ways to strengthen a relationship. So, inject some humor into your wedding card by sharing some witty marriage advice or playfully roasting the couple. Here are some silly messages to make the wedding day extra memorable: I just have one thing to say… FINALLY! Congrats on convincing yourself to settle down! Congratulations on signing away your privacy and freedom! Now you’ll both have someone to laugh at your cheesy dad jokes! You only get to annoy one person for the rest of your life. Congrats! If you discover the secret to a happy marriage, please let me know! Thanks for the free booze. Best wishes on a long, beautiful marriage! Enjoy your special day because tomorrow is when the real work begins! Marriage is like a walk in the park… Jurassic Park. Enjoy the adventure! It’s all fun and games until you have to build a piece of furniture together. Congrats on your marriage! Now you can start fighting over the thermostat. Congrats on getting married! Let the “who controls the remote” battles begin! Congratulations and best of luck on continuing to ignore the little annoyances. Thanks for inviting us to eat and drink while you get married. Congratulations! Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and figuring out what to eat for dinner. Congratulations on finding someone who will watch Love Island with you forever. Don’t mess this up, but in case you do, just know you can keep my gift. Congrats! Thanks for inviting me to the best party ever. I mean, your wedding! Congratulations! And now you two have officially become one—one bed, one remote, and one bathroom! Marriage is so beautiful. You’ve finally found that one person you can annoy for the rest of your life. I’ll tell you the secret of a happy marriage… it remains a secret to all! Wishing you all the best ahead. Remember, marriage is about compromise… like letting them think they’re always right. Congrats, you two! Marriage marks the end of a love story and the start of a wrestling match. Wishing you the very best anyway. Marriage is like a rollercoaster ride. May you have more ups than downs and more laughs than screams! You two are perfect for each other… like crackers and cheese, beer and cheese, and wine and cheese. Love you guys!
Religious Wedding Wishes
Bless the couple’s union under God with a religious wish. Share a Bible verse or spiritual message to honor the couple’s faith and add a touch of grace to the celebration. Here are the best religious wedding wishes that focus on blessings, guidance, and leaning into God’s love: May the Lord bless you and your union. Love is the greatest blessing. Congratulations. Wishing you a marriage as strong as your faith. May your marriage always be guided by His love. “Serve one another through love.” — Galatians 5:13 Sending you prayers for everlasting love and happiness. “Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 May God’s love be the glue that holds your marriage together. “I have found the one whom my soul loves.” — Song of Solomon 3:4 God bless you both on this day with a lifetime of shared love and joy. “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” — Mark 10:9 We’re looking forward to what God has planned for the two of you. Congrats! “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” — Proverbs 18:22 “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” — Romans 12:10 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8 “Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.” — Psalm 85:10 “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” — 1 Corinthians 13:13 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” — Ephesians 4:32 “No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is made complete in us.” — 1 John 4:12 “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” — Proverbs 3:3 “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” — Romans 13:8 “Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.” — Song of Solomon 8:7 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:2-3 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Wedding Wishes for Friends
Hype up the newlyweds or share your favorite memories with them. Whether you go for something witty, sweet, or simple, make sure to express your love and excitement for their future. You could briefly mention their love story, compatibility, or crazy adventures together, or remind them that you’ll always have their backs. Here are some wonderful wishes for friends: Congratulations to the real-life Barbie and Ken! I’m so lucky to call you two my friends. Congrats! Here’s to the Instagrammable wedding you deserve! Guys, you did it! Congratulations on your special day! A toast to love, friendship, and a lifetime of happiness! (Their name), I can’t believe you got married before me. We’re over! Watching you take this step together fills me with joy and pride. Congratulations! We love to see two people who deserve happiness find it with each other. Best wishes to you both! May you bring each other as much happiness as your friendship has brought to my life… and more! Here’s to a lifetime of love and happiness… with a side of laughter and a dash of craziness! Congrats on your wedding day, besties! There better be an open bar, or I take back my previous statement. Of all the major life events we’ve celebrated over the years, today definitely tops the list. Congrats, lovebirds! Congratulations to the coolest, kindest, and most gorgeous-looking couple. I predict insanely cute babies in the future! As I enjoy the free bubbly on your special day, I’ll raise a toast to the two of the coolest people I’ve ever met. Congrats, you two! Congrats to the happy couple! Let’s kick back with some champagne and pretend this hasn’t been the most stressful day of your lives! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day. It’s clear that the two of you are made for each other, and I wish you a lifetime of happiness together. I didn’t believe a (friend’s zodiac sign) and (friend’s zodiac sign) would work together, but your love must be written in the stars. Wishing you infinite love and happiness! I can’t wait to watch you guys turn into the cutest old married couple. Here’s to your marriage getting better every year, and us ending up in the same nursing home. Love you so much! Don’t mind me, I’ll just be the one sobbing uncontrollably during your ceremony. Wishing you two soulmates a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness! You met over drinks, bonded over your obsession with MCR, and fell completely and utterly in love with each other. It would be hard to find a couple more compatible than you two, and let’s face it, who else would put up with (friend’s name)’s dad jokes or (friend’s name)’s snoring? All jokes aside, I’m thrilled to celebrate your special day, and I can’t wait to see what the future brings. Love you, guys!
Wedding Wishes for Sons & Daughters
Express your pride, affection, and support with a meaningful wish. Seeing your child get married is one of the most special moments in your life. If your son or daughter has found their forever partner, get nostalgic about watching them grow up and pass on your well-wishes. Here are some loving messages to celebrate your child’s next chapter in life: And just like that, it’s your wedding day. Where has the time gone?! Congratulations, my darling daughter. I’m wishing you a love that lasts forever and ever. Here’s to you and (spouse’s name)! I promise I’ll go easy on the dad jokes in my speech! I’m proud to be your parent today and every day. Now that you’ve found the one, let’s go and get you married! Cheers to my beautiful daughter and her wonderful new husband. I can’t wait to see the life you two build together. You are every parent’s dream, and it’s such a blessing to see you marry the love of your life. Congratulations, baby! Warmest wishes to my dear son and the love of his life. We feel so lucky to celebrate this special day with you two! Happy wedding day, son. We’re looking forward to our pasta and wine later. Oh, and seeing you tie the knot, of course! If you hear us sniffling during your vows, remember that we’re your parents, so we get a pass. Hope you’ve ordered extra tissues! Watching you grow up into the wonderful person you are today has been an absolute privilege. Congrats on your wedding day! Having a daughter like you has been one of the highlights of my life, and getting a new son-in-law is an added bonus! Enjoy your special day! Congratulations on your wedding day. You two make an incredible team, and we’re so excited to be part of your lives. Here’s to all the good times to follow! Sweetie, I’ve always been proud of you, but today takes the cake. Seeing you all suited up and ready to marry the love of your life is a moment I’ll remember forever. Finding love to last a lifetime doesn't happen to everyone, but you’ve really hit the jackpot with each other. Remember to cherish today and every day that follows. Love you both! I can go on and on about how quickly time has flown, but every moment as your parent has been an absolute blast. Seeing you fall in love and start this new chapter is definitely my favorite. From teaching you how to ride a bike to watching you graduate from college, and now, your wedding day, I have so many cherished memories with you. Have a great day and enjoy every moment! I can’t believe it’s your wedding day, son. You’re about to make (spouse’s name) the happiest person in the world, and I’m not surprised… because you’ve been doing that for the past 30 years. I love you! To my gorgeous daughter, you’ve always been my sunshine on a cloudy day. And from seeing how (spouse’s name) looks at you, it’s clear you bring joy and light to their days. Congratulations on getting married! Although I can’t promise I’ll hold it together when you’re exchanging vows, I’ve stopped worrying about goodbyes. I love you so much, and your marriage just means I have another child to spoil and brag about! Oh boy, does time fly! It seems like you just learned to tie your shoes, and now you’re walking down the aisle. We’re endlessly proud of you and want you to know we’ll always be there to support you and (spouse’s name). We love you, son.
Wedding Wishes for Siblings
Give your heartfelt congratulations with a warm or witty wish. Your sibling is your first and forever friend, which means you need a special message for their wedding day. You can take a walk down memory lane, crack a playful joke, or simply state that you’re proud and excited for their future. Here’s a great mix of wedding wishes for brothers and sisters: Congrats, brother! Enjoy every moment of your special day! Congratulations are in order for no longer dying alone. Love ya, sis! I guess you won’t end up a crazy cat lady after all… Well done, little sis! Here’s to building a beautiful life with your best friend. Congratulations, brother. They say love is blind… but marriage is a real eye-opener. Good luck and have fun! The love you've found is everything you deserve and more. Congrats on tying the knot, sis! It’s a miracle that you’ve finally found someone who can survive your snoring. Congrats, bro! It’s been so magical to watch your love story unfold, sister. Congratulations on getting hitched! I know you’re married now, but can I still be your plus one to all your fancy work events? Pleaseee! Congratulations, brother! I'm so proud of the man you've become and the forever love you've found. Seeing you marry the love of your life fills me with so much joy. Wishing you endless happiness, bro. You’re the most amazing sister, and you’re going to be a wonderful wife. Congrats on this new chapter! You’ve always had a heart of gold, and now you’ve found someone who truly treasures it. Congratulations to you! To my brother and his better half, congratulations on your special day. I know it's just the start of a beautiful life together! I'm so grateful to stand by your side and witness your happiness on this special day. Congratulations, my beloved sister. To my smart and stunning sister, best wishes on your special day. May you find the same happiness you’ve brought into my life. I hope your marriage is as wonderful and fulfilling as the special bond we share. Wishing you all the best on your big day and beyond. On your special day, I reflect on all our memories together and look forward to the incredible ones you’ll create with your new partner. Since we were little, I’ve wanted to be like you… kind, smart, funny, and charming. I’m overjoyed you’ve found someone who treasures you like I do. From protecting me from monsters under the bed to finding your soulmate, you've always been my hero. Here's to a lifetime of happiness with someone as wonderful as you are!
Wedding Wishes for New Family Members
Welcome your family member’s spouse into the family with a loving wish. First impressions are everything, and if you’ve just recently met their spouse, there’s no better way to welcome them into the family than with a heartfelt message. Here are some wishes to embrace them with open arms: Warm wishes, and welcome to the family! May your marriage be filled with joy, happiness, and family. I’m beyond blessed to have gained another family member! Our family just got better because you joined it. Best wishes! We love you both so much. Thanks for inviting us to celebrate your union! You guys are my OTP. I’m so happy it’s official because now you’re family! Family is everything, and we’re so happy to have you in ours. We love you! Your connection isn’t just with your spouse… you’re part of our family for life! We gained a family member today! We can’t wait for what’s in store for you two! Since the day we met you, we knew you were meant to be in our family. Congrats! Nothing warms my heart more than seeing you two together. Welcome to our family. You fit right into our family, and we’re welcoming you with open arms. Congratulations! We couldn’t have asked for a better partner for our (family member). Here’s to a blessed union! You bring such infectious energy everywhere you go. Welcome to our wild and wacky family! I’m so happy to call you family. Here’s to a lifetime of making incredible memories together! Our family has gained an amazing new member. We’re thrilled to share in your love and special day. You’re now a treasured branch on our family tree, and we’re forever grateful. Congrats on your nuptials! This special day will go down as one of our family’s favorite memories. We’re overjoyed to have you in our lives! Today, we added another member to our family tree, and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s to more family gatherings! I’ve never seen someone bring so much light and laughter to our family. Thank you for being you and welcome to the fam!
Wedding Wishes for Coworkers
Drop a warm and simple wish to celebrate a coworker’s wedding. Since a wedding message is already a kind and personal gesture, don’t feel the need to write something super deep or lengthy. Here are some classic, work-appropriate wishes for your boss or colleague: Congratulations on your nuptials. Best wishes to you and your family. Congrats on finding your soulmate! All the best to you today and always. Well wishes to you and your partner! Congratulations on your special day! Warm wishes to you and your true love. Congratulations on this special milestone. It’s such a joy to see you so happy. Congrats! Sending love and luck your way on your special day. My work husband/wife has the real deal now. Congratulations! Congratulations on your merger! Everyone is so happy for you! Congratulations on your marriage. I wish you both the very best! Congratulations, enjoy some well-deserved honeymoon time off! To the newlyweds, with love and best wishes from the whole team. Cheers to you from the entire team! Here’s to a lifetime of happiness! Good luck and warmest wishes as you start this exciting new chapter. Who needs Jim and Pam when you two exist? Congratulations, lovebirds! Wishing you both a love that’s stronger than your Monday morning coffee! It’s such a joy to join in your happiness. Congrats to you and your partner! Warmest wishes to you both on this special day. Enjoy your time away from email! Congrats on your wedding! I can’t wait to hear all about it when you’re back in the office! If you’re as good a partner as you are a co-worker, I know your spouse is one lucky person. Congrats! We hope you’re happier than ever. Enjoy your time away from the office, and soak up this special season! If there’s one thing that’s the same about work and marriage, it’s that teamwork makes the dream work. Congratulations!
Marriage Quotes
Share a famous quote about marriage to honor your favorite couple. Struggling to find the right sentiments? Get help from an author, celebrity, show, or movie to congratulate the bride and groom. Here are the best quotes that celebrate love, marriage, and commitment: “Where there is love, there is life.” — Mahatma Gandhi “True love stories never have endings.” — Richard Bach “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn “The highest happiness on earth is marriage.” — William Lyon Phelps “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” — Aristotle “Two hearts in love need no words.” — Marceline Desbordes-Valmore “To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with.” — Mark Twain “Marriage, ultimately, is the practice of becoming passionate friends.” — Harville Hendrix “A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.” — Andre Maurois “What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined for life?” — George Eliot “True love is rare, and it's the only thing that gives life real meaning.” — Nicholas Sparks, Message in a Bottle “When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.” — John Lennon “Let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you.” — Khalil Gibran “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” — Mignon McLaughlin “There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.” — Martin Luther “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” — Maya Angelou “Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow—this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.” — Elizabeth Gilbert “Remember that creating a successful marriage is like farming: You have to start over again every morning.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr. “To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness.” — Robert Brault “Love at first sight is easy to understand; it’s when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle.” — Sam Levenson “When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” — When Harry Met Sally “People are weird. When we find someone with weirdness that is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” — Dr. Seuss “You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments where you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.” — Henry Drummond “She’s your lobster. Come on, you guys. It’s a known fact that lobsters fall in love and mate for life. You can actually see old lobster couples, walking around their tank, you know, holding claws.” — Friends
Wedding Card Closings
Sign off your wedding card with a warm and sincere closing. At the end of your message, include a couple of additional words before adding your signature. Here are some sweet ideas to sign off your card on a high note: Love, Congrats, With love, Blessings, God bless, Best wishes, Congratulations, Warmest wishes, Congrats newlyweds, Lots of love to you both, Wishing you all the best, Love always and forever, Much love to both of you, Congratulations lovebirds, Best wishes for your future, Take good care of each other, All life’s best to the two of you. Wishing you both so much joy. God bless you now and always, Cheers to your happily ever after, Here’s to a love that lasts forever! Best wishes for a lifetime of love and joy. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness, Here’s to your beautiful new chapter together! Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after. Thank you for letting us share in your special day. May your love grow stronger with each passing year. May today be the beginning of a long, happy journey. Wishing you a marriage filled with joy and adventure. May your wedding day be everything you’ve dreamed of and more.
What to Write in a Wedding Card
Offer congratulations, share your well wishes, and end with a warm closing. As long as you’re writing a genuine message from the heart, you’re golden! Start by addressing both partners, then express best wishes for their future. This can be about love, happiness, or specific things that are important to them. If possible, bring up “memories you’ve created with the couple, an inside joke, or something you’ve said from previous conversations,” says certified wedding and event planner Ivy Summer. Here’s a general structure: Say congratulations. Offer the couple your well wishes. Add a personalized joke, story, or piece of advice. Thank them for inviting you to the wedding and sign off.
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