Our wedding wish

We know why you’re here. It’s really difficult to decide what to write in a wedding card. Either way, we have examples of wedding wishes for every scenario!

Depending on how you know the engaged couple there are a few DOs and DON’Ts that you’ll want to be aware of, and plenty of wedding message examples to help you fine-tune your wedding congratulations.

Scroll through our guide of wedding wishes or quickly jump to a favorite section of wedding congratulations messages:

Traditional Wedding Message Examples

A highly traditional wedding card should avoid the word “congratulations”. It’s not as common now, but this word used to be viewed as a backhanded compliment meaning ‘We’re surprised you actually found someone’ directed at the bride.

Instead, keep your wedding messages super positive and relatively short. As a rule of thumb, use wedding sentiments that reinforce strength and longevity.

• “May the love and happiness you feel today shine through the years.”

• “Your wedding day will come and go, but may your love forever grow.”

• “May the love you share today grow stronger as you grow old 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 years ahead be filled with lasting joy.”

• “Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together.”

• “May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy.”

• “Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together.”

• “Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.”

Formal Wedding Congratulations

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You can share special memories and thoughts to make your wedding message more meaningful. Below are some marriage wishes examples of what to put on your formal wedding cards.

• “Wishing you the best!”

• “We are so very happy for you both!”

• “Wishing you the best today, tomorrow and forever!”

• “Hoping all your dreams are fulfilled in your new life together!”

• “So thankful I got to share this day with you both!”

• “As time passes may your love only grow beyond measure!”

• “May all your dreams come true in your adventure together!”

• “Nurture and care for your love from this day forward. It will then grow into the most beautiful thing you’ve ever known!”

• “Thankful I was allowed to share this monumental day with you both!”

• “May all your dreams come true in your life together!”

Funny Wedding Congratulations Messages

Sometimes funny is the best way to spread your happy wedding congratulations. Maybe it’s a friend or coworker that you joke around with on a regular basis, or maybe you’re just commonly known as the funny one and a humorous wedding message is expected. If this sounds like you a few jokes are highly recommended.

But, NEVER joke about past relationships, shock at them having found someone to marry or divorce.

• “As Bill and Ted said, ‘Be excellent to each other.'”

• “Thanks for inviting us to eat and drink while you get married. Congrats!”

• “Wishing you lots of love—and lots of makeup sex!”

  (If this is appropriate given your relationship with the couple.)

• “Our marriage advice: Love, honor and… scrub the toilet.”

  (Or fill in any other funny advice you have.)

• “Marriage: A relationship where one person is always right, and one person is the husband. Congratulations!”

• “Treat marriage like a hockey game. No roughing!”

• “Thanks for the free booze. Best wishes on a long, happy marriage!”

• “This calls for congratulations, and probably champagne.”

Religious Marriage Wishes Examples

We've been there: You shop long and hard to find the perfect wedding card for the soon-to-be married couple and then you get home and have a pretty rough time figuring out what to write in it. The good news is, there are no hard-and-fast rules about what to write in a wedding card. As long as your wedding congratulations message is heartfelt and offers the couple a positive wish for their marriage, you're good to go.

Wedding Card Etiquette 101

It should almost go without saying that wedding cards are customary for anyone who wants to send wedding wishes to an engaged or newly married couple. If you're following traditional wedding guest etiquette, you'll either want to bring the card to the wedding reception or mail it directly to the couple (usually between the time you receive the wedding invitation and a few weeks after the wedding). Honestly though, you can send it whenever you want. You could even send a nice card if the wedding is small and you're not invited. Simply put: Wedding congratulations are welcome anytime by anyone!

As for the card itself, wedding cards come in lots of different formats—from standard greeting cards you find at a cute stationery shop to homemade cards, small tags attached to gifts and even simple, digitally created wedding messages that are printed and shipped to the couple with their gift. All of the above pass as a wedding card and are considered okay, so don't feel the need to have more than one. (Then again, if you bought a gift off the couple's registry and want them to also have a pretty card from you, take one to the reception and drop it in a wedding card box or on a gift table!)

Is It Okay to Write the Term "Congratulations?"

In short, yes. That said, it used to be saying or writing "congratulations" to a newly married woman was once considered a faux pas because it was thought of as congratulating her on actually landing a man! (Yep, you read that right.) Today though, that's considered an outdated rule and school of thought. Still, if the couple happens to be very traditional or come from a very traditional family, you might want to avoid the term altogether and just say "best wishes."

What to Write in a Wedding Card

The perfect wedding wish is sentimental, sweet and totally tailored to the couple. Is it for your favorite cousin and his new wife? Or your hilarious college roommate who finally settled down? Below are dozens of examples of wedding wishes quotes for inspiration. Use the quick links below to craft an amazing (genius!) wedding message:

Formal Wedding Wishes

Just because it's a formal wedding with floor-length dresses and tuxes doesn't mean you have to send a formal card with stuffy wording. (The card doesn't have to perfectly match the event.) Still, if you want to write a nice message that's timeless and romantic, a formal note is the way to go.

Examples:

• "Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness."
• "Your wedding day will come and go, but may your love forever grow."
• "Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together."
• "May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy."
• "May the love you share today grow stronger as you grow old together."
• "May your joining together bring you more joy than you can imagine."
• "May today be the beginning of a long, happy life together."
• "Thank you for letting us/me share in this joyful day. We/I wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful union."
• "Wishing you joy, love and happiness on your wedding day and as you begin your new life together."
• "May the love and happiness you feel today shine through the years."

Casual Wedding Wishes

If you don't feel comfortable with formal wedding sayings, then don't do it. Be yourself. It's completely fine to write a more casual wedding message in the card, no matter the recipient. Put it this way: Short and sweet is always fine, as long as you're saying something nice or including a wish for the couple's future.

Examples:

• "Best wishes!"
• "Congratulations!"
• "Congratulations on your wedding!"
• "We're/I'm so happy for you!"
• "Wishing you lots of love and happiness."
• "We/I love you. Congrats!"
• "Lots of love today and beyond."
• "Here's a little something to start your life together." (If you're including a gift.)
• "Hugs and kisses."
• "Wishing you a long and happy marriage."
• "Here's to a long and happy marriage!"
• "Wishing you the best today and always."
• "So happy to celebrate this day with you both!"
• "Best wishes for a fun-filled future together."

Funny Wedding Wishes

Go ahead and write something funny in the card that you think will make them laugh. Just be careful with your marriage wishes. What might easily come across as a joke in conversation could be taken the wrong way on paper. As a rule of thumb, avoid jokes that are sarcastic or snarky. Also off-limits? Steer clear of anything that could be considered insulting, imply that one of them is the "better half" or mention anything about it having taken way too long (or way too little time) to get married. Oh, and no divorce jokes!

Examples:

• "As Bill and Ted said, 'Be excellent to each other.'"
• "Thanks for inviting us to eat and drink while you get married. Congrats!"
• "Wishing you lots of love—and lots of makeup sex!" (If this is appropriate given your relationship with the couple.)
• "Our marriage advice: Love, honor and… scrub the toilet." (Or fill in any other funny advice you have.)
• "Love is all you need… stick with that crap and you'll do great!" (If this is appropriate given your relationship with the couple.)
• "Treat marriage like a hockey game. No roughing!"
• "Thanks for the free booze. Best wishes on a long, happy marriage!"
• "Getting married is like going to drama school. May there be more comedy than melodrama."

Religious Wedding Wishes

If the couple is religious, then this might be the best option. Religious wedding card messages can mention God, tell them of your prayers or quote scripture. Before writing a religious message in a wedding card, consider the couple's beliefs and practices, and customize the message to them. If they aren't too religious or don't worship regularly, something very religious could make them uncomfortable, so it's be best to tone down religious elements or avoid them altogether. And if you're unsure of what religious message to write, opt for more general wedding words instead.

Christian Examples:

• "May God bless you and your union."
• "May God grant you all of life's blessings and love's joys."
• "Sending you prayers for unending love and happiness."
• "God bless you both on this day with a lifetime of shared love and joy."
• "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"

Jewish Examples:

• "Mazel Tov! May the joy that is yours today always fill your life."
• " 'I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine.' – Shir Ha'Shirim/Song of Songs 6:3" Or " 'Ani L'Dodi, v'Dodi Li.' – Shir Ha'Shirim/Song of Songs 6:3"
• "May you be blessed."
• "Mazel Tov on your wedding!" or "Mazel Tov on your marriage!"

Wedding Wishes for a Family Member

When writing a wedding card for family, you can go very general or very personal—it's completely up to you and the type of message you want to convey.

Examples:

• "Congratulations on your marriage, and welcome to the family!"
• "We are/I am so happy to welcome a new family member. Best wishes to you both!"
• "We're/I'm so happy [name] has found 'the one.' Welcome to the family!"
• "We're delighted to share this day with you both."
• "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. Best wishes to you both."
• "What a wonderful addition to our family. We're/I'm so happy to share in your celebration. Congratulations!"
• "We/I couldn't be happier to call you both family. Best wishes for a long and happy future together."
• "We/I love you both. Thanks for letting us share in your celebration!"
• "Congrats! Love and hugs."

Wedding Wishes for Your Sister or Brother and Sister-in-Law or Brother-in-Law

So you're writing a message on your brother's or sister's wedding card? The key here is personality. In some cases, sibling relationships are strained, in which case you might want to go general. But more often, your brother or sister is the person whom you know best, to whom you can make inside jokes or recall some of your favorite moments together. Just remember to mention the new spouse in your note!

Examples:

• "It seems like yesterday we were playing 'house' in the backyard, and now you get to do it in real life. I couldn't be happier for you both. Congratulations!"
• "I always wanted a brother/sister and now I get one. Congratulations to you both on finding one another."
• "Best wishes to my best friend and sister/brother and new sister/brother as you start your life together."
• "We/I love you both. Today I gain a new sibling and I couldn't be happier!"
• "Lots of love and happiness to you both on this exciting and joyful day for our family."
• "Remember when you made that list of qualities of a 'perfect man/woman?' Well, you found him/her. Lots of love now and always."
• "Lots of love to the best sister/brother in the whole world and her/his new partner for life. May you have a marriage full of love and happiness!"
• "You bring my sister/brother so much joy. All my love!"
• "I'm so thankful to have a sister/brother like you. And I wish you and your new husband/wife lifelong joy."
• "My/our deepest love and very best wishes to you both."

Wedding Wishes for Your Son or Daughter and Son-in-Law or Daughter-in-Law

It's a big deal when your son or daughter marries. And when you're the mother or father of the bride or groom, you'll most likely feel a flurry of emotions that are extra tricky to get down on paper. What's most important is that you wish the couple well. From there, add in some personal touches to the otherwise standard wedding wishes quote to give your wedding card message meaning. If you're happily married, you could even add some of your own marriage advice.

Examples:

• "We are/I am so happy to welcome a new son/daughter to the family."
• "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. Best wishes to you both."
• "Best wishes to my son/daughter and son-in-law/daughter-in-law as you start your life together."
• "We/I love you both. We/I couldn't be happier!"
• "Lots of love and happiness to you both on this exciting and joyful day for our family."
• "My/our deepest love and very best wishes to you both."
• "Son/daughter, I/we feel many emotions on this day. Most of all, I'm/we're happy you've found someone wonderful to share your life with. Best wishes to you both."
• "We/I know we're/I'm not losing a son/daughter. We're/I'm gaining a son/daughter. Much happiness to you."

What to Write on a Wedding Card to a Friend

It's just as good of a choice to go classic with wedding wording on a friend's wedding card as it is to get specific and personal. Before you write, consider your relationship and how funny, serious, personal or sentimental you want to get with your wedding wishes. Then go from there.

Examples:

• "I'm so happy to call you both my friends. Congratulations!"
• "That fortune-teller we saw in Vegas was right. You did meet the man/woman of your dreams. Best wishes to you both!"
• "Of all the big life events we've celebrated over the years, today tops the list. Congrats!"
• "Thank you for inviting me to share in this day with you and your family. Best wishes."
• "I'm/we're so thrilled to celebrate this wonderful day with you both."
• "Best wishes for a long and happy life together."
• "May you bring each other as much happiness as your friendship has brought to my life -- and more!"
• "We've had so many laughs together! May you always make each other laugh!"
• "Here's to love and friendship!"
• "Congratulations to a wonderful friend and his/her new husband/wife."

What to Say in a Wedding Card to a Coworker

When writing a card to your coworker who's getting married, you're probably not going to want to wish them "lots of love." Instead, it's best to go with general wording. Use one of the formal or casual examples above, or see below for a few appropriate, work-inspired quotes. All that said, it's more than possible that your coworker is a good friend. If that's the case, scroll up to "Wedding Card Wishes for a Friend."

Examples:

• "Thank you for inviting me to share in this day with you and your family. Best wishes."
• "I'm so glad to have gotten to know you at work, and I wish you and your new husband/wife a long and happy life together."
• "Best wishes to a very cool coworker and his/her new husband/wife."
• "Wishing you success—and most of all happiness—in your marriage."
• "You've got a new title: husband/wife! Wishing you and your spouse the best."
• "What a wonderful day to celebrate my coworker and his/her spouse. All the best to you both in your marriage."

Wedding Card Sayings for a Parent and Stepparent

Whether you're thrilled or lukewarm about the union, if your mom or dad is getting married (or remarried), it's completely normal to agonize a little over the right wedding card wording. Our best piece of advice? Be honest and tell the truth. Don't say you're crazy about the new husband or wife if you're not, but instead wish them both a happy future together. After all, isn't that what you want for your parent?

Examples:

• "Congratulations! [Name of stepparent], you make my mom/dad so happy. I look forward to getting to know you better."
• "Mom/Dad, I'm so happy you found a partner to share your life with. Congratulations."
• "I'm/we're thrilled you make each other so happy. Best wishes!"
• "Welcome to the family. We love you both!"
• "Mom/Dad, thank you for all the advice you've given me over the years. Now here's mine: [Fill in your own advice]."
• "I'm overjoyed to see you so happy. Lots of love."
• "Mom/Dad, we/I love you. [Name of stepparent], we/I warmly welcome you to the family. Congratulations."
• "I'll give you the advice you once gave me. [Fill in your parent's best love advice.]"
• "To the best mom/dad I could ever ask for, and his/her new husband/wife. Much happiness to you both."
• "So now we get to enjoy [stepparent's name]'s cooking on holidays? Yes!" (Or refer to something else you really like about the new stepparent.)

Wedding wishes

Wishes for wedding

To a special couple who show that love can be true and forever. May your lives continue to grow in love and happiness together!

Wedding wishes for my dear friends. I hope your life together will be filled with joy, happiness and lots of love!

As you start this new journey in life, may every day hold wonderful shared experiences!

May you always remember the love shared on this special day. Wishing you a lifetime of love!

Your special day has come at last,
So make the most and have a blast!

Congratulations to you both! Have a great wedding full of precious moments which will stay with you forever.

Hope you will have a long and happy life together. Always treat each other better than you want to be treated.

May you have the wedding of your dreams and the happiest of marriages!

Weddings pass in just a day, leaving happy memories which last a lifetime. Enjoy yourselves!

I wish you a wonderful life together as you head down the road to married happiness. So happy for you!

Such great news to hear of your wedding - It couldn't happen to a nicer couple! Have a great wedding day and may your marriage be filled with wonderfully happy times.

With warm congratulations to a very special pair. May you always find in each other the love, laughter and happiness that only partners in life share!

Wishing your dreams
Begin to come true,
And every tomorrow
Be happy for you!

You two are so unique and beautiful. Just like the love you share! So happy to celebrate your wedding together with you!

Such great news to hear of your wedding - It couldn't happen to a nicer couple.

You are a wonderful couple, perfect for each other. Praying your years together are full of love, joy and blessings.

Happy wedding wishes for cards

Congratulations on finding each other! Your greatest adventure has just begun.

On this beautiful and lovely occasion I wish you a day filled with cherished moments.

Married life is a true blessing and one of life's finest gifts. Congratulations and best wishes for the future!

True love stories never end! Happy wedding day and may there be many more chapters in the wonderful story of your love for one another.

Congratulations to you both on your very special day! May your wedding be filled with special memories you can treasure forever.

Sending you the warmest wishes as you build your new lives together. May the light of your love always glow upon your marriage!

Doubt that the stars are like fire;
Doubt that the sun doesn't move;
Doubt truth to be a liar;
But never doubt your love
Best wishes for the future!

A wedding wish for two special person: love is best when shared by two. You know that together you are stronger, together you are one. Have a wonderful married life!

Congratulations on your marriage, have a wonderful life!

Weddings are like the greatest of dreams - with happy memories to last forever.

On your wedding day I wish you a lifelong Honeymoon!

Best wishes for a wonderful wedding celebration, with love and prayers for today and the future.

It couldn't have happened to a nicer couple! Have a wonderfully happy wedding day and a future full of the best that life can bring.

For richer or poorer, in sickness and in health - You make a great couple!

You are two beautiful people, now teamed as a man and a wife. Congratulations on tying the knot! Take a moment to enjoy all the special memories that you both will remember for the rest of your lives.

Congrats on finding your true love! Lean on each other's strengths and forgive each other weaknesses.

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Wedding wishes

Sincerity should be the keyword with any wishes for wedding day. When it is time for you to pass along wedding wishes & wedding congratulations to the happy couple, you want them to feel the affection and bond that brought them to invite you to their wedding day and you to accept the invitation. Wedding wishes can be informal or formal, but should touch upon your desire to share your affection and memories of the couple. So many people simply don't know how to express those feelings, and so choose to recycle tired old sayings instead.

If there is simply no way that you think you can come up with something original, tasteful, short and yet to the point, you may want to use wedding wishes, as this is a fantastic way to use the words of another to express your point. Quotes can be from a famous author, a minister, a politician or historical figure. The internet has many places that provide free and famous quotes to help you design your greeting. If you are still unsure, just remember that restraint is a good thing, and that a light touch is the best way to express your greetings and congratulations. For example:

• Beauty is love, and beauty is evident today. Congratulations on your beautiful wedding.
• Wishing that your marriage will be as happy and beautiful as your wedding.

Wedding wishes

• May the bloom of God’s blessings colour your wedding with fruitfulness and conjugal peace. Happy Wedlock
• When 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 enter this new life as one, may peace, love and strength of two become one to nourish and nurture your marital life to fruitfulness.
• May the hope and dream of your marriage bloom like a beautiful sunflower. Happy Wedlock
• Congratulations! May you find favour in the sight of our God and may He bless your marriage with boundless joy, fruitfulness and favour.
• As you step into a new life as new couples, you become treasure to our community and the world. May your light of parenthood shine like star on dark sky. Happy Married life
• Your wedding is like bloom of a flower— beautiful and full of hope; may your love and care for one another know no bound. Happy Wedlock
• Let love be the focal point of your daily life. May you find hope, peace, faith and love 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
• Marriage is not a bed of roses; always remember that you are two people sharing one soul and may your love and faithfulness for one another guide all your decisions.
• Here is to making a wish and having it come true – congratulations on your happy wedding!
• Wishing you joy from this day forward; may troubles fall aside and fortune become your friend – Congratulations on your wedding.
• May all of your days together be as beautiful and cherished as this one – here's to your future together as bride and groom!
• May you have the strength to tackle trouble, the softness to hold good fortune, and the wisdom to tell the difference.
• In hope that your life will be filled with peace and joy, we gather together for you and no others. Congratulations!
• Life only affords some opportunities once, and if that opportunity is seized, the end result is your wedding.
• Cherish these days for the beautiful gift that they are. May all of your dreams come true and all of your days be sunny.
• As you see your family and friends gather for you, know that you are loved not only by your new spouse, but the entire world on this day.
• As you begin your new life together, may you look forward to all of the seasons of life together, from the spring of youth to the winter of age.
• What force brings together this couple and this group? Love. Love of each other and love of life.
• Your wedding days are filled with the hope that every tomorrow will be better than the one before.
• May you delight in all that you see and hear in your life together. Congratulations.
• If true love could be captured in a moment, that moment would be today.
• Hold to the happiness you feel today.
• Thank you for sharing your best and beautiful day with us – may you both enjoy every blessing under the sun.

Wedding Congratulations

• May happiness find you in every corner of the globe as you begin your new life together. Congratulations.
• Wishing that all of your memories will be as sweet as the one from today.
• As you begin your journey as man and wife, may your road be smooth and filled with joyful adventures until you reach your destination.
• You have filled our day with lightened hearts and tears of joy. Congratulations on your happiness.
• Was ever any day as beautiful as this one, or any couple as in love? Thank you for sharing with us.
• Love, that enduring sensation, deserves its glory. Congratulations on your wedding.
• Through the doubt and fear, love triumphs once again. Congratulations on proving that happy endings really exist.
• Love is as changeable as a summer day, and as sweet. May all of your days of marriage be as perfect as July, and as free as the soft winds.
• Who hasn't dreamed of this day that will entwine two lives forever more? Congratulations on finding your other half.
• Love is more than an emotion; it is a triumph over adversity and is a celebration of life itself. Congratulations on declaring your love on this day.
• As a delicate flower needs rain, so too does love need affirmation. Congratulations on your wedding.
• Thank you for inspiring the thought of true love on your wedding day.
• May the eyes always smile and the heart always beat in sight of your loved one. Congratulations.
• Hoping you can feel our happiness for your fortune on this happy day.
• Wishing you fulfillment of every dream. Congratulations.

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