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Weddings are beautiful moments, highly cherished by all. Weddings are new beginnings highly envisioned by most people. To those we love, our friends and family, we should spare a moment to wish them well when they get wedded.

Here are wedding wishes for couples from which you can craft out yours for them. Use as you please.

Sweet Wedding Wishes for the Bride and Groom

The best collection of Sweet Wedding Wishes for the Bride and Groom you can send to your newly wedded loved ones.

1. I wish you both lovely inseparable years in sound health and in wealth. Happy married life.

2. Marriage is a beautiful thing. As you become one today, may your lives radiate beauty now and forever.

3. Happy married life to the newest couple. May your marriage be a sublime model for others.

4. Weddings are numerous but some stand as outstanding. May yours be so, spiced with an incomparable love. Happy married life.

5. I wish you a blissful and fruitful marriage. Happy New life.

6. May the love you have for each other never fade. May it grow stronger and shine brighter than sunrise.

7. May love sweeter than honey and tastier than grilled chicken flow in your new home now and forever.

8. May life in its sweetness be your experience in your marriage. Have a sweet wedding and a happy married life.

9. Big congrats on your wedding. I wish you and your spouse a blessed and blissful marriage.

10. Congratulations on your wedding. May God use your marriage to spread His love and joy to the world. Happy married life.

11. Happy married life. May the beautiful things of life not elude your new family.

12. I wish you a wonderful union full of joy and happiness now and forever.

13. Thank you for making me share in your happiness this day. I wish you both a happy union.

14. I wish you both a lifetime of love, companionship, joy and happiness. Happy married life.

15. Best wishes to you both on this beautiful day. May the joy of today last forever in your home.

16. I congratulate you both on your elevated level today. I wish you both a blessed and amazing union.

17. Today, you both achieved a unified dream. May your union experience the realization of your beautiful dreams.

18. Congratulations to you on this beautiful day. May your new home be a beauty to behold now and always.

19. Yay, your wedding was splendid. My best wishes to you both. May your union be an exceptional expression of love.

20. May the love which brought you together and binds you now continue to wax stronger. Happy married life.

21. May the bond of love that binds you never snap or sag. May the joy of your union last forever.

22. It's such a pleasure to be part of your wedding. May your love for each other never be shaken.

23. I wish you both prosperity and sound health as one body. Long live your union.

24. May your union be blessed with good assets you desire. Happy married life.

25. Best wishes to you on your wedding. May your union flourish in love and prosperity.

26. May your marriage be an awesome exemplary. God bless your union.

27. I wish you both long life and prosperity as one body and one family.

28. Congrats on this new phase. May your love for each other be continuously refreshed.

29. Welcome to a new beginning. This shall be the beginning of a formidable, blessed and fruitful family.

30. Your new family formed this day shall be an exemplary model of love, affection, unity, togetherness, understanding, excellence and prosperity.

31. You were bond together in love forming a family that shall be victorious always. God bless your union.

32. The manifold blessings of God be upon your new home.

33. Love, commitment and understanding, these virtues shall abound in your home. Have a blissful married life.

34. May the beauty of God radiate through your home. God bless your union abundantly.

35. I thank God for this wonderful day. I wish you both a rapturous married life.

36. This day, you are both launched into a marital life of love, joy and amazing wonders.

37. May your married life be encapsulated in a phantom ecstasy of amazing realities. Have a fun-filled married life.

38. Best wishes from me to both of you. Have a loved-up married life.

39. Your wedding was beautiful and may your married life be rapt and radiate glorious beauty.

40. It's a blessing to be married. May your life and your home experience incomprehensible blessings now and forever.

41. A sublime married life is my wish for you both. Joy and happiness shall abound in your home.

42. Welcome to a new phase of discovery and adulthood. The love which binds you shall live forever.

43. The joy in me is beyond expression. I'm happy for you both. I wish you both a blissful life together.

44. The love and joy that filled today shall abound forever in your home.

45. Am all smiles today. It was good to see you joined together in holy matrimony. God who has brought you together will keep your bond stronger.

46. May the love you see in each other never fade nor wane. Have a wonderful married life.

47. May this day be the launch into many fruitful years in joy, peace and tranquillity, together as one.

48. May you both attain success in your endeavours as you begin your new family today.

49. Two are better than one. As you bond together as one indivisible body today, you shall both rise to the spire of all aspects of your lives.

50. Your new family created this day shall live on as a model of true love purposefulness and sincerity. Happy married life.

51. Yours is a divine wedding. God himself brought you together and joined you. You shall remain strong in love as one forever.

52. May your home be full of dancing and rejoicing. Happy married life.

53. Like a sparkling diamond shall your home be. God bless your union.

54. It's a beautiful day for you both. May your union be an outstanding exemplar of love and excellence.

55. I'm elated to be part of your wedding. It was awesome. Long live your home. God bless your union.

56. Happy married life to you. May your family be encased in God's glory.

57. Happiness shall continually abound in you and through you. Happy married life.

58. It's a pleasant and unquantifiable feeling to be joined in wedlock to your dearest l. I wish you the best days of your life as a married couple.

59. May the enthusiastic feeling of joy and excitement this wedding has brought you, live on throughout your marriage.

60. Congrats on your new status. May the joy of God dwell in your new home always.

61. Happy married life. Cheers to your new status.

62. May your life always be unto better, greater and happier living. Happy married life.

63. This new beginning shall be a source of joy and happiness unto you. Happy married life.

64. I'm filled with so much ecstasy for you. Congratulations my dear. May your new home be a beautiful success.

65. I haven't had a day this gorgeous. Your wedding was fantastic. I wish you beauty on all sides baby girl.
Love you.

65. Your wedding was glamorous, and I pray that your home be filled with glamour in God's glory.

66. My heartfelt congratulations to you and your spouse on your wedding today. I wish you a blissful married life.

67. The joy and love which saturated your wedding will live all through your marriage.

68. My best marriage wish goes out to you and your spouse. May your marriage be extremely favoured by God.

69. It was such an amazing feeling to see you tie the knot. The knot shall not be untied.

70. I'm so happy for you, man. Congrats on your new status. Have a sweet and lovely marriage.

71. May the love which cleaves you to your spouse be forever fresh like the morning dew.

72. It was a beautiful sight to watch while you took your oaths today. May the love that glows in your eyes never grow dim may your fondness for each other never grow weary.

73. As you begin your journey into marital life. May it be an awesome and enriching life for you both.

74. Happy married life, my darlings. Have a beautiful life.

75. It was beautiful to watch you take your wedding vows, may your marriage be a dream come true unto you.

76. Congrats, girl, may your new home be blessed with pleasant treasures.

77. As you become one with your other half today, may you be favoured by God now and always.

78. May beautiful things never elude you. Happy married life.

79. May joy radiate through your marriage now and forever.

80. As you begin to live as one today, I wish you a prosperous life together.

81. The bond which holds you together shall only get stronger and not snap. Have a happy married life.

82. As gold sparkles, may your lives shine and may your marriage sparkle in beauty and splendour. Happy married life.

83. Congrats, dear. Have a sweet married life.

84. I wish you long life and prosperity together, forever. Have an awesome marital life.

85. May you both be continually overwhelmed by the love that binds you together. Congratulations.

86. Beyond the sweet glamour of today, your marriage shall be sweet and lovely for all to behold.

87. Congratulations dear. May your marriage make you smile always.

88. Unto every added year in your marriage shall be added virtues of love and prosperity. Congrats.

89. The beautiful love bond created today shall be a success story. Have a prosperous married life.

90. Your wedding was an awesome success, may you live happily ever after.

91. Just like the beautiful fairy tales, may your marriage glow with the beautiful light of love now and forever more.

92. In love, riches and splendour shall you live as husband and wife. Have a happy married life.

93. I wish you a fruitful and prosperous married life. Congratulations.

94. May your bond of love last forever. Congrats.

95. May the beauty of love continually dwell in your new home. Have a beautiful married life.

96. May your marriage be a story of love, joy and happiness. Have a sweet married life.

97. May the joy of today be incomparable to the joy that will encapsulate your marriage. Congrats dear.

98. Congrats dear. In your marriage, may the beautiful four letter word flow like a spring that can never dry up.

99. May your marriage be a beautiful story of love and happiness. Have a scintillating married life.

100. All your life, may you be most grateful to God for your wedding day. Have a beautiful married life.

• Written By Kayode Sonibare.

Weddings are joyous occasions where the bride and groom invite those closest to them to witness their commitment to one another. As a guest of such a special event, it is important to have the right words to say to reflect your gratitude, well wishes, and at times, humor. Whether written in a card or said in person, your words can mean the world to this new couple.

Take a look below at our lists of unique and useful sentiments to share. Be sure you’ll find the perfect wish for your couple to share your hopes and dreams for their future!

Sentiments to express in the Wedding Card

• On this beautiful day, we are honored to see the two of you become one in love. Through the bond of marriage, may you grow ever closer to one another and to the Lord above.
• God gives us wonderful gifts in this life, including those we love and those who love us in return. Today, as you state your marriage vows, I will be joining countless others in prayer for you as your life together truly begins.
• Marriage is more than a wedding ceremony and rings. It is a lifetime of commitment, love, and compassion. If you can master these three things, your home will be forever at peace.

• Some say marriage is 50-50 while others say it is 100-100. Marriage cannot be defined by percentages, but rather through the culmination of two people molding into one. May you be always blessed as you become one.
• Roses are red. Violets are blue. May your marriage be blessed as you are, too!
• Never has it been said that marriage is easy, but it is simple. Simply respect one another, work hard, and eat good food!
• You are a fantastic couple! You have worked hard to be where you are today. May this joyous day be the beginning of many happy years enjoying the fruits of your labor!

• Today, as two families become one through your commitment one another, the heavens will sing songs of praise to the One who brought you together. May your marriage be always blessed.
• I could not have dreamed up better life partners for each of you than you two. You are the perfect balance of determination, compassion, and wit. Best wishes on your special day!
• We are praying today for the most holy of ceremonies, beautiful weather, and warm wishes from all your friends and family.
• As you enter into holy matrimony, remember that your marriage is not just between the two of you but your families, as well. Lean on them for guidance, love, and support. They are the best resources you have available to you. Congratulations!
• Wishing the two of you a lifetime of peace and joy!
• Marriage is like the day’s sky. The sun will shine and yes, at times, there will be storms. Yet no matter what you see, the sun is always waiting to return. Give all things time.
• Marriage, as with all good things, requires patience and determination. Use each day to grow together and to truly express your love. Here’s wishing you many years of happiness!

• Thank you for inviting us to witness your ceremony. We feel so honored to have been remembered and are thankful for the blessings being bestowed upon your lives.

Wishes to Say on the Wedding Day

• Cheers to a beautiful and intelligent bride and her extremely lucky groom!
• May this day bring you love, joy, and lots of gifts!
• If you can’t find my gift, it’s the best one you find without a card! Congratulations!
• Wishing you all the love the Lord has to give on this day and always.
• Marriage is like a load of laundry. Some days might be dirtier than others, but with enough time and dedication, it always comes out sparkling new in the end!
• Many times throughout our lives, we are blessed with love. Love comes in many forms from friendships to relationships. This love you two have has the power to surpass all the negativity the world has to offer and lift you up to reflect His glory. Hear, hear!
• A wise man once said, “Take life one day at a time.” This is my advice to you. Marriage is one step, one day at a time. Most importantly, it is worth the effort you put into it.
• Becoming one flesh and spirit is truly a miracle. Thank you for allowing us all to witness this miracle today!
• Clear skies, warm beaches, and lots of love. These things and more I wish you on your honeymoon and years of marriage!
• Devote yourselves to one another, as well as to your children. A solid family can withstand any struggle and come out even stronger in the end.
• Everyone here would like to say “Thank You!” for inviting us to share in your day. It is quite the honor.
• Finding that one true love is something we all strive to do in our lives. I am so happy for you both that you have completed this task. May you always be blessed with each other.
• Generosity, respect, and humor. These are the ingredients to a happy marriage. Don’t leave any of them out.
• Here’s to a couple that is sure to go the distance in the great race of life!
• In precious moments, God blesses us with exactly what we need. He knew you needed each other and I am excited to see what He does with the rest of your lives. Congratulations!

• Joy is in all of our hearts today as we witness the two of you coming together in marriage. What a happy day!
• Let’s kickoff your marriage with a fun night of dancing and laughter! Here’s to you both!

• Wishing you a lifetime of laughter, love and prosperity! May you grow together, side-by-side, always and forever. Congratulations.
• Congratulations! May your love for God and each other grow more and more with each passing year. God bless you both!
• As you start to build your life together may your love grow forever. May the birds sweet songs awaken you in the morning, may the sun shine down upon you in the afternoon and may the croaking of toads lull you to sleep at night. Congratulations on your wedding day.
• Congratulations on your wedding day! May nothing but happiness and love come through your door and nothing but sunshine and a cool breeze come through your window. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!

• We’re elated to share this special day with you both! Congratulations to you both!
• May your marriage be blessed with an abundance of love and prosperity. Congratulations on your marriage.

With a sense of humor

• Congratulations to Mr. Never-Right and Mrs. Always-Right! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness—as long as you learn to share the remote!
• So… you took the plunge and said ‘I do!’ Congratulations is now in order for this beautiful new team of 2! Well done! Happy wishes to you both.
• Enjoy the journey. It’s such a ride. Bumps and flat tires are guaranteed to be along the way. Lean on each other and laugh a lot. Marriage is the hardest… but at the same time most wonderful gift in the world. Congratulations! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.
• May you have a marriage as quirky, funny and passionate as Morticia and Gomez Addams. In the words of Gomez, “When we’re together darling, every night is Halloween.” Congratulations on a lifetime of happiness!
• Congratulations on your wedding day. Build your foundation strong to withstand a hurricane and build it tall to withstand the rough seas. Build it with windows on all sides so that you can see what lies ahead. Fill it with love, laughter, life, and plenty of light—to be seen as far as possible, to show what it is indeed possible. May God grant you a lifetime of many blessings and an abundance of happiness.
• Congratulations to the Newlyweds! Thank you for the free food and drinks!
• Congrats! Now remember to ‘love, honor and.. share the TV remote’!

Congratulations! You two incredible people belong together.

• Congratulations to you both. May your marriage be full of love and laughter. In the words of the great Bill & Ted, “Party on, Dudes!”
• Congratulations! I will now share the secrets to a happy marriage…always remember to laugh, to say ‘I’m sorry’, to say ‘I love you’, to give without any expectations, and to put your dishes in the dishwasher. Best wishes to you both!!
• This road called ‘marriage’ will be full of twists and turns, flat tires, road blocks but turn towards each other instead of away from each other during these tough times. Enjoy the journey. May God bless you with an abundance of joy and happiness.
• Husband and wife. One is always right and the other is always… the husband. Congratulations to the Newlyweds! May you always know how to make each other laugh! That’s the secret to a long and happy marriage—laughter!
• Marriage wishes
• Jerry Maguire’s fabulous line, “I love you…you complete me.” is so perfect for you both. You complete each other. I can’t imagine a more perfect couple. Congratulations. May you have a happy marriage full of laughter and an endless amount of love.
• Marriage is like getting on a roller coaster with a blindfold on. You can’t see what’s coming up next but you are buckled in for the ride with no way of getting off! Congratulations to you both!
• Maw-ridge. Too-wuv is what brings us togeva today. Congwav-ulations to you both.
• Congratulations. Way to think this through. Forever. You know how long that is right? Just kidding. You two incredible people belong together.
• Congratulations on your wedding day. You are both amazing, selfless, beautiful people and it’s truly a blessing God put you together. You are the very definition of love. May the years be kind and full of an abundance of joy.

• Hip Hip Hooray! It’s your wedding day! The food, the fun, the laughs, the love….it’s time to celebrate! Congratulations! Woo-hoo! Cheers! Mazel tov! Felicidades!
• First comes dating, then comes marriage, then comes pushing a baby carriage! May your marriage be a fruitful and happy one.
• Happy Anniversary!
• Congratulations to you both. I guess you didn’t listen to Mel Gibson when he emphasized how important ‘Freedddooommmm!’ was, did you? Your wagons are hitched together for life.
• Congratulations on getting married! Now make sure to make it official by changing your Facebook status.
• Congratulations on your wedding day! May the odds be forever in your favor!
• You did remember to sign the prenup, right? Just kidding. Congratulations to the both of you on your wedding. You were…err…made for each other…at least one can only hope, right?
• First comes love then comes marriage then comes… let’s just work on the marriage part first. Congratulations on taking your first big step at being an adult!
• Happy Day! Congratulations on your very special day. We wish you many happy years together.
• He asked. She said ‘I do!’ and now the time has come for the bells to ring true. Oh joyous wedding day. May you enjoy many happy, fun-filled days together and grow together in love and matrimony. God bless to you both.
• Congratulations on finding someone stupid enough to put up with you for an indefinite length of time. Just kidding. Who wouldn’t want to be married to you?
• Love and marriage. Love and marriage. Go together like jam and peanut butter. This I tell you both sweetly. You can’t have none. You can’t have one. You can’t have one without the other. Congratulations and we wish you many happy years together.
• Congratulations to you both on your very special day. May you always have sun after the rain and more blue skies than gray. Wishing you lots of love and laughter.
• Did you know in the early 1900s it was considered rude to say “Congratulations!”? It was thought that you were implying ‘Congratulations..you FINALLY..got someone to marry you!” Well it’s not the early 1900s and I truly do mean congratulations!
• In the words of Marty McFly, “Far Out!” Congratulations to you on your wedding day!
• Who needs “The Notebook” when we have your loved story to look at?? Congratulations, to the new Mr. and Mrs.
• Just Married! Enjoy this next chapter of your life to the fullest! Best Wishes to you both!
• Now you really are the “King of the World”! Congratulations to you and your stunning bride!
• “Mawage is what brings us togetha today…and wuv, twoo wuv…” Cheers to your beautiful happily ever after.
• Best wishes on your wedding day! Words of wisdom? Contrary to popular belief, don’t ever ‘sleep on it’ or go to bed angry. End the day ALWAYS with an “I love you!”
• Make sure if you’re ever on a sinking ship and she says she’ll never let go, grab your own door. Congratulations on your wedding day!

Congratulations. May you always be in love!

• They say marriage is when a husband’s Bachelor’s degree is taken away and a wife receives her Master’s degree. Congratulations to you both! Now let’s drink to your good health and future wealth!
• Marriage is when you get to annoy that one special person for the rest of your life! Congratulations! May you both enjoy a lifetime of being annoyed!
• So, let’s get the show on the road! Eat, drink, and get you off on this road called marriage!
• Congrats to two of my favorite people. In the words of Michelle Tanner “You got it, dude!”
• Look! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a couple of newlyweds on the clouds of wedded bliss! Best Wishes!
• Congratulations! We wish you a lifetime of happiness and a love that rivals that of Romeo & Juliet.
• Your love story puts “The Notebook” to shame! Congratulations you two.
• Congratulations and thank you for the free booze, cake, and of course—who could forget the ‘YMCA’!
• Congratulations from us to you on this very special and memorable occasion. Live, laugh, and love are the three ingredients to a successful and happy marriage.
• I wish you the merriest of marriages and many happy years ahead! Always remember that it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. Enjoy the journey.
• In the words of Peter Pan, “all it takes is trust, faith, and a little bit of pixie dust!” Congratulations on the marriage of two wonderful people.
• Words of wisdom for the new bride and groom? Take time for each other. It’s okay to be the first one to say “I’m sorry.” Always say “I love you.” before you go to sleep each night.
• Farewell to your wild and crazy single days! Say ‘Hello!’ to marriage! I won’t ever tell you “I told you so!”. Just kidding. You have a beautiful bride and a ton of love for each other! I wish you nothing but the best.
• The right sentiment can kick off the best of marriages! Be sure and select one that reflects not only your personality, but also that of the couple. Sometimes those sentiments are remembered for years, so make it a good one!

Sweet Wedding Wishes for all!

• May you have millions of happy moments and an eternal love that lasts forever. Best Wishes to the new bride and groom!
• Be spontaneous. Be joyful. Live in each and every moment. Remember that in order for there to be rainbows there has to be rain. May you have infinite patience and love for one another. Best Wishes!
• May you have a lifetime of laughter and love! Best wishes to a beautiful couple!
• Congratulations! May God grant you the patience and love to make it thru the first 5 years and the stamina to withstand the rest!
• Anniversary Wishes, from wedding to employment anniversaries & more!
• Cheers to you and your beloved! May God bless you with a beautiful life ahead!
• Oh happy day! May your marriage bring you much joy and happiness! Love to you both!
• Let’s celebrate! Time to break out the champagne! Cheers to you both!
• I wish you a lifetime of love and laughter. Always remember you can never go wrong with saying ‘I’m sorry” and you can never say “I love you” too much.
• Wishing you much success in your marriage!

Congratulations on your wedding day! May the odds be forever in your favor!

• May you continue to forever be each other’s best friends and soulmates. Much joy and blessings to you!
• Wishing you a wonderful wedding on this magical day!
• Congratulations! You two are two-of-a-kind! Best wishes to you both!
• Congratulations! You went and got yourself hitched! Enjoy your wedding day!
• Congratulations to a beautiful couple! May happiness and love find you wherever you are!
• You two couldn’t be more perfect for one another. Congratulations to the newlyweds!
• Congratulations! Let’s raise a glass to a lifetime of happiness and true love.
• Love is what makes two people sit super close to each other when there’s an entire couch to sit on. Love is what makes people get butterflies in their stomach. True love is what brings two people together in marriage, enjoying a lifetime of happiness.
• Happy day! Cheers to you both. We wish you many blessings, love, and an abundance of luck!
• You are going to have to work everyday on your marriage. It’s going to be some of the hardest work you’ll ever do. It’s also going to be the most rewarding work you’ll ever do. Marriage is a blessing. God bless you both on your wedding day.
• We send our heartfelt wishes to the happy bride and groom! Congratulations you two love birds!
• You had her at ‘Hello’. Congratulations on your beautiful new bride. May you have a sensational wedding day.
• Isn’t it incredible that 2 amazing people such as yourselves were able to find each other in a world of over 2 billion people? Congratulations on finding each other. Cheers to a beautiful wedding day!
• Did you know that you both complete each other? It’s true. Neither of you is the ‘better half’. You are both the ‘better half’ and together you are complete. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs!
• Two souls who found each other and who now complete each other. God bless and keep you in strength, love, and happiness.
• Congratulations! May you live in love, joy, and harmony! God bless your marriage!
• Many Blessings! We hope your wedding day celebrations are as happy and joyful as your marriage!

You two couldn’t be more perfect for one another. Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Wishes For Engagement

• It is phenomenal to be engaged to the person that you love the most in the world! You are guaranteed eternal happiness! May the promise you share hold jubilance!
• When I found out that you had become engaged, I was overjoyed! I always hope the best for you, and knowing that you have found someone who truly loves you made my heart grow! May the love you give each other consistently be returned!
• May your engagement further improve your lives together! May you love each other more! May all of the plans that you make be followed through!
• May everything in your lives be brought to completion!
• May your engagement be the start of terrific experiences. May every occurrence that you have, together, stand out in your memories!
• Becoming engaged means that you are going on life’s journey with someone! You have a companion through its ups and downs, and all of its glory! I wish you both many adventures that only serve to bring you closer!
• Being engaged is not just a statement among family and friends, it is an action! You are cementing a relationship that is of the utmost importance! I hope that your union is always recognized by others, and more importantly, yourselves!
• Telling someone that you care for him or her is not enough! The object of one’s affection should be showed how dear he or she is to you! A fitting way of doing this is to become engaged! I hope that you tell and show each other how you feel. I hope that it remains visible!
• I wish that your future together is bright! Now that you are engaged, there are endless possibilities before you! May you share all momentous occasions together!
• Best wishes on your engagement! Watching your love for each other grow and culminate into what it is today has been a great pleasure! You are truly meant to be!

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Now and forever, may your wonderful family never encounter grief and sorrow. Have a spectacular life together!

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Love is not a perfect fairy tale without problems and fighting from time to time. Love is a hard work, but I know that you guys can handle it. You are inspiring. Wishing you the best of all, don’t forget to be happy.

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At first I wanted to wish you a lot of patience, but then I realized that there’s no need. Because you guys are the most amazing and harmonious couple in the world, and patience has nothing to do in your relationship. It’s only about love. Congratulations!

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Getting married is one the most important decisions in life, and sometimes people doubt if it’s really worth it. But looking at you I know that you are sure of each other. Your love makes me believe that magic is real. Wishing you all the best.

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The first time ever I saw you together I knew you were meant for each other. Match made in heaven, that’s what people say, right? Looking at you now I cannot be happier. I wish your love to last forever. Congratulations on your wedding!

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.)