150+ Wedding Wishes: What To Write In A Wedding Card [Examples & Tips]

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.

What To Write In A Wedding Card

• A congratulation is in order. No matter what your personal writing style, this common expression is a great way to warm up your wedding greeting.
• Add a wedding wish tailored to the couple. Use the next few lines of the card to create a personalized wedding wish for the couple. Before you begin to fill the blank space, think about your relationship with the couple. What will the bride and groom enjoy reading after their big day?
• Thank the couple.  Save a line in your greeting to express your gratitude to the bride and groom for inviting you to be a part of one of the biggest days of their lives.
• Sign off with a warm closing. Before you sign your name leave the newlyweds with a warm closing.

Wedding Congratulations Messages

If you’re looking for the perfect way to say congrats to a newlywed couple, look no further! These wedding congratulations messages are the perfect way to show your love and support. Whether you want to write a heartfelt letter or send a funny card, we’ve got you covered.

• Congratulations on your Wedding Day! Wishing you a blissful marriage filled with happiness and lots of romance.
• May everyday together be as memorable as your Wedding Day. Congratulations on the wonderful union.
• May the two of you lead a happy life together. Congratulations on your marriage and here’s to a lifetime of happiness!
• Your marriage is such a touching story. Wishing you nothing but the best.
• Congratulations on your special day! May your two lives intertwine and be as one.

Formal Wedding Wishes

When it comes time to wedding wish the happy couple, you want to make sure you do it right. Formal wedding wishes are the perfect way to show how much you care. Whether you’re wishing them a lifetime of happiness or simply congratulating them on their big day, formal wedding wishes are sure to touch their hearts.

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 true 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.”
• “May the years ahead be filled with love and joy.”
• “May your love grow stronger each and every passing year.”
• “Thank you for letting us share in your special day. We wish you all the happiness in the world.”
• “Here’s to a lifetime full of happiness and love.”
• “Wishing you well as you embark on this next chapter of life. Cheers!”
• “May today mark the first of the rest of your life, filled with love and fellowship.”
• “Here’s to a long, happy life with the one you love. Wishing you the best.”
• “Wishing you happiness, love, and joy on your wedding day.”
• “Today is the beginning of your next chapter. Here’s to you!”

Casual Wedding Wishes

Whether you’re close to the couple or not, you can never go wrong with writing a short and sweet message in their wedding card. It’s perfectly fine to keep your wedding wishes casual, as long as they come from the heart. The couple will surely appreciate your well-wishes, no matter what form they come in.

Examples:

• “Best wishes!”
• “Congratulations!”
• “Congratulations on your wedding!”
• “Happy Wedding Day!”
• “We’re/I’m so happy for you!”
• “Wishing you lots of love and a lifetime of 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 married life!”
• “Wishing you the best today and always.”
• “So happy to celebrate this special day with you both!”
• “Warmest wishes for a fun-filled future together.”
• “Wishing you a wonderful life together.”
• “Here’s to a long and happy marriage!”
• “Wishing you all of the love and happiness!”
• “We’re so happy for you!”
• “I’m seeing a fun-filled life in your future. Congratulations!”
• “So honored to spend this happy occasion with you and your family.”
• “Wishing you the best today and beyond.”
• “Start your next chapter in style—with this little something!” (Attached to a gift.)
• “Congratulations to the wonderful two of you!”
• “This calls for congratulations! (And probably champagne!)”
• “Congrats, [Ethan and Erica]! It’s so great to see two awesome people like you getting married. Love and best wishes always!”
• “So happy for you!”
• “I predict cute babies.”
• “It makes us so happy to see the two of you so happy. Congratulations!”
• “Congratulations! Love you both!”
• “You guys are great together! So happy for you!”
• “You’ll always remember this day. Hope it’s even more beautiful and perfect than you’ve been dreaming, and hope it’s just the start of a lifetime that just gets better and better.”
• “Prayers and blessings on your wedding and on your marriage.”
• “‘Two become one’—what a beautiful thing. Congratulations!”
• “You two make this ‘love and marriage’ thing almost seem worth trying. Just kidding—you look so happy, and I’m so happy for you!”
• “Hope you’ll always find yourselves as much in love as you are today. (We suggest date nights and lots of them!)”
• “I hope through the years you become even better friends and share every possible kind of happiness life can bring.”

Wedding Wishes to Welcome a New Family Member

When you’re welcoming a new family member into your wedding, you want to make sure they feel loved and comfortable. These wedding wishes will do just that!

• “So blessed to have gained another sister/cousin/aunt.”
• “Thank you for letting us share in the celebration. Welcome to the family!”
• “We’re so happy that [name] found ‘The One,” and that it is you!”
• “Today we add another family member to the tree, and we couldn’t be happier.”
• “Sending love and hugs always, from your new family in [place].“
• “Wishing you two all the happiness and love. Here’s to you!”
• “We couldn’t be happier to call you family. Thanks for allowing us to join in the Big Day.”
• “Our family has gained quite the amazing man/lady. Lucky us!”
• “Congratulations, and welcome to the family!”

Religious Wedding Wishes

Religious wedding wishes can be a beautiful way to congratulate a newly married couple while also acknowledging their faith. When writing religious wedding wishes, be sure to consider the couple’s beliefs and practices, and customize the message to them. You can mention God, tell them of your prayers, or quote scripture. And if you’re unsure of what religious message to write, opt for more general wedding words instead.

Versatile Examples:

• “May your marriage be blessed!”
• “Wishing you a marriage as strong as your faith.”
• “Sending you prayers for unending love and happiness.”
• “Love is the greatest blessing.”

Christian Examples:

• “May God bless you and your union.”
• “May God grant you all of life’s blessings and love’s joys.”
• “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 the days of 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″
• “Mazel Tov on your wedding!” or “Mazel Tov on your marriage!”

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Funny Wedding Wishes

When two people love each other very much, they sometimes decide to get married. This is a very happy occasion, and everyone involved deserves the best of everything. That includes the very best wedding wishes!

So if you’re looking for some inspiration for what to write in a wedding card, check out our collection of funny wedding wishes. We’ve got lots of great, clean jokes that will Wish the happy couple a lifetime of love and laughter.

Examples:

• “As Bill and Ted said, ‘Be excellent to each other.'”
• “Thanks for inviting us/me to eat and drink while you get married. Congrats!”
• “You two make almost as good of a team as the [insert your/their favorite sports team’s name here].” Or, “I haven’t been this happy for anybody since [insert team name here] won the World Series/other championship!”
• “Our marriage advice: Love, honor and… scrub the toilet.” (Or fill in any other funny advice you have.)
• “Congratulations—your wedding successfully made me sob like a baby!”
• “Glad we/I got to break out our/my dance moves in honor of such a great couple. Lots of love to you both!”
• “Thanks for the free booze. Best wishes and good luck on a long, happy marriage!”
• Really, any punny pre-made card with a simple, “Love, us/me.”
• Being married is like any other job; it helps if you like your boss. Congratulations!
• Let the fighting commence! Congratulations married couple.
• Thanks for inviting us to eat and drink while you get married! Congratulations!
• Getting married is like going to drama school. May there be more comedy than melodrama.
• Finally! (By which I mean congratulations.)
• It’s time to knock back the prosecco and pretend like this hasn’t been the most stressful day of your life.
• Well done on finding that one person who is going to annoy you for the rest of your life.
• Thanks for reminding me how much money I’m going to save by not having a wedding 😉
• In the circus of life, you may have lived like a lion so far. But your wife, the new Circus Master will tame you into a domesticated cat in no time. Good luck with your tight rope act.
• Stay in Love, stay married, stay hopeful, most of all, stay together – divorce is too expensive.
• Our marriage advice: Love, honour and… scrub the toilet
• I now pronounce you husband and wife… you may now update your Facebook status.
• Congratulations on your marriage! (you fools)… I wish you the very, very best! (just run)… to many years of happiness! (go now, I won’t tell anyone)
• Marriage. An endless sleepover with your favourite weirdo… congratulations!

Wedding Wishes for a Friend

When it comes to your wedding wishes for a friend, it is important to consider your relationship and how funny, serious, personal, or sentimental you want to get. While some friends may appreciate a more lighthearted approach, others may prefer something a bit more sentimental. No matter what you choose, your wedding wishes should reflect your unique relationship with the bride or groom.

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.”

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Wedding Wishes for a Family Member

When it comes to wedding wishes for a family member, you can go very general or very personal. It all depends on the type of message you want to convey. If you want to keep things light and airy, a simple congratulations will suffice. However, if you want to say something more meaningful, take the opportunity to express your love and well-wishes for the happy couple. No matter what you choose to write, your words will be cherished by the newlyweds.

Examples:

• “Congratulations on your marriage, and welcome to the family!”
• “We’re/I’m 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.”
• “May your love story continue with each and every passing year.”
• “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 on this next chapter.”
• “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 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

Your sister or brother is getting married! You want to wish them both the best on this special day, but how? The key here is personality. Write from the heart, and remember to mention the new spouse. If you can make inside jokes or recall some of your favorite moments together, that will make your message even more special.

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 the rest of your life together.”
• “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

As your son or daughter prepares to walk down the aisle, you likely feel a flurry of emotions that are extra tricky to get down on paper. While it’s standard to simply wish the couple well, you may want to add in some personal touches to the otherwise standard wedding wishes quote to give your wedding card message meaning. You may even want to add in 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.”

Wedding Card Sayings for a Parent and Stepparent

If you’re not sure what to say in a wedding card to a parent and stepparent, keeping things simple is usually the best route. You don’t have to gush about the new husband or wife if it doesn’t feel natural, but a simple wish for a happy future together is always appropriate.

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.)

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What to Say in a Wedding Card to a Coworker

When it comes to wedding cards for coworkers, it’s best to go with general wording. You can use one of the formal or casual examples above, or you can come up with your own message. Just be sure to keep it appropriate and professional.

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.”

More Wedding Card Message Examples

Wedding Wishes for an Elopement

If the couple chose to have an intimate ceremony but you still want to send them your congrats, you’re more than welcome to do so! You want to congratulate them on their happy news, but you don’t want to say anything that could come across as negative. It’s important to respect their decision to elope, even if you weren’t able to witness the special ceremony. Here are some ideas for what to write in a wedding wishes for an elopement card.

Examples:

• “We’re/I’m thrilled to hear the news of your union! Wishing you so much happiness.”
• “Cheers to this awesome adventure.”
• “Yay, it’s official! Congratulations, newlyweds.”
• “You guys rock, and there’s no doubt your elopement did too. Sending you both all the best.”
• “A little birdy told us/me you two are married. Major congrats are in order!”

What to Write in a Card for a Wedding That’s Been Postponed

If you’re not sure what to write in a card for a wedding that’s been postponed, don’t worry! The right words can show the couple that you still have their back and are rooting for them. Send a card with a few encouraging words before the big day to give the couple a morale boost.

Examples:

• “We/I just wanted to say: Your wedding will be special no matter the day.”
• “Good things come to those who wait. But your wedding won’t just be good, it’ll be great.”
• “Your patience and flexibility have proven what a wonderful couple you are.”
• “We’ll never turn down a chance to party—whatever the date, we’ll be there.”
• “Before, during and after the wedding day—we’re here for you both all the way.”

What to Write in a Card for a Wedding That’s Been Canceled

If you were close to the couple who has had to cancel their wedding, you might be stumped on how best to approach the situation. Do your best to be supportive, and try to frame things in an uplifting manner. You can write as much or as little as you feel comfortable, given your unique relationship. Try to avoid blanket statements (think: “It’ll all be okay”) since these may discredit how they’re feeling. Here’s some sample wording to give you guidance.

Examples:

• “Sending you hugs, kisses and warm wishes—if you need anything, let us/me know.”
• “Your strength is an inspiration. Sending so much love your way.”
• “We will always trust and support your decisions.”
• “We’re proud of you and we love you.”
• “You’ll never walk alone as long as we’re/I’m around.”
• “We’re/I’m sorry and we’re/I’m thinking of you.”
• “Nothing will ever take away our love for you.”

Heartfelt Wedding Wishes

When it comes to weddings, everyone wants to make sure the happy couple has the best day possible. While the couple is celebrating their new marriage, friends and family can show their support by sending them heartfelt wedding wishes. These well-wishes can come in the form of cards, letters, or even social media posts. Whatever the case, these sentiments will be sure to make the couple’s day even more special.

• Congratulations on the beginning of your fairytale
• Cheers to love, laughter and happily ever after
• And so the adventure begins…
• Your wedding day will come and go, but may your love forever grow.
• You are going to write the next chapters of your life stories together and I cannot wait to read it. Happy wedding day to you both!
• Today you start this new journey in your life. Let it be fantastic, crazy, wonderful, unbelievable and unforgettable.
• Congratulations to the newlyweds! You two couldn’t be more perfect for one another.
• May your married life be filled with the right ingredients: faith, trust, passion, romance, understanding and timeless love.

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Wedding Wishes When You Can’t Attend

It is becoming increasingly common for people to have to miss weddings due to scheduling conflicts, travel difficulties, or financial restraints. If you find yourself unable to attend a wedding that you were invited to, it is important to still send your well-wishes to the happy couple. This can be done in a number of ways, all of which are sure to be appreciated by the bride and groom. Here are some examples of what to write on a wedding card when you can’t be there.

• With you in spirit as you celebrate your love. Congratulations!
• Wishing you all the happiness in the world as you start your married life together. Sorry we can’t be there to share your special day, but please know we are toasting you from afar.
• So sad to miss your special day. Sending all our love and best wishes
• I can only imagine how beautiful you looked and I honestly wish I would have been there to see you smile.
• Your wedding is important. Don’t let our absence tell you otherwise. We would have loved to have been a part of your special day. Congratulations!
• We are glad we have the rest of your lives to congratulate you on your nuptials. Best of wishes!
• We still wish you two the best despite your wedding being over already. We hope the beginning of the rest of your lives has been wonderful.

Wedding Card Sign Off

Depending on which wedding message you choose, you may want to close with a few additional words before signing your name(s). Here are a few tried and true examples.

• “Wishing you all the best,”
• “With love,”
• “Best wishes,”
• “Warmest wishes,”
• “Congratulations,”
• “Congrats,”
• “Cheers to your happily ever after,”
• “Lots of love to you both,”

Wedding Card FAQs

Is it okay to write the term “Congratulations”?

In short, yes. That is, it was once considered rude to say or write “congratulations” to a newlywed woman because it was considered congratulating her on actually finding a man! (Yes, you read that right.) Today, however, this is considered to be an outdated rule and school of thought. However, if the couple happens to be very traditional or from a very traditional family, you may want to avoid using the word altogether and just say “best wishes”.

What do you write on the outside of a wedding card envelope?

What you put on your wedding card envelope depends on whether you deliver the card in person or by mail, whether you send it before or after the wedding, and whether you know the couple’s married names. Of course, if it is before the wedding, you will use the couple’s unmarried names, while after the wedding, you may consider more options. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and use the couple’s unmarried names or ask the couple’s close friends what their married names will be and how they would like to be addressed.

Delivering the card in person or virtually: Couple’s first names; “The Newlyweds”; Mr. & Mrs. [insert couple’s last name] or “The [insert couple’s last name]s” (if bride taking groom’s name).

Sending a wedding card by mail: Couple’s unmarried names; Mr. & Mrs. [insert groom’s last name] (if bride taking groom’s name); Mr. & Mrs. [insert groom’s first and last name] (if bride taking groom’s name and if the family is traditional and the wedding card is more formal).

How do you send a wedding congratulations message?

As for the cards themselves, wedding cards come in many different formats. You can find standard wedding cards at cute stationery stores, but there are also homemade cards, downloadable editable wedding card templates, small tags to attach to wedding gifts, and even simple, digitally created wedding messages to print and print to ship to the couple along with their gifts. All of the above can be used as wedding cards, all of them, so you don’t need more than one. (Then again, if you buy a gift from the couple’s registry and want them to receive a nice card on their special day as well, or if you include a cash gift or check, bring one to the reception and place it on the wedding card box or gift table!)

When do you send a wedding card?

If you follow traditional wedding guest etiquette, you either bring the card to the wedding reception or mail it directly to the couple (usually between the time you receive your wedding invitation and a few weeks after the wedding). Honestly, when it comes to wedding card etiquette, you can mail them whenever you want. If the wedding is small and you’re not invited, you can even send a nice card with your best wishes to the newlyweds. In short: anyone is always welcome to send wedding congratulations!