Rhiannon Hendricks
A wedding is one of life's most joyous occasions, and a wedding card is a perfect opportunity to share your sentiments with the happy couple. Whether you're writing to your best friend, distant cousin, or coworker, the key is to honour your relationship with them. Your message doesn't have to be profound, but it should be genuine and sound like you. It should also be respectful and match the tone of their bond. If the couple is religious, sharing wedding blessings might be a good option. If they're playful, a funny note can be a perfect way to show up with love and levity.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Tone | Playful, humorous, respectful, elegant, refined, warm, genuine, heartfelt, formal, meaningful, religious, casual, funny, sweet |
| Content | Congratulations, blessings, well wishes, advice, quotes, bible verses, prayers, jokes |
| Length | Wordy, short and sweet |
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Religious blessings
Bible Verses
Bible verses are a great source of inspiration for religious blessings. For example, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 says:
> "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
Other verses that are often used in religious blessings include 1 Peter 4:8:
> "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
And 1 Corinthians 13:4-7:
> "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
Prayers
Prayers are also a common way to bless a couple's marriage. Here is an example of a prayer for a couple's wedding day:
> "Lord, on their wedding day, may every word spoken and every precious token remind them of the One who holds all things together and who makes all things good. Together as this couple stands side by side, and hand in hand, hold them tightly and never let them go. Fill their hearts with unceasing gratitude. Be their vision, their strength, and their constant companion. In Jesus’s name, Amen."
Another prayer, which is addressed to the couple, says:
> "May your mornings bring joy and your evenings bring peace, and may your troubles grow few as your blessings increase."
Poems
Poems can also be used to bless a couple's marriage. Here is an example:
> "To love is not to possess,
To own or imprison,
Nor to lose one's self in another.
Love is to join and separate,
To walk alone and together,
To find a laughing freedom
That lonely isolation does not permit.
It is finally to be able
To be who we really are
No longer clinging in childish dependency
Nor docilely living separate lives in silence,
It is to be perfectly one's self
And perfectly joined in permanent commitment
To another–and to one's inner self.
Love only endures when it moves like waves,
Receding and returning gently or passionately,
Or moving lovingly like the tide
In the moon's own predictable harmony,
Because finally, despite a child's scars
Or an adult's deepest wounds,
They are openly free to be."
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Sentimental wishes
"May your wedding day be just the beginning of a lifetime of love and happiness."
"Your love makes the world a better place! Wishing you a lifetime of joy and wonder. Though your wedding day will come and go, I hope the love you two share will forever grow with the years. May your marriage be filled with trust, respect, and love, but above all else, may it be filled with abundant joy."
"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."
"Your greatest journey is only just beginning, and I wish you a lifetime of adventures together. I wish for you a life filled with happiness; I wish for you the strength to overcome any obstacles together; I wish for you a love that grows ever stronger each day. You have shared so much love and laughter over your years together, and I know there will be many more joyful moments to come. I wish you all the happiness that you deserve for your married life together. May the love you feel for each other today grow ever stronger and more fulfilling as the years go by."
"May God bless your marriage and guide you in your new journey together. Praying for joy, love and happiness in your union. Congratulations!"
"Mubarak on your beautiful wedding day, may Allah bless you both today, and always. May Allah always bless and guide you both throughout your marriage, and may you keep his teachings close to your hearts always."
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Funny messages
When writing a wedding card, it's important to strike a balance between heartfelt and true to your voice. Whether you're writing to your best friend, distant cousin, or a coworker, the key is to honour the relationship you have with the couple. If you're close to the couple, you might write a little more, but it's always better to go for quality over quantity. A short message with a clear tone—warm, kind, and celebratory—is always better than overthinking it.
"Your wedding marks the end of your love story and the start of a new everlasting headache. Yay! The only upside to your wedding is that now you have someone else to irritate when you're bored. Let's celebrate! Don't worry. If not with this one, you will get it right with the next one. Cheers!"
"Congratulations on your first adopted baby – your husband! May your marriage be like your wedding cake: full of sweetness and layers of laughter. To the happy couple: may you always find socks that match, and the remote when you need it most."
"Congratulations on finding your lobster! May your love story be sweeter than any piece of cake at this wedding. Marriage is like pizza: even when it's cold, it's still pretty good. Here's to a love that's always delicious, no matter what life throws your way."
"You two make love look easy. Here's to a lifetime of laughter, growth, and takeout at least once a week. May your partnership be as solid as your playlists and as exciting as your Sunday fun-day invitations."
"Your life had something missing without your husband. But with them, now you are completely finished. Cheers to getting married to your best friend and the person who will never forget where you put your phone! May you live every night as your first and every day as your last."
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Formal wishes
When it comes to formal wedding wishes, it's important to keep the tone respectful and elegant. Here are some examples of formal wishes that are ideal for business associates, distant relatives, or formal weddings:
"Heartfelt congratulations on your marriage. Wishing you a lifetime of joy."
"May your marriage be blessed with love, joy, and companionship."
"Congratulations on your wedding. May your marriage be filled with trust, respect, and love, but above all else, abundant joy."
"May your wedding day be just the beginning of a lifetime of love and happiness."
"May your marriage be as strong as your faith. May God bless your union and deepen your love through the years."
"Mubarak on your beautiful wedding day. May Allah bless you both today and always. May Allah always bless and guide you both throughout your marriage, and may you keep His teachings close to your hearts always."
"May your marriage be blessed with God's love and blessings."
"May the years ahead be filled with love and joy. May your love grow stronger each and every passing year."
"I wish for you a life filled with happiness and the strength to overcome any obstacles together."
"Your greatest journey is only just beginning, and I wish you a lifetime of adventures together."
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Casual wishes
"Thanks for inviting me to eat and drink while you got married. Congrats!"
"Your wedding successfully made me sob like a baby. You did it! Now go and enjoy a well-earned honeymoon."
"I'm so glad I got to break out my dance moves in honour of such a great couple."
"I hope your big day goes just as you've dreamed and your life together is all that you want it to be."
"Congratulations on your wedding! Enjoy every moment."
"Here's to a lifetime of love and laughter."
"May your wedding day be just the beginning of a lifetime of love and happiness."
"So happy to celebrate this day with you both. Congratulations!"
"Best wishes on this wonderful journey as you build your new lives together."
"Wishing you all the best as you embark on this beautiful journey together."
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Frequently asked questions
Here are some Islamic wedding wishes:
- “Mubarak on your beautiful wedding day, may Allah bless you both today, and always."
- “May Allah always bless and guide you both throughout your marriage, and may you keep his teachings close to your hearts always."
- “I hope you both have a great wedding day full of enjoyment and precious moments."
Here are some Christian wedding wishes:
- “May your marriage be as strong as your faith."
- “Wishing you a blessed marriage. May God bless your union and deepen your love through the years."
- “May your marriage be filled with God’s love and blessings."
Here are some secular wedding wishes:
- “Your love makes the world a better place! Wishing you a lifetime of joy and wonder."
- "May your partnership be as solid as your playlists and as exciting as your Sunday fun-day invitations."
- "May your marriage be blessed with love, joy and companionship."
