Rhiannon Hendricks
Writing a wedding card can be a daunting task, but it's a great way to express your best wishes and congratulate the happy couple. Whether it's for your best friend, a family member, or a colleague, it's important to choose a message that suits your relationship with the couple and their dynamic together. From formal and elegant to short and sweet, there are many ways to address a wedding congratulations card.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Tone | Formal, casual, funny, inspirational, religious |
| Length | Short, succinct, to the point, or long |
| Content | Heartfelt, sweet, sentimental, simple, wise, witty, funny, serious, elegant, romantic, sophisticated, religious |
| Wishes | Love, joy, happiness, prosperity, health, wealth, adventure, fun, laughter, longevity, children, success, peace, blessings, good health, good fortune, etc. |
| Address | Bride and groom/bride and bride/groom and groom, or separate messages for each person |
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What You'll Learn
Formal vs casual
When addressing a wedding congratulations card, it is important to consider the couple's preferences and your relationship with them. The tone of your message can be formal or casual, and it should ultimately be heartfelt and offer the couple positive wishes for their marriage.
A formal wedding message is appropriate for an elegant or romantic card or a fancy wedding. It can add a touch of sophistication and is especially suitable when you want to convey your deepest sentiments to the couple. A formal wish might include blessings and prayers, especially if the couple is religious. For instance, "May God bless you on this beautiful day. Cheers to a life filled with love and happiness!". You can also express formal wishes by highlighting the significance of the occasion, such as "Your wedding day may come and go, but may your love forever grow. Congratulations!".
On the other hand, a casual wedding message is perfectly fine, regardless of the recipient. It can be short and sweet, capturing the tone of their love and excitement for the big day. For example, "Wishing you lots of love and a lifetime of happiness!". Casual messages can also be fun and playful, reflecting the joy and celebration of the occasion. For instance, "Thanks for all the free food and drink! Congratulations on throwing an excellent shindig!".
When deciding between a formal or casual tone, consider your relationship with the couple and the overall style of the wedding. If you feel more comfortable with a casual tone, go for it! The most important thing is that your message comes from the heart and includes a positive wish for their marriage.
Whether you choose a formal or casual approach, you can further personalize your message by adding a gift card, cash or a cheque. You can also customize the card with their names, wedding date, or even personal photos to make it a cherished keepsake of their special day.
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Religious wishes
When writing a religious wedding card, it is important to consider the couple's beliefs and practices and customize the message accordingly. Here are some ideas for religious wishes to include in a wedding congratulations card:
Christian Wishes
- "Congratulations! May your love continue to grow deeper and your hearts remain united in faith and joy."
- "May your marriage be filled with sweet moments, laughter, and a love that reflects God’s amazing grace."
- "May God bless your marriage with love, patience, and kindness. 'Love is patient, love is kind' (1 Corinthians 13:4)."
- "Congratulations on your wedding day! May each day of your marriage be a celebration of your love for each other and your love for God."
- "As you begin this new chapter, may God fill your hearts and home with His perfect love. 'Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it' (Song of Solomon 8:7)."
- "May the Holy Spirit guide you as you build your marriage on the foundation of faith."
- "Congratulations on marrying the love of your life. Wishing you both nothing but a lifetime of happiness together."
- "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 true love you share today grow stronger as you grow old together."
- "May God's blessing make life rich for you both. Congratulations on your engagement!"
Jewish Wishes
- "May your love grow stronger under the chuppah and beyond. Mazel Tov!"
- "Celebrating your simcha! May your marriage be as sweet as wine and as strong as the breaking glass."
- "Masha Allah! May Allah bless your nikah and grant you a lifetime of happiness."
- "May your marriage be blessed with love, understanding, and respect for each other’s faith."
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Wishes for friends, family, colleagues
Wishes for Friends
It's a good idea to consider your relationship with the couple and how funny, serious, personal or sentimental you want to be. Here are some examples:
- "I'm so happy to call you both my friends. Congratulations!"
- "Of all the big life events we've celebrated over the years, today tops the list. Congratulations!"
- "Thank you for inviting me to share this day with you and your family. Best wishes."
- "Congratulations on your marriage. May it be fulfilling and everlasting."
- "I'm so happy for you, congratulations!"
Wishes for Family
You could welcome the new member of the family, or express how happy you are to have them join the family. Here are some examples:
- "Welcome to the family! I am so blessed to have gained another loving family member."
- "We fell in love with you, too! Thank you for loving them the way you do."
- "You two are one of my favourite couples. I'm so happy it's official because now you're family."
- "Congratulations on marrying the love of your life. Wishing you both nothing but a lifetime of happiness together."
- "We love you both so much. Thank you for inviting us to celebrate your union."
Wishes for Colleagues
A wedding message to your coworker is already a kind and personal gesture, so don't feel pressured to get too intimate. Here are some examples:
- "Congratulations on your special day!"
- "My work spouse has the real deal now. Congrats!"
- "Sending luck and love your way on your special day."
- "Congratulations, enjoy some well-deserved honeymoon time off!"
- "Best wishes to you and your family."
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Quotes and sign-offs
When signing off a wedding card, it's important to keep it heartfelt and sweet. Whether you're writing to close friends, colleagues, or family, here are some ideas for quotes and sign-offs:
- "May your wedding day be a wonderful prelude to all the joy to come."
- "With warmest wishes for a lifetime of happiness."
- "Best wishes to the happy couple!"
- "May your life together be filled with love and laughter."
- "It's a joy to celebrate your love."
- "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!"
- "Hooray for the happy couple!"
- "So honoured to spend this happy occasion with you and your family."
- "Wishing you the best today and beyond."
- "Oh happy day!"
- "We're so excited for y'all."
- "Start your next chapter in style—with this little something!"
- "May your love continue to grow with every kiss."
- "Well wishes!"
- "Today is just the beginning of the fun!"
- "Looking forward to celebrating this season with you."
- "Congratulations!"
- "May your wedding day be just the start of a lifetime of love and happiness."
- "Best wishes!"
- "Wishing you both a lifetime of love and adventure."
- "Warmest congratulations to the newlyweds."
- "Congratulations on marrying the love of your life."
- "Wishing you both nothing but a lifetime of happiness together."
- "Lots of love today and beyond."
- "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!"
- "May every day together see your love grow deeper."
- "Today is just the beginning; it gets even better."
- "Thanks for giving me an example of what true love is."
- "You shine so bright together."
- "Beyoncé and Jay Z have nothing on you two."
- "Your love is truly one for the ages."
- "The joy you give each other is so clear to see."
- "We love you!"
- "From 'What should I text them?' to 'I do', you've come so far."
- "I can't wait to see where this journey takes you!"
- "May you experience joy beyond your imagination."
- "May this day mark the beginning of a lifetime together."
- "Wishing you both a happy and prosperous future."
- "As you grow older together, may your love for one another grow stronger."
- "Congratulations on your marriage and best wishes for a happy and fulfilling future."
- "May your marriage be fulfilling and everlasting."
- "Wishing you a beautiful wedding day and an enduring love."
- "With every hug and kiss, may your bond grow stronger."
- "Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day and witness your undying love."
- "Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness together."
- "Cheers to the happy couple."
- "Congratulations!"
- "May your love continue to thrive to infinity and beyond."
- "Wishing you nothing but endless love."
- "Today is the beginning of forever."
- "Happy wedding day!"
- "May today be the start of a love that will never end."
- "Blessings on your nuptials."
- "Here's to a joyous life together as you embark upon this love-filled journey."
- "May the two of you continue to love unconditionally."
- "Congratulations!"
- "Wishing you love, joy, and happiness today and always!"
- "Keep love in your heart, and every day will feel like today."
- "Happy wedding day!"
- "Today is just the beginning of a lifetime of fun, love-filled adventures."
- "Cheers!"
- "So honoured to witness your special day."
- "Thank you for letting me be a part of it."
- "Your love is so bright that it radiates through the room."
- "Congratulations!"
- "May your years ahead be filled with nothing but hugs and kisses."
- "May God bless you on this beautiful day."
- "Cheers!"
- "Here's to the happy couple, and many years of wedded bliss to come."
- "Cheers to a life filled with love and happiness!"
- "We can't imagine a more wonderful addition to our family."
- "Congratulations to you both!"
- "You've felt like part of the family from the start."
- "We're so glad it's now official!"
- "Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after!"
- "If there's one thing I've learned from our friendship, it's that [Name] is the luckiest to have you by their side forever!"
- "To my best friend on your wedding day, your happiness means the world to me."
- "The fact that you've found your someone means the world."
- "Congratulations!"
- "May your marriage bring as much happiness to your life as our friendship has brought to mine."
- "[Name] makes you shine brighter than you ever have before, and it's for that reason alone that I'm willing to share you."
- "Cheers to finding your forever."
- "There's nothing I love more than celebrating you!"
- "Here's to the happy couple."
- "I can't think of anyone in the world more deserving of happiness than you, my friend."
- "Congratulations on convincing yourself to settle down!"
- "The secret of a happy marriage? It remains a secret to all!"
- "Wishing you all the very best in your married life."
- "Love is a marathon, not a sprint."
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Adding a gift card
If you're the one writing the wedding congratulations card, you might want to include a short message about the gift card. Etiquette experts suggest that giving money or gift cards as a wedding present is perfectly acceptable, but it can be made more thoughtful with a heartfelt card. Your message should be sentimental and tailored to the couple and your relationship with them. For example, you could write something like: "Here's to a long and happy marriage! We hope you'll be able to use this gift card to treat yourselves to something special."
If you're the one receiving the gift card, you might want to include a note about what you plan to use it for. This can help persuade stubborn friends or family members who might have concerns about giving gift cards instead of traditional presents. For example, you could say: "We're so excited to use this gift card to stock up on gear for our camping trips. Thank you for your generosity and we can't wait to see you at the wedding!"
If you're the couple giving instructions about gifts on your wedding invitations, you can include a simple line such as: "Your presence is present enough. However, if you wish to honour us with a gift, we would be grateful for a gift card." You can also provide details about where guests can send the gift cards or, if you prefer a specific retailer, you can mention that as well.
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Frequently asked questions
You can address the card to both the bride and groom/bride and bride/groom and groom, or write separate messages for each person. However, it's best to end with a joint message or wish for their life together.
The tone of your card should ideally be sentimental, sweet, and tailored to the couple and your relationship with them. It can be formal, casual, religious, or funny.
"Congratulations!"
"Best wishes."
"Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness."
"Here's to a long and happy marriage."
"Congratulations to a wonderful couple."
"Congratulations on your wedding! Wishing you success in your journey together. May your wedding day be a wonderful prelude to all the joy to come."
"Congratulations on your marriage. May it be fulfilling and everlasting. May your love continue to thrive to infinity and beyond."
"May your wedding day be the start of a love that never ends. Here's to a joyous life together as you embark upon this love-filled journey."
Yes, you can include cash or a cheque in the wedding card or a wedding money envelope if there’s somewhere secure to leave it at the reception. Otherwise, you can ask if they have a special fund set up and transfer the money with a note in your wedding card.
