Crafting Personalized Wedding Wishes: The Art Of Naming Names

Writing a wedding message to a couple is a fun and thoughtful way to express your enthusiasm and well wishes. Whether you're writing to friends or family, it's important to tailor your message to the couple and your relationship with them. Your message should be heartfelt and express your excitement for their marriage.

If you're writing to a close friend or family member, you might want to include an inside joke or a personal anecdote. For a more formal or religious ceremony, you may want to opt for a sophisticated or religious message. Regardless of the tone, it's always a good idea to include a positive wish for their marriage and to sign off with a simple sentiment, like best wishes.

Formal wedding wishes

"Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness."

"May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy."

"Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together."

"Thank you for letting me share in this joyful day. I wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful union."

"Wishing you joy, love, and happiness on your wedding day as you begin your new life together."

"May the love and happiness you feel today shine through the years."

"When you two are knotted as one, both families and friends share in the oneness of their marital union; may this marriage be a bridge to usher in happiness, peace, and prosperity."

"As you step into a new life as a new couple, you become a treasure to our community and the world."

"Let love be the focal point of your daily life. May you find hope, peace, and faith in each other's arms."

"Blessed is the man who finds a wife. May the joy of your new home be filled with laughter, smiles, kisses, hugs, respect, understanding, and faithfulness. Happy wedlock."

When writing formal wedding wishes, it is important to keep the message timeless, romantic, and heartfelt. You can also include a warm closing before signing off, such as "Lots of Love to you Both" or "Love Always and Forever".

Casual wedding wishes

Do's and Don'ts

• Address the card to the couple as a pair.
• Plan your message in advance to avoid errors.
• Keep your message genuine and sound like yourself.
• Ensure you spell the couple's names correctly.
• Keep your message short and sweet.
• Avoid leaving your message until the last minute.
• Be genuine, but keep it clean and save the cheeky stories for another time and place.

Wedding Card Etiquette

Wedding card messages should be warm, genuine, and personalised to the couple. The format of your message could include:

• A word of congratulations to the couple.
• Some warm wishes for their marriage.
• A more personal message, anecdote, joke, or marriage advice (if appropriate).
• A note of thanks and appreciation for letting you share in their day.

The tone of your message will depend on your relationship with the couple. If you are writing to a close friend or family member, you can afford to be more casual and include humour or personal anecdotes. If you are writing to a distant relative or work colleague, you may want to keep your message more formal and sincere.

• "Congratulations on your wedding day! Our marriage advice to you: Remember, no matter how hard it gets, the first 50 years are always the hardest."
• "Thanks for the free booze. Oh, and congratulations on your marriage!"
• "Woohoo, you got hitched! Wishing you a lifetime of Netflix and chill together."
• "Congratulations! It’s so great to see two equally amazing people find their perfect match. Wishing you all the love and happiness on your special day."
• "Congratulations guys, it’s official – you’re stuck with each other now!"
• "Congrats guys, you did it! You found the one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your lives!"
• "Congratulations guys! Now it’s time to knock back the champagne and pretend like this hasn’t been the most stressful day of your entire lives."
• "We can't wait to watch you two turn into the cutest little old married couple there ever was."
• "Congratulations on hosting the most Instagram-worthy wedding of the year."
• "Congratulations, you two. Everyone can see that you guys are perfect together. Our marriage advice: date nights, and lots of them!"
• "Congratulations on your wedding day! From the moment you two met, I knew it was a match made in heaven. I’ll never forget the time [insert brief personal anecdote or memory]."

Thank You Messages

• "In all seriousness, we couldn’t be happier to witness two perfect soulmates tie the knot today! Thanks for inviting us to the party of the year."
• "I’m so grateful for the friendship we share, and the memories we’ve created over the years. Thanks for having me here to celebrate with you – I hope your day is everything you imagined and more."
• "We are so ecstatic to see you two finally hitched! Thanks so much for your love, friendship and support – we’re so happy we could share in this perfect day with you."

Funny wedding wishes

A wedding is a joyous occasion filled with love and laughter. A funny wedding wish can add a playful and lighthearted element to the celebration, offering moments of amusement amidst the solemnity of the occasion. Here are some ideas for funny wedding wishes:

Short and Sweet

• "Congratulations for locating a companion willing to tolerate your antics!"
• "Congratulations on your nuptials! You can never again ask to change the channel."
• "Happy ever after, or at least after the honeymoon, with love and laughter!"
• "Congratulations! May your love story be longer than the speeches at this reception."
• "Congratulations on finding your Player Two! May your lives be filled with epic adventures, hilarious inside jokes, and countless 'game overs' (because you'll never want the game to end)!"

Humorous Observations

• "Marriage is like a good pair of jeans: comfortable, reliable, and gets better with age. Here’s to many years of comfortable love!"
• "Marriage is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re gonna get, but hopefully, it’s mostly caramels and truffles, with the occasional peanut butter cup to keep things interesting."
• "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."
• "Marriage is like a good book: full of unexpected twists, heartwarming chapters, and hopefully, a happily ever after you can write together."
• "Marriage is like a good pair of shoes: comfortable, supportive, and gets better the more you wear them in. Here’s to many happy miles together!"

Marriage Advice

• "Marriage advice: always remember, happy wife, happy life. (Just kidding... kind of.)"
• "They say the key to a happy marriage is separate bathrooms. Here’s to many years of peaceful mornings and quiet 'me-time.'"
• "Marriage advice: always remember, happy wife, happy life... but also, happy spouse, happy house!"
• "Remember, marriage is a team sport. So, choose your battles wisely, celebrate each other’s victories, and always remember you’re on the same side."
• "May your married life be like a good Netflix series: full of cliffhangers, unexpected plot twists, and seasons that leave you wanting more."

Inspirational wedding wishes

Your wedding day is a time to celebrate your love and the beginning of your new life together. Here are some inspirational wedding wishes to offer your congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple:

"Your love inspires me—here's to my favourite couple. You've come so far, and your future together is so bright. Happy wedding day!"

"Today is just the beginning; it gets even better from here. May every day together see your love grow deeper."

"Talk about the wedding of the century! Same time next year for your anniversary? I can't wait to see how the rest of your love story unfolds."

"Power couple alert! Congratulations! May your love be modern enough to survive the times but old-fashioned enough to last forever."

"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! May your love fill your days and your happiness survive any pain. May you always find comfort in each other's embrace."

"You have set the bar really high for a relationship of equals. May your married union continue to be rock steady, fulfilling and inspiring for you both. Cheers on your wedding day."

"Congratulations on your wedding! What an honour to be part of your special day and witness the blooming love between two dear friends transcend into a lifetime commitment. May your love only deepen and your joy continue to grow with each passing year."

"With the warmest wishes to a very special couple, may the bond of marriage unify your souls and bring out all that is good in both of you. We wish that you carry this serene bond from strength to strength with each passing day."

"Heartiest congratulations on your marriage. May your marriage be like a cloudless night sky, filled with sparkling stars of love, joy, and care."

Religious wedding wishes

Christianity-themed Wedding Wishes

“May God bless you and your union.”

“Sending prayers for a lifetime of happiness together.”

“Praying for a blessed union.”

“Congratulations! May the One who brought you together bless your marriage always, enrich the life you spend together, and help deepen your love as long as you live.”

“Blessings to both of you on this joyous day. I wish you the best on this journey together. Remember to walk with God together, and it will help your love grow and stay strong for all of your days.”

“May God grant you a lifetime of love.”

“Love is patient, love is kind… Love never fails.’ – 1 Corinthians 13:4-13”

“May God bless the two of you on your journey.”

“May God bless you both as you embark on your exciting new journey together!”

“May God's love be with you and guide you.”

“May God bless your union.”

Jewish-themed Wedding Wishes

“Mazel Tov to your marriage.”

“May you both be forever blessed.”

“Good health to you both and blessings aplenty.”

“May you share love and happiness today and always.”

“Mazel Tov! May today’s blessings follow you through life.”

“May you share love and happiness today and always.”

“Barukh ha-nimza, many blessings, and a long life to you both together. May you walk with the Lord as you walk through this life together.”

Islamic-themed Wedding Wishes

“Mas Allah! Many blessings to the happy couple.”

“Congratulations! May Allah bless you.”

“May Allah bless you with a lifetime of happiness together.”

“Mubarak on your special day! May Allah bless you and bless your union. Always remember to protect each other’s hearts and support each other’s dreams.”

“May Allah give you many years of happiness, love, and security.”

“Follow the holy Quran and walk with Allah as you walk with one another.”

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