Crafting Heartfelt Wedding Wishes: A Guide With Examples

Writing a wedding card message to your colleague, sibling, or best friend? Here are some ideas to get you started on what to write in a wedding card.

Short and Simple Wedding Wishes

- Congratulations to a wonderful couple.

- Best wishes on your wedding day.

- We're so happy to celebrate this day with you.

- Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.

- Lots of love today and beyond.

Funny Wedding Wishes

- Thanks for all the free food and drink! Congratulations on throwing an excellent shindig.

- Well done on finding that one person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.

- I guess you won't end up a crazy cat lady after all – well done!

- Marriage is a rollercoaster ride. May you have more ups than downs and more laughs than screams. Most importantly, may you both enjoy the best ride of your life every night.

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.

Wedding Wishes for a Friend

- I’m so happy to call you both my friends.

- May you bring each other as much happiness as your friendship has brought to my life–and more!

- Here’s to love and friendship.

- We all need somebody to love, care about and trust. I’m really happy that my best friend has found this special person. Congratulations on your wedding and may your life together be a continuous honeymoon.

- We’ve been friends since childhood and who would have thought that we all would be married one day. But it happened and today is your marriage! Wish you two trust and understanding, patience and love.

Wedding Wishes for a Family Member

- Welcome to the family, we couldn’t be happier to have you. Best wishes to you both!

- We’re delighted to share this day with you.

- 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.

- I love you both. Thanks for letting me share in your celebration.

Wedding Wishes for a Colleague

- I couldn't be happier to see my work wife get themselves an actual wife - just don't forget about me, okay?

- While I’ve never met Hannah, I can see your love for her every time you speak of her. I wish you a long and happy life together, and look forward to seeing the photos of your big day.

- Let’s hope you make Olivia tea more often than you do your colleagues! Have a wonderful wedding and enjoy escaping work on your honeymoon.

Religious Wedding Wishes

"May God bless your marriage and fill your lives with joy, love, and happiness. May He guide you on your new journey together and grant you strength and wisdom to overcome any challenges you may face. Remember to keep Him at the center of your relationship, for He is the cornerstone of a strong and enduring marriage.""

"On your special day, we pray for God's abundant blessings upon your union. May your love for each other reflect the love of Christ—patient, kind, and unconditional. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and a marriage rooted in faith and devoted to God's glory."

"Congratulations on your wedding! We are thrilled to witness the union of two people so deeply in love. We wish you all the best as you embark on this new chapter of your lives together. May God's love be the foundation of your marriage, and may He shower you with grace, peace, and joy. Remember to seek His guidance and strength in all things, for He will never leave your side."

"As you exchange your vows, remember that 'Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor 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' (1 Corinthians 13:4-7). May your marriage be a testament to God's design for love and faithfulness."

"May your marriage be a reflection of God's love and a source of joy and happiness. May you always find strength and comfort in His words, and may your love for each other grow deeper each day. Remember to put God first and seek His guidance in all things, for He will lead you on a path of righteousness and peace."

"Congratulations on your wedding! We are thrilled to witness the union of two people so deeply in love. We wish you all the best and pray for God's blessings upon your marriage. May your love for each other be as enduring as God's love for us, and may your marriage be filled with joy and laughter."

Wedding Wishes for a Friend

• "I'm so happy to call you both my friends. Congratulations!"
• "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 find humor and happiness in the little things."
• "Here's to love and friendship!"
• "Congratulations to a wonderful friend and their new husband/wife/spouse."
• "Watching you take this step together fills me with pride. Congratulations!"
• "Of all the big life events we've celebrated over the years, today tops the list. Congrats!"
• "That fortune teller we saw in Vegas was right. You did meet the man/woman/person of your dreams. Best wishes to you both!"
• "I'm so thrilled to celebrate this wonderful day with you both."
• "Best wishes for a long and happy life together."
• "Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after!"
• "To my best friend on their wedding day, know that your happiness is everything 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."
• "I can't think of anyone in the world more deserving of happiness than you, my friend. I can't wait to see what life has in store for the happy couple. Congrats!"
• "I hope the years ahead are filled with nothing but hugs and kisses, my friend, because no one deserves happily ever after more than you!"

Wedding Wishes for a Colleague

Congratulations on your special day! I hope your journey together is full of joy. Enjoy this special time!

Best wishes to you and your family. I hope your marriage is filled with all the right ingredients: a heap of love, a dash of humour, a touch of romance, and a spoonful of understanding. May your joy last forever.

Cheers to you from the team! Here's to a lifetime of happiness!

If there's one thing that's the same about work and marriage, it's that teamwork makes the dream work. Congratulations!

Congratulations on your merger! You are officially about to upgrade from 'I' to 'we', and we couldn't be happier for you.

To the newlyweds, with love and best wishes from the whole team. I hope the joy that you feel on your big day lasts your whole marriage, through the ups and downs.

May your marriage ahead be filled with everlasting joy. We hope you are happier than you ever imagined you could be. Enjoy your time away from the office, and soak up this special season.

Wishing you both a lifetime of love and adventure. Warmest congratulations to the newlyweds.

Funny Wedding Wishes

Thanks for inviting me to the best party ever! Oops, I meant your wedding. Congratulations!

Remember, in order to have a successful marriage, you must fall in love many times and always with the same person.

Enjoy your special day because tomorrow the real hard work starts!

Your free booze was greatly appreciated. Wishing you a lifetime of wedded bliss!

Here’s the secret to a successful marriage…oh wait, no one has figured that out yet. Good luck!

Congratulations on signing away your freedom and privacy!

Never forget that this might be the happiest day of your life. It’s all downhill from here! Best wishes.

Best of luck to your new spouse. They don’t know what they’re getting into. Thankfully, they love you unconditionally!

Now you’ll both have someone to laugh at your corny jokes!

It’s good that you two found each other. You’re practically the same person in different bodies!

Eat, drink and be married!

Congratulations! Here’s a piece of advice: don’t build furniture together if you want it to last!

You two have just started your lives together, but you’re already starting to look alike!

Marriage is a bond between a person who never remembers anniversaries and another who never forgets them.

Don't mess this up! But in case you do, just know that you can keep my gift... Congrats!

Congratulations on your wedding, may you always be able to put up with each other!

It's a true blessing to know that, for the rest of your life, there's only one special person you want to annoy. Congratulations!

Marriage: Where “Yes Dear” are the magic words.

Getting married is like being in drama school. You get to practice everything from comedy to melodrama to tragedy. Congratulations.

Congratulations and best of luck on continuing to ignore the little annoying things.

And now you two have officially become one: one bed, one remote, one bathroom! Congratulations on your union as life partners!

Why marry when jumping in front of a train is easier and faster?! Just kidding! Hope your wedding finds you smiling!

Please pack me in your honeymoon suitcase—I need a vacation.

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."
• "Wishing you a lifetime of wedded bliss."
• "May your special union bring unbelievable joy to your life."
• "May the years ahead be filled with lasting love and happiness."
• "May today be the beginning of a new tomorrow that you will cherish forever."
• "Wishing you nothing but a lifetime of love."
• "May this day be the start of forever for you two."
• "May your love burn brighter every day as you grow in love."
• "Congratulations on your marriage and best wishes for a happy and fulfilling future."
• "Congratulations on your marriage. May it 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 allowing me to 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."
• "It’s a joy to watch your love blossom. Here’s to you!"
• "There’s nothing like the celebration of true 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 honored to witness your special day. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it."
• "Your love is so bright that it radiates the room. Congratulations!"
• "May your years ahead be filled with nothing but hugs and kisses."
• "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!"
• "It's a joy to celebrate your love."

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