Crafting The Perfect Wedding Card: Tips And Inspiration

Writing a wedding card to a colleague, sibling or best friend? Even the most creative of us can be stumped about what to write in a wedding card. Whether it's sweet wedding card wishes for your best friend or funny messages for a colleague, you want your message to be perfect.

- Congratulations!

- Best wishes

- Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness

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

- May your love story be more X-rated than PG, with just enough plot twists to keep things interesting

- I'm so happy for you both

- You did it! Now you can eat, drink and be merry!

- May God bless your union and deepen your love through the years

- I couldn't be prouder of the beautiful/handsome young man/woman you've become. Congratulations on stepping into this new chapter

- It's an honour to be able to perform for such wonderful people tonight. Congrats!

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."
• "Your wedding day will come and go, but may your love forever grow."
• "May the true love you share today grow stronger as you grow old together."
• "Congratulations on a beautiful beginning to married life."
• "May your joining together bring you more joy than you can imagine."
• "May today be the beginning of a long, happy life together."
• "May the years ahead be filled with love and joy."
• "May your love grow stronger each and every passing year."
• "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."
• "It's a joy to celebrate your love."

Funny Wedding Wishes

Weddings are a joyous occasion, and a funny wedding card can brighten up the newlyweds' day and let them know, in a humorous way, that you're happy for them. Here are some ideas for funny wedding wishes:

• "Marriage is like any other job; it helps if you like your boss."
• "Your kids grow up and move out. Your husband never does. Just saying. Best wishes on your marriage."
• "A happy marriage depends on spouses saying this simple phrase: 'Yes, Dear.'"
• "Congratulations on your marriage. Just remember, happiness is a very overrated feeling."
• "Marriage is about communication and compromise. She'll be doing the communication, and you'll be making the compromise."
• "Marriage is all about giving and taking – the more you give, the more he'll take."
• "Thanks for inviting us to eat and drink while you get married. Congrats!"
• "Our marriage advice: Love, honour and… scrub the toilet."
• "Marriage marks the end of a love story and the start of a wrestling match. Wishing you the very best of everything anyway."
• "Marriage is so beautiful. You have finally found that one person you get to annoy all through your life."
• "I thought you two were already married!"
• "You two weirdos were truly meant for each other. About time!"
• "Thanks for the free booze. Best wishes and good luck for your long, happy marriage!"
• "As Bill and Ted said, 'Be excellent to each other.'"
• "Marriage is like going to drama school. May there be more comedy than melodrama."
• "Congratulations on becoming life partners. May the best player win."
• "Marriage is a lot like a rollercoaster. It has its ups and downs, but it's more fun when you're screaming together."
• "You've made me believe in true love. And I hope my belief will be unwavering forever, because it seems like you'll stay together until the end."
• "I have never seen you look as beautiful as you do in a wedding dress. There is something angelic about my sweet daughter all grown up. You’ve got touches of your mother in you, but you’ve always had my smile. Best of luck on the future adventures and memories with your new husband. I love you."
• "I know that the two of you will do great things in this world together. You are my brother, and a fine man; any person with whom you would share your life cannot help but be equally excellent, and two such people cannot help but make us all better for being."

Religious Wedding Wishes

Sharing a religious bond with the newlyweds can be a great way to tailor your wedding wishes. Religious wedding messages let the couple know that you are thinking of them and asking for God's blessings for their marriage. Here are some ideas for religious wedding wishes:

You can include a sentiment that calls upon God's guidance and blessing. These Christian wedding wishes are often comforting and encouraging to couples:

• May God be your guide and counsellor.
• May God's love be with you and guide you.
• Through the power of Christ, may you grow together through faith.
• May God bless your union.
• May you always experience the power of prayer.
• Sending you love and prayers for a happy, God-ruled life together.
• May you always find peace and love in God's word.
• As you start your future together, may you find support in God's holy words.

With a few helpful suggestions, you can express Christian wishes for the wedding couple's happiness. You can show your support for the newlyweds when you focus on their future:

• God's love holds the promise of happiness to all who follow his laws.
• Happiness is found in loving God and sharing in the joy of his promises.
• Place God first for a strong marriage.
• May you enjoy a life filled with love and happiness through Christ.
• When we believe in Christ, all doors are open, and happiness follows.
• The keys to marital happiness are delivered through faith, hope, and love as revealed by the Gospel.
• When we give all glory to God, we are bestowed with great happiness.
• There is great happiness in placing God above all else.
• The couple that worships together finds life filled with grace and happiness.

You can always turn to the Bible to find scriptures for wonderful wedding wishes. The wedding couple will appreciate you taking the time to find the perfect one for them:

• "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." – 1 Corinthians 13:13
• "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart." – Proverbs 3:3
• "Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love." – Ephesians 4:2
• "Above all things, have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins." – 1 Peter 4:8
• "Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it." – Song of Solomon 8:7
• "For verily I say unto you, if ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, 'Remove hence to yonder place,' and it shall remove. And nothing shall be impossible unto you." – Matthew 17-21
• "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine." – Song of Solomon 6:3

Wedding Wishes for Friends

If you're writing a wedding card for your friend, it's a good idea to include personal touches, such as in-jokes, and to use a warm, friendly tone. Here are some examples of wedding wishes for friends:

• "You met over drinks, bonded over your love of Masterchef and cheesy jokes, and fell in love completely, utterly and forever. It would be hard to find a couple more ideally suited to each other. [...] I am so happy to be celebrating this day with you, and look forward to many more celebrations to come."
• "Of all the special milestones we've celebrated together over the years, today tops the list."
• "Thank you for letting me share in your special day. The two of you are made for each other, and I couldn’t be happier to see my oldest friend Karen and my newest friend Ben tying the knot."
• "May your days together be filled with joy, and your nights full of fun! Now let’s kick back with some prosecco and pretend this hasn’t been the most stressful day of your life."
• "Guys, you did it! Now you can eat, drink and be merry!"
• "To love and friendship!"
• "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!"
• "Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after!"
• "May your marriage bring as much happiness to your life as our friendship has brought to mine."
• "You make [name] shine brighter than [they've] ever shone before, and it's for that reason, and that reason alone, that I'm willing to share [them]! Cheers to finding your forever."
• "To my best friend on your wedding day, know that your happiness is everything to me. The fact that you've found your someone means the world. Congratulations!"
• "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 humour and happiness in the little things."
• "Here's to love and friendship!"
• "Congratulations to a wonderful friend and [their] new [spouse]!"
• "Watching you take this step together fills me with pride. Congratulations!"

Wedding Wishes for Family

Formal Wedding Wishes for Family

• "Congratulations on your wedding day. May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy, love, and happiness."
• "Congratulations on taking this next step together. May your love for each other see you through all of life's ups and downs."
• "Wishing you both love and joy on your wedding day and as you begin your new life together."
• "Sending our best wishes as you embark on this new journey together."
• "Congratulations on your special day. May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy, love, and happiness."
• "Congratulations on your union. Wishing you all the best as you build your life together."
• "Life will bring all sorts of things your way, but it's better to share them with someone by your side. Wishing you many more joyful moments."
• "Congratulations to you both on finding the perfect person to share all your days with."
• “Thank you for letting us share in this joyful day."
• "Thank you for inviting us to celebrate with you and your families on this special day."

Funny/Casual Wedding Wishes for Family

• "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, you two! We're overjoyed to call you both family."
• "Welcome to the family, [Name]! We couldn't be happier to have you join our crazy tribe."
• "Congratulations guys – we’re so happy to now call you both family."
• "John, we’re so happy you’ve found the one. Jenny, we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome you to our family."
• "We love you both and wish you a lifetime of joy and happiness."

Wedding Wishes When You Can't Attend

• "Congratulations on your wedding day! We hope you can feel our love and support, even though we can't be there."
• "Congratulations on such an exciting day! We really wish we could be there to celebrate with you and your families."
• "Wishing you both the very best on this special day. We hope you can feel us joining in your joy and celebrations."
• "We can't wait to catch up with you both soon and hear your favourite memories from the day."
• "We are so looking forward to seeing you both soon and hearing all about your special day."

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