Crafting Congrats: The Art Of Writing The Perfect Wedding Card Message

Figuring out what to write in a wedding card can be challenging. Whether you're writing to family, friends, or colleagues, your message should be tailored to the couple and your relationship with them. Here are some ideas to get you started:

- Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.

- Your wedding day will come and go, but may your love forever grow.

- May your love burn brighter every day as you grow in love.

- Congratulations on your marriage and welcome to the family!

- May your marriage be blessed!

- I'm so happy to call you both my friends. Congratulations!

- It's time for you to eat, drink, and finally be married!

- Congratulations! You're finally getting hitched!

- May your special union bring unbelievable joy to your life.

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 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."
• "May the love you feel for each other today grow ever stronger and more fulfilling as the years go by."
• "All love stories are special, but yours is one of the most beautiful I’ve had the fortune to witness. I wish you love, laughter, and happiness for all your years ahead."
• "May you look back on today with fond memories of the start of your happy future together."
• "As I enjoy the free bubbly on your wedding day, I’ll raise a toast to two of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting."
• "The two of you shine with the love you share for each other. May that light get ever brighter as the years go by."
• "May your wedding day be the start of a long, happy life together."
• "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 lasting joy."
• "May the love you share today only grow stronger and stronger over the years."
• "I know the many years ahead of you will be filled with endless joy."
• "May your marriage be filled with trust, respect, and love, but above all else, may it be filled with abundant joy."
• "It's a true blessing to know that, for the rest of your life, there's someone in your corner. Through the highs and lows of life, I'm so glad you two have each other."

Religious Wedding Wishes

Bible Verses

You could include a Bible verse about marriage and love, such as:

• "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." — 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
• "May joy and peace surround you both, contentment latch your door and happiness be with you now, and God bless you evermore." — Irish Blessing
• "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." — 1 Peter 4:8
• "There are three things that matter most: faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love." — 1 Corinthians 13:13

Versatile Wedding Wishes

If you're unsure how comfortable the couple is with religion, you could opt for a more general message that still reflects your faith, such as:

• "Love is the greatest blessing and we wish you years of joy and happiness in your marriage."
• "May God bless you and your union."
• "May God grant you all of life's blessings and love's joys."
• "May this day mark the start of a life filled with love and contentment."
• "May your marriage be blessed from day one!"

Direct Religious References

For couples who are openly religious, you could include more explicit references to God, such as:

• "May God bless you on your wedding day and for many years to come."
• "May each day of your marriage be a celebration of your love for each other and your love for God."
• "I pray your lives together are filled with many blessings, love and happiness, and that God will guide you through any challenges you may face."
• "May God's love be the glue that holds your marriage together."
• "May the One who brought you together bless your marriage, enrich your lives and deepen your love throughout the years."

Wedding Wishes for a Friend

• ''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. Congrats!'
• 'Thank you for inviting me to share this day with you and your family. Best wishes.'
• 'We're so thrilled to celebrate this wonderful day with you both.'
• '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 husband/wife.'
• 'Watching you take this step together fills me with pride. Congratulations!'
• 'Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after!'
• 'To my best friend on your wedding day, 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, and 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!'
• '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. In all seriousness, I am so happy to be celebrating this day with you, and look forward to many more celebrations to come.'
• 'Wishing you two soulmates a lifetime of Netflix bingeing and Friday night takeaways. Don't mind me, I'll be the one sobbing uncontrollably during the ceremony.'
• '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 wait to watch you turn into the cutest old married couple. Here's to love and marriage getting better with every year – and that we all end up in the same nursing home!'
• 'Well, Lisa, what to say? From building dens and bunking off school, to braving Oceana nightclub together, we've had plenty of adventures over the years. Now you're entering into the biggest adventure of your life so far, and I couldn't be happier for you. You kissed more than your share of frogs to find her, but Belle is definitely a keeper. Belle, thank you for making my best friend so happy. I can't wait to see what the future holds for the two of you.'
• 'To the best friend I've had forever, and the one I'm about to gain, I couldn't be happier for you both if I tried. Some best friends would say take care of her for me, but I know I don't have to worry about that when it comes to you two.'
• 'Of everything we’ve celebrated together over the years, this one tops the list. Let’s just hope it doesn’t end up with us in a police car like that trip to Ibiza… Here’s to as much laughter together as we’ve had!'
• 'I can't believe you got married before me. We're over!'

Wedding Wishes for a Son or Daughter

It's such a blessing to witness your love and special day. I'm so glad you found your person, and I can't wait to see what life has in store as you enter this new phase. I love you!

I've watched you blossom into a wonderful young woman/man. Always know that I'm here for you, no matter what. Congratulations!

I couldn't be prouder of the beautiful/handsome young man/woman you've become. Congratulations on stepping into this new chapter. As your mum/dad, witnessing your union makes my heart sing. I am overjoyed to watch your love grow.

I've dreamt of this day longer than you'll ever know. Not all of the pomp and circumstance, though that's turned out to be beyond my wildest dreams, but your happiness. That you've found your true love brings me more joy than anything else in the world.

I've known from day one that you were special, and it fills me with such joy to see another person recognise how amazing you truly are. Cheers to your big day and the many years of happiness ahead of you!

I always promised that when your time came, we'd throw the wedding of the year. And it better be, as I can't afford another! Wishing you all the best as you take over from the Bank of Mum and Dad! May love, happiness, good fortune, health and wealth bless you both as you take these first steps as newlyweds.

Funny Wedding Wishes

Congratulations! You've tied the knot and are now locked in forever. Good luck trying to escape now!

Marriage is a lot like a rollercoaster. It has its ups and downs, but it's more fun when you're screaming together. Buckle up for the ride!

Marriage is like a game of Monopoly. Sometimes, you pass 'Go' and collect $200, and sometimes you land on Boardwalk and pay a hefty price. Roll the dice wisely!

Marriage is like a walk in the park... Jurassic Park!

Congratulations on your wedding! Now you can finally understand the true meaning of 'for richer or poorer'.

Marriage is a lot like a toothbrush. You have to share it, but never forget which one is yours.

Congratulations on your wedding! May your love be as bright and radiant as a sunrise, filling your days with warmth and bringing a new dawn of happiness.

Marriage is about choosing to embrace your partner's flaws, like their inability to Parallel Park or their love for reality TV.

Congratulations on your wedding! Remember, marriage is all about give and take... You give, they take.

Congratulations on your wedding! I can't wait for you to join me in the married club. It's not as fun as the single club, but we have way more cake.

Marriage is like a deck of cards. At the start, all you need is two hearts and a diamond. By the end, you wish you had a club and a spade!

Marriage is an adventure – you don't always know it all. Remember to always ask for directions!

Congratulations on your wedding! Remember, in this workshop, the husband works and the wife... well, she's the boss.

Congratulations on your wedding! May your marriage be as wild and adventurous as a safari, with plenty of laughter and animal-inspired antics.

Marriage is like a horror movie – you scream, you laugh, and occasionally, you wonder why you signed up for this in the first place. Enjoy the thrilling ride!

Marriage is like a magic trick: the more you practise, the more effortless it seems. But don't forget, even the best magicians have their secrets. And in marriage, the most important secret is communication.

Congratulations on your wedding! May your marriage be as strong and sturdy as your gaming chair, and may your wife always be Player 2 to your Player 1!

Congratulations! You've made it official – you're no longer annoyingly single, but annoyingly married.

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