Crafting The Perfect Wedding Card: Tips And Tricks For A Heartfelt Message

There are many ways to express your well-wishes to the happy couple on their wedding day. Whether you're a friend, family member, or colleague, your message should be heartfelt and tailored to the couple and your relationship with them. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Formal Wedding Wishes:

- May your love continue to grow with every passing year.

- Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.

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

- May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy and happiness.

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

Casual Wedding Wishes:

- Wishing you a long and happy marriage.

- So happy to celebrate this day with you both!

- Here's to a long and happy married life!

- Wishing you lots of love and a lifetime of happiness.

- Let the adventure begin!

Funny Wedding Wishes:

- Thanks for inviting me to eat and drink while you get married. Congrats!

- Marriage marks the end of a love story and the start of a wrestling match. Wishing you the very best anyway.

- Marriage is so beautiful. You have finally found that one person you get to annoy all through your life.

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

Religious Wedding Wishes:

- May God bless you and your union.

- May God grant you all of life's blessings and love's joys.

- Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast... (1 Corinthians 13:4-5)

- 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 Friends:

- 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!

- Of all the big life events we've celebrated over the years, today tops the list. Congrats!

- 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 for you both.

- Abi and Jon, 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!

Wedding Wishes for Family:

- Congratulations on your marriage and welcome to the family!

- We're so happy to welcome a new family member. Best wishes to you both!

- 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. Best wishes to you both in this next chapter.

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

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.
• 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.
• Thank you for letting us share in this joyful day. We wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful union.
• Wishing you joy, love, and happiness on your wedding day and 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.

Religious Wedding Wishes

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"May God bless you on this special day and for the rest of your lives together. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, and wish you a lifetime of happiness. May your love for God and each other only grow stronger with each passing day. Remember to keep God at the centre of your marriage and to love and care for each other unconditionally, just as God loves us. Congratulations!"

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"We wish you a happy and blessed marriage. May God's love be the glue that keeps you together through life's happy and sad moments. We pray that God's timing will always be right for you and that He will guide you on your new journey. Remember to pray for each other and to keep your faith strong. Congratulations on your new adventure!"

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"Congratulations on your heavenly bond! May God's grace shine upon you and keep you together for eternity. May your love be as boundless, forgiving, and enduring as the love of Jesus Christ. We pray that your marriage will bring you closer to your faith and success. Always remember that marriage is about trusting, sacrificing, and forgiving. May God bless your union and keep you humble. Best wishes!"

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"We are so happy to celebrate this blessed occasion with you. May God's love and wisdom guide you in your new life together and give you the strength to overcome any challenges. Remember to keep your faith strong and to pray together often. We are excited to see what God has in store for you and know that He will grant you wisdom and a long, happy marriage. Congratulations!"

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"Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and love. May God's grace and blessings be with you as you start your new chapter. We pray that your love will endure and that your marriage will be a source of forgiveness, understanding, and safe haven for you both. Always remember to put your faith in God and to seek His guidance. Congratulations on your beautiful union!"

Wedding Wishes for a Friend

• "Of all the special milestones we've celebrated together over the years, today tops them all."
• "I'm so happy for you both and am honoured to be here to celebrate your special day."
• "We've shared so many happy memories together and this is no exception."
• "I'm so thrilled to celebrate this exciting day with you both."
• "You make the perfect couple and I couldn't be happier for you both."
• "It is a joy to watch two of my friends get married, and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for you both."
• "I'm so grateful to call you my friends and couldn't be happier to see you tie the knot."
• "I'm so happy that you found your soulmate. Congratulations on this exciting day."
• "Here's to love and friendship."
• "Sending all my love and best wishes to you on this wonderful day."
• "I'm so happy to call you both my friends. Congratulations!"
• "May your marriage bring as much happiness to your life as our friendship has brought to mine."
• "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."
• "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 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!"
• "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!"
• "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!"
• "May your marriage bring as much happiness to your life as our friendship has brought to mine."
• "You make each other 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 am so happy to call you both my friends. Congratulations!"
• "Of all the big life events we've celebrated together over the years, today tops the list. Congrats!"
• "Thank you for inviting me to share this day with you and your family. Best wishes."
• "I'm so thrilled to celebrate this wonderful day with you both."
• "Best wishes for a long and happy life together."
• "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 [his/her/their] new [husband/wife/spouse]."
• "Watching you take this step together fills me with pride. Congratulations!"

Wedding Wishes for a Son or Daughter

As a parent, it's normal to feel overwhelmed with emotions on your child's wedding day. You're thrilled for their future, but it's also bittersweet to see your little one all grown up. Here are some ideas for what to write in their wedding card to express your feelings and let them know how proud you are.

• "I couldn't be prouder of the beautiful/handsome young man/woman you've become. Congratulations on stepping into this new chapter."
• "As your mom/dad, witnessing your union makes my heart sing. I am overjoyed to watch your love grow."
• "I've watched you blossom into a wonderful young woman/man. Always know that I'm here for you no matter what. Congratulations!"
• "Although you will always be my baby, you're now entering a new role in your life. Wishing you nothing but best wishes and everlasting love."
• "It makes me so happy to see you marrying the love of your life. I always knew you'd find someone who cherishes you as much as I do. Cheers to a lifetime of happiness."
• "May you bring each other as much happiness as you've brought into my life. Best wishes for a long and healthy marriage."
• "I always knew you were special, and it warms my heart to see someone else love and appreciate you as much as I do. Congratulations on your special day!"
• "From the moment you were born, I knew that you would grow up to become an exceptional individual. Now that you're getting married, never lose sight of your values and principles."
• "I'm so happy to be part of your special day, daughter/son. As always, I'm wishing you the best in everything that you do."
• "To my beautiful/handsome daughter/son, it's such a lovely feeling to witness your union. May your marriage be filled with joy and happiness on this special occasion."
• "It's one of my greatest joys to see you find your special someone. Wishing you a lifetime of love."
• "It's been an honor to raise you. You've grown into a warm, compassionate, and loving human being, and I couldn't be prouder. May your union be blessed for an eternity."
• "You're truly blessed to have found your soulmate. Always stay true to yourself and don't let outsiders interfere with your unique love."
• "It's been a pleasure to see you in love. Getting a front-row seat in your life has been one of my greatest blessings. Wishing you infinite love today and always."
• "I've never known a love that shines as bright as yours. Continue to spread your unconditional love, and your union will forever flourish."
• "From the first day I laid eyes on you, I knew that you were special. It's always been my hope that you'd find someone who loves you the way you deserve to be loved. That day has come, and I'm overjoyed."
• "You're the most beautiful/handsome bride/groom that I've ever seen. May you continue to glow in your light as you enter this new chapter."
• "You've always been a loving child. Now you've grown into an even more loving young man/woman. It's such a privilege to witness your love evolve. Eternal blessings to you and your partner."
• "Even though you're married now, you'll always be my baby. Happy wedding day to my beloved baby girl/boy!"
• "Besides your original birthday, this is probably one of the happiest days of my life. Wishing you nothing but matrimonial bliss."
• "It brings me the greatest joy to see you embarking on this new journey. I know that you will be an amazing husband/wife. Congratulations!"
• "I've been there with you since day one, so watching you take this step into holy matrimony is a blessing that I'll forever cherish. I love you so much!"
• "You will always be my baby, but I'm so proud to watch you grow into a new chapter of life. Cheers to the man/woman you've become and the new family you're creating."
• "I'm overwhelmed with happiness to watch someone cherish you as much as I do. I'm so glad you've found your person, and I can't wait for all that life has in store for you as you enter this new phase. I love you!"
• "I've dreamt of this day longer than you'll ever know. Your happiness brings me more joy than anything else in the world."
• "I'm always proud to be your mom/dad, but today my pride knows no bounds."
• "I've known from day one that you were special, and it fills me with joy to see another person recognize how amazing you truly are. Cheers to your big day and the many years of happiness ahead of you!"

Funny Wedding Wishes

Congratulations! It's your special day, and what better way to celebrate than with a few laughs? Here are some funny wedding wishes to add a touch of humour to your wedding card messages:

• "Congratulations! May your marriage be like your wedding cake: full of sweetness and layers of laughter."
• "To the happy couple: May you always find socks that match, and the remote when you need it most."
• "Remember, marriage is like a deck of cards. At first, all you see are hearts and diamonds, but eventually, you end up with the clubs and spades. Just be prepared to deal with it! (Just kidding, mostly...)"
• "Here's to a marriage that's just as fun as the free bar at your wedding! (Just kidding... kind of.)"
• "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)!"
• "Marriage is like a good pair of jeans: comfortable, reliable, and gets better with age. Here's to many years of comfortable love!"
• "Congratulations! May your love story be longer than the speeches at this reception."
• "They say 'opposites attract.' Well, if that's true, prepare for a hilariously chaotic and endlessly entertaining marriage!"
• "Wishing you a lifetime of laughter, love, and the occasional 'I told you so!' (But hopefully not too many.)"
• "May your house be filled with love, laughter, and enough takeout boxes to last a lifetime. (Because even happily ever after gets messy sometimes.)"
• "Marriage advice: always remember, happy wife, happy life. (Just kidding... kind of.)"

Remember to keep your funny wedding wishes light-hearted and positive. Avoid offensive jokes or embarrassing humour. You want to bring a smile to the couple's faces and create a joyful atmosphere. So, go ahead and add some laughter to their special day!

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