Crafting The Perfect Wedding Post: A Guide To Words That Wow

what to write on a wedding post

When writing a wedding post, it's important to tailor your message to suit the couple and your relationship with them. Whether it's a formal or casual celebration, your message should be heartfelt and offer the couple your best wishes. Here are some tips to help you craft the perfect wedding post:

- Begin with a congratulation message to celebrate the couple's special day.

- Add a personalised wedding wish that reflects your relationship with the couple.

- Include a thank-you message to express your gratitude for being invited to share in their joy.

- Close with a warm sign-off, such as Best Wishes or Lots of Love.

- Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.

- May your love continue to grow stronger with each passing year.

- We are so happy to welcome a new family member! Wishing you both all the best.

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

- Thank you for letting us share in your special day. We wish you a lifetime of happiness.

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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.

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Funny Wedding Wishes

Weddings are joyous occasions, and funny wedding wishes can add a lighthearted touch to the ceremony, creating memorable moments and easing any pre-wedding jitters. Here are some ideas for funny wedding wishes:

  • "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."
  • "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."
  • "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."
  • "Congratulations! May your love story be more 'The Notebook' and less 'War of the Roses.'"
  • "Marriage is like a walk in the park... Jurassic Park!"
  • "Congratulations on your wedding! May your marriage be as wild and adventurous as a safari, with plenty of laughter and animal-inspired antics."
  • "Congratulations on your first adopted baby – your husband!"
  • "Congratulations on convincing yourself to settle down. May the crazy days start!"
  • "Marriage is like a roller coaster – exhilarating, occasionally terrifying, and best enjoyed with someone by your side. Buckle up for the ride!"
  • "Your wedding cake may be sweet, but the real treat is finding someone willing to share it with you for a lifetime. Enjoy the sweetness together!"
  • "Marriage is like a deck of cards. At the start, all you need is two hearts and a diamond. By the end, you’re looking for a club and a spade. Best of luck with your hand!"
  • "Congratulations on finding the co-pilot for your crazy flight of life. Buckle up; it’s going to be a hilarious ride, brother!"
  • "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 game of 'Monopoly.' Sometimes you'll pass 'Go' and collect $200, and other times you land on Boardwalk and pay a hefty price. Roll the dice wisely!"
  • "Congratulations on finding someone to share your bed, your laughter, and your most questionable life choices. Here’s to navigating the craziness together!"
  • "May your marriage be as strong as your Wi-Fi signal – no dropouts, only full bars of love and connection!"
  • "Congratulations on your wedding! Remember, marriage is all about finding that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life. Enjoy the journey of constant teasing!"
  • "Marriage is like a deck of cards – it starts with a diamond and ends with a club. But hey, at least you’ll always have an ace up your sleeve!"
  • "Congratulations on getting married to such a beautiful person! Thank you for bringing an absolutely amazing friend to us, now we can finally get rid of you!"
  • "Marriage is like a good book: full of unexpected twists, heartwarming chapters, and hopefully, a happily ever after you can write together."

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Religious Wedding Wishes

"God has blessed you immensely since the day you first met. Many couples long for love but don't get their happy ending. You are truly blessed to have found each other and to have overcome challenges together. Congratulations on your wedding! May you live a life of love, grace, and abundance."

"God orchestrates the best moments in our lives and helps us find answers to our questions. He uses difficult experiences to open our eyes and guide us to make the best decisions. You are where you are today because of the challenges you've overcome. This is exactly where you should be—beginning a new chapter with your partner. Congratulations and best wishes for a life filled with God's grace!"

"Your love story is a testament to God's plan. He has been in charge from the very beginning, and now, as you stand before Him, committing your lives to each other, may God's promises guide you. May the vows you make to each other be kept sacred, and may you always walk side by side on the right path. God loves you, and He celebrates your union. May He bless you with warmth and love on your beautiful journey ahead."

"May God bless your marriage with a certain hope and unwavering faith. May He grant you a love that endures forever. Best wishes on this special day!"

"Your marriage is a true blessing from God. May you always be blessed with happiness and love as a couple. May God's many blessings fill your celebration today, and may this love and joy carry you through any challenges in the future. Congratulations!"

"May God bless your marriage and your growing love for each other. I wish you a lifetime of peace and happiness, with God at the center of your union. My prayers and best wishes are with you both."

"I wish you a lifetime of shared dreams, hopes, and unforgettable memories. May God's faithfulness be with you throughout the years. Congratulations and best wishes!"

"May God grant you a happy and prosperous life together, filled with health and abundance. Congratulations and best wishes on your holy union!"

Bible Verses for Religious Wedding Wishes

"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

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart." – Proverbs 3:3

"Love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God." – 1 John 4:7

"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." – Mark 10:9

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." – 1 Peter 4:8

"May God bless your union and fill your home with His peace and joy. Congratulations!"

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Wedding Wishes for Friends

Writing a wedding card to your friend can be a daunting task. How do you sum up the joy and excitement you feel for their new adventure in a few simple phrases? Here are some ideas to get you started:

Casual Wedding Wishes for Friends

  • "Wishing you a long and happy marriage."
  • "So happy to celebrate this day with you both!"
  • "Wishing you the best today and always."
  • "We're so happy for you!"
  • "Wishing you lots of love and happiness."
  • "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."
  • "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 their new husband/wife."
  • "Watching you take this step together fills me with pride. Congratulations!"

Formal Wedding Wishes for Friends

  • "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."
  • "May your marriage bring as much happiness to your life as our friendship has brought to mine."
  • "You make each other shine brighter than ever before. Cheers to finding your forever."
  • "I can't think of anyone 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!"

Funny Wedding Wishes for Friends

  • "Thanks for inviting me to the best party ever! Oops, I meant your wedding. Congratulations!"
  • "Marriage is a bond between a person who never remembers anniversaries and another who never forgets them. Congrats!"
  • "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!"
  • "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!"
  • "Marriage is a bond between a person who never remembers anniversaries and another who never forgets them. Congrats!"
  • "Congratulations and best of luck on continuing to ignore the little annoying things."
  • "Congratulations on signing away your freedom and privacy!"
  • "Marriage: Where 'Yes Dear' are the magic words. Congrats!"
  • "Getting married is like being in drama school. You get to practice everything from comedy to melodrama to tragedy. Congratulations."
  • "Congratulations! You're finally getting hitched!"

Religious Wedding Wishes for Friends

  • "May God bless you and your union."
  • "May God grant you all of life's blessings and love's joys."
  • "Love is the greatest blessing."
  • "God bless you both on this day with a lifetime of shared love and joy."
  • "May your marriage be blessed!"
  • "Wishing you a marriage as strong as your faith."
  • "Sending you prayers for unending love and happiness."
  • "May God's love be the glue that holds your marriage together."
  • "We pray that God will bless your marriage and guide you in your new journey together."
  • "May the One who brought you together bless your marriage, enrich your lives and deepen your love throughout the years."

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Wedding Wishes for Family

Writing wedding wishes for family can be a daunting task. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Formal Wedding Wishes for Family

  • "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 us share in this joyful day. We wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful union."
  • "May the love and happiness you feel today shine through the years."
  • "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."

Casual Wedding Wishes for Family

  • "We're so happy for you!"
  • "Wishing you lots of love and happiness."
  • "Wishing you a long and happy marriage."
  • "Wishing you the best today and always."
  • "So happy to celebrate this day with you both!"
  • "Best wishes for a fun-filled future together."
  • "Wishing you a wonderful life together."
  • "Time flies and things change, but I wish that your love for each other would stay unchangeable."
  • "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."

Funny Wedding Wishes for Family

  • "Thanks for inviting me to the best party ever! Oops, I meant your wedding. Congratulations!"
  • "Eat, drink and be married!"
  • "Congratulations! Here's a piece of advice: don't build furniture together if you want it to last!"
  • "Marriage is a bond between a person who never remembers anniversaries and another who never forgets them."
  • "It's good that you two found each other. You're practically the same person in different bodies!"
  • "Now you'll both have someone to laugh at your corny jokes!"
  • "Congratulations! Thanks for officially taking [insert name] off my hands."
  • "Marriage 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."

Religious Wedding Wishes for Family

  • "May God bless you and your union."
  • "May God grant you all of life's blessings and love's joys."
  • "Love God first and it will be easier to love your spouse second."
  • "We are looking forward to finding out what God has planned for you two."
  • "Your marriage will be strong because the two of you are strong in your faith."
  • "May God's love be the glue that holds your marriage together."
  • "We pray that God will bless your marriage and guide you in your new journey together."
  • "May the One who brought you together bless your marriage, enrich your lives and deepen your love throughout the years."
  • "'God has poured out his love into our hearts.' Romans 5:5"
  • "'Love is patient, love is kind...Love never fails.' 1 Corinthians 13:4-13"

Frequently asked questions

Formal wedding wishes are perfect when you want your message to be timeless, traditional, and romantic. Here are some examples:

- "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."

If you don't feel comfortable with formal wedding sayings, then go with something short, sweet, and relaxed. Here are some examples:

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

- "We love you. Congrats!"

- "Wishing you a long and happy marriage."

Go ahead and write a funny wedding wish if you're confident that it will make the couple laugh. Just be careful; what might easily come across as a joke in conversation could be taken the wrong way on paper. Here are some examples:

- "Thanks for inviting us 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 of everything anyway."

- "I'll tell you the secret of a happy marriage. It remains... a secret to all! Wishing you all the best of times ahead."

Religious wedding messages let the couple know that you're thinking of them and asking for God's blessings for their marriage. Here are some examples:

- "May God bless you and your union."

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

- "Love is the greatest blessing."

When writing a wedding card for a family member, you can go very general or very personal—it's completely up to you and the type of message you want to convey. Here are some examples:

- "Congratulations on your marriage and welcome to the family!"

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

- "We're so happy [name] has found 'The One.' Welcome to the family!"

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