Crafting Congrats: How To Write A Heartfelt Message To The Newlyweds

When writing a message to new weds, it's important to keep in mind the relationship you have with the couple. If you're very close to the couple, you might want to write something more personal and sentimental. If you don't know the couple well, a short and sweet message of congratulations will do. Here are some examples of what to write in a wedding card:

- Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.

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

- Congratulations on your marriage and welcome to the family!

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

- 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.

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

- Wishing you a long and happy marriage.

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

- Congratulations on your marriage. May it be fulfilling and everlasting.

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 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."

Funny Wedding Wishes

Short and Witty One-Liners:

• "Congratulations! May your marriage be like your wedding cake: full of sweetness and layers of laughter."
• "May your love story be longer than the speeches at this reception."
• "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 this speech and infinitely more interesting."
• "Congratulations on your nuptials! You can never again ask to change the channel."
• "Congratulations! In a married relationship, the husband is always the one who is right."
• "Congratulations on your union! The real adventure is about to begin: finding the TV remote!"
• "Congratulations on your wedding, may you always be able to put up with each other!"
• "Marriage is a bond between a person who never remembers anniversaries and another who never forgets them."

Longer, More Personalised Messages:

• "I knew you two were madly in love with each other but didn’t think that you’ll be mad enough to marry. Have a great life ahead."
• "Congratulations on your first adopted baby – your husband!"
• "Marriage is just a fancy word for adopting an overgrown male child who cannot be handled by his parents anymore."
• "Congratulations on your wedding. I'm happy that you are getting married, but does that mean I have to buy two birthday gifts every year instead of one?"
• "Congratulations, my dear friend! It is like a beautiful entry into a maze with no exit. You have to enjoy every bit of the turns even if there is no end."
• "Congratulations and a piece of advice: don’t build furniture together if you want this to last!"
• "Congratulations! May your love story be more 'The Notebook' and less 'War of the Roses'."
• "Congratulations on officially becoming an accomplice in crime! May your partnership be filled with laughter, love, and the ability to get away with anything... together."
• "Congratulations on finding your lobster! May your love story be sweeter than any piece of cake at this wedding."
• "Congratulations on finding your partner-in-crime! May your escapades be epic, your laughter be contagious, and your getaway car (the house) always have a full fridge."

Religious Wedding Wishes

A religious wedding card is a wonderful way to congratulate a couple and acknowledge their faith. Here are some ideas for what to write, depending on the religion of the couple.

Christian Wedding Wishes

"Congratulations! Trust God to guide you in your married life. May God bless you with happiness as you begin your new life together. Remember, forgiveness and respect are key to a happy marriage."

"May each day of your marriage be a celebration of your love for each other and your love for God. May God bless you on your wedding day and for many years to come."

"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."

"As Christians, we know that we are sinners, and still, God loved us. Keep this in mind in your marriage to help you stay humble and love unconditionally."

"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. Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." — 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Hindu Wedding Wishes

"May you two rise in love like Lord Krishna and Radha. Have a wonderful journey together. Happy Wedding Day."

"May Lord Ganesha always be with you two. Happy married life to a beautiful couple."

"May your partnership in life be like Radha Krishna. Happy married life."

"May you enjoy every little moment of life with your supportive life partner. May you grow and rise together in love. Happy married life."

"May you two create a strong foundation for your life together with love, support, and trust. I wish you a happy married life."

Wedding Wishes for a Colleague

Formal Wedding Wishes for a Colleague

• "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 and as you begin your new life together."
• "May the love and happiness you feel today shine through the years."

Casual Wedding Wishes for a Colleague

• "We're/I'm 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 fulfillment of every dream!"
• "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 a Colleague

• "Thanks for inviting me to eat and drink while you get married. Congrats!"
• "Our marriage advice: love, honour and… scrub the toilet."
• "Thanks for the free booze. Best wishes on a long, happy marriage."
• "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."
• "On your wedding day today, you have now become two from one. Does that mean I will get two birthday gifts from you both every year?"
• "As Bill and Ted said, 'Be excellent to each other.'"
• "Getting married is like going to drama school. May there be more comedy than melodrama."
• "Marriage is so beautiful. You have finally found that one person you get to annoy all through your life."
• "Today I realized that life is not fair for single people like me. Until now, I had to buy you a gift only once a year on your birthday. Now I have two birthdays plus a wedding anniversary to buy gifts for. Congratulations to my best friend on tying the knot."

Inspirational Wedding Wishes for a Colleague

• "Your love inspires me—here's to my favourite couple."
• "You've come so far, and your future together is so bright. Happy wedding day."
• "Talk about the wedding of the century! Same time next year for your anniversary?"
• "I can't wait to see how the rest of your love story unfolds."
• "Power couple alert! Congratulations!"
• "May every day together see your love grow deeper."
• "Today is just the beginning; it gets even better."
• "Thanks for giving me an example of what true love is."
• "You shine so bright together."
• "Your love is truly one for the ages."
• "The joy you give each other is so clear to see. We love you!"

Wedding Wishes for a Family Member

A wedding is a wonderful occasion to celebrate the union of two people in love. If you're crafting a wedding card for a family member, you have the option to go for a general or a more personalised message. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Formal Wishes

• "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 their soulmate. Welcome to our family!"
• "We're delighted to share this special day with you."
• "May your love story continue for many years to come."
• "What a wonderful day for our family and especially for the two of you. May the joy you feel today last a lifetime."
• "Today, we added one more member to our family, and we couldn't be happier. Best wishes to you both in this new chapter."
• "What a wonderful addition to our family. We're so happy to share in your celebration. Congratulations!"
• "We couldn't be happier to call you both family. Best wishes for a long and happy future together."
• "We love you both. Thank you for letting us share in your celebration."

Casual Wishes

• "We're/I'm so happy for you both!"
• "We can't wait to see you do life together!"
• "Cheers to a long and happy marriage!"
• "You guys did it! Thanks so much for having us at your celebration."
• "We/I love you so much! Congratulations—we're/I'm so happy for you!"
• "Lots of love and best wishes to you both!"
• "We're so happy for you! Here's to a long and happy marriage!"
• "So happy to be celebrating your special day with you both!"
• "Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world!"

Funny Wishes

• "Well done on finding someone who is going to annoy you for the rest of your life. Congratulations!"
• "Our marriage advice: Love, honour, and... scrub the toilet!"
• "Marriage means commitment. So does insanity. You must be truly insane... about each other! All the best."
• "I hope you get so many great wedding gifts that you don't realise none are from me."
• "Don't worry. If not with this one, you will get it right with the next one. Just kidding! Lots of love to you both."

Inspirational Wishes

• "Your love inspires me, and I wish you both the very best!"
• "Your future together is so bright. Congratulations!"
• "Your love is truly one of a kind."
• "You two are a fantastic team. Cheers to you both!"
• "I can't wait to see what the future holds for you both!"
• "Your love story is an inspiration, and I wish you many more years of happiness."

Religious Wishes

• "May your marriage be blessed, always."
• "Love is the greatest blessing—cherish and honour it."
• "May God bless you both and grant you a lifetime of shared love and joy."
• "May your marriage be filled with unending love and happiness. Many prayers for a happy and healthy union."
• "God's love and blessings be upon you both on this special day and always."

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