In a Wedding Card
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Whether it’s a physical or digital card, you can start with a simple congratulations, then go into more detail about how excited you are about their future together — or share a personal story that’s unique to you and the couple.В
Online
These online greetings tend to be short and casual, and often related to what’s in a photo or post. Messages like “Congrats, [Name] — love the dress!” or “We love how happy you look — congratulations!” are more common.В
Tips for Writing a Wedding Congratulations Message
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Writing a heartfelt note doesn’t always come naturally, even if you’re excited about the occasion. No worries! You can write your wedding congratulations message like a pro with these handy tips.В
Match the Tone
Whether it’s your best friend tying the knot or a coworker who’s taking the plunge, it’s a great idea to match your message with the tone of your relationship with them.В
Make It Personal
It’s tempting to stick to something general like “Congratulations on your wedding!” and leave it at that. But if you can, add more of a personal touch to make your wedding congratulations unique to the couple.В
Express Your Emotion
Weddings are wonderful celebrations, so don’t feel like you have to hold back when it comes to writing your wedding congratulations message.В
Think about how happy the newlyweds will feel when they read your heartfelt note full of joy. Hosting a wedding is a big event, and it’s always lovely to know that your guests are as excited about it as you are. Write your message from the heart in a way that’ll make the recipients smile.В
Our Favorite Wedding Congratulations Message Ideas to Inspire You
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You know how happy you are for the newlyweds, but sometimes it’s hard to put those feelings into words. Here are some wedding wishes to help you find the right words and share your sentiments.
Heartfelt Wedding Congratulations
Looking for something thoughtful and straight from the heart for close friends or a family member? Here are some sweet wedding congratulations messages to inspire you.В
• Congratulations, [Name and Name]! It was so lovely to be part of your wedding day. You are both special to me and I’ll always cherish the memories!
• Congrats you two! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness together.
• Huge congrats and lots of love to you, [Name and Name]! I hope you have the most amazing future ahead of you.В
• It’s been so wonderful to watch your new life together [Name and Name]. Congratulations and all the best for the future!
• Congrats [Name and Name]! We’re delighted to get to celebrate this joyful day with you.В
Funny Wedding Congratulations
Wedding congratulations don’t have to be serious — especially if you’re close with the newlyweds or have a fun relationship. If you can get away with a bit of humor, these message ideas are for you.В
• Congrats on finally tying the knot, [Name]! You took long enough!
• We weren’t sure you’d ever find the one, [Name], but [Name] is perfect for you.В
• Congratulations! Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of married life.В
• Congrats, [Name] and [Name]. When you need me, I have all the best marriage advice!В
• Not sure how you convinced [Name] to do this, but congrats [Name]!В
Formal Wedding Congratulations
Sometimes the wedding will call for something a bit more formal and traditional. Here’s how to share your joy in a more refined way.В
• Wishing you all the best for your special day.
• Congratulations to the happy couple and your loved ones!В
• May today mark the start of a long and prosperous journey together.
• Sending you well wishes as you enter into this wonderful union.
• Congratulations to the married couple on this beautiful day.В
Welcome to the Family
It’s always exciting welcoming someone new to your family by marriage. Celebrate that happiness with one of these messages.В
• Welcome to the family, [Name]! We’re so excited to have you with us.В
• I’m so happy that my [Relative] got their happily ever after with you, [Name].
• We know you’re going to give [Name] such a happy life. Welcome to the family!В
• It’s so exciting to gain you as a family member, [Name]! Here’s to the future!
• We’re full of joy at this union and the start of a new family together.В
Wedding Congratulations From Afar
Distance and other obstacles can make it hard for everyone to attend the ceremony or reception. Here’s how to send your love and wedding congratulations from a distance.В
• Congratulations, [Name] and [Name]! So sorry we can’t make it to your big day, but we’re excited to see you again soon.В
• Warmest congratulations to you all the way from [Place]!В
• Congrats on tying the knot! Hope to see you soon when we can share the same time zone!
• Wishing you a long and joyful marriage, [Names]. We can’t wait to see you soon!В
• Love travels across great distances, just like this message. Congratulations to you both!В
Simple Wedding Congratulations
If you don’t know the happy couple that closely, a heartfelt or funny message doesn’t feel quite right. Here’s what to say in a message for a friendly coworker or distant family friend.В
Write a Wedding Congratulations Message the Easy Way
Sometimes all you need is a little advice to find the right words for your wedding congratulations message. Think about your relationship to the couple, the level of formality, and how and where you’re sharing your message with them. Take inspiration from our wording ideas above, then personalize your note to create a heartfelt message that’ll bring joy to the newlyweds.
Best Wedding Wishes for Sister as She say, “I Do”
“Sisters don’t need words. They have perfected their own secret language of smiles, sniffs, sighs, gasps, winks and eye rolls.” Unknown
“Congratulations to my best freind and darling sister. love you my dear sister”
“My Dearest sister. congratulations on marrying the man you love so much. you two look perfect and madly in love with weach other”
“Always keep your life partner happy and support him when he is facing a tough time in his life. may love grows between you two with every year that passes by. wishing you two have a happy married life!”
“Congratulations to the newlyweds! you two couldn't be more perfect for one another”
“Welcome to the world of married life, my sister. as you begin your life together with your new husband, i want you to know that i am here for you if you ever need anything. you are very important to me, and i love you. i wish both of you the best now and in the future”
“To my baby sister on her wedding day. You were the little girl that always followed me around, and now you are all grown up. I wish both of you all the best. Congratulations”
“To my dear sister on her wedding day. i wish you every blessing as you start on the road ahead with your new husband. ilove you both of you very much.”
“Start a new chapter of your life with blessing and good wishes”
“May you both fallen in love again and again with the same proportion happy married life”
Best Wedding Wishes for Sister
• • Congratulations on your wedding, sister. I wish you and your husband all the best as you begin your new life. I know that you two will be happy together
• My sweet little princess has finally found her prince charming. You’ve enchanted us all with your smile my darling sister. I wish your fondest dreams would come true.
• • To my favorite sister and her new husband, I hope that your life together is filled with happiness and joy. I look forward to having a new brother-in-law.
• Many wishes will come your way, But choose the best one, which forever will stay!!! Happy wedding anniversary!!!
• To my dear sister on her wedding day. I wish you every blessing as you start on the road ahead with your new husband. I love both of you very much.
• • My dearest sister. Congratulations on marrying the man you love so much. You two look perfect and madly in love with each other.
• So, you are getting married and moving out. I will miss you, but I know you will be happy with your new husband. By the way, can I have your room?
• Congratulations to my best friend and darling sister. Love you my dear sister.
• • To my sister and my new brother-in-law. I hope that your life together is filled with every blessing and that you are very happy together. Congratulations on your wedding.
• To my baby sister on her wedding day. You were the little girl that always followed me around, and now you are all grown up. I wish both of you all the best. Congratulations.
• It is not often that two people so perfect for each other get together. I am so happy for you. Blessings to both of you as you begin your life together. Congratulations on your wedding.
• • To my bossy big sister on her wedding day. I am going to miss you. I wish you and your new husband all the best as you start your life together.
• Congratulations to you and your new husband on your wedding day. I know that this day has been long in coming. I wish both you of every happiness and that all of your dreams come true.
• Who would have thought that my sister would get married, and to such a wonderful guy? I hope that both of you will be very happy together. Congratulations.
• Marriage is a journey of many joys and sorrows. Now you will be sharing them with your new husband. Both of you are wonderful people, and I know that you will be able to build a happy life together. Many blessings for now and for the future. Congratulations, dear sister.
• • To my little sister on her wedding day. It is hard to know what to say. You and I have shared many things together, and I have seen you grow into a confident young woman. You chose a good man to spend your life with, and I am happy to have him as my brother-in-law. Congratulations.
• Congratulations on your wedding. As my older sister, you have looked after me in so many different ways. You have always been a source of good advice and a shoulder that I could lean on. I am very happy for you. Best wishes to you and your husband-to-be.
• I am so happy that you found such a wonderful man to spend your life with. I will be proud to call him my brother-in-law. I hope that both of you will be insanely happy together and that you have nothing but good fortune. Congratulations on your wedding!
• • Congratulations on your wedding, dear sister. I hope that your new life is everything you could have ever hoped for. I am happy to be getting a new brother-in-law in the bargain. Many blessings for today and in the years to come.
• As you celebrate your wedding day, I want you to know how much you mean to me, my dear sister. I am so happy that you have found someone so wonderful to spend your life with. I wish you well today and in the years to come. Congratulations.
• So extremely grateful to see you so happy in the arms of a man who deserves your love. I know he will make you even happier, and that’s all I’m asking for. Love you, sis. Congratulations on your wedding!
• • I can’t believe my little sister is getting married. It doesn’t mean that I will stop protecting you, you know that, right? You will always be my little angel. Wishing you a lifetime of amazing adventures. Can’t wait to become an uncle.
• Blessed to be a brother of the most beautiful bride in the world. Can’t wait to see you entering a new life with a man who actually deserves you. Congratulations on your wedding, may your marriage be full of love and happiness!
• My dear sister, you are so lucky to be experiencing this heart filling love! Best wishes now and forever!
• • Your wedding was amazing. Wish you all the best for a whole your life. I know that you will be the most amazing wife. Love you my sister!
• You were like a best friend to me while listening to my problems, now it’s time to be the same for your husband! Best wishes, sister!
• We grew up in a happy and loving family and now you are mature enough to start your own family. Dear sister, I wish you will be as caring and wise as our mother is and your future husband will be as dignified and strong as our father is. Then it would be a perfect family.
• Hard moments might come, but remember – if the love is true, it will always win! Love you to the moon and back!
• They say “My home is my castle”, but I would say that home means nothing without a loving family. Dear sister, I’m so happy that now you have someone you can start new family with. I wish your family will be a real castle that would protect you from any danger.
• I cannot believe that my favorite sis is getting married! Hope your hubby-to-be knows how lucky he is. Otherwise, I’ll just have to be the one to remind him!
Humorous Ideas
Marriage is all about giving and take – the more you give, the more he’ll take.
Marriage is about communication and compromise. She’ll be doing the communication and you’ll be doing the compromise.
More men get food poisoning from wedding cake than any other edible.
Happy Greetings
These funny wedding wishes will make your card (and you) memorable.
A person is incomplete without a spouse, but you’re finished with one. Happy married life!
If the invitations suddenly disappeared, eloping is an option.
A blind wife and a deaf husband make for an ideal couple.
Your love inspired wedding was a glorious occasion. Congrats.
Your kids grow up and move out. Your husband never does. Just sayin’. Best wishes on your marriage.
Our wedding gift to you is two life preservers.
When two hearts love each other, don't forget the prenuptial.
Look, I know a good travel agent if either of you changes your mind. If not, have a wonderful wedding!
Funny Wedding Wishes
Getting married is a two-way street – do all you can to avoid head-on collisions. A life loved is precious.
They say opposites attract – If that’s the case this marriage could last for a very long time. Best wedding wishes.
Before you’re married, you will fall madly in love with each other. After you’re married, you will just be mad at each other. Oh well, best wishes for your wedding.
Marriage: Where “Yes Dear” are the magic words.
What do fun with the boys, out on the town, and parties have in common? Three things you won't be doing after the wedding. Good luck.
“Spending time with friends” will now be a distant memory.
From single to married, from available to busy, from no worries to no money — You sure you want to do this?
Like a well-constructed house, this marriage is built to last. Think of jewelry on birthdays as your insurance.
Marriage is the equivalent of signing a marriage contract which does not give you the option of renewing it every year. Congratulations on a perfect pair.
Getting married is like a class on Shakespeare. You get a little comedy, some romance, and a lot of tragedy. Congratulations.
We may not have it all together, but together we have it all.
Funny Sayings
More wedding inspired sayings.
Looking forward to the “having” and the “holding.”
When you love a person, don't hang wallpaper together.
Our life journey has just begun. Are we there yet?
Wedding Love – Honeymoon Love More!
Eat, drink, and be married! Check!
If you know of any funny wedding greetings you'd like to share, please send them our way! Thanks.
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Encore
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