Writing beautiful congratulations on the wedding sooner or later comes to everyone. So that you can make the bride and groom happy in accordance with their joint happiness, we will help you with numerous tips and examples for writing the wedding card.
• Personal Congratulations on the Wedding
• Congratulations on Your Wedding: 5 Messages
• Modern Wedding Congratulations Messages
• Quotes and Sayings as Congratulations for Wedding Messages
• Short Congratulations for the Wedding Card
• Poems as Congratulations on Your Wedding Day
• Tips for Writing a Wedding Card
• Include Your Relationship with the Bride and Groom
• Add a Personal Touch
• Content of Your Wedding Card
• The Correct Salutation when Writing a Wedding Card
• Integrate Wishes for the Couple's Future
• Include a Photo in the Wedding Card
• Congratulations with a Monetary Gift
• Avoid these Mistakes when Writing Wedding Cards
• Conquer Your Writer's Block
A wedding gift, of course, includes wedding congratulations and best wishes for the future of the bride and groom. Even if you were not invited because the couple is not among your closest friends, it is customary to write at least a wedding card.
Personal Congratulations on the Wedding
Personal Congratulations on the Wedding
There are so many ways, thoughts and wishes that you could say to the bride and groom. But how to find the right wording, and in what style should the card be written?
Should it match the theme of the wedding, be romantic, funny or classic? We have the most important tips and many beautiful free examples of successful congratulations on the wedding. From famous quotes to poems to funny quotes, everything is included.
Congratulations on Your Wedding: 5 Messages
If you prefer to write your own message for the bride and groom, without sayings, quotes or poems, here are some sample texts for you. Among them you can find classic phrases that can help you write your own text.
1)
Dear bride and groom,
may you always be as happy and in love as you are today. Thank you so much for inviting me and I wish you only the best! Have a wonderful honeymoon and enjoy your time together.
2)
Dear Mary, dear Paul,
we are so happy with you! It's nice to see how happy you are together. And we are very grateful that we can celebrate your big day with you.
For your journey together, we wish you that it is varied and adventurous and above all that no one can take away your joy.
3)
Dear couple,
congratulations on your wedding and all the best for your future. I wish you much happiness and joy for your life together and am insanely happy for you. You two just belong together.
4)
Dear bride and groom,
we congratulate you from the bottom of our hearts for finding each other and going your way together in the future. After all the years of testing, you have now taken the decisive step – we are very happy about that!
In the past you have mastered many things together and proved that you can go through all the ups and downs of life together – that's what makes a happy marriage.
We wish you all the best for your future.
5)
My dear friends,
I am thankful that two of my dearest friends are finally walking the path together into the future. It makes me happy to see you so happy and I firmly believe that you can overcome all the hurdles of life together.
I love you guys.
Modern Wedding Congratulations Messages
Modern Wedding Congratulations
Wedding sayings make wonderful wedding congratulations when they are personalized to the bride and groom. Pay attention to whether the couple is more modern or traditional, whether they like funny sayings for the wedding or have more classic romantic taste.
• It seems like yesterday we were playing 'house' in the backyard, and now you get to do it in real life. I couldn't be happier for you both. Congratulations!
• Today is the beginning of your next chapter. Here's to you two!
• I'm seeing a fun-filled life in your future. Congratulations!
• My very best wishes to you on your wedding day, my dear friends. I hope not only for a great day but that your life to follow with be filled with love and unending joy.
• Wishing you a glorious ceremony with an abundance of wonderful memories to follow! Congratulations to you both for finding your life partners on this happy day.
Quotes and Sayings as Congratulations for Wedding Messages
Quotes and Sayings as Congratulations on the Wedding
Often you can find in well-known quotes and poems exactly what you would like to say yourself – only formulated much more snappily and vividly.
These short texts are wonderful for the first actually blank page in a wedding card or for a small gift tag.
The most important thing is that you understand the quotes – even if they are written in verse and with metaphors. After all, you don't want the bride and groom to interpret something negative into your quote or poem that you yourself overlooked.
Short Congratulations for the Wedding Card
Sayings, quotes and aphorisms make wonderful starting points for a beautiful congratulatory text. Interpret the meaning or simply continue the theme in your own words. You can also simply send the short congratulations to the couple on WhatsApp if you don't have a close relationship with them.
• Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.
(Franz Schubert, Austrian composer, 1797-1828)
• Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
(Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher, 365 B.C.-290 B.C.)
• Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
(Aristotle, Greek philosopher, 384-322 B.C.)
• True love is like ghosts, which everyone talks about and few have seen.
• True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without violent demonstrations: it is seen with white hairs and is always young in the heart.
(Honoré de Balzac, French novelist, 1799-1850)
• Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.
(Voltaire, French writer, 1694-1778)
• Love conquers all.
(Virgil, Roman poet, 70-19 B.C.)
• Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.
(Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman orator and statesman, 106-43 B.C.)
• We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end.
(Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman, 1804-1881)
• Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.
(Khalil Gibran, Lebanese-American poet, philosopher and painter, 1883-1931)
• A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
• As your friend, it is truly my pleasure to celebrate the both of you today. Your marriage makes the world a better place. Congratulations!
(Unknown)
• Love is the poetry of the senses.
(Honoré de Balzac, French novelist, 1799-1850)
• There is no remedy for love but to love more.
(Henry David Thoreau, American philosopher, 1817-1862)
• There is room in the smallest cottage for a happy loving pair.
(Friedrich Schiller, German dramatist, 1759-1805)
Poems as Congratulations on Your Wedding Day
Poems as Congratulations on the Wedding
You can also have a poem speak for you in a wedding card. On one side of the card, write a few classic congratulations and your name, and on the other, a beautiful love poem. You might even dare to write a saying or poem yourself.
1)
In One Another's Souls
The minute I heard my first love story
I started looking for you,
not knowing how useless that was.
Lovers don't meet somewhere along the way.
They're in one another's souls all along.
(Rumi, Persian Sufi mystic, 1207-1273)
2)
In Your Light I Learn How To Love
In your light I learn how to love.
In your beauty, how to make poems.
You dance inside my chest, where no one sees you,
but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art.
(Rumi, Persian Sufi mystic, 1207-1273)
3)
At Nightfall
I need so much the quiet of your love
After the day's loud strife;
I need your calm all other things above
After the stress of life.
I crave the haven that in your dear heart lies,
After all toil is done;
I need the star shine of your heavenly eyes,
After the day's great sun.
4)
On this day of love and joy,
We gather here to witness and enjoy,
The union of two hearts so pure,
A love that will forever endure.
From this day forward, you are one,
Together, your journey has just begun,
Hand in hand, side by side,
You'll face the world with love and pride.
May your marriage be blessed with happiness,
And may you always cherish each other's tenderness,
Through all the ups and downs of life,
May your love continue to thrive.
As you exchange your vows and rings,
May the love you share take flight on wings,
And may it soar higher and higher,
Through all the years, with passion and fire.
So here's to the bride and groom,
May your love forever bloom,
May your hearts always beat as one,
And may your love story never be done.
(Unknown)
5)
Two hearts joined as one,
A journey of love begun,
Hand in hand, side by side,
Forevermore, your love will abide.
(Unknown)
If you write a poem in the wedding card, you should be sure that the couple also has a certain connection to poetic wording. After all, you certainly want your meticulously chosen congratulations to be appreciated and make the bride and groom feel good.
Tips for Writing a Wedding Card
Tips for Writing a Wedding Card
In the following tips, you'll find everything you need to write beautiful wedding congratulations. We'll tell you how to add a personal touch, personalize your wedding card to the bride and groom, and how to please them with small gestures.
Include Your Relationship with the Bride and Groom
If the personal relationship with the future spouses is not very close or even professional, it turns out to be difficult to find the appropriate words. This is due to the fact that you can not assess the bride and groom well, their humor and their relationship with each other.
Would a funny line offend them or a thoughtful poem make them doubt your good intentions for their marriage? Play it safe: you should avoid risqué or ambiguous sayings as well as melancholy quotes or poems. If your congratulations or wedding sayings are classic or in keeping with the theme of the wedding, you can't go far wrong.
If you have a very close relationship with the bride and groom, you can of course better assess them and know whether they are open to a casual saying or love it romantic. Thus, many design options are open to you.
But you can also immediately rule out some options that are out of the question for you or the couple. With a good relationship with the couple, it is important to show that you have put effort and thought into it. More on this in the following chapters. They will help you make your wedding card as personalized as possible.
Add a Personal Touch
Add a Personal Touch
As with all cards, it is usually nicer to handwrite the text. Even if the bride and groom themselves have sent their invitations to be printed, you should keep in mind that if you have a large number of guests, there is no other way.
Since you only have to write one greeting card, you should put extra effort into it. If you feel strongly about the bride and groom, practice your text once or twice on a piece of paper before actually writing it in the card.
For original congratulations on the wedding, you can also make a wedding card yourself, write a letter to the bride and groom or prepare a short video.
Content of Your Wedding Card
The content of the card should reflect your good intentions, but also match the bride and groom's life goals. Depending on how well you know them and the relationship between you and the couple, use personal information for customized wedding congratulations.
For example, refer to their shared love story, their hobbies and experiences, or their family situation. Avoid general phrases and empty phrases if you want your wedding congratulations to be special.
The next three chapters deal with the content of the wedding card. They give you important tips on the salutation, beautiful future wishes for the bride and groom, photos and monetary gifts in the card.
The Correct Salutation when Writing a Wedding Card
Before writing the main text of your card, you should of course begin with the salutation. Here you have several options, which you should make dependent on your relationship to the bride and groom.
"Dearly beloved", for example, is suitable for close friends, "Dear bride and groom" also for acquaintances. Here are a few examples:
• Dear bride and groom
• Dear bridal couple
• Dear newlyweds
• Dear Anna, dear Tim
Typographically, both the salutation and your signature should stand out from the rest of the text. To do this, write them larger, more curved, or make paragraphs.
Integrate Wishes for the Couple's Future
Integrate Wishes for the Couple's Future
What would you wish for when you get married? What could you envision the bride and groom spending their future doing? Specific future wishes are more personal than the classic phrases like "I wish you happiness, health, fun and love."
The following guiding questions can help you write a personalized greeting card.
• How did the bride and groom meet?
• Do they have professional similarities?
• Are they considering emigrating?
• Where do they travel to on their honeymoon?
• Are they moving in together after the wedding?
• Are they expecting a child soon?
If they had to fight for their relationship before the wedding, this can also be mentioned – of course, if the personal relationship allows it and you always keep the focus on the happy future.
Include a Photo in the Wedding Card
Photos can make wedding congratulations personal. You will surely make the bride and groom happy with old photos. They not only highlight your friendship and effort, but also the couple's love story.
The two will certainly be happy about a memory of their relationship or of getting to know each other. Especially nice are photos that the couple themselves do not yet know or on which you are pictured as well.
Congratulations with a Monetary Gift
Congratulations with a Monetary Gift
When writing congratulations on a wedding in a card, it's common to just plainly put the gifted money bills in the card as well. However, this way they could fall out while reading, be distracting or cover up the text.
To increase the gift factor a bit, you can also wrap the money separately. For this purpose, small envelopes that are additionally in the large envelope with the card or wedding cards that already have a small envelope on the cover are suitable.
Other options for a monetary gift are small boxes, jars or special boxes. You can easily order these on the Internet or make them yourself. Of course, common wedding motifs such as rings, hats and veils, hearts, flowers or other loving images are suitable here.
Avoid these Mistakes when Writing Wedding Cards
Religious wisdom or Bible quotes don't suit every bride and groom. Of course, your congratulations on the wedding should be serious, but the bride and groom should not get into a pensive or even gloomy mood.
With funny phrases and jokes you could hurt feelings if you don't know the couple that well and can't appreciate their sense of humor. Jokes might make the couple feel like you're trivializing their love.
Conquer Your Writer's Block
Overcome Your Writer's Block
The best remedy for writer's block is brainstorming. Take enough time to write your congratulations card for the wedding. After all, by the time you're invited you know in advance when it will take place.
Grab a blank piece of paper and a pen and let your thoughts run wild. The following guiding questions will help you:
• What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the bride and groom?
• How did you meet the two?
• Maybe you had some great experiences together?
• What about their relationship impresses you?
To organize your thoughts, you can color-code them or just cross out some things that aren't suitable for a wedding card. Just pick the best things.
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When it comes to wedding wishes, there are a lot of things to consider. First and foremost, you want to make sure that your wishes are genuine and heartfelt. Secondly, you'll want to think about what the couple's relationship is like and what they might appreciate hearing from you on their big day. Thirdly, you'll want to choose your words carefully so as not to offend or upset anyone.
With all of that in mind, here are tips on what to write in the card, in what we call the ultimate guide on wedding wishes. In it, you will find many ways to wish newly married couple well for a long and happy marriage. Whether the newly married couple is religious, or the wedding is for a family member, or it is for a formal wedding or a casual wedding, here is a long list of what to write in a wedding wishes card. For more insights, see our post on sending a congratulations card.
Casual Wedding Wishes
A wedding is a special day to celebrate the love of two people. While religious ceremonies often have their own specific wording, non-religious weddings are more about personalization. You can still congratulate the happy couple and wish them well without using religious language. Here are 14 examples of casual wedding wishes you could write in a non-religious wedding message.
• Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and so much joy together!
• Congratulations on your marriage! Wishing you all the best in the years ahead.
• Best wishes to you both on this wonderful journey, as you build your lives together starting today!
• I’m/We’re so happy for you! Your wedding day will be one to remember always. Congrats and all the best on this new chapter in your lives!
• God bless your marriage and may it be a lifetime of joy and happiness!
• Wishing you loads of love on your wedding day and as you begin your new life together!
• Wishing you two all the best today and in the years to come! Congratulations on your marriage!
• All my/our love on your wedding day and always.
• Congratulations, [Bride] & [Groom]! I/We wish you so much happiness on this special day and for all the days to come!
• Cheers to a beautiful future together full of lots of love, laughter,and adventure!
• With lots of love on your wedding day from (Me/Us)!
• Wishing you two all the best today and in the years to come! Congratulations on your marriage!
• Wishing you a wonderful life and a fun filled future. So happy to share this exciting and joyful day with you, and so happy to celebrat such a great couple!
• Best wishes to you both on this wonderful journey, as you build your lives together starting today!
Religious Wedding Wishes
The big day is almost here, and you want to make sure that you send the newlyweds your best wishes. But what do you say if it is a very religious couple? If you're not sure how to express your religious wedding wish, don't worry. We've got you covered. Here are some thoughtful religious warm wishes that you can include in your wedding greeting card.
• On your wedding day, may God bless you with all the happiness and love that you deserve.
• May your marriage be a beautiful reflection of His love for us all.
• Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness together.
• May the Lord bless your marriage and keep you forever in His love
• Together, may you grow closer to God and deeper in love with each other
• Praying that your marriage is filled with joy, laughter, and unconditional love
• Wishing you a lifetime of happiness as you embark on this holy union
• May Jesus always be at the center of your marriage and the guidepost for your happy life together
• ” Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” – Ephesians 5:25
• ” submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” – Ephesians 5:21
If you are looking for the perfect thing to write in a wedding card for your Jewish friends or family, look no further. We have put together a list of 10 Jewish wedding wishes that will be sure to make the couple smile. From traditional blessings to more modern ones, there is something on this list for everyone. So without further ado, here are the 11 best Jewish wedding wishes:
• May you be blessed with a long and happy life together
• May your love for each other continue to grow stronger with each passing year.
• Wishing you loads of happiness on this special day and always.
• Congratulations on your marriage! Wishing you all the best now and always.
• “May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; may He lift up His countenance toward you, and give you peace.'” – Numbers 6:24-26
• I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine…" – Song of Solomon 8:7
• Mazal tov! Wishing you loads of love, happiness, and good luck on your special day!
• Wishing you a beautiful life together full of love, laughter, and blessings
• May the Almighty always bless you and keep you in His loving care
• I am so happy to bear witness to this mitzvah. Mazal tov!
• May your home always be filled with peace and happiness
Traditional and Formal Wedding Wishes
Are the bride and groom formal? Perhaps one of these traditional wedding wishes is best.
On behalf of the bride and groom's families, we would like to extend our traditional wedding wishes for a lifetime of happiness and love.
We hope that your special day is everything you have dreamed of and more. Congratulations on this very happy occasion.
Funny Wedding Wishes
When it comes to wedding wishes, there are all sorts of funny sayings and poems out there. If you're looking for something lighthearted and humorous to write in a card or toast, consider using one of these funny wedding wishes. Just make sure the couple is okay with a little bit of good-natured teasing!
• Best wishes on your big day! Congrats on finally tying the knot… even though, let's be honest, you were already kind of tied together.
• Wishing you loads of love and laughter on your special day. And if there's any arguing, just remember, you're stuck with each other now so you might as well make up!
• Your marriage will be filled with more love than you can ever imagine… and more dirty laundry than you ever thought possible.
• May your love be stronger than your coffee
• I knew you were meant for each other when I saw how much you tolerated each other's farts
• Best wishes on this exciting journey, as you become the newest members of the ‘old married couple' club
• Welcome to a lifetime of arguing over who left the seat up and who ate the last piece of cake!
• All that fighting and making up… now THAT is true love!
• ‘Til death do us part' doesn't seem so long when I compare it to how long some marriages last these days…
Wedding Messages for a Son
A son's wedding day is a very special occasion for any parent. On this day, we want to express our love and pride in our son, and wish him all the happiness in the world on his special day. Below are some ideas for wedding messages for a son.
To our dear son, we are so proud of the man you have become and we are truly blessed to have you as our son. We wish you all the happiness in the world on your wedding day and we send you all our love.
To our wonderful son, today is your wedding day and we couldn't be happier for you! We send you all our love and best wishes on this very special day. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness with your new spouse.
Wedding Messages for a Daughter
Wedding messages for a daughter can be difficult to write. You want to say something that is memorable and heartfelt, but at the same time, you don't want to overwhelm her with sentimentality. A good rule of thumb is to keep it short and sweet. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
• “I am so proud of the woman you have become. Your wedding day is just one more milestone in your journey of life. I wish you all the happiness in the world on this special day.”
• “Your wedding day is a celebration of your love for one another. May your marriage be filled with love, laughter, and happiness.”
• “Wishing you all the best on your wedding day and as you begin your new life together.”
• On your wedding day, I pray that all of your dreams and hopes come true. I am so grateful to be your father/mother and witness this special moment in your life.
• Seeing you walk down the aisle is going to be one of the proudest moments of my life. I wish you nothing but happiness on this special day and for the rest of your married life.
• You have always been such a blessing in my life, and now you are about to embark on one of the biggest blessings of all – marriage! Wishing you loads of love, laughter and happiness on your wedding day!
• Congratulations on this wonderful new chapter in your lives! May every joyous moment from today forward be treasured for a lifetime by both of you!
• Praying that God’s richest blessings will shower upon you today as well as throughout all the days ahead as husband and wife! Best wishes always!
• Thinking warmly about two very special people whose marriage is an impressive testimony to God’s grace, forgiveness & unfailing love…May these qualities continue to characterize & enrich your lives together as husband & wife from this day forward
Wedding Wishes for a Second Wedding
Words of advice: don't mention the first wedding! The past is the past. Let's keep it that way. However you can point towards the future instead of the past, with sayings like:
May this new chapter in your lives be even more beautiful and blissful than the first. Wishing you loads of love, laughter, and happiness always!
As you begin this new chapter in your lives, we wish you loads of love and happiness. Congratulations on your wedding!
May your love continue to burn bright and your lives be full of happiness. Congratulations on your wedding! Wishing you loads of love and happiness on this special day.
Marriage Vow Renewal Wishes
It's always a special occasion when a couple celebrates their renewal of vows, and it's even more special when you can be there to share in their happiness. If you're looking for the perfect way to express your congratulations and well-wishes, why not write them in a card? A renewal of vows is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future, so your message should be just as amazing as the occasion itself.
• May the love between you continue to grow stronger with each passing year
• May your marriage be blessed with good health, happiness and plenty of love
• May your lives be filled with laughter and contentment and as much happiness as the world can hold
• Wishing you loads of love, happiness and good luck on this special day
• Congratulations on reaffirming your commitment to one another
What to Write If You Can't Attend the Wedding
If you are unable to attend the wedding of the wonderful couple, it is appropriate to send a gift and a card with a personal message. In the card, you can express your congratulations and best wishes for the couple's future together. You may also want to mention how much you are sorry to have missed the wedding and how much you were looking forward to celebrating with them.
• I'm sorry I can't be there on your special day, but know that I am thinking of you and wishing you all the happiness in the world.
• Wishing you loads of love on your wedding day! I'll be thinking of you both even though I'm not there.
• Wishing you a lifetime of happiness on your wedding day! I'm so sorry I couldn't be there to celebrate with you.
• Sending my best wishes to you both on your wedding day! I wish I could be there to celebrate with you, but know that I am thinking of you.
• Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!”
• Sending Love From Afar
• I wish you both all the love and happiness in the world on your wedding day! Even though I'm not there in person, know that I am there in spirit.
• Although I cannot attend your wedding in person, I am sending you all my best wishes for a happy and beautiful day. I hope that your marriage is everything you have ever dreamed of and more. I wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and adventure. Congratulations on this special occasion!
If It Doesn't Work Out… Divorce Wishes
Going through a divorce can be really tough, no matter how amicable the split may be. You might not know what to say to your friends or family who are going through a divorce, but a card is always a nice gesture. Here are 10 messages you can use for a divorce greeting card:
• Wishing you strength and courage during this difficult time.
• My thoughts are with you during this tough time.
• I hope you're surrounded by love and support as you go through this difficult time.
• Sending healing thoughts your way during this tough time.
• If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.
• I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
• Just wanted to let you know I'm here for you if you need to talk or want some company.
• May your divorce be civil and swift,
And may all of your troubles soon be gone.
Wishing you the best during this difficult time,
And hoping that better days lie ahead.
How to Close a Wedding Wishes Card
Here are some tips on how to close a wedding wishes greeting card. First, think about what kind of relationship you have with the couple. Are they close friends? Family members? Co-workers? Second, consider what kind of message you want to convey. Are you offering congratulations? Wishing them well? Sharing your own memories of their special day? Third, choose your words carefully. A few heartfelt sentences can mean so much more than a generic “Best wishes!” Lastly, don't forget to sign your name.
Here are some examples of ways to close a wedding wishes greeting card:
• With love on your special day
• Warmest wishes
• Wishing you all the happiness in the world
• May your marriage be blessed with love, joy, and happiness
• Congratulations and best wishes for a lifetime of wedded bliss
• May God bless your marriage with everlasting love and happiness
• Wishing you loads of love on your wedding day!
• With love
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