Mention both names.
When writing wedding wishes, the most important thing to remember is to make out the card to both members of the couple. "If you know the bride, don’t make the mistake of addressing something very personal to just her," says Meier. "Now that she is married, the contents of the card should be relevant to both of the newlyweds."
Make sure it's not generic.
Always include a note beyond what is pre-written on the inside. "Never just sign your name under a Hallmark message," says Meier. "If you’re short on words, say that in your writing. Try: ‘I found this card, and these words were exactly how I felt.’ That gives added emphasis to the card itself."
Be careful with humor.
Sarcasm on paper can be hard to read without a smiley face or exclamation point. Avoid topics that could be sensitive to the couple, such as money or length of the relationship, and, though it should go without saying: no divorce jokes.
Get personal.
The better you know them, the more personal the card can be. Go with a memory that involves the couple. Sign-offs can be full of love; Meier’s favorites include: "XOXO," "Elated for you," "Over the moon for you," and "Madly in love with you two."
Bring your card to the ceremony.
You should never show up to someone’s home without a token of appreciation for being hosted, and the same goes for weddings. "It’s a nice gesture that shows gratitude for being invited," Meier says. This remains true even if you’ve already sent a gift to the couples’ home or contributed to a honeymoon fund. "I would write in the card: ‘We hope you enjoy the gift we sent to your home,’" says Meier. That way, you’re tactfully acknowledging that a gift accompanied your card.
Hand it to the right person.
If, upon arrival at the ceremony, you do not see a gift station or card box, seek out the wedding planner or venue manager. They’ll ferry your card to the bridal suite or another designated place for safe-keeping. No event professional on hand? Give your card to one of the fathers of the couple, or the best man. "The reason has nothing to do with gender," Meier says. "It’s about what they would be wearing. They would likely have a suit with pockets, whereas the mothers or maid of honor likely have a tiny evening purse or no pockets at all."
Go with a check, not cash.
Planning on including a monetary gift with your card? "If cash gets misplaced, that’s it," says Meier. "But if you give a check, you can track it. If you see, two months after the wedding, that the check has not been cashed, you can make sure the couple received it."
Send one even if you can't attend.
If you’re invited to the wedding but unable to attend, feel free to mail your card anytime between when you receive your invitation and a few weeks after the big day. There’s no real-time limit on telling a couple how happy you are for them.
Wedding Card Examples
Unsure of what to say when it comes to specific relationships? Here are some specific guidelines from Meier of what to write in a wedding card.
For a Couple You Don't Know Well
Dear [Couple's Names],
Congratulations on your wedding day. I wish you a lifetime of health and happiness.
Best regards,
[Your Name(s)]
For a Co-Worker or Employee
Dear [Couple's Names],
Thank you for inviting me to share in this special day! May your marriage be filled with success and happiness.
Best wishes,
[Your Name(s)]
You don’t have to be professional in verbiage, but keep things more formal. Avoid "love" in your sign-off, even if you are close. "May you live happily ever after," "Wishing you endless love and happiness," and "Wishing you happiness and health," works perfectly here.
For a Religious Couple
Dear [Couple's Names],
Many prayers for a happy and healthy union. May God bless you and grant you all of life’s joys together.
With love,
[Your Name(s)]
For a Close Friend
Dear [Couple's Names],
I should have known the first time I caught you playing footsie underneath the table in our college cafeteria that we’d end up here one day. From late-night library sessions to even later-night McDonald’s runs, it’s been such a joy adventuring through life with you these past seven years. Here’s to seventy more.
XOXO,
[Your Name(s)]
For a Sibling
To the newlyweds—
I’ll never forget that first Thanksgiving when Everett let his new girlfriend take the last slice of pumpkin pie without complaining. I knew something was different then, and now, here we are! Lindsey, you’ve been like a sister to me these past few years, and today, I couldn’t be happier to officially call you my sister-in-law. Welcome to the family! I’m so happy for you both.
Love and congratulations,
[Your Name(s)]
For a Child
[Couple's Names],
The greatest hope a parent has for their child is that they find a partner to travel through life with. Today, my daughter/son gains that partner and I gain a son/daughter. What a wonderful moment for our family, and for the one that you two have now begun. May everything that comes next be as filled with joy as this day is.
All my love,
Mom and/or Dad
I enjoy giving advice to others who are trying to plan their perfect wedding ceremony!
Wedding Wishes for friends
Introduction: Writing a Wedding Wish to Your Friend
Below, find a variety of excellent wedding messages for friends.
9 Lovely Wedding Messages for Friends
• Wishing you a glorious ceremony with an abundance of wonderful memories to follow! My congratulations to you both for finding your life partners on this happy day.
• I hope you know that we, all of your friends and well-wishers, have been impatiently and eagerly waiting for this special day to come. We hope that today (and the rest of your lives together) is nothing but a grand success. We hope that this special day will give you many fond memories to remember for years to come. Congrats!
• Congratulations on one of the most special days of your life! Best of luck for a happy and prosperous marriage to two people who truly deserve each other.
• Wishing you both all the joy and happiness for your wedding ceremony and for a super happy conjugal life afterwards! Congratulations to some of my favorite people.
• You are going to write the next chapters of your life stories together and I cannot wait to read it. Happy wedding day to you both!
• I can't think of two people who are more deserving of true love, happiness, and a lifetime of both. Congrats to some of my dearest friends—happy wedding day!
• You are a great person and a very good friend. I know that you are going to be a successful family man, too. I can't wait to witness your wonderful future, filled with a content wife and beautiful children. My best wishes to you on your marriage!
• All the best for your wedding. I wish that you keep falling in love again and again. All the best for your future.
• You are the most perfect match for each other. Let us pray for your happy future.
Make sure to tell your friends how much they mean to you on their wedding day.
5 More Wedding Wishes for Friends
• Marriage is like a chemical reaction where two elements interact with each other and totally different compounds are created. I can't wait to see what compounds await you in your long life together. Congratulations to two of the most wonderful people I know!
• My very best wishes to you two on your wedding day, my dear friends. I hope not only for a great day, but that your life to follow will also be filled with unending joy, happiness, and lots of love.
• Love is always multiplied when shared by a loving couple. Love makes the lover and the beloved one a single entity. May you find love and hope in each other’s heart forever! Congratulations on the forming of your loving unit. Happy wedding day!
• May the love that has brought you two together cement your love forever. May you grow old together and enjoy the long happy company of each other, dear friends.
• This day will be forever remembered in your life and I cannot be happier to witness this wondrous occasion with you two! Enjoy the moments of your wedding as much as you can. Enjoy the joy of being united with each other at the presence of the near and dear ones. Congratulations and my best wishes for your wedding!
• Marriages are made in heaven and performed on Earth so that I could be a witness to this great event in the lives of two of my greatest friends. Here's to a wonderful life together and a great wedding day. Cheers!
• Marriage is not only a glorious bond. It is an adventure that endures until the end of time. Wishing you all the best for the day!
• I wish that your post marriage life be filled with smiles and laughter. Happy Wedding!
• love will be shared on this extraordinary day when you will end your bachelor life. Wishing you a life full of love and care!
• Warm congrats to an exceptionally extraordinary pair. Hope you always discover in one another the affection, love and care that only true partners can share.
• Best wishes to my closest buddy! I truly feel so glad for both of you who have found each other as life partners. You are a motivation to people around you! May your happiness keep going forever.
Final Note
Penny Oliver on August 15, 2022:
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Marcjg on June 26, 2022:
Great
ihsan khan on June 20, 2022:
wishing you the best today & always.
on November 17, 2022:
Greater economic benefit. There are studies that show that people who remain married until retirement have 75% more capital than those who have remained single. Also married men earn between 10 and 40% more, than those who have been single, in a similar professional and work situation. Another aspect to note is that marriages make saving a rule of life.
Bhavani on March 10, 2022:
Happy marriage
Munna on November 21, 2022:
Wish you happy married life my dear Swathi..
Shakti Ranjan on October 01, 2022:
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What to Say in a Wedding Video
We love you. You’re a beautiful couple, congrats!
A toast to the best pairing I’ve ever seen!
Here’s to love that lasts forever and never grows old! Congratulations, my friend.
Wishing you both health and happiness!
I'm so excited to celebrate this special day with both of you! Congrats!
Funny Wedding Messages
Stay happy, stay in love, stay optimistic, and stay together because divorce isn’t cheap. Much love and congrats!
It’s such a treasure to find that one special person that will put up with you for the rest of your life. Congratulations on finding them!
You’ve finally found someone who understands your bizarre sense of humor, hang onto them forever!
Three words that will lead to a healthy marriage. You. Are. Right!
Don't let anyone ruin your day. It's your day. Ruin it yourself.
Heartfelt Wedding Messages
It makes me so happy to see you this happy. I’m sending you so much love on your special day.
There are many moments in your life that you will never forget, one of which includes your best friend's wedding. Congratulations, I am so happy for you today on your wedding day. Love you loads.
Life will bring all sorts of things your way, but it’s all the better with someone beside you to share it with. Congratulations on finding the perfect partner in crime.
All love stories are special, but yours is particularly beautiful. I am so honored to have witnessed it. I wish you love, laughter, and happiness for all your years of love ahead of you.
Congratulations on becoming a family! I’m sure that you’ll have a lot of fun together. You are a perfect couple, and everyone knows that.
Famous Wedding Quotes
"It is such a happiness when good people get together – and they always do."
- Jane Austen
"If I get married, I want to be very married."
- Audrey Hepburn
"To the world, you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."
- John Lennon
"There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage."
- Martin Luther
"What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility."
- Leo Tolstoy
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Mazel Tov
• English Version: Mazel Tov!
• Hebrew Version: "!מזל טוב"
"Mazel Tov" is the Hebrew version of "congratulations" (although the literal translation is "good luck"). It is by far the most common blessing in Jewish weddings. You’ll hear it, say it and use it everywhere…
• Guests congratulate the couple and their family with "Mazel Tov" as they enter the Kabbalat Panim (the reception area).
• You’ll likely write "Mazel Tov" at least once in your wedding card
• When the groom breaks the glass after the seven blessings, the crowd cheers "Mazel Tov".
When in doubt, say Mazel Tov!
May today’s joy continue to fill your life forever!
• English Version: May today’s joy continue to fill your life forever!
• Hebrew Version: שהאושר ימשיך למלא את חייכם לעד
Mazel Tov on your wedding day
• English Version: Mazel Tov on your wedding day
• Hebrew Version: מזל טוב לרגל חתונתכם
May you build a loyal home in Israel
• English Version: May you build a loyal home in Israel
• Hebrew Version: שתזכו להקים בית נאמן בישראל
May you build a Kosher and loving home
• English Version: May you build a Kosher and loving home
• Hebrew Version: שתזכו להקים בית כשר ואוהב
Bracha & Hatslacha!
• English Version: Bracha & Hatslacha! (Hebrew for "blessing and success".)
• Hebrew Version: !ברכה והצלחה
L’Chaim!
• English Version: L’Chaim! (Hebrew for "To life")
• Hebrew Version: !לחיים
L’Chaim is chanted after every toast. And my oh my, are there plenty of toasts in Jewish weddings.
Jews are particularly fond of wine (don’t worry, we don’t discriminate against the other members of the alcohol family).
It is considered a Mitzvah (a commandment from the Torah) to bring joy to the bride and groom. And last time I "checked", wine is a wonderful way to bring joy to the bride and groom (just don’t do anything foolish, yes?).
To quote King David:
Tip: If you’re the one giving the toast, just remember to conclude the blessing with "L’Chaim" (now’s the time to start practicing your "Cchh").
L’Chaim Tovim U’le Shalom
• English Version: L’Chaim Tovim U’le Shalom (Hebrew for "Good life and peace")
• Hebrew Version: לחיים טובים ולשלום
May you fulfill all your dreams together!
• English Version: May you fulfill all your dreams together!
• Hebrew Version: !שתגשימו יחד את כל החלומות
Bracha, Parnasa & Hatzlacha
• English Version: Bracha, Parnasa & Hatzlacha (Hebrew for "blessing, wealth and success")
• Hebrew Version: ברכה, פרנסה, והצלחה
Wishing you lots of Nachat/Naches
• English Version: Wishing you lots of Nachat/Naches
• Hebrew Version: מאחלת לכם הרבה נחת
May God grant you all your wishes!
• English Version: May God grant you all your wishes!
• Hebrew Version: שה’ ימלא כל משאלות לבכם
May your lives be filled with love, joy, and laughter, BH
• English Version: May your lives be filled with love, joy, and laughter, BH
• Hebrew Version: !'שחייכם יהיו מלאים באהבה, שמחה, וצחוק, בעזרת ה
May you be blessed, always!
• English Version: May you be blessed, always!
• Hebrew Version: !תבורכו תמיד
May your marriage be blessed with a lifetime of love and happiness
• English Version: May your marriage be blessed with a lifetime of love and happiness
• Hebrew Version: מאחלת לכם נישואין מלאים באהבה ושמחה
May God fill your home with love and happiness
• English Version: May God fill your home with love and happiness
• Hebrew Version: שה’ ימלא את ביתכם באושר ואהבה
May God bless you and shine a bright light in your home
• English Version: May God bless you and shine a bright light in your home
• Hebrew Version: שה’ יברך אתכם וישרה אור בביתכם
May God bless you with a lifetime of love, peace, and joy
• English Version: May God bless you with a lifetime of love, peace, and joy
• Hebrew Version: שה’ יברך אתכם בחיים מלאים באהבה, שלווה ושמחה
Here’s to a long and happy marriage, L’Chaim!
• English Version: Here’s to a long and happy marriage, L’Chaim!
• Hebrew Version: !לחיי נישואין ארוכים ושמחים, לחיים
Jewish Wedding Quotes & Sayings
The Jewish tradition is full of beautiful quotes, sayings, and phrases about marriage and love. I could easily fill an entire book just with quotes (maybe one day)…
"I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine."
• English Version: "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine." – Song of Songs 6:3
• Hebrew Version: "אֲנִי לְדוֹדִי וְדוֹדִי לִי"
King Solomon’s famous verse from Song of Songs is by far the most common quote in Jewish weddings. You’ll see it featured anywhere from Jewish wedding invitations, modern Ketubahs, and of course – on Jewish wedding cards.
"I have found the one whom my soul loves"
• English Version: "I have found the one whom my soul loves" – Song of Songs 3:4
• Hebrew Version: "מָּצָ֔אתִי אֵ֥ת שֶׁאָהֲבָ֖ה נַפְשִׁ֑י"
"Kol Sasson V’Kol Simcha, Kol Chatan V’Kol Kala"
• English Version: "Kol Sasson V’Kol Simcha, Kol Chatan V’Kol Kala"
• Hebrew Version: “קוֹל שָׂשׂוֹן וְקוֹל שִׂמְחָה קוֹל חָתָן וְקוֹל כַּלָּה"
This blessing is recited (and chanted) at the seven blessings ceremony. The blessing is concluded with the groom breaking the glass, which marks the end of the Jewish wedding ceremony, and the beginning of the wedding reception.
"He who is mightier than all; He who is blessed above all; He who is greater than all; He who is distinguished beyond all; He should bless the groom and the bride."
• English Version: "He who is mightier than all; He who is blessed above all; He who is greater than all; He who is distinguished beyond all; He should bless the groom and the bride." – Mi Adir
• Hebrew Version: “מי אדיר על הכל, מי ברוך על הכל, מי גדול על הכל, מי דגול על הכל, הוא יברך את החתן ואת הכלה”
This quote comes from the "Mi Adir", a song commonly chanted in Ashkenazi weddings.
"He Who understands the speech of the rose of thorns, the affection of lovers, the joy of the beloved, may He bless the bridegroom and the bride.”
• English Version: "He Who understands the speech of the rose of thorns, the affection of lovers, the joy of the beloved, may He bless the bridegroom and the bride." – Mi Adir
• Hebrew Version: “מי בָן שיח שושן חוחים, אהבת כלה משוש דודים, הוא יברך את החתן ואת הכלה”.
"A husband and wife are one soul, separated only through their descent to this world. When they are married, they are reunited again"
• English Version: "A husband and wife are one soul, separated only through their descent to this world. When they are married, they are reunited again" – Zohar
"Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and cling to his wife and they shall become one flesh."
• English Version: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and cling to his wife and they shall become one flesh." – Genesis 2:24
• Hebrew Version: "עַל-כֵּן, יַעֲזָב-אִישׁ, אֶת-אָבִיו, וְאֶת-אִמּוֹ; וְדָבַק בְּאִשְׁתּוֹ, וְהָיוּ לְבָשָׂר אֶחָד"
This quote describes the connection formed between Adam and Eve, another great symbol of two souls uniting into one.
Enjoy life with the woman you love"
• English Version: "Enjoy life with the woman you love" – King Solomon, Ecclesiastes 9:9
• Hebrew Version: "רְאֵה חַיִּים עִם-אִשָּׁה אֲשֶׁר-אָהַבְתָּ"
As you can see, King Solomon has lots to say about love and marriage. This quote is another classic.
"A person should always be careful about the honor of his wife, for blessing is found in a person’s home only due to his wife"
• English Version: "A person should always be careful about the honor of his wife, for blessing is found in a person’s home only due to his wife" – Talmud, Bava Metzia 59a 1
• Hebrew Version: לעולם יהא אדם זהיר בכבוד אשתו שאין ברכה מצויה בתוך ביתו של אדם אלא בשביל אשתו” – תלמוד, בבא מציעא נט’ א
The Talmud is full of quotes stressing the importance of loving, caring, and respecting your spouse.
"A person should always eat and drink less than what is within his means, and he should dress and cover himself in accordance with his means, and he should honor his wife and children more than what is within his means; as they are dependent on him and he is dependent on the One Who spoke and the world was created."
• English Version: "A person should always eat and drink less than what is within his means, and he should dress and cover himself in accordance with his means, and he should honor his wife and children more than what is within his means; as they are dependent on him and he is dependent on the One Who spoke and the world was created." – Talmud Chullin 84b
• Hebrew Version: "לעולם יאכל אדם וישתה פחות ממה שיש לו וילבש ויתכסה במה שיש לו ויכבד אשתו ובניו יותר ממה שיש לו שהן תלויין בו והוא תלוי במי שאמר והיה העולם"
Another great quote from the Talmud. Plus, it gives us another great reminder to stay off the snacks :).
Popular Wedding Wishes
Just because it’s a Jewish wedding doesn’t mean you have to stick to Jewish blessings. What works in other weddings works just as well in Jewish weddings (unless it’s a blessing that involves another religion, of course).
In fact, I strongly recommend combining the best of both worlds! That way, you can knock it out of the park with a blessing that is truly one of a kind!
Here are some of the most popular wedding wishes and blessings…
• May you accomplish all your dreams together!
• May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy!
• Today you begin a new chapter in your life.
• Wishing you joy, love, and happiness on your wedding day
• Wishing you a fun, exciting, and peaceful life as you embark on your journey together.
• May you fulfill all your dreams together!
• May your love grow stronger and stronger every year
• May today mark the beginning of a long, happy, and fulfilling life
• May today’s joy continue to fill your life forever!
• We’re so excited to celebrate this wonderful day with you as your guest
• I wish you two a lifetime of joy, success, and fulfillment together as a happy couple
• Hugs and kisses
• Best wishes
Funny Wedding Wishes
Are you good friends with the couple? Are you known for your witty jokes? Are you willing to go above and beyond to put a smile on people’s faces?
Well, you better be… because the following wishes can either make you:
• Stand out from the crowd
• Stand outside in the rain
Warning: Some married couples will find these wishes hilarious; others will find them obnoxious. Before you put these wishes on your wedding card – make sure you have a close relationship with the couple, and that they can take a joke. In other words: Know your audience (and don’t come crying to me if your blessing backfires!).
• Who needs Netflix, when you’ve got Comedy, Drama, Action, and Thriller all in one marriage?
• Listen to Me… Listen to Her!
• So excited to get wasted on your wedding day!
• Thanks for all the free snacks!
• Congratulations on your transition from "madly in love" to "just mad".
• Did you hear that the divorce rate was 50%? So, heads or tails?
• From now on, guys night out = "Honey, take out the trash"
• It’s been nice knowing you…
• Congratulations, you’re married! (My condolences)
• Wishing you a long life together, Romeo and Juliet!
Jewish Wedding Card Message Examples
OK, you found a bunch of great Jewish wedding blessings and greetings… now what? How do we translate that into a beautifully-written wedding card?
In this section, I’ll give you a bunch of wedding card examples and templates you can use as inspiration.
Important: You’re welcome to copy, borrow, or steal any of these blessings. But don’t be lazy and copy it word for word. Customize it a bit, change it to match your tone, sprinkle some of your unique fairy dust…
You don’t want the bride and groom to find out you "cheated", now do you?
The Traditional Blessing
"I have found the one whom my soul loves" – Song of Songs 3:4
Mazel Tov on your wedding!
May today’s joy continue to fill your life forever!
May God bless you with love, joy, and laughter, BH. May your love grow stronger and stronger every year!
I wish you Bracha, Parnasa & Hatslacha together.
May you build a Kosher and loving home.
Wishing you a long and happy marriage.
L’Chaim!
The Hebrew Blessing
"מָּצָ֔אתִי אֵ֥ת שֶׁאָהֲבָ֖ה נַפְשִׁ֑י"
!מזל טוב לרגל חתונתכם
שהאושר ימשיך למלא את חייכם לעד.
!שה’ ימלא את ביתכם באושר ואהבה. שאהבה שלכם תגדל כל שנה, אמן
ברכה, פרנסה, והצלחה בכל אשר תעשו.
שתזכו להקים בית כשר ונאמן בישראל, בעזרת ה'.
!לחיי נישואין ארוכים ושמחים… לחיים
The Funny Blessing
Congratulations on your wedding day! (dude, my condolences)
Oh, and you probably don’t need Netflix anymore… Now that you’ve got Comedy, Drama, Action, and Thriller in your own marriage.
Anyway, congratulations on your transition from "madly in love" to "just mad".
It’s been nice knowing you… From now on, guys night out = you taking out the trash.
Mazel Tov!
Conclusion
Congratulations! With these Jewish wedding wishes in your toolkit, you’re now ready to unleash the most beautiful stream of blessings ever known to mankind!
Whether you’re looking to congratulate the bride and groom with a thoughtful blessing, give a funny toast at the wedding ceremony, or write a personal Jewish wedding card.
Notice how I highlighted the "personal" part?
That’s because no matter how many blessings I present to you, nothing beats a warm, heartfelt blessing that comes from you.
A Jewish wedding card with a bunch of copied & pasted blessings will only get you so far. If you want to give your card that extra "oomph", inject some of that special personality of yours into the blessing.
Besides, you know the bride and groom much better than I do (I wasn’t even invited! 😡)
Remember:
So steal away (but don’t copy!).
Mazel Tov 🙂