Wedding cards are a special way to express your congratulations and well wishes to the happy couple on their big day. However, it can feel like so much pressure hinges on finding the perfect words! Where do you start?
(And, all the examples we’ve provided can easily be adapted to same-sex and non-binary couples, so we’ve got you covered no matter what!)
What to Write In a Wedding Card
It can feel overwhelming, when you first sit down to write a wedding card—wishes and congratulations, memories and blessings—what should you choose?
In this guide, we’ve crafted examples of different types of wedding card messages so that by the time you finish reading, you’ll know exactly what things to write in a wedding card and how to customize them so they sound heartfelt and loving.
Formal Wedding Messages
Formal wedding wishes are the traditional way to express congratulations and well wishes for the happy couple. These types of messages are common for formal wedding invitations or if you’re not very close to the couple. They’re often more polite, reserved, and written in formal language.
The following examples of formal wedding messages can serve as a guide to help you craft the perfect message.
- “Warmest congratulations on your wedding day! May your love for each other continue to grow stronger with each passing day.”
- “May your wedding day be filled with memories to last a lifetime. We wish you all the best on this special day.”
- “Wishing you all the happiness and love in the world on your wedding day. May your love for each other continue to grow stronger with each passing day.”
- “Our sincerest congratulations on your wedding day. May your love story be blessed with many happy chapters to come.”
- “We’re honored to be a part of your big day and wish you both all the love and happiness in the world.”
Casual Wedding Messages
Casual wedding messages are a great way to express your congratulations and well wishes to the happy couple in a more informal and personal way. These types of messages are typically used for close friends or family members. They’re often less formal and more heartfelt.
If you’re not sure what to write inside a wedding card, these examples of what to write in a wedding card to a friend or family member can help.
- “On your special day, may all your dreams and wishes come true. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and love.”
- “Thrilled for you both! Congrats on your big day—can’t wait to celebrate together!”
- “So excited for your big day! All our love and congratulations to you both.”
- “So happy for you two! Congratulations on finding your forever love.”
- “Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world on your special day. Congrats, [couple’s names]!”
Funny Wedding Messages
When you consider what to write in a wedding card, funny messages can be a great way to make sure your card’s memorable and stands out from the mountain of envelopes the happy couple has to go through.
Here are some examples for you to tweak or start from.
- “Wishing you all the joy and happiness you can handle… but not too much. We don’t want you getting too comfortable.”
- “Wishing you all the happiness and love in the world… but mainly just enough love to put up with each other’s quirks and weird habits.”
- “Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and happily ever after… and a few good arguments to keep things spicy!”
- “Congratulations on finding the one person you want to annoy for the rest of your life. Just kidding—we all know it’s mutual.”
Wedding Wishes for Daughter
Although you might’ve been bogged down figuring out how to address wedding invitations or checking details off from a wedding planner checklist, now’s your chance to reflect on how much your daughter (and her new spouse) means to you. These messages can be incredibly personal, but here are a few examples to help you get going.
- “Beloved daughter, today you marry the love of your life and my heart is full of love and happiness for you. I’m so proud of the woman you are and wish you all the love and happiness in the world.”
- “My beautiful daughter, I’m filled with joy and pride as I watch you marry the love of your life. I wish you all the love, happiness, and blessings in the world on your special day.”
- “To my precious daughter, as you begin this new chapter of life, I want you to know how proud I am of you and how much I love you. Wishing you all the happiness and love on your wedding day.”
- “My dear daughter, today you marry your best friend and the love of your life. I am so happy for you and wish you all the joy the world has to offer.
Wedding Wishes for Son
As the big day approaches, it’s important to express your love and well wishes to your son and his spouse. A heartfelt message in a wedding card can become a cherished keepsake. Here are some examples of how to express your love and congratulations.
- “My dear son, today you marry the love of your life. May your love for each other continue to grow stronger with each passing day. Best wishes on your wedding day.”
- “To my son on his wedding day, may the love and joy you feel today shine brightly in your hearts forever. We are so happy for you and your partner.”
- “As you begin your new journey together, know that you have our love, support, and blessings. We are so happy for you, my son, and your partner on your wedding day.”
- “On this special day, our son marries the love of his life. We are overjoyed to witness this union and wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness.”
Wedding Messages for a Coworker
When a coworker marries, it’s a special occasion to celebrate not only their personal happiness but also their positive contributions to your work environment. Writing wedding wishes for a colleague can be a great opportunity to express your congratulations.
Regardless of how long you’ve known them, these examples of wedding messages for a coworker can guide you as you start.
- “Congratulations on your big day! Wishing you both all the love and happiness in the world. It’s been a joy working with you and I’m excited for your future.”
- “Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness. You’ve been a great colleague and friend, and I’m so happy for you both.”
- “Congratulations on your wedding day! May your love for each other continue to grow stronger with each passing day. It’s been a pleasure working with you and I wish you all the best in your new journey together.”
- “Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness, it’s been a pleasure to work with you and I can’t wait for what this next chapter holds.”
How Do You End a Wedding Card?
Ending a custom greeting card can feel tricky as it’s your last chance to express your best wishes and congratulation.
One common way to sign off on a wedding card is to express your hopes and wishes for the couple’s future. You can write something like, “May your marriage be filled with joy and love.” This simple but sincere message will remind the couple you’re thinking of them and their future together.
To add some personalization, consider ending your card with a relevant quote or poem. For example, you could use a quote from a famous author or a song that the couple would appreciate.
A simple and classic congratulations will always do, too. “Congratulations” or “Best Wishes” leaves a positive impression and allows the couple to focus on your message as a whole, not just on the ending.
