These sweet, thoughtful and funny wedding wishes will strike just the right note
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The sweetest wedding wishes
Heartfelt wedding wishes can be just as much a gift to a new couple as the wedding gift you give them. “A well-written wedding wish will make them smile and may even become a precious memory or keepsake of their special day,” says Jan Goss, a wedding etiquette expert and the founder of Show Up Well Consulting.
The key there is “well written.” After all, your card should be memorable for the right reasons … not because a joke went awry or you decided to confess your unrequited love for the bride. Of course, even if you know what’s appropriate and what’s not, finding the right words can be tricky. Lucky for you, we can point you in the right direction with some spot-on advice and perfectly worded wishes for the big day.
What to write in a wedding card
Not sure what to say? The best messages are ones that convey your happiness for the couple and add a little personal touch through humor or sentimentality, Goss says. Just remember that different relationships call for different messages, so what you write in your card depends on whether you’re addressing a close friend, a family member or a colleague. But here are some general guidelines to follow, no matter who you’re sending a wedding card to:
- Start with a greeting. “Dear” is the standard.
- Offer your sincere congratulations.
- Share a happy wish for their future.
- Add a personal memory or sentiment, if appropriate.
- Close, and sign your name. “Best wishes,” “Love” or “Sincerely” are great options.
With that in mind, read on for 175-plus wedding wishes that you can use to craft the best wedding-card message—or even a quick text to say congratulations. These messages range from funny to formal and are perfect for sending to siblings, co-workers, parents, friends and more.
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Wedding wishes for friends
- I’m so happy for you, I’m jumping for joy. (Literally, I jumped up when I saw your invitation!)
- Congratulations on finding your person!
- Wishing you all the happiness in the world, today and every day going forward.
- May your future together be full of love, fun and movie nights snuggled up on the couch.
- I’m no psychic, but I see a fabulous future ahead for you two.
- We’ve been through so much together, and it’s an honor to be here celebrating your wedding now.
- May you have many years of love, laughter, hugs, joy and tacos. (The last two are the same.)
- Congrats on getting hitched!
- #couplegoals
- May you have an eternity of love and happiness together.
- I’m just here for the free champagne! (OK, and all the lovey stuff. Accept this toast to you!)
- Welcome, [partner’s name]! We knew it was serious when you got added to the group chat.
- Beyoncé and Jay-Z better watch out—there’s a new power couple in town! Congrats!
- Congratulations on your newest adventure!
- Congrats on finally finding someone to write in as your emergency contact on forms!
- Consider this my official decision that the Cutest Couple Award goes to you!
- When he skipped Taco Tuesday to take you out, we knew he was serious. But now that you have a taco bar at your wedding, I know you’re the one!
- May your happy never have an ending!
- There aren’t enough heart emojis to text you how happy I am for you, so I guess you get this card instead. Congrats!
- You have the kind of love that makes other people look at you and say, “I want what they have.”
For more inspiration when writing wedding messages, check out these love quotes.
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Funny wedding wishes
- Marriage: when dating goes pro. Welcome to the next level.
- May your life together be like a romantic comedy—but with double the laughter and half the quirky misunderstandings.
- You two go together like peanut butter and jelly. Or mint and chocolate. Or wine and cheese. Just not toothpaste and orange juice.
- Think of marriage as an endless sleepover but with your favorite weirdo. Enjoy!
- Wishing you more love and romance than a Taylor Swift song.
- Congrats on finding your person—you know it’s true love when they’ll let you have the last slice of pizza!
- Marriage is about finding that special someone you want to annoy for the rest of your life.
- May your love story be as magical and charming as a fairy tale … but without all the evil stepmothers and murders.
- Welcome to the dark side, where we have endless love and endless laundry.
- They say marriage is a great institution, and now, you two have officially been institutionalized. Congrats!
- Marriage is the bond between a person who never remembers anniversaries and another who never forgets them. Good luck!
- Cheers to a lifetime of compromising on what to watch on Netflix.
- May your love be like fine wine—better with age and always worth the hangover.
- Best of luck with your new “happily ever after.” Some assembly required!
- May your marriage be filled with happiness, your hearts with love and your freezer with ice cream.
- Wishing you the strongest love and Wi-Fi signal.
- I just have one word: finally!
- May your marriage be as fabulous as your wedding-day hair!
- Think of your new life more as a Disney movie and less as a reality show.
If they appreciate a good laugh, text your favorite couple these hilarious wedding memes too.
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