44 Best Messages to Write in a Wedding Card | Wishes For Bride and Groom
We all LOVE a wedding.
The romance, the laughter, the great company, the food, the speeches, the dad-dancing and, of course, the champagne.
When we've sent our invitation response, sorted travel arrangements, bought our outfits and the perfect gift, that leaves us with one last thing... the card. A small but very significant gesture. A way to express our congratulations, love and gratitude for being part of the couple's big day.
But many of us also hit that point where it seems wedding fever has truly taken hold and every other weekend a friend or family member is saying 'I do!'. So, sometimes, being original can be difficult. If you've reached that point, not to worry, we've collated the very best message suggestions for you to use in your wedding card.
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Sending best wishes to two wonderful people as you build your life together. Congratulations!
Welcome to the family, [name]! We couldn't be happier for you both. Your greatest adventure has just begun!
Thank you for letting me/us share your special day. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness.
May your married life together be filled with love, laughter, smiles, and understanding.
Congratulations you two love birds. May the joy you experience on this special day continue to grow and grow.
We're delighted to be able to share this day with you both. A perfect match. Here's to the happy couple!
Take care of each other on this journey called life. It's a blessing to have someone to love and someone who loves us in return.
Today we add another member to our family. We're so happy to share this very special occasion with you.
Wishing you a truly wonderful life together. Enjoy each and every moment.
Your wedding day may come and go but your love will always grow.
Short & Sweet Messages
Congratulations to the happy couple
A toast to the best couple in the world!
Wishing you a long and happy marriage
Best wishes for your future together
Let the adventure begin...
Wishing you all the happiness in the world
Warmest congratulations and love
Woohoo to you two!
So incredibly happy for you.
You two are so great together.
Let's get the wedding party started!
Your love is something really special.
Here's to the wedding of the century!
Hooray! You're tying the knot.
Funny Messages
If all the messages above are a bit too gushy for you and you're after something less formal... why not go for a funny message? If you know the couple really well (perhaps you're the best man, a childhood friend or sister of the bride) these are sure to raise a smile.
I hope your day was as good as what you'd pinned on Pinterest.
*Dad joke alert* It's been an emotional day. Even the cake is in tiers.
Marriage is finding that one special person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life.
90% of being married is just yelling 'WHAT?' from other rooms.
Marriage is a wonderful invention: then again, so is the bicycle repair kit.
Thanks for inviting us to eat and drink whilst you get married.
Being married is like having a best friend who doesn't remember anything you say.
Marriage is a bond between one person who never remembers birthdays and another who never forgets them.
Inspiration from Cinema
Quotes from the movies. Bonus points if they're a couple of film lovers!
The heart’s not like a box that gets filled up. It expands in size the more you love. - Her (2013)
Only one is a wanderer; two together are always going somewhere. - Vertigo (1958)
We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly. - Up (2009)
Medicine, law, business, engineering; these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for. - Dead Poets Society (1989)
When you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. - When Harry Met Sally (1989)
So how does it happen, great love? Nobody knows... but what I can tell you is that it happens in the blink of an eye. One moment you're enjoying your life, and the next you're wondering how you ever lived without them. - Hitch (2005)
when you're unable to attend
So sorry we couldn't be there to share your special day. We'll be raising a glass for you both.
Thinking of you both on your wedding day.
Sorry I wasn't able to attend. I would've loved to have been there but I hope your day was wonderful.
I so wish I could've celebrated your marriage with you in person but know that I'll be there in spirit.
The next time you visit us in [place name] do tell us all about your wedding day. We can't wait to see all the photos!
If you're still unsure, we've done all the work for you with this wonderfully wordy keepsake card full of heartwarming and funny quotes about married life:
Whatever you may choose to write, we've got a huge selection of wedding cards here.
Thoughtful. Romantic. Traditional. Funny. Something for all tastes.