What to write in a wedding card

A wedding card goes to a couple at one of the biggest moments of their lives, whether you are their best friend, an aunt who watched one of them grow up, or a coworker invited to the reception. It is often tucked beside a gift and read days later, once the excitement settles. That quiet moment is when a thoughtful note really lands.

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For family
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A great wedding message congratulates both partners, celebrates what makes them good together, and looks hopefully toward their life ahead. If you know them well, mention the first time you saw them as a couple or a quality you admire in their relationship. If you don't, warm and simple is perfect. Here are wedding wishes for every level of closeness, plus a few that will make them laugh.

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Short and sweet

Classic, warm wishes for any couple, whether you know them well or are a plus-one.

Congratulations to you both! Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter and good teamwork.
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Cheers to the happy couple and to every adventure still ahead of you.
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Congratulations on your wedding. May your home always be full of kindness and good music.
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Wishing you a marriage that grows sweeter with every ordinary Tuesday.
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So happy for you both. Here's to love that keeps choosing each other.
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Congratulations! May today be the first page of a very long, very happy story.
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Best wishes on your wedding day and every anniversary after it.
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Two wonderful people, one beautiful beginning. We're cheering for you!
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For close friends

Personal notes for friends whose love story you've watched unfold up close.

I knew you two were the real thing the night you split the last slice of pizza without arguing. Congratulations!
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Watching you find each other has been one of the great joys of my life. I love you both.
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You've always been my favorite person, and now my favorite person has a favorite person. So happy for you.
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From the first awkward double date to today, it's been an honor to cheer you on. Congratulations, friends.
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Thank you for letting me be part of your day. I can't wait to see the life you build together.
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You bring out the best in each other, and it's beautiful to see. Here's to forever, you two.
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Congratulations! Our friendship just got a bonus member, and I couldn't be happier about it.
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I've seen you through every chapter, and this one looks like the best yet. Love you both.
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For family

For a son, daughter, sibling, niece or grandchild beginning married life.

We are so proud of you and so happy to welcome a new member into our family. Congratulations, both of you.
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Watching you walk down the aisle today was a moment we'll treasure forever. All our love.
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To our daughter and our new son-in-law: may your marriage be as full of joy as today was.
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Little brother, you found someone who gets your jokes and your heart. We're thrilled for you.
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Welcome to the family! You've already made our holiday table happier and our family bigger.
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We've loved you since the day you were born, and now we get to love you both. Congratulations.
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Grandpa and I wish you the same patience, humor and stubborn love that carried us through fifty years.
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Our family grows richer with every person who joins it. Congratulations, and welcome home.
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Funny

Lighthearted wedding wishes for couples who'd rather laugh than cry at the reception.

Congratulations! Remember, marriage is mostly deciding what's for dinner, forever. Choose wisely.
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Wishing you love, laughter and a lifetime of agreeing on the thermostat.
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Congratulations on finding someone who will help you look for your phone while you're holding it.
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Here's to a long marriage full of shared Netflix passwords and fair blanket distribution.
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Congratulations! You're now legally obligated to laugh at each other's jokes. Good luck.
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May your love be as strong as the Wi-Fi at the reception, and much more reliable.
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Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and a dishwasher you both know how to load.
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Congrats on making it official! Now you'll always have a plus-one and someone to blame for the leftovers.
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Tips for writing it

Address both partners by name, even if you only know one of them well. It shows you're celebrating them as a couple.
Share one quality you admire in their relationship, like how they laugh together or support each other's dreams.
Keep marriage advice light and optional. One brief, kind tip is plenty if you've been married a while.
Save funny wishes for couples you know well, and pair the joke with a sincere line of congratulations.
If you missed the wedding, send your card anyway. Congratulations are welcome for months after the big day.

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Questions

How do you sign a wedding card?

Close with a warm sign-off such as 'With love,' 'Warmly' or 'Cheers to you both,' followed by your names. If you're giving a gift, mention it briefly so the couple can match it to your card. For coworkers or distant relatives, include your last name so the couple knows exactly who wrote.

What do you write in a wedding card if you don't know the couple well?

Keep it simple and warm. Congratulate them both by name, wish them happiness in their life together, and thank them for including you if you attended. A line like 'Wishing you a lifetime of love and good adventures' is perfect. Avoid inside jokes or advice, which work best from close friends and family.