We’re providing you tons of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing to write the best wedding wishes for your card. Have a look at all the different categories and then pick the one you feel best suits the type of wedding you’re attending and the overall vibe of the wedding.
Formal Wedding Wishes
These are best suited if you don’t know the couple all that well, such as neighbors, congregation members or distant relatives. They would also work well if they seem to be a more traditional couple who would appreciate a traditionally written message. Note that these would be the traditional wishes you would see printed inside a classic and traditional wedding card.
- “Sending you wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness.”
- “I/We wish you all the best as you begin your lives together.”
- “May the years ahead strengthen the love that you share.”
- “Best wishes for a beautiful marriage filled with wonderful memories.”
- “Warm wishes for a beautiful wedding day and a happy union.”
- “May your joining together bring you more joy than you can imagine.”
- “May today be the beginning of a long, happy life together.”
- “Thank you for letting us/me share in this joyful day. We/I wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful union.”
- “Wishing you joy, love and happiness on your wedding day and as you begin your new life together.”
- “May the love and happiness you feel today shine through the years.”
- “Your wedding day will come and go, but may your love forever grow.”
- “Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together.”
- “May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy.”
- “May the true love you share today grow stronger as you grow old together.”
- “Thank you for letting us/me share in this joyful day. We/I wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful union.”
- “May the years ahead be filled with love and joy.”
- “Thank you for letting us share in your special day. We wish you all the happiness in the world.”
- “Wishing you well as you embark on this next chapter of life. Cheers!”
- “Here’s to a long, happy life with the one you love. Wishing you the best.”
- “Wishing you happiness, love, and joy on your wedding day.”
- “Today is the beginning of your next chapter. Here’s to you!”
- “It’s a joy to celebrate your love.”
Casual Wedding Wishes
These short, simple wishes might be better suited for you if you’re not that formal yourself and anything traditional comes across as stuffy and too scripted. These would be best suited for couples you know well, such as family, friends and close work colleagues.
- “Best wishes!”
- “Congratulations!”
- “Congratulations on your wedding!”
- “Happy Wedding Day!”
- “We’re/I’m so happy for you!”
- “Wishing you lots of love and a lifetime of happiness.”
- “We/I love you. Congrats!”
- “Lots of love today and beyond.”
- “Here’s a little something to start your life together.” (If you’re including a gift.)
- “Hugs and kisses.”
- “Wishing you a long and happy marriage.”
- “Here’s to a long and happy married life!”
- “Wishing you the best today and always.”
- “So happy to celebrate this special day with you both!”
- “Warmest wishes for a fun-filled future together.”
- “Wishing you a wonderful life together.”
- “Hope the days ahead are filled with lots of hugs and kisses.”
- “Wishing you guys fun-filled adventures in married life!”
- “I’m seeing a fun-filled life in your future. Congratulations!”
- “So honored to spend this happy occasion with you and your family.”
- “Today is just the beginning of the fun! Looking forward to celebrating this season with you.”
Religious Wedding Wishes (Christian)
- “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” -1 Corinthians 13:13
- “No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.” -1 John 4:12
- “Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” -Ephesians 4:32
- “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” -Mark 10:9
- “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” -1 Corinthians 13:4-5
- “I have found the one whom my soul loves.” -Song of Soloman 3:4
- “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” -Romans 12:10
- “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” -Proverbs 3:3
- “Serve one another through love.” -Galatians 5:13
- “Let all that you do be done in love.” -1 Corinthians 16:14
Wedding Wishes When You Won’t Be In Attendance
You’re not going to be able to make it to the wedding? This card is perfect because it allows you to apologize for not being able to attend, while also sending warm wishes for the couple in their new life together.
- “With you in spirit as you celebrate your love. Congratulations!”
- “So sad to miss your special day, sending all our love and best wishes to the happy couple!”
- “So sorry we can’t be there to celebrate your special day, but please know we are toasting you from afar!”
- “We are glad we have the rest of your lives to congratulate you on your new marriage. Best of wishes!”
- “Your wedding is important to us, don’t let our absence tell you otherwise! We would’ve loved to be a part of your special day and wish you all the best on your union.”
- “While we hate to have missed your special day, we’re celebrating from afar. Congratulations!”
- “Just because we missed your wedding doesn’t mean we aren’t still celebrating! We’re so thrilled for you two and wish you all the best.”
- “I’m sure the wedding was beautiful-we’re so sorry we missed it! We wish you all the best as you start your next chapter as newlyweds.”
- “Congratulations to the happy couple, I wish I could have been there to watch you say ‘I do’!”
Final Thoughts
No matter your relationship to the couple, a thoughtful wedding wish is always appreciated. The fact that you took some time out of your day to remember and celebrate their day of love is already a blessing.
