The Best Wedding Wishes: what to write in a wedding card

Wedding cards are a truly joyous part of the lucky couple’s big day. They contain the love and wishes of the people that are most important to them.

But what exactly is a wedding card, and how do you write one when you’re invited to a wedding? Keep reading for everything you need to know about this wedding tradition, along with tips for making the perfect card and message for the happy couple.

What is a wedding card?

Put simply, a wedding card is a short, heartfelt message to the married couple that you put on a card. Also known as a ‘wedding wish’, this card is often given to the couple on their wedding day to wish them well and show your care and support for their happiness.

It’s common for wedding hosts to place a box or container near their wedding wishing well or even bundle these two fixtures together. In cases like these, you’ll be able to put your wedding card in with the other family and friends so that the couple can read and enjoy everyone’s messages later. Wedding cards also come in a huge variety. They can be structured in many different ways, including with some art, graphics or spaces to write your message. They can also be simple, elegant and open so you can decide how to structure your message.

While wedding cards are usually written in plain language, you might also decide to include some poetic style into what you write, making it even more memorable for the married couple.

What kind of message do you write on a wedding card?

There are plenty of different ways to write your well wishes on your wedding card. You could decide to keep it very brief, with a simple wish for the couple’s happiness together. You could also get a little more personal and speak to your relationship with the couple or either person in it.

However you want to write your wedding message, it helps to give it some thought and to write from the heart. This will help you articulate your message how you want to, and convey the sentiment that you want the couple to receive.

What makes a good wedding card?

Making a good wedding card always starts with a heartfelt message. Whether you want to convey this through a personal reflection, or a well-known quote, your words should feel genuine and reflective of your relationship with them. If you’ve known them for a while, a well-placed joke or memory that you share can also go a long way.

Design

The design should align with the couple's style and that of the wedding they’re hosting. For a classic wedding, opt for elegant fonts, floral patterns or simple embellishments. For a couple hosting a modern wedding, you could write on a card that includes geometric designs or use a bold typeface on the card. 

The design also includes the colours used on the card. For a classic wedding, stick with neutral tones like black, white and shades in between. For modern or bohemian weddings, consider a card with bolder tones and contrast.

Personalisation

Personalising your wedding card is the best way to show the married couple you care. This could mean including the names of the couple, their wedding date, the season or a special memory between you. By personalising the card and pointing to a specific time or place, the couple will be reminded of their big day whenever they pick up your card to read in the future.

If you’re close friends or family, you can also include well-wishes in the form of relationship advice.

Tone

A good card strikes the right tone for the married couple, whether you choose humour, sentimentality, or simplicity. Think about the couple and what they might respond to. Generally, light-hearted humour works with close friends, while deeper, more serious messages suit family or acquaintances.

Envelope and presentation

The envelope is the first thing the married couple will see when they go to read your wedding card, so be sure to give it some thought. Just as with the card, you’ll want to match the envelope with the themes of the wedding as best you can. Take cues from the wedding stationery that the couple likely sent to invite you to their wedding.

Wedding card Do’s

Here’s a helpful list of things to think about when putting together the ideal wedding card for a lucky couple.

1. Keep your message short and sweet

2. Include a well-wish for the couple’s future

3. Write from the heart

4. Hand-write the message if possible, but make sure it’s readable!

5. Remember to put your name or the names of your family members on your card

Wedding card Dont’s

To make the card memorable and convey the sentiment you wish to convey, there are also a few things that are best avoided.

1. Don’t write on a card without practising your message first, to avoid spelling and script mistakes

2. Don’t make the message too long-winded

3. Don’t stick to cliches in your card. Being heartfelt might take a touch of creativity

4. Don’t use humour without thinking carefully about whether it’s appropriate for the couple and your relationship

20 thoughtful messages for wedding cards

1. "Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and endless happiness."

2. "May today be the beginning of a beautiful journey together. Congratulations!"

3. "Here’s to love, joy, and creating a lifetime of memories. Cheers to the newlyweds!"

4. "May your love continue to grow stronger with each passing day. Best wishes on your marriage!"

5. "Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and endless happiness together."

6. "To the happy couple, may your life together be as beautiful as your wedding day."

7. "Congratulations on finding your forever. Wishing you a lifetime of love and adventure!"

8. "Here’s to the start of a wonderful chapter in your life. May it be filled with love and joy."

9. "May your love for each other only grow with every passing year. Congratulations!"

10. "Wishing you both a marriage full of warmth, joy, and endless love."

11. "Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after. Congrats to the beautiful couple!"

12. "May your days be filled with love, your nights with laughter, and your hearts with joy. Congratulations!"

13. "So happy for you both! Wishing you a life full of love, happiness, and endless adventures."

14. "You two were made for each other. Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world."

15. "May your wedding day be just the beginning of an amazing life together. Congratulations!"

16. "Wishing you both a love that deepens with time and a life full of beautiful moments."

17. "Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness. Congratulations on your marriage!"

18. "May your marriage be filled with the same joy and love that you both bring to the world."

19. "To a beautiful couple, may your love grow stronger with every passing day. Congrats!"

20. "So excited for you both! Wishing you a future filled with love, laughter, and endless joy."

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