49 Wedding Card Message Ideas for When You’re Stuck on What to Write

Finding the right words for a wedding card can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re attending a formal wedding, sending a card from afar, or simply want to share your heartfelt wishes with the happy couple, this guide will help you curate a meaningful wedding card message.

We’ve pulled together all kinds of wedding card message ideas — from funny and sweet to sentimental and thoughtful — based on your relationship with the newlyweds. You’ll also find examples and tips to help make writing your card simple and heartfelt. The goal? To make them smile or tear up a little (in a good way) on their special day.

Tips on What to Write in a Wedding Card

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Have you received a beautiful online wedding invitation and now you’re wondering what to write in your card? The best messages are personal, warm, and genuine.

If you’re sending your card with a wedding gift, a thoughtful note makes your present feel more complete. Paying attention to a few simple wedding etiquette tips, like when to send your gift or how to sign your card, can help everything come together beautifully.

Here are a few tips to help you craft the perfect wedding card message:

• Start with congratulations: It’s the easiest, most traditional way to kick off your message.
• Share marriage advice: This especially appropriate from older family members who have a lot of experience to draw from.
• Keep your tone in mind: Match your words to your relationship with the couple — sentimental, lighthearted, or formal.
• Be personal: Share a memory, reflect on their love story, express your well wishes, or give a piece of marriage advice if it feels right.
• Avoid assumptions: Not every couple fits the same mold. Focus on their partnership, not traditional roles.
• Wrap with warmth: End your note with phrases like lots of love, warmest wishes, love always, or cheers to you both.

Above all, aim for a personal touch. Think about how you’d say “congratulations” to them in person. If you’re stuck, check out our list of wedding card message ideas below for inspiration.

49 Wedding Card Message Ideas by Tone and Relationship

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The best wedding card messages reflect both your personality and your relationship with the couple. Adjusting your tone to match your connection can make your note feel that much more personal and meaningful!

Here, we offer up a variety of wedding card message ideas based on your desired tone or your relationship to the couple. You’ll find suggestions for sentimental, funny, religious, and lighthearted and casual messages. You’ll also get inspiration for what to write if you’re a friend, family member, or coworker. Feel free to mix and match to create the perfect note of congratulations.

Sentimental Messages

If you want your message to be heartfelt and touching, these ideas express warmth and support for the couple’s beautiful journey together. Whether you’ve known them for years or are just getting to know them as a couple, a sincere note can leave a lasting impression on their special day.

1. Wishing you a lifetime of love and joy as you start this beautiful new chapter together.

2. Your love story inspires everyone around you. May your days be full of love and laughter.

3. Cheers to a beautiful wedding and a happy life together. Love always!

4. May you continue to complement and strengthen each other through all the years ahead.

5. Here’s to a lifetime of happiness, adventure, and a home full of love.

6. As you begin the rest of your life together, may your hearts always find comfort, joy, and strength in each other’s love.

7. Wishing you both a future filled with beautiful moments, unwavering support, and the kind of happiness that grows deeper with every year.

Funny Wedding Messages

Funny wedding wishes can help lighten the mood while still sharing your joy for the couple’s big day. Whether it’s clever, quirky, or downright cheeky, a little humor can go a long way in making your message memorable.

8. Marriage: When “I do” turns into “We definitely should’ve ordered takeout.”

9. Remember, a successful marriage is just agreeing on what to watch next on Netflix.

10. Wishing you both a lifetime of joy and at least one bathroom with double sinks.

11. Congrats on finding someone whose weirdness perfectly matches your own.

12. Congrats on officially having someone to blame when the dishwasher isn’t loaded correctly. Marriage: It’s all about teamwork (and selective hearing).

13. May your life together be lighthearted, hilarious, and slightly chaotic — in the best way.

14. Here’s to a honeymoon full of cocktails, sunsets, and absolutely no surprise pregnancy tests. Cheers to your new life together!

Religious Wedding Messages

For couples who appreciate faith-based sentiments, these messages honor tradition while offering heartfelt congratulations. Try drawing inspiration from scripture or your favorite prayer. A faith-filled message can be a beautiful way to bless the couple’s journey together.

15. May the grace of God weave your hearts together on this beautiful day and always.

16. May your faith continue to strengthen your bond, filling your marriage with joy, compassion, and blessings every step of the way.

17. May your union be filled with endless love, faith, and joy in all the years ahead.

18. Love is patient, love is kind. Wishing you both a happy marriage rooted in faith and hope.

19. Sending prayers for a happy life together, surrounded by grace and kindness.

20. May your marriage reflect the beauty of God’s plan for true and endless love.

21. May God’s light guide your path together, blessing your marriage with peace, love, and endless grace.

Lighthearted and Casual Messages

Keep it simple, warm, and genuine with these friendly suggestions. These easygoing notes are perfect when you want to share your excitement without sounding too formal — just heartfelt, happy, and authentically you.

22. Wishing you lots of laughs, big hugs, and countless happy memories in your new life together.

23. Here’s to celebrating this milestone with you both — what a beautiful day for love!

24. Wishing you endless smiles, silly moments, and a love that keeps getting better with every day.

25. Congrats to the happy couple on your new chapter together. Cheers to many great adventures!

26. Sending you warmest wishes for your married life and all the fun you’ll share.

27. So happy for you both! Wishing you love, laughter, and good coffee forever.

28. Here’s to a life filled with inside jokes, spontaneous dance parties, and love that grows stronger every day.

From a Friend or Best Friend

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When writing as a best friend or close friend, your message can be warm, humorous, or deeply emotional, whatever feels most authentic to your friendship.

29. I couldn’t be happier to celebrate your special day. Here’s to all the years ahead full of love and laughter!

30. Watching your love story unfold has been a joy. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and adventure.

31. Cheers to your happily ever after and all the pizza nights to come! Don’t forget, I’ll be crashing those dinners more than once!

32. To my favorite duo, may your love story be full of joy, silly moments, and unwavering support through every twist and turn. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

33. May your married life be full of laughter, love, and lots of coffee dates.

34. Here’s to a happy marriage and all the wonderful moments yet to come.

35. So thrilled to see you two tie the knot! Wishing you endless fun, deep conversations, and a friendship that only grows stronger every day.

From a Parent or Family Member

A family member’s card often feels more personal and emotional. Share your love, pride, and excitement for this milestone and don’t be afraid to include a cherished memory, words of wisdom, or hopes for their future together.

36. You’ve found your soulmate and partner for life. I couldn’t be happier for you both.

37. Watching you grow into this moment has been a blessing. Wishing you a beautiful journey ahead.

38. So happy to see you find your perfect match! Here’s to family gatherings full of laughter, love, and plenty of memories to come.

39. Our family feels even more complete today. Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world.

40. Here’s to a happy marriage and all the wonderful moments yet to come.

41. Seeing you both start this new chapter fills my heart with joy. May your partnership be strong, your days full of laughter, and your love deeper with every year.

42. Wishing you both lots of love and happiness as you say “I do.” May your love always feel like home and your hearts always be full.

From a Coworker or Professional Acquaintance

Keep messages to coworkers or acquaintances friendly but professional. A warm, respectful note can go a long way in celebrating their big day while maintaining a polished tone.

43. Wishing you a lifetime of joy and success in this wonderful new chapter.

44. Congratulations on your wedding day! Wishing you both a happy life together.

45. Best wishes as you begin your beautiful journey together. May your married life bring endless smiles.

46. Congrats on your beautiful wedding and the start of your new journey together!

47. Sending you my best wishes for a joyful marriage and a future filled with success and happiness.

48. Wishing you a happy wedding day and a lifetime of love.

49. Wishing you continued happiness and fulfillment as you embark on this exciting new chapter together.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Your Message Is Ready!

Finding the right words for a wedding card doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you write a sentimental message, a lighthearted note, or a bit of funny advice, the key is to speak from the heart and match the tone to your relationship with the couple.

From thoughtful one-liners to heartfelt messages for friends, family, or coworkers, you now have plenty of wedding card message ideas to help celebrate the newlyweds. A little warmth, a dash of sincerity, and your personal touch go a long way in making your note memorable.

Planning your own big day or hosting a celebration? Greenvelope makes it easy to create custom wedding invitations, save the dates, and congratulations cards that match the same meaningful tone. Or keep these message ideas saved — you never know when you’ll need to toast another happy couple.