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You grab your wallet, phone, and keys and rush out the door, crossing your fingers you won’t be late to your friends’ wedding ceremony. In the back of the Uber you pull out the card you carefully selected \u2014 only to find yourself completely stumped on what wedding wishes to write.<\/p>\n

Knowing what to write in a wedding card<\/a>\u00a0can be a tricky process. You want it to be heartfelt and personal, yet you don’t want your wedding wishes\u00a0to be too over the top. You want to sound natural, friendly, sincere \u2014 most of all, you want to sound like you. <\/em>\u200b<\/p>\n

Don’t worry one bit, because crafting genuine messages\u00a0is sorta our sweet spot.<\/p>\n

In fact, rumor has it we switched to online greeting cards<\/a>\u00a0because of all the tear stains we caused in print. (Ok, that might not be true \u2014 but you have to admit it would make for one heck of a startup story.) Below, we’re working our wedding wordsmith<\/a>\u00a0magic to your benefit, giving you a few pass-the-tissues-messages to use as your own.
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Wedding Wishes\u00a0Etiquette: A Few FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Before we dive into what to write in a wedding card, let’s talk manners\u00a0for your messages.<\/p>\n

If you’re close to the couple, use your best judgement on how to best communicate. Follow your instincts as to whether they’d be more receptive to warm, sweet sentences or would find your snappy one-liners a total hoot. And while each couple is unique, there are a few global guidelines to consider.<\/p>\n

Is It Ok to Write “Congratulations” in a Wedding Card?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fun fact: It used to be considered insulting to write “Congratulations!” to a bride<\/a>\u00a0on her wedding day. In fact, it was considered improper to say congratulations (“best wishes” being the preferred term) because you were insinuating the bride was lucky to land herself a man.<\/p>\n

Queue the eye rolls.<\/p>\n

Luckily the Victorian-era rule has fallen out of favor, and it’s completely acceptable to congratulate modern brides and grooms. In fact, we’d warrant a guess that many lovestruck couples haven’t even heard of this timeworn tale\u00a0(and it\u2019s probably best to wait until after the ceremony before giving them the history lesson).<\/p>\n

Can You Send a Wedding Card After the Ceremony? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Let’s refer back to the rushing-to-the-wedding scenario at the top of this post. If you were truly running late to a wedding and didn’t have time to stop at the corner drugstore for a card, what are your viable options? Can you mail a wedding card\u00a0after the ceremony?<\/p>\n

Technically, you have up to one year after the ceremony to send a wedding gift<\/a>. If you’re really crunched for time, simply focus on enjoying the ceremony and send your card and gift later on. However, try to get this done as soon as possible after the big day\u00a0so time doesn’t slip away from you.<\/p>\n

And for what it\u2019s worth, you can send your gift as soon as you receive your wedding invitation<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 just a small mental note to store for future nuptials.<\/p>\n

What to Write on a Wedding Card: Ideas for Your Wedding Wishes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Even when a wedding card\u00a0comes with a message included, it’s always nice to add your own personal touch. You don’t have to write multiple paragraphs \u2014 although, if the inspiration hits you, be our (wedding) guest \u2014 just a couple sentences will be enough to wish the couple well.<\/p>\n

Below, we’ll share a few sample messages to send your best wishes\u00a0to the happy couple.<\/p>\n

Casual Wedding Congratulations\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you’re friends with the couple, a casual “Congrats!” might be a wonderful message to send on their special day. Make your note short and sweet as much as it is natural and conversational. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n