Wedding Congratulations – Examples & Structure

Is your best friend’s or your “work-wife’s” wedding coming up soon? It’s high time to start thinking about what to write in your wedding card. If you’re letting out a long, audible sigh right now, you’re probably one of the many people who don’t find it easy to write congratulatory messages. But don’t worry—we’re here to help. We’ll give you tips on the structure and content of your wedding card, as well as examples of how to write beautiful and original wedding wishes.

Wedding Sayings: Examples by Category

There are truly countless wedding sayings online. Unfortunately, not all of them are good enough to include on a wedding card with confidence. That’s why we’ve taken the time to research , categorize, and beautifully curate the very best wedding sayings for you. You’ll still be spoiled for choice, but you can be sure of one thing—we’d put every quote listed here on our own wedding cards for friends, family, and other loved ones. Plus, the categories will definitely help you narrow down your choices—after all, you’ll want to impress literature lovers with different wedding quotes than, say, a couple of musicians.‍

Wedding Congratulations: The Structure

A beautiful quote is always a good starting point for a well-thought-out wedding card. But wedding congratulations should, of course, always be a little personal and come from the heart. That’s why the presentation matters, too. So here are our specific tips for putting together a wedding card:
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Salutation and Headline

You don't need to get too fancy with your greeting—it can be very simple, but it should come from the heart:

Use simple phrasing that is both beautiful and meaningful:

• “Dear Max, dear Mara,” or “Happy wedding!”  
• You should avoid using terms of address or diminutives intended to be funny:
• “You two brave souls,” “You two sweethearts,” or “Dear wedding doves”
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The Congratulations

Write your personal congratulations sincerely, but don’t go overboard. Your wedding congratulations work very well when combined with a thank-you for the invitation. You can also briefly mention your shared history as friends or coworkers. You can also mention your gift and include it in the message. But try to keep the focus on the bride and groom and the wedding. Something like this:  

• “Thank you so much for inviting us to your special celebration. We’re thrilled to be able to celebrate with you and wish you all the very best for your future together!”
• “Congratulations on your wedding! We wish you all the best as you embark on your journey together.”
• “What a celebration! You two make a wonderful couple, and we’re so happy to be able to accompany you as friends on your journey through life together.”  
• “We’d like to thank you so much for inviting us to your wedding. We also want to say thank you for all the fun times we’ve had as friends. And we’re really looking forward to sharing many more adventures and experiences with you.”  
• “We hope you enjoy our gift and that you can fully savor your first moments together as a newlywed couple. All the best on your wedding day!”  

It's best not to copy our suggestions word for word. Adapt them or add a personal touch. After all, the bride and groom shouldn't have to read the same wedding congratulations over and over again.
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A quote

The quote provides a great foundation and adds the perfect finishing touch to your personal wedding card message. A poem or a line from a quote looks especially nice when you reference it.

Here's an example: In one of her poetry slam poems, Julia Engelmann says, “And even when I'm not there, and even when things aren't easy, you should know that you are my home!”

It would be wonderful if, when writing a greeting card, you could reference your hometown and what it means to you and to the couple. It could go something like this:

“Life as a married couple is often wonderful—and on some days, it’s not quite so carefree. It’s precisely in moments like these that it’s incredibly valuable to know that there’s a safe haven that will always be there for you. We hope that you will always find that safe haven in each other. All our love on your wedding day.”

Once again, the same rule applies here: Use only what you feel is right for you, and tailor your wedding wishes on the card accordingly.

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Closing Remarks at the Wedding

Finally, thank them for their friendship or just leave a few words:

“All the best, and see you very soon!”
“Have a wonderful celebration and enjoy your honeymoon!”
“All the best to you both!”
“We cherish and love you very much and wish you all the very best on your wedding day.”

And please sign by hand. If possible, make sure your signature is legible; otherwise, write your name again in block letters just to be safe.

The Wedding Couple & the Greeting Cards

Many people find writing greeting cards a bit of a challenge. But we hope our guide has been helpful. Even if you’d rather skip writing a personal message because you’re not quite sure how to phrase it, always remember how meaningful personal wedding greetings are to the bride and groom: Wedding cards are more than just a piece of paper and ink—they embody an important gesture of joy, love, and support. With your words of congratulations in the wedding card, you can show the newlyweds that you’re sharing in their happiness and accompanying them as they embark on this new chapter of their lives.
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The box with the wedding invitations

Once the newlyweds return from their honeymoon, they often go through the box of wedding cards with great care and joy. Wedding cards become keepsakes that the couple keeps for a long time and brings out again and again—especially on their wedding anniversary—to reminisce about that special day. In an age when digital communication is everywhere, physical cards add a very personal touch. A digital message from the best man on the first wedding anniversary is perfectly fine and always appreciated, but on the wedding day itself, many couples still look forward to receiving handwritten congratulations.

Now that you understand the importance of wedding congratulations and have already read many of our tips on writing wedding messages, here are a few more inspirational quotes to get you started.