90 Wedding Gift Message Ideas for the Happy Couple

When you attend a wedding, you know that it's customary to bring a present. Most attendees bring a cash gift on the day of the celebration—and they typically tuck the money (or check!) into a card. You shouldn't, however, simply sign your name and slip your envelope into the card box. Since it's an honor to receive a wedding invitation, you should take some time to think about what the couple of the hour truly means to you and pen your feelings accordingly.

Finding just the right sentiment to include in your wedding note to a couple can be tricky in theory, but it doesn't have to be in practice. Use your relationship as a starting point. Is your son or daughter tying the knot? You'll likely want to mention how proud you are to witness their every milestone—including this wedding. If you're headed to a coworker's nuptials, on the other hand, a funny pun about a "merger" might work. And if you're simply looking for a straightforward, traditional message? You can't beat, "Congratulations! I'm so honored to be part of your special day."

Whatever you write, remember that the message is just as important as the present. If you've chosen and wrapped your gift (or prepared to send it via the mail or via their wedding registry) and you're ready to write a card or note, we have dozens of ideas; we'll help you find the perfect words to use as you wish the newlyweds well. Ahead, find 90 ideas for what to write in a wedding card—from sweet and sentimental ideas to religious options, quotes about love, and more.

Traditional Wedding Wishes

Whether you know the couple well (maybe their family members or your best friends) or you know them from work or just recently met them, you can't go wrong with writing a sweet, traditional wish in the gift card.

• "May your love grow stronger each and every passing year."
• "Your wedding day will come and go, but may your love forever grow."
• "Here's to a lifetime full of happiness and love."
• "Cheers to the happy couple!"
• "Wishing you a life full of love and joy."
  
• "Thank you for inviting me/us to celebrate your marriage. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!"
  
• "Congratulations! Cheers to both of you and wishing you a life of love and joy."
• "Wishing you a lifetime of wedded bliss!"
• "Wishing you both a happy and prosperous future!"
• "I wish you both a fulfilling marriage and a lifetime of joy."
• "Cheers to the beginning of forever!"
• "I'm honored to have witnessed your special day. Thank you for including me, and congratulations!"
• "Wishing you a long and happy marriage."

Religious Wedding Wishes

If you met the couple through a religious capacity or know that the couple's faith is at the heart of their union, you'll likely want to pen a message that speaks to their beliefs.

• "May your marriage be blessed, always!"
• "Love is the greatest blessing—cherish and cultivate it."
• "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." —Ephesians 4:2
• "I have found the one whom my soul loves." —Song of Solomon 3:4
• "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." —1 Corinthians 13:13
• "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. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away." —1 Corinthians 13:4-8
• "Through love serve one another." —Galatians 5:13
• "A cord of three strands is not easily broken." —Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
• "And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." —Colossians 3:14
• "Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created." —Esther 4:14
  

Casual Wedding Wishes

If you know the couple well (perhaps they are your best friends or a close family member), you can be casual while maintaining a sentimental, happy tone.

• "We/I are/am so happy for the two of you!"
• "We/I can't wait to see the two of you do life together!"
• "Cheers to the rest of your life as partners!"
• "You guys did the damn thing. Thanks so much for inviting us along!"
• "We/I love you so much! Congratulations—we/I are/am so happy for you!"
• "Lots of love to you both!"
• "Wishing you both the very best, today, tomorrow, and every day."
• "Huge congrats to you both!"
• "Congrats on getting hitched, you two!"
• "A huge congrats on finding your soul mate!"
• "Enjoy every moment of this beautiful day!"
• "Marriage looks good on you both!"

Love Quote Wedding Wishes

Whether the happy couple enjoys great literature, film, TV, or music, this is a great time to write a famous quote about love as part of your well-wishes.

• “He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” —Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
• “To you, I'll give the world.” —“Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac
• “You should be kissed, and often, and by someone who knows how." —Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind
• "When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." —When Harry Met Sally
• "My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep. The more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite." —William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
• "Take my hand/Take my whole life too/For I can't help falling in love with you." — "Can't Help Falling in Love With You" by Elvis Presley
• “'Why do we have to listen to our hearts?' the boy asked. 'Because, wherever your heart is, that is where you will find your treasure.'" —Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
• “You have been the last dream of my soul.” —Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
• "I could hold you for a million years/To make you feel my love" —"Make You Feel My Love" by Adele
• "Some day, when I'm awfully low, when the world is cold/I will feel a glow just thinking of you and the way you look tonight." —"The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra
• "To me, you are perfect." —Love Actually
• "You don't marry someone you can live with, you marry the person you cannot live without." —P.S. I Love You
• "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." —Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

Inspirational Wedding Wishes

If the love shared by the newlyweds inspires you, that's a perfect sentiment to include in your wedding gift card!

• "Your love inspires me every day. Wishing you both the best!"
• "Your future together is so bright. Congratulations!"
• "Your love is truly one-of-a-kind."
• "You two are the ultimate power couple. Cheers to you both!"
• "I/we can't wait to see what your future holds!"
• "Following your heart always leads to a lifetime of love."
  
• "Never forget what brought you two together. We're so happy for you!"
• "Marriage takes hard work, but I have no doubt that you two will do anything it takes to thrive. Congratulations!"
• "Cherish every moment together and you'll have a lifetime of bliss!"
• "You two were simply made for each other."
• "Congratulations on this huge life milestone."

Wedding Wishes for Your Son or Daughter

The day has finally come—your baby is all grown up and ready to tie the knot. It might seem impossible to put your feelings into words, but these sentiments might serve as a good starting point.

• "From the moment I first held you in my arms, I knew you were special—and I am overjoyed that you have someone who knows it, too."
• "I have anticipated this day since you were born. I'm so proud of the woman/man you have become."
• "You will always be my baby, but it brings me such pride to see how much you have grown."
• "I can remember when you used to hold onto my hand so tight—though it's bittersweet for me, I'm overjoyed that you now find comfort and support in [spouse's name's] arms."
• "You will know how this feels someday, when you sit down to write your own child's wedding card. I love you endlessly, immensely, and irrevocably."
• "I've been proud of your every accomplishment. Today, we're adding another one to the list."
• "I know that you have what your mother and I have—a never-ending love that knows no bounds. I couldn't be more thrilled for you."
• "As you embark on the adventure that is marriage, know that you will always have a safe place to land with me."

Wedding Wishes for Family Members

If you're celebrating a new marriage in the family, this is the perfect time to welcome the new family member and say congrats.

• "Congratulations to you both, and welcome to the family, [name]!"
• "We're so happy that our family is getting bigger. Welcome, and congratulations, you two!"
• "I am so lucky to have you both as my family. Congratulations!"
• "This is such a special day for our family. We are so happy for you both!"
• "Today, we add a new member to our family, and we all couldn't be happier!"
• "It's been such a blessing to watch your love blossom over the years. Congrats!"
• "I'm so excited to have a new [brother-in-law/sister-in-law]!"
• "Cheers to extending our family tree!"
• "You fit right in with our family. Congratulations and welcome!"

Wedding Wishes for Friends

If either or both of the newlyweds are your close friends, feel free to add in an anecdote to personalize the wedding card—or use one of these tried and true wishes for friends.

• "I am so happy that my two best friends get to spend the rest of their lives together."
• "We are so lucky to be celebrating the love of two of our best friends!"
• "I hope you each bring each other as much happiness as your friendship has brought me. Congrats, friends!"
• "Here is to a life full of friendship and love!"
• "I'm so lucky for all the memories we've shared together. Watching the two of your get married is one of the very best memories of them all!"
  
• "Seeing the two of you together brings me so much joy. I'm so happy for you!"
• "The two of you light up every room you walk into. Congrats on tying the knot!

Wedding Wishes for Coworkers

If you've just celebrated a coworker's wedding, here are some sweet ideas for the wedding gift card.

• "Congratulations to you and wishing you both all of the best!"
• "Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your special celebration. Congrats!"
• "I'm so happy for you both. Congratulations!"
• "Congratulations on the merger! Wishing you all the best as you take this next step."
• "Congratulations. Now enjoy some well-deserved time off for your honeymoon!"
• "Wishing you and your partner a lifetime of joy."
• "Congratulations to you both and your families. The rest of your life starts today!"