What to write in a wedding card: 50 heartfelt, funny and sentimental message ideas

Publish date: 2022-03-25

You've chosen the perfect wedding guest outfit, bought a wedding gift you know they'll love and have a beautiful card to match, now you've just got one last thing to do – write a heartfelt message in it.

Of course, the tone and length of what you will write depends heavily on your relationship with the happy couple; you will likely want to share a much longer, more sentimental message to a family member than an acquaintance, for example.

If you're drawing a blank when it comes to knowing what to write in a wedding card, help is at hand from these wedding card message ideas, suitable for anyone from your closest friends to a colleague. Read on for 35 messages to get you started…

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Wedding card etiquette tips

Wedding etiquette extends to writing your card for the newlyweds – and how you address it. Make sure you get it right with these tips…

Address the card to both names

Even if you only know one of the couple or are closer to one of them, you should always write your wedding card to both of them.

Don't try to be too funny

Lighthearted jokes may not always translate well on paper, so consider whether any humour could be considered sarcastic or even offensive before writing!

Make it personal

If a friend or family member is getting married, sharing heartfelt messages, special memories and writing exactly how you feel will no doubt mean a lot to the happy couple.

Don't include cash

If you're intending to give money as a wedding gift, don't include cash inside your card as this could easily get lost. Instead, write a cheque or transfer to the couple's wedding registry if they have one, this way the money can be traced much easier.

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Give your card to the right person/ place

Many couples will have a designated place where cards and gifts can be left at their nuptials, but if for any reason you cannot find one, consider who to give it too instead. Rather than give it to the newlyweds directly, consider asking a best man or groomsman, who will likely know the best place to keep it.

Send a card even if you can't attend the wedding

Even if you cannot attend the wedding in person, it is still good etiquette to send a card sharing your well wishes to the newlyweds.

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