100 Wedding Wishes for Coworkers, Friends, and Family Members

What Is a Marriage Wish?

A marriage wish is a good wish you give to a couple on the occasion of their wedding. Most of the time, it is a written card in a beautiful envelope you give to the pair in person or mail them. However, more and more these days, emails and social media messages take over, so you can communicate your marriage wishes via digital mediums.

A marriage wish is not just a congratulatory message. Alongside the traditional congratulatory line, it may include good wishes for the couple's life together, advice from personal experience, gratitude for being part of the event or notified about the happy event, personal notes on the couple's relationship, and positive affirmations for the future.

When Do You Have to Give Marriage Wishes?

You can send marriage wishes as soon as you learn about the wedding (e.g., at the engagement party), directly at the wedding (if you are invited), or after the wedding (e.g., when a colleague returns to work after their honeymoon/marriage leave).

The timing often depends on your relationship with the couple, but a good wish is always welcome. For example, you can give the wedding wishes card to a coworker when they go off on leave before the wedding or when they return to work. You can wish a happy wedding to a close friend at their bachelor or bachelorette party.

Keep in mind that the timing influences the content of the wedding wish. For example, if you send a message before the wedding, it’s nice to add that you look forward to attending the event. If you send it after the wedding, it’s nice to underline that you had a great time at the party or hope they had a beautiful honeymoon.

Wedding Wishes Examples

We all agree that wedding wishes should be personal. But a bit of inspiration never hurts. Here are lots of examples of wedding wishes to get you started. We hope you’ll find the one that matches your relationship with the happy couple.

Formal Marriage Wishes

Formal wedding wishes are ideal for managers, business partners, coworkers you don’t know very well, and mentors or professors. Use formal language, be respectful, and avoid jokes, jargon, or flowery language. Keep them short, simple, and heartfelt.

1. I wish you a lifetime of happiness alongside your loved one.
2. Best wishes on your marriage. May your life together be filled with joy and happiness.
3. Congratulations on your wedding day and thank you for inviting me. I look forward to attending the ceremony.
4. Wishing you a lifetime of love and all the best in the world.
5. May today be the beginning of a beautiful journey together. Thank you for inviting me to take part in the event.
6. May your wedding day be the beginning of a long and happy life together.
7. We wish you all the best as you embark on this adventure alongside your loved one.
8. May love and happiness be with you for life.
9. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.
10. Congratulations on the beginning of the married life alongside your loved one.

Casual Marriage Wishes

Casual wedding wishes suit everyone you know relatively well. The category includes your direct colleagues, peers, friends from school, distant family members, neighbors, and acquaintances. You can be less formal in your language but still preserve a respectful and neutral tone (no jokes and jargon, either). Write a short, relaxed, thoughtful, and you’ll be fine.

11. Congratulations! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.
12. All my love and good wishes for your wedding day and what follows afterward.
13. I am very happy for you both. Congratulations!
14. Here’s to a long and happy life together!
15. May your life be filled with love, joy, and happiness!
16. Wishing you the best on your wedding day and always.
17. I wish you a wonderful life together and all the happiness in the world.
18. I am so happy to celebrate this magic day with you. Congratulations!
19. May your life together be the adventure you both eagerly awaited.
20. Have a long and happy marriage!

Funny Marriage Wishes

If you know the couple well, and jokes are part of your communication, send them a funny wedding wish. Include something only you know, an inside joke, or a happy memory. Avoid being sarcastic or relying on stereotypes and cliches. Have a modern approach to marriage and be funny without being inappropriate.

21. Congratulations! From now on, we’ll always eat at your house.
22. Excellent wedding cake, buddy! I hope your life together will be as happy as I am eating it.
23. Congratulations, lovebirds, and spread your luck in my direction.
24. Have a wonderful wedding day and the adventurous honeymoon you have planned for months. Now, you can finally relax and enjoy it all!
25. I’m here if you need me, but you won’t because you have found your soulmate. I am so happy for you!
26. You two make such a great team that you can easily win in all sports. Enjoy your life together!
27. Congratulations! Please pass on any dating advice you are no longer using.
28. You finally did it as I always said you’d do. Congratulations!
29. I told you so is in order here because I knew from the first date that you two are meant to be together. Love you guys!
30. All the best to my best buddies who got married yesterday! Your wedding made my year.

Happy Marriage Wishes

All wedding wishes are positive messages, but some emphasize happiness more than others. These are the messages to send to close family and friends, people you know for a lifetime. They are warm, moving messages that speak from the heart. Here, you can be more poetical, include metaphors, and allow yourself a softer tone.

31. Today, I gained a new family member and am so grateful to you. You are a great team and a joy to us all. Happy honeymoon, and all the best forever!
32. May your love grow stronger and stronger and your life together be filled with love and happiness.
33. May your wedding day be filled with joy, music, and sparkles. I know you are made for each other, and I wish you all the best in the world.
34. If you fill your marriage with love, respect, trust, and adventure, you two will never grow old.
35. A happy life together and all the adventures you can imagine! Fulfill your dreams together.
36. Congratulations on your wedding day, and may the Gods be kind to you.
37. Your love story should be made in a movie. Thank you for inviting us to be part of your special day.
38. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness is an understatement. You know I wish you more than that.
39. May the two of you love each other until the end of the world and continue to inspire us with your kindness and generosity towards each other.
40. Your love keeps us warm in the cold and brightens our days. Keep on it!

Marriage Wishes to Write on Cards

Writing on a card is a bit tricky than writing an email or a letter. First of all, you have a limited space. The message must be concise and evocative at the same time. Then, the card comes with a picture or drawing, which means you should connect the text and image to create a cohesive message. So, let the card design inspire you, and use the following wedding wishes examples to figure out the text.

41. Here’s to love and a lifetime of happiness!
42. Live, laugh, love, and always be together!
43. Congratulations and happy marriage.
44. On the occasion of your wedding, I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart.
45. Congratulations on your wedding day! May the joy of this moment blossom over time.
46. Congratulations! You’ve found love.
47. May your marriage be everything you wished for and more.
48. I wish you much joy on your wedding day and a lifetime of happiness.
49. I cannot be happier for both of you. Good luck in your shared adventure!
50. Best of luck during the new life you start together.

Religious Marriage Wishes

Religious wedding messages are appropriate when the couple is religious, and you share that with them. It’s a sensitive subject, so don’t get into Bible or Tora quotes if you aren’t invested in them. Instead, you can infuse your marriage wish with spirituality more generically. Here are some examples.

51. May your life together be blessed!
52. May God bless and protect your life forever.
53. May your love be as strong as your faith and your path filled with joy and happiness.
54. Love is a blessing, and you deserve it. Take care of each other and be grateful.
55. God bless you and show you the way.
56. "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." -Romans 12:10
57. Love and faith never leave you.
58. Congratulations, and God bless your union.
59. Thank God you met each other. You are such a lovely pair.
60. You are a match made in Heaven. God bless you!

Inspirational Marriage Wishes

This category includes messages that say more than congratulations. They speak about how the newlywed couple is a source of inspiration, how their life together constitutes a lighthouse for others, and how their remarkable personalities blend. If you want to show your appreciation and gratitude, this is how to do it on a wedding wish.

61. Congratulations! You are an amazing couple and a source of inspiration for all of us. You always fight for love, never for power, and I admire that hugely.
62. You know you are my favorite couple, but I need to repeat it on this special occasion. I am so happy for you. You are a beckon of romanticism that lights up our lives.
63. You’ve inspired me since we were children, but now that you are married, you have doubled your force. Congratulations, my dear, and all the best!
64. Knowing you, your wedding day will become a trademark for all of us. It’s a joy to see you together. You are so happy and in love. And I’m sure it will get even better.
65. When you are together, you shine and also cast a warm light onto us. Happy marriage and all my blessings!
66. The joy you give to each other is inspiring. Keep it up, and have a wonderful life together.
67. May your love grow deeper every day. You are a fantastic couple and a true source of magic.
68. Congratulations, power couple!
69. Thank you for showing us what true love really is and inspiring us to look for our soulmates. I’m so glad you found each other.
70. Your love should be the subject of a novel or movie. There is nothing more pure and joyful than you two. Happy marriage!

Marriage Wishes for Friends

When your friends get married, you are in a privileged position. You have most likely followed their love story, received the good news early on, and been invited to the wedding. Personalize your wedding wishes to match their personalities and your relationship.

71. Congratulations! From now on, I will call both of you my friend.
72. I am so happy you met your soulmate. I know how much you wished for this to happen, and I wish you all the best in the world.
73. Have a long, prosperous, and happy life together! You finally met the one.
74. May she/he/they bring as much happiness to you as you did to me. You are a special person and deserve the best.
75. Happy Wedding Day! Don’t worry about a thing. I’m here for you.
76. As I might be tearful later, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a lifetime of joy, happiness, love, and all the wonderful things you have dreamed of.
77. Congratulations to my wonderful friend and the person who’ll stand by his/her/their side from now on!
78. May you be happy and loved my friend, and may nothing come between you two.
79. I’m so excited to celebrate my best friend’s wedding day. Cheers to a life of happiness!
80. I love you so much, and I am glad for you both. Congratulations!

Marriage Wishes for Colleagues and Coworkers

Base your wedding messages for colleagues and coworkers on the closeness of your relationship. If you don’t know them well, use formal language. If you are also friends, use a relaxed tone and informal language. Be sweet but not cheesy, be concise but not expeditious, be thoughtful but not cliche. It’s a tricky one, but here are some examples.

81. Congratulations on your special day. I hope you’ll have the time of your life on your honeymoon.
82. Congratulations on your wedding day. I wish you and your spouse all the best.
83. Best wishes to you and your spouse and a lifetime of happiness together.
84. I am sending you luck and good wishes on this special day.
85. May your wedding day be jolly and your honeymoon last a month. Well wishes to you and your spouse.
86. All my best to the happiest newlywed colleague and friend!
87. I wish you both a long, happy life filled with love and joyful memories.
88. Congratulations on your wedding! I’m happy to hear you finally made the step.
89. I know this is your dream come true, so congratulations, and don’t stop believing in love.
90. Congratulations and enjoy your time off!

Wedding Quote Ideas

If you still struggle to find the right words, use the words of wise people. Writers, philosophers, spiritual people, and romantics filled pages with beautiful words on love and marriage. You can add a quote to your marriage wish or use one instead. You can even use a quote in your wedding speech. Here are some ideas.

91. "A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." - Mignon McLaughlin
92. "A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short." - Andre Marois
93. "A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love." - Pearl S. Buck
94. "The greatest marriages are built on teamwork. A mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace." - Fawn Weaver
95. "The sum which two married people owe to one another defies calculation. It is an infinite debt, which can only be discharged through all eternity." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
96. "Marriage is popular because it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity." - George Bernard Shaw
97. "Never is true love blind, but rather brings an added light." - Phoebe Cary
98. "Some people are worth melting for." - Olaf, Frozen
99. “It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
100. “Happiness [is] only real when shared” - Jon Krakauer

FAQ

How do you write a wedding card?

From the heart. Yes, you need to include a congratulatory phrase and a good wish for the future, but what’s more important is the feelings you pour into your message. Write what you feel about the couple, what you admire about their relationship, and how you’d like to see them in the future.

How do you sign a wedding message?

Depending on your relationship with the person getting marries, use a formal or informal signature. For example, when a business partner marries, you may want to sign using your full name and company details. But when a friend or family member marries, you may want to sign with your first name or even your nickname. If your child marries, you will probably sign as Mom or Dad. The signature on the wedding message is the best clue to your relationship with the receiver.