A wedding wish does not need to be long to mean something. One or two warm sentences, matched to your relationship with the couple, are easier to write and easier for them to remember. Here are short lines you can use as they are or adjust, whether you are writing in a card, a chat message or the wishes section of an online invitation.

Warm and classic

  • Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness.
  • Congratulations! May your marriage be full of joy and understanding.
  • Here's to a home filled with love, laughter and peace.
  • May your love grow deeper with every year.
  • Congratulations on your wedding. Always walk side by side.

For your best friend

  • You finally found the one. I could not be happier for you.
  • Stay as silly and in love as you were on your first date.
  • The bride looks stunning, and I'm a close second. Congratulations!
  • Love you both. Here's to a sweet, calm and very happy new life.

For a brother or sister

  • Watching you start this new chapter makes my heart full.
  • May your little family always be close, strong and happy.
  • Welcome to the family. We are lucky to have you both.

For a colleague

  • Congratulations! Wishing you happiness at home and continued success at work.
  • Warmest wishes for a wonderful married life.
  • Congratulations on your big day. Wishing you and your new family every joy.

For an ex, kept gracious

It happens more than you would think. Keep it short, kind and focused on the future.

  • Wishing you the happiness you deserve.
  • Congratulations. I hope your new life is peaceful and bright.
  • Wishing you both a long and loving marriage.

Funny, but friendly

  • Wishing you a hundred happy years, and no more than three arguments a day.
  • Congratulations! Someone has officially agreed to put up with you forever.
  • May your home be full of fun, love and a surprising amount of money.

A simple template for any card

Congratulations, [bride's name] and [groom's name]! Wishing you a lifetime of love as you build your home together. Add the couple's names, keep it to one or two sentences, and choose sincere words over clichés.

Captions for social posts

  • Congratulations on your big day, you two!
  • Love is in the air. Congratulations to the happy couple.
  • Happy wedding day! ❤️
  • The best love story is finding the right person.
  • Together until the end of the road.

Quick answers

  • How long should a wish be? One or two sentences is plenty.
  • Can I use emoji? Yes, but one or two gentle ones is enough.
  • Is a card different from a text? A written card can be a little more formal; a message can sound more natural.

If the couple sent you a VowForever invitation, you can leave your wish right on the card, where it joins the live feed of messages from other guests. Couples can read every one later and keep them as a keepsake.