A wedding is a beautiful celebration, but the marriage is the masterpiece that follows. As friends, family, and well-wishers, we have the lovely opportunity to send the newly married couple off on their great adventure with words of encouragement, love, and joy. Finding the perfect message can sometimes feel daunting—how do you capture all your happiness for them in just a few sentences?
Whether you’re signing a card, posting on their wall, or sending a text, your words are a gift that honors their new beginning. This guide is here to help you find the perfect sentiment. We’ve curated lists of wishes for every style and relationship, from deeply emotional blessings to witty one-liners, ensuring your congratulations are as unique and special as the couple themselves.
Heartfelt Wishes for Your Journey Ahead
These messages are perfect for expressing deep, sincere emotions. Use them when you want to convey the significance of the moment and your genuine hopes for their shared future.
1. May the love you shared on your wedding day be the foundation of a long and beautiful life together. Congratulations on starting your forever.
2. Your wedding was a joy to witness, but it's the journey you're starting now that is truly exciting. Wishing you a lifetime of adventures and a love that grows with every passing year.
3. Congratulations on finding your forever person. May your marriage be filled with more laughter than you can count, more joy than you can imagine, and more love than you can hold in your hearts.
4. Watching you two together is like seeing a beautiful story unfold. This is just the first chapter. Wishing you endless happiness as you write the rest.
5. May your marriage be a safe harbor in any storm, a sunny field to dance in, and a cozy home for your hearts. All the love to you both.
6. Here's to a lifetime of morning coffees and evening talks, of shared dreams and comforting hugs. Congratulations on your marriage.
7. The real adventure begins now! May you always be each other’s greatest support, loudest cheerleader, and best friend.
8. Congratulations on your marriage. May you build a life together that is even more beautiful than your wedding day.
9. Wishing you both a world of happiness and a love that deepens with every day that passes. You two are a perfect match.
10. To see two people so perfectly suited for each other is a rare and beautiful thing. May your life together be everything you've dreamed of and more.
Funny & Playful Wishes for the Happy Couple
For the couple who loves to laugh, a touch of humor can be the most memorable message of all. These are best suited for close friends and family.
1. Congratulations on your marriage! Welcome to the club where you can finally, officially, and unapologetically steal each other's food.
2. So, the "free bar" is over and the real work begins. Just kidding (mostly). So thrilled for you both!
3. Marriage is all about finding that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life. Congrats on finding your perfect victim!
4. I'm so happy for you both! Now you have someone else who has to pretend to laugh at your jokes. It was a tough job, but I’m glad to pass the torch.
5. Congratulations! Your wedding was beautiful, and I'm so excited to see what your combined streaming service recommendations look like.
6. Well, you did it. You found your lobster! Now get ready for a lifetime of awkward family photos and fighting over the thermostat.
7. Thanks for inviting us to eat and drink while you two got married. Seriously, it was an honor. All the best!
8. I'm about 90% happy for you and 10% jealous. Congrats, you two!
9. They say two become one... Does that mean I only have to buy one birthday gift from now on? Just checking. So happy for you!
Modern & Wise-ish Words of Advice
Offer a bit of "wisdom" that feels fresh, modern, and not at all like a lecture. These are perfect for a contemporary couple.
1. Your marriage advice: always be the first to say "sorry," especially when you're right. Congrats on starting this hilarious and wonderful journey!
2. The secret to a happy marriage is still a secret. But if you figure it out, text me! In the meantime, enjoy the ride.
3. Remember: a successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person... and having a really good Wi-Fi connection. Congratulations!
4. May your love be as strong as your coffee and as reliable as your pizza delivery guy. Cheers to you both!
5. Always remember the three most important words in a marriage: "You're right, dear." Congratulations on starting your new life as a team!
6. Keep your adventures big and your quarrels small. So happy to celebrate this new chapter with you.
7. Never stop trying to win each other over, even when you already have. Congrats on making it official!
8. The best marriages are a partnership. Remember to be a team, even when you’re arguing about whose turn it is to take out the trash.
Short & Sweet Messages for Texts and Social Media
Perfect for an Instagram caption, a quick text, or a short note when you want to get straight to the point with warmth and enthusiasm.
1. So incredibly happy for you both! Congrats! 🥂
2. Cheers to the new Mr. & Mrs./Mr. & Mr./Mrs. & Mrs.! Wishing you forever.
3. And so the adventure begins! Congratulations. ❤️
4. Your wedding was a dream. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
5. It's official! So happy I could burst. All the love to you both.
6. Congratulations on starting your forever together!
7. The perfect couple! Wishing you all the best.
8. Here’s to love, laughter, and happily ever after.
9. What a beautiful day for a beautiful couple. Congrats!
Religious & Spiritual Blessings for Your Union
For couples who share a strong faith, these messages offer a blessing for their sacred commitment.
1. May God bless this beautiful union and grant you both a lifetime of love, faith, and joy. Congratulations.
2. "Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." (Mark 10:9) So happy to celebrate your blessed marriage.
3. Wishing you a marriage filled with God's grace and a home filled with His love. All our prayers are with you.
4. Congratulations on your sacred covenant. May your faith in God and in each other be the rock upon which you build your life.
5. Praying for a long and happy marriage for you both. May you always feel God's presence in your home and in your hearts.
6. What a beautiful testament to God's love. Congratulations on your marriage, and may He bless every day of your life together.
7. May your love for each other reflect the love that God has for you. Wishing you a lifetime of blessed happiness.
8. Congratulations! May your partnership be a beacon of light and faith for all to see.
Formal & Gracious Congratulations
Ideal for a professional setting, like for a colleague or boss, or for a distant relative where a more traditional and respectful tone is best.
1. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and prosperity. Congratulations on your marriage.
2. It was a pleasure to hear of your recent marriage. All the best to you both for a long and happy future together.
3. Congratulations on your wedding. May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy and companionship.
4. Wishing you all the best as you embark on this wonderful new chapter. Sincere congratulations to you both.
5. Congratulations on this joyous occasion. We wish you the very best for a future filled with happiness.
6. Please accept our warmest congratulations on your marriage. We wish you a lifetime of love and success.
7. May your life together be a happy and fulfilling one. Congratulations to you both on your special day.
8. With sincere congratulations on your wedding day. May your future together be bright and beautiful.
### A Final Thought
The best wishes come from the heart. Feel free to use these messages as a starting point and add a personal touch. A shared memory, an inside joke, or a specific compliment about the couple can transform a great message into a perfect one. Your warm words will be a cherished part of their wedding memories for years to come. Congratulations to the happy couple