{"id":5768,"date":"2016-07-18T18:55:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T08:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/blog\/?p=5768"},"modified":"2026-05-07T12:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T02:04:54","slug":"writing-wedding-card-messages-dont-sound-cheesy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/blog\/writing-wedding-card-messages-dont-sound-cheesy\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing wedding card messages that don\u2019t sound cheesy"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n#post-5768 .entry-content p,\n#post-5768 .entry-content li { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n#post-5768 .entry-content h2 { text-transform: none !important; font-size: 34px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n#post-5768 .entry-content h3 { text-transform: none !important; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 32px; }\n#post-5768 .entry-content img { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 28px 0; border-radius: 4px; }\n@media (max-width:768px){#post-5768 table{font-size:14px !important;}#post-5768 th,#post-5768 td{padding:8px 10px !important;font-size:14px !important;}#post-5768 [style*=\"grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr\"],#post-5768 [style*=\"grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr\"]{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;gap:14px !important;}}<\/style>\n<p>When someone you know gets engaged, you know it\u2019s time to start thinking up some messages for<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/\">invitations for wedding<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/birthday-invitations\">birthday invitations<\/a><\/strong> that are genuine, witty and don\u2019t sound like they came from a bad tv commercial. There are so many things to write to the bride and groom at different stages of the process, it can be hard to come up with fresh ideas for what to write in a wedding card. The difficulty of writing wedding card messages can,\u00a0of course, be magnified five or ten times since wedding seem to come in waves!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got some messages lined up to help make it easy for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Writing-thank-you-wedding-cards-1.jpg\" rel='prettyPhoto'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11277\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Writing-thank-you-wedding-cards-1-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"Writing wedding card messages for a friend\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Writing-thank-you-wedding-cards-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Writing-thank-you-wedding-cards-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Writing-thank-you-wedding-cards-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:20px 28px;margin:32px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;color:#3a2e1f;\">At a Glance: Wedding Card Messages That Don&#8217;t Sound Cheesy<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 0 24px;padding:0;list-style:disc;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"><strong>Skip the cliches:<\/strong> avoid &#8216;two hearts become one&#8217; and similar overused phrases \u2014 guests have read them dozens of times<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"><strong>Get specific to the couple:<\/strong> reference one shared memory, one couple-specific quirk, or one thing you admire about how they treat each other<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"><strong>Match the card to the moment:<\/strong> engagement, hens\/bucks, RSVP, wedding day, post-wedding thank you \u2014 each has its own tone<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"><strong>Keep it short:<\/strong> three to five sentences is plenty; long messages read like obligation, not warmth<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"><strong>Sign with your relationship anchor:<\/strong> &#8216;Your university roommate&#8217; or &#8216;Your weekend tennis partner&#8217; is more memorable than just your name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-locale-router=\"v1\" style=\"background:#fdfaf4;border-left:3px solid #c8a165;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"><strong style=\"display:block;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1.2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a5a2e;margin-bottom:6px;\">Shop wedding invitations<\/strong><a href=\"\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/?utm_source=paperlust&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=locale_router\" style=\"color:#7a5a2e;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Australia<\/a> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; <a href=\"\/us\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/?utm_source=paperlust&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=locale_router\" style=\"color:#7a5a2e;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">United States<\/a> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; <a href=\"\/gb\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/?utm_source=paperlust&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=locale_router\" style=\"color:#7a5a2e;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">United Kingdom<\/a> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; <a href=\"\/ca\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/?utm_source=paperlust&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=locale_router\" style=\"color:#7a5a2e;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Canada<\/a> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; <a href=\"\/nz\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/?utm_source=paperlust&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=locale_router\" style=\"color:#7a5a2e;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">New Zealand<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><b>Write an engagement card<\/b><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background:#fdfaf4;border:1px solid #e8d9b8;border-radius:6px;padding:24px 28px;margin:36px 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#3a2e1f;\">Shop Wedding Greeting Cards<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#5a4a38;\">Designed wedding cards with envelopes \u2014 slip your message into a card that matches the suite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/wedding-greeting-cards\/?utm_source=paperlust&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=blog_callout&amp;utm_content=writing-wedding-card-messages-dont-sound-cheesy_intro\" style=\"background:#c9a96e;color:#fff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;white-space:nowrap;\">Browse designs &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n<p>So you heard about a friends engagement! Whether you saw the hundreds of likes on Facebook, got an excited phone call, or received an engagement announcement or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/engagement-invitations\/\">engagement party invites<\/a><\/strong> in the post, it\u2019s a nice touch to send a card to say congratulations. It may seem a little old-fashioned, but if there\u2019s ever a time to opt for the traditional route it\u2019s when weddings are involved! If in doubt it\u2019s a good idea to cover your bases and spread some love, but if they are a vague acquaintance and you think it will look like you\u2019re angling for a wedding invite by getting in touch, trust your instincts.<\/p>\n<p>On an engagement card you can keep things fairly brief (though if you want to take the opportunity to tell your friend why you adore them, I\u2019m sure they won\u2019t mind!), so just focus on letting them know that you are happy for them and excited about the news. Be cautious of writing anything that assumes that you will be invited to the wedding. Many people opt for family-only weddings or have to keep things smaller than they would like to cut costs, so keep that in mind when writing.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of engagement card messages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Congratulations to an amazing friend and soon-to-be friend. Can\u2019t wait to get to know him more.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Can\u2019t wait to have [fiance] join the family! You have made a wonderful choice and we couldn\u2019t be more proud of you.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Thank you for allowing us to share such a joyous occasion with you. Congratulations on your engagement, and all the best for the future.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>You two are perfect for one another, and it has been such a joy to watch you fall in love. We are looking forward to sharing the next stage of your journey with you. May it be full of joy and love always.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>We are absolutely delighted to hear the news! I\u2019m sure your engagement will be just the beginning of a beautiful life together.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congratulations on the engagement! Your gift is that I won\u2019t make you retell the proposal story again (but I will admire the ring!).<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I guess you could say things are getting pretty serious, then? Congrats on the engagement!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congrats on finally getting serious enough to have your partner <a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/christmas-cards\/\">mentioned in the family Christmas card<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congrats on the engagement! Can\u2019t wait for wedding selfies and a quality wedding hashtag.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congratulations on your engagement! I will be coming up with a celeb-like couple name for the two of you, and you will be informed shortly.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congratulations on being the first engaged couple I haven\u2019t blocked on Facebook.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I\u2019m so thrilled to hear about your engagement! You two are such wonderful people and I can\u2019t think of a better pairing. So excited for what the coming years will bring!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>It\u2019s about time, you two! Stoked to hear that you are tying the knot. Can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you soon. All the love in the world.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>That ring is gorgeous, but it\u2019s your love that really shines! Wishing you both all the best.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Thank-you-cards-1.jpg\" rel='prettyPhoto'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11278 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Thank-you-cards-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"writing wedding card message\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Thank-you-cards-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Thank-you-cards-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Thank-you-cards-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Don\u2019t forget to write an engagement party thank you card!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule you should always send thank you cards after somebody does something for you, and an engagement party is no exception. While it might feel like you\u2019re the one that did something for them (by attending, and maybe giving a gift), they also organised and gave you a good time, food and drinks. It\u2019s definitely best practice to say a quick thanks for all their hard work and let them know you had a great time.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of engagement party thank you card messages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Thank you so much for inviting us to your engagement party. It was great to have a chance to catch up with family and friends and toast to the good times ahead. All the best with wedding planning.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congrats on hosting the party of the year! (Lucky your wedding isn\u2019t until next year, or it wouldn\u2019t have been in with a chance) Loved popping some champers and tearing up the dance floor with you guys, and can\u2019t wait to do it all again soon.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Thanks so much for having us at your engagement celebrations. We were so glad we could make it.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>It was such a joy to see you two so full of love at your engagement party, and I\u2019ve no doubt it was only a small preview of how happy your wedding day will be! I can\u2019t wait to be there to witness it.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>We just want to say thank you for letting us be part of your engagement celebrations. We had such a wonderful time! The food was delicious, the music was rocking, and most of all, the company was unbeatable.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Wow, what a great night! Thanks so much for having me at your engagement party. I hope you had as much fun as I did!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>You threw such a great engagement party, you\u2019ve got the wedding planning covered!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Thank you for allowing us to toast your engagement last weekend. Good luck with all the wedding planning and preparation! Please don\u2019t hesitate to call us if we can help with anything at all. We can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you at the wedding.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Return your RSVP card with extra love<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t have to worry too much about wording your RSVP cards, since the card will usually have options for you to tick. Despite this, it\u2019s nice to include a note with the RSVP when you return it, even if it\u2019s just written on the card itself. If you\u2019re replying \u2018yes\u2019, just something like \u2018So happy to be invited! Can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you!\u2019 will show you care. If you can\u2019t attend, a more detailed note is preferable. Sometimes an RSVP date is specified but a response card is not included at all, so you may want to include these sample responses as part of a note on a blank notecard.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of RSVP response card messages:\u00a0<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>We are delighted to accept the invitation, and we really look forward to the big day!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>See you there!\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Let the good times roll!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Eep! Can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you! xx<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Yes, yes, yes x1000!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>We will be there with bells on!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Wouldn\u2019t miss it for the world!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Can\u2019t wait!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Excited to join the celebrations!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Have you ever known me to turn down a party?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>It\u2019s going to be the party of the year, wouldn\u2019t miss it!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>So sorry we can\u2019t make it!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>We are so sad to miss out on the celebrations!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>We\u2019ll be thinking of you.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I know, I know, I\u2019m a terrible friend.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Something better came up ;) Just kidding, of course. It kills me that I\u2019m going to miss it!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/all-we-need-is-love_1648.jpg\" rel='prettyPhoto'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10734\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/all-we-need-is-love_1648.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/all-we-need-is-love_1648.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/all-we-need-is-love_1648-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/all-we-need-is-love_1648-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/rsvp-cards\/\">Shop now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Say thank you for the Hens\/Bucks party invite<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Following the same principle as the engagement party, it\u2019s often best to send a thank you card after the hens party, bucks party, kitchen tea or bridal shower. Whether or not this is entirely necessary depends on the formality of the event and the amount of organisation that was required to make it happen. If you\u2019re hitting the beach or the dance floor you can probably get away without a card (though it\u2019s always a classy touch), but if it\u2019s a high tea or girls weekend it\u2019s best to make your appreciation known. Remember to thank both the bride (or groom, as the case may be) and the person or people responsible for organising the event.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of bachelor\/bachelorette party thank you card messages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Wow, what an amazing weekend! Thank you so much for having me along!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Thanks for all the organisation you put into the hens party. It was a great night and your work meant it went off without a hitch!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The bachelorette party was the perfect practice run for the level of party we\u2019re going to have next month at your wedding\u2026if we recover in time!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Thank you for such a lovely afternoon tea to celebrate your upcoming wedding. It was so great to meet so many of your friends and family members. I really enjoyed it, and I\u2019m glad you invited me along.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Best party ever for the best bride ever! I hope you had half as much fun as I did at your hens party.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Thanks for having me at your bucks party! It was such a great night. Good luck with the last minute wedding prep, give me a shout if you need anything.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Delilah2.jpg\" rel='prettyPhoto'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10739\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Delilah2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Delilah2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Delilah2-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Delilah2-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Delilah2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What to Write in a Wedding Card (if you\u2019re going to the wedding)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Writing <a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/wedding-invitations\/\">wedding invitation card<\/a> messages can be difficult, but when it comes down to it, it really is your opportunity to get a bit sentimental and put words to feelings. The card should reflect what the couple mean to you. Since a wedding is such a watershed moment in somebody\u2019s life, every wedding card should cover all three tenses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past &#8211; Reflect on how you met your friend and their partner. You could remind them of the first time you met, or some key moments over the years that you\u2019ve really appreciated their friendship. Whether you write about funny memories or more serious things, everyone likes to be reminded of the things they\u2019ve experienced, enjoyed and been through together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Present &#8211; Let them know that you are excited to finally be at their wedding, and tell them how you are feeling (but only if that feeling is happy! This is not the place to tell them you are jealous or not sure about their choice of partner).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Future &#8211; Give your best wishes for the future, tell them what you\u2019re looking forward to and that you\u2019ll be there for them. It\u2019s also appropriate to pass on your best piece of marriage advice in the wedding card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you only know one of the two people getting married, it\u2019s perfectly acceptable to address the card primarily to them and reference their partner only to tell them you\u2019re looking forward to getting to know them more, or to let them know they got a good one.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of wedding card messages:<\/h3>\n<h4>Funny \/ Casual<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Wishing you love, joy and tenderness today and every day of your future.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>All the best to two wonderful people as you build your life together.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>A toast to the best pairing I\u2019ve ever seen!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>You guys are so perfect together! Congratulations! Super happy for you both!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>It\u2019s official! You\u2019re stuck with one another! Congratulations on your wedding, and all the best for a future full of fun and adventures.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Can\u2019t wait to watch you two turn into the cutest little old married couple to ever live.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Best wishes in your life ahead.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congratulations on your wedding! We are so happy for you and wish you all the love and happiness in the world. We love you both!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Time has gone so quickly since we were silly thirteen-year-olds dreaming about our futures. It is so exciting to see some of those dreams coming to fruition today as you wed the love of your life. I think teenage you would be pretty happy. I wish I could go back and tell her it all works out okay, it would have saved you a lot of angst back then ;) All the love in the world, and may your marriage be as long and rich as our friendship has been.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Welcome to the family [fiance]! We are overjoyed to have you join our crazy tribe. You\u2019re just strange enough to fit right in.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Lots of love and joy to both of you on this exciting day.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Life will bring all sorts of things your way, but it\u2019s all better with someone beside you to share it with. Congratulations on finding the perfect partner in crime.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congratulations! You&#8217;ve officially upgraded from Netflix and chill to Amazon Prime and commitment. Enjoy the ride!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Thank you for allowing us to bear witness to your love and to this sacred moment in your lives.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Love and marriage get better with each passing year. May all that you feel today be just the start.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The warmest wishes and deepest congratulations on your wedding day.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congratulations on making this step together, and may your love see you through all life\u2019s ups and downs.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Wishing you both the happily-ever-after you deserve.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Wishing you both a lifetime of shared dreams, laughter, and love. Congratulation on your wedding day.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>As you begin this new chapter together, may your love deepen and your bond strengthen. Congratulations on your wedding<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What to Write in a Wedding Card (if you couldn\u2019t attend)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Whatever the reason for not attending a wedding, it\u2019s good etiquette to send a card of congratulations just before the wedding to make sure the couple knows you are thinking of them and celebrating with them. Being invited to the wedding in the first place is an honour, so it\u2019s good to acknowledge that. You shouldn\u2019t grovel or even necessarily apologise in the card, but you should let the couple know that you are disappointed to be missing out and that you love them.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of wedding card messages in absentia:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>We hope you can feel our love and support even though we can\u2019t be there.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congratulations on such an exciting day! We really wish we could be there to be part of it.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>With you in spirit on this special day.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I\u2019m sorry we couldn\u2019t make the trip, but we are celebrating with you from afar.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I hope you can feel that there are people across the world joining in your joy and celebrations.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Wishing you both the best on this day. Can\u2019t wait to see pictures and hear all about it.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I\u2019m so sad I can\u2019t be there, but I\u2019ll be there in spirit and can\u2019t wait to see photos<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_6887.jpeg\" rel='prettyPhoto'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10740\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_6887.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"930\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_6887.jpeg 930w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_6887-551x640.jpeg 551w, https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_6887-768x892.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What to Write in a Wedding Card (if you were not invited)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If someone you know is getting married, it\u2019s definitely best to send a card even if you weren\u2019t invited to the wedding. Remember that it\u2019s extremely difficult to cut down a wedding guest list to a manageable number and weddings can be upwards of $100 per head, so if you didn\u2019t get a wedding invitation don\u2019t take it as a sign that the happy couple don\u2019t care about you. They probably felt bad about not inviting you. Sending a card shows that you understand, that you are happy for them, and that you are sharing in their celebrations even though you won\u2019t be present.<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of wedding card messages if you aren\u2019t invited:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Thinking of you both with love and joy on your wedding day.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with friends and family.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I\u2019m sure your wedding day will be everything you dreamed. Enjoy every moment!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Trusting that you will make the most of every moment today, and that your future together will be a long and happy one.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background:#fdfaf4;border:1px solid #e8d9b8;border-radius:6px;padding:24px 28px;margin:36px 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#3a2e1f;\">Shop Thank You Cards<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#5a4a38;\">Match your post-wedding thank you cards to your invitation suite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/wedding-thank-you-cards\/?utm_source=paperlust&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=blog_callout&amp;utm_content=writing-wedding-card-messages-dont-sound-cheesy_midpost\" style=\"background:#c9a96e;color:#fff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;white-space:nowrap;\">Browse designs &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><b>Say Thank You Post-Wedding<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Weddings are expensive and notoriously difficult to organise, so being invited to one is an honour and shouldn\u2019t be taken for granted. The happy couple may be off on a honeymoon, but make sure you send a thank you card as soon as possible after the big day so you don\u2019t forget about it. You can see our range of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/wedding-thank-you-cards\/\">thank you cards<\/a><\/strong> on our website<\/p>\n<h3>Examples of wedding thank you card messages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Thank you so much for letting us share in such a joyful celebration of your love!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Thank you for inviting me to share such an important day with you and your family. I had a wonderful time.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>It meant so much to me to be invited to your wedding, thank you.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Thanks for inviting me to your wedding. It was an honour to witness such an important milestone.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Your wedding was a once-in-a-lifetime day that you will remember for the rest of your life, and you sure made sure you will have something beautiful to look back on!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>It was an honour to be part of your special day. Congratulations, and I hope every day of your marriage is just as rich in love as the first one.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congrats on hosting the wedding of the year!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Your wedding was such a perfect day. You both looked gorgeous, the food was delicious, and most importantly your love shone. Thank you for letting us be there to see it.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Congratulations on finally being done with the wedding planning! It definitely paid off with a wedding day straight from the pages of Vogue. Enjoy settling back to normality.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Choose the Right Wedding Card Message<\/h2>\n<p>What you write depends on three things: how close you are to the couple, which milestone the card marks, and whether you&#8217;ll be at the wedding. Pick the right combination and the message writes itself.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Decide on the level of intimacy<\/h3>\n<p>Close family or best friends earn longer, more personal messages \u2014 name a shared memory or a couple-specific quirk. Acquaintances and colleagues should keep it warm but brief; a one-line congratulations and a signature is enough. Forcing intimacy you don&#8217;t have is what makes a card read as cheesy.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Match the milestone<\/h3>\n<p>Engagement cards focus on excitement and the journey ahead. Hens or bucks party cards lean playful. RSVP cards earn a single warm line. Wedding-day cards focus on the relationship and the future. Post-wedding thank yous reference a specific gift or moment from the day. Mixing tones across milestones is the most common wording mistake.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Decide whether you&#8217;ll be at the wedding<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re attending, your card can be light \u2014 you&#8217;ll see the couple in person. If you&#8217;re declining, the card carries more weight; acknowledge the absence, name a reason if appropriate, and offer a future plan to celebrate. <a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/wedding-greeting-cards\/\">Browse wedding card designs<\/a> if you need a card that matches the gravity of either choice.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:32px;\">Wedding Card Message Length by Relationship<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:24px 0;font-size:16px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#3a2e1f;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e8d9b8;\">Relationship<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e8d9b8;\">Recommended length<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e8d9b8;\">Tone<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#fbf9f5;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">Close family \/ best friend<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">5-7 sentences<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">Personal memory + future-focused well-wish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">Friend or sibling<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">3-5 sentences<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">Warm, specific, slightly playful<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fbf9f5;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">Colleague \/ acquaintance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">2-3 sentences<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">Warm and brief; signature with relationship anchor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">Cannot attend<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">4-6 sentences<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0eadf;vertical-align:top;\">Acknowledge absence + offer future plan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What should I write in a wedding card if I do not know the couple well?<\/h3>\n<p>Keep it warm and brief: a single line of congratulations, a future-focused well-wish, and your name with a relationship anchor (e.g., &#8216;from your colleague at Acme&#8217;). Two to three sentences total. Forcing intimacy you don&#8217;t have is what makes wedding cards read as cheesy or generic.<\/p>\n<h3>Is it OK to put money in a wedding card?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, money in a wedding card is increasingly common and welcomed by most couples. Place the money inside a separate inner envelope or sleeve so it doesn&#8217;t fall out, write a short message in the card itself, and avoid mentioning the amount. If the couple has a wedding wishing well, a card with money is exactly what they&#8217;re hoping for.<\/p>\n<h3>How long should a wedding card message be?<\/h3>\n<p>Three to five sentences is the sweet spot. Long messages read like obligation rather than warmth, and short two-word messages can feel impersonal unless paired with a generous gift. Aim for one personal observation, one well-wish, and one closing line with a relationship anchor in your signature.<\/p>\n<h3>What do I write in a wedding card if I cannot attend?<\/h3>\n<p>Acknowledge that you&#8217;ll miss the day, name a brief reason if appropriate, share a specific well-wish for the marriage (not just the wedding), and offer to celebrate together later. Keep regret short \u2014 the focus should be on the couple, not on your absence.<\/p>\n<h3>Can wedding card messages be funny?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, humor works well for couples you know well. Reference a shared inside joke or one of the couple&#8217;s quirks, but keep the punchline kind \u2014 wedding-day humor that lands needs to make the couple feel seen, not roasted. 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