Congratulate Someone on His or Her Wedding or Marriage • Example Letters, Plus Guides and Samples
Guides
Marriage is one of the most important decisions of a person's life. It is a time of great joy as well as great anxiety. This letter can communicate your approval and wishes for happiness.
How to write this congratulation letter:
- Start with a direct statement of congratulations.
- Point out the positive personal qualities of the man and woman that make them well suited for each other.
- Mention the gift, if you are giving one.
- Close by looking forward to the couple's successful marriage and a lifetime of happiness.
Example Letter #1
Sincere congratulations on your marriage!
I don't know when I've felt better about two people getting together, and it's plain to see that you love each other deeply. It's wonderful to see how at peace you are with each other.
My prayer for you is that you will be as happy fifty years from now as you are today.
Example Letter #2
On behalf of the production staff, I want to congratulate you on your marriage.
We haven't had the pleasure of meeting your husband yet, but we are sure that you have made a perfect decision.
Please accept the accompanying gift as our way of wishing you every happiness together forever.
Example Letter #3
As the Big Day approaches fast, I want to congratulate you and John! You two are great together--obviously in love--and a joy to be around.
We're sending up a little wedding gift. Be sure to open it before you leave on your honeymoon; it will be useful on a vacation.
We couldn't be happier for you. Here's to many happy years together!
Example Letter #4
We want to congratulate you on your upcoming wedding. It is such a pleasure to see two people marry who are as obviously made for each other as you two are. Here is a little gift we chose to remind you of our love and admiration for you both. We offer you our warmest and best wishes, always.
Write Your Letter Step-by-Step
1 Start with a direct statement of congratulations.
Sample Sentences for Step 1
- Congratulations on your marriage!
- I appreciate your sending me a wedding announcement and want to extend my congratulations.
- I read about your marriage in the paper and want to congratulate you.
- Thanks for letting me know about your forthcoming marriage. I want to congratulate you on an excellent choice.
- Congratulations--finally! I thought you were a confirmed bachelor!
- Way to go, Jane! It's about time you took the plunge and joined the rest of us.
Sample Phrases for Step 1
- all the best
- all the happiness in the world
- am so happy for you
- appreciate your sending me
- congratulations on
- deserve the best
- finally found the right
- heard that you are
- like to extend my congratulations
- on your marriage
- our sincerest congratulations on
- our very best wishes
- so pleased to hear about
- taking the plunge
- thanks for letting me know
- the happiest of times
- the exciting news
- to both of you
- tying the knot
- want you to know
- want to congratulate you
- was delighted to hear
- was thrilled to hear
- wish you a long and happy life together
- your forthcoming marriage
2 Point out the positive personal qualities of the man and woman that make them well suited for each other.
Sample Sentences for Step 2
- You two are among the finest people I know, and I wish you all the happiness in the world.
- Jane will be a wonderful wife. I don't know how you talked her into marrying you, but I do know you couldn't have made a better choice.
- I know Bob very well, but I had no idea that you two even knew each other.
- I knew that you were dating, but I didn't realize that you were getting serious. I think you are a wonderful pair!
- I don't know your husband, but if he is half as good as I hear, he must be terrific!
Sample Phrases for Step 2
- a perfect match
- all the happiness in the world
- among the finest people I know
- are a wonderful pair
- can't imagine a nicer pair
- could have been made for each other
- couldn't ask for a
- couldn't make a better choice
- couldn't be happier for you
- deserve the best
- don't know your husband
- have heard so much about
- have found a real gem in
- have always admired
- have so much in common
- if she is half as good as
- is perfect for you
- is such a terrific
- make a great pair
- marriage made in heaven
- on your way to marital bliss
- perfect for each other
- such a great sense of humor
- think you are a wonderful couple
- will be an excellent
3 Mention the gift, if you are giving one.
Sample Sentences for Step 3
- Your gift should have arrived by now. I hope it will prove useful.
- Please accept this small gift with our wishes for a lifetime of happiness together.
- The accompanying gift comes with the best wishes of your co-workers.
- A gift should arrive at your house in a few days. I hope you enjoy it.
- I hope the gift we sent fits with your decor.
- I have sent a little something to help you celebrate the occasion.
Sample Phrases for Step 3
- a small gift
- as our gift to you
- as our way of saying
- as a gift to you both
- comes with our best wishes for
- enclosed is a
- for a lifetime of happiness together
- from all of us
- have sent a little something
- hope you can use it
- hope it will prove useful
- hope the gift we sent
- hope it fits with your decor
- please accept this small gift
- should arrive at your home
- so you can choose something
- the enclosed check
- this blessed occasion
- to help you celebrate
- to express our best wishes
- we are sending a gift
- with our best wishes
- would like to give you
4 Close by looking forward to the couple's successful marriage and a lifetime of happiness.
Sample Sentences for Step 4
- I wish you all the best.
- Good luck!
- I wish you all the happiness in the world.
- May you enjoy a lifetime of happiness together.
- Best of luck in your life together!
Sample Phrases for Step 4
- a happy life together
- a lifetime of joy together
- a wonderful lifetime together
- all the happiness in the world
- all the best
- as the years go by
- best wishes for
- best of luck
- days full of joy
- deserve the best
- eternal happiness to you both
- find great happiness together
- for years of happiness
- for a long and happy life together
- have what it takes to
- here's wishing you both
- in your life together
- many years of love and prosperity
- may all your dreams come true
- our very best wishes
- the best of everything
- your full share of happiness
