You may not be the formal type of person to wish someone a good wedding, but you’re still a good person. So, you’re wondering what are some real wedding day wishes for a friend. Obviously, you will want your wedding wishes to be personal to you and your friend. Your experiences should guide what it is you want to say, and it should be given in a tone that is normal to you. These messages coming from you is what makes it special and meaningful.
Congratulations, your friend is getting married! Thinking ahead will go a long way in helping you say what you want to. Whether you are wondering what to write on a wedding card, planning what to say in the reception line, or getting ideas for a bachelor party toast. If you’re looking to write a letter or if the wish is for your child, consider some of the tips in this article.
If you want to build your own scroll down and pull from tips on how to make a personal wedding wish for your friend. Here are some ideas!
Creating Wedding Wishes For a friend
Use a story that means a lot to you
- “As a kid, we never really talked about this day…”
- “When we were younger you said you wanted to marry your best friend….”
- “I remember being in the military…”
- “We moved in together at college and you said…”
- “You’ve always been a hopeless romantic, even when you were a teenager writing songs on your guitars, man I was jealous…”
- “We have so many life stories together like __(insert stories here)___, and now you get to create your own life together.”
Remind them of what they mean to you
- “I’ve never had someone that I could be myself with, as much as I can with you…”
- “You’ve been the friend that they make movies about…”
- “One of the beautiful things about our friendship is that we have been through thick and thin. We laughed, cried, and sat in silence together when there was nothing to say. Those times have always got me through. I am so thankful that you will be able to share those moments with your wife now, too. “
- “I’ve always had to come up with birthday wishes, and now I am here toasting your wedding day.”
Thank them for the friend they have been
- “Your honesty kept me on track….”
- “You might not have been able to keep me out of trouble, but I knew I had a place to come back to…”
- “Your influence in school/work/dating played a big part in making me who I am…”
- “I am just thankful that I can be here for you on your special day, because you’ve always been there for me…”
Incorporate their spouse into your wish
They are your friend and they love their fiance, so letting them know you are thinking of them as a collective will go a long way. These wedding wishes for friends should include your old friends and your new one.
- “I used to think you were amazing, and then I met your fiance and found out what amazing really is.”
- “I didn’t think you could marry up, but somehow you are…”
- “Your friendship is one of my greatest gifts, and I am excited that I can share that gift with your spouse.”
- “One of the best things about __(insert fiance name here)__ is that they are going to push you to be better and you will do the same for them. You are a pair of dreamers and I can’t want to see them all come true.”
- “As you start your married life together, remember that true love exists, but you have to nurture it. “
- “May your life be a life filled with the adventures you’ve always sought out. A life full of purposeful experience is a life well lived. “
Your wedding wishes for friends should offer continued support
- “Marriage isn’t always easy. You are melding two worlds together. Even though you’ve been together for ____, you will need to continue to choose one another. I will remind you that.”
- “We’ve been friends, and we will still be friends. I will continue to be honest with you and when you’re working through things that might be hard to talk about, I am happy to be there for you. “
- “Thinking of your lives together help me know that I am leaving you in good hands, but that I can always be there to lift you up.”
Tell them you are looking forward to seeing the new life they create
These wedding wishes for friends should incorporate your joy to see the life that they will create together. Marriage is a journey that two people undertake together, choosing one another, and creating a future of their desires.
- “You’ve lived an awesome life. We have __(Insert things you’ve done together)_____ and you have __(insert things they’ve done)___. Now you get to continue living the dream, the adventure with an even better partner in life.”
- “When you used to talk about your future, you had big plans. I look forward to seeing all of those things come true. “
- “Living together has taught me that you don’t have the greatest decorative eye. The OneRepublic poster that was taped to our wall didn’t do much for the ambiance of the room. But you two together will make an amazing home, and an even better life.”
- “I can’t wait to celebrate your wedding anniversary for years to come…”
- “Watching your family grow will be an honor…”
Make sure they know that you believe they can do it
- “One of my favorite things about you is that you were always there. You showed up. You put in the effort. That is going to pay dividends in your marriage. “
- “You’ve never been someone to shy away when things got hard. You run into the fight. The trait of sticking around when things get hard will be a benefit to you in your marriage. “
- “Even though marriage is beautiful, it can be work. Thankfully you chose the best co-worker for you and like to work overtime. “
Throw in a favorite quote from a movie or song (43 + this)
- “I wondered if everything could ever feel this real forever” – Foo Fighters “Everlong”
- “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return.” – Moulin Rouge
- “Keep it a hundred, I’d rather you trust me than to love me.” – Kendrick Lamar “Love”
- “It doesn’t matter if the guy is perfect or the girl is perfect, as long as they are perfect for each other.” – Good Will Hunting
- Here are other movie quotes if that is what you’re looking for
Include feeling you had on your wedding day (positively)
- “When I got married, I was so happy. The next day, I was even happier. May each day forward provide you with joy, peace, and gratitude for the blessings you have.”
- “I only hope that on my wedding day, my wife saw me look at her the same way that you look at yours. The love and hope is apparent.”
- “A happy married life takes into account both you and your spouse. Happy spouse, happy house.”
- “I was terrified. And you knew that, too. But making big decisions are meant to be scary. I can tell you though, that you knew, that I knew it was the best decision of my life. “
- “I wish you the happiness that I have found in marriage. “
- “As a newly married couple, it is exciting to think of what will be. But take the time to be present and take it in. “
- “A wonderful married life is one that is worked on…”
Use an analogy of something they are interested in for your wedding wishes for a friend
When creating wedding wishes for friends, sometimes the best way to say what you want is through a story or analogy. Consider the examples below:
- Fishing analogy examples: hook, line, and sinker; talk about patience; the beauty of being still; the importance of choosing the right lure…
- Sports analogy examples: now you’re on the home team (and give them a custom jersey); talk about calling plays; taking the time to learn the basic skills necessary for success; tell them that they are the center and their wife is the quarterback and you must protect her at all costs…
- Writing analogy examples: talk about character development; the importance of language; the role of the hero; the hero’s journey…
- Work analogy examples: to get your job you needed luck, skill and a good personality the same can be said for your marriage; professional development and continuing education are essential for being the best you can be
In the end, creating wedding wishes for a friend should be based on who you are, and the experiences you have shared. What makes the wish special is that you have shared a history with them, and hope they can create a future that is just as great.
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