The personal touch
Say one real thing about them as a couple. How they look at each other, the trip where it all started, the way they finish each other's sentences. Then wish them well and stop. Two to four sentences is plenty.
For close friends
I knew on that first holiday that this was it. So happy for you both. Here's to a lifetime of arguing about directions.
You two make everything look easy, even this. Congratulations, and thank you for letting us be part of it.
For family
Welcome to the family, Sam. We've loved you for years, and now it's official. Congratulations to you both.
Watching you today, I couldn't have been prouder. Congratulations, darling.
For a colleague
Congratulations on your wedding. Wishing you both a wonderful day and many happy years together.
When you don't know the couple well
Thank you so much for including us. Wishing you a beautiful day and every happiness together.
When you can't be there
So sorry we can't be there. We'll be raising a glass to you both from afar, and can't wait to see the photos.
What to leave out
- Jokes about marriage being a trap. They've heard them all.
- Anything about former partners.
