{"id":50598,"date":"2014-09-04T03:21:10","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T03:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingquestions.com\/blog\/?p=6629"},"modified":"2014-09-04T03:21:10","modified_gmt":"2014-09-04T03:21:10","slug":"what-to-write-on-a-wedding-gift-envelope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-gifts\/what-to-write-on-a-wedding-gift-envelope","title":{"rendered":"What To Write On A Wedding Gift Envelope?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah, the wedding gift envelope. Plenty of people wonder what the heck to write on this envelope, and may start to panic over whether they need to take calligraphy classes. Don\u2019t worry, you do not have to completely revamp your penmanship to write something lovely on said envelope. You are taking the time to provide the engaged couple with a gift, and that in itself is everything. This doesn\u2019t mean what you write on the envelope is secondary, it just means you do not have to spend hours teaching yourself calligraphy. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

The Question: What Do I Write On A Wedding Gift Envelope?<\/h2>\n

I am attending the wedding of a close friend extremely soon, and am stuck on what to write on the gift envelope. Please help me! I am not exactly proficient in wedding gift envelope writing. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Our Answer<\/h2>\n

Write something from the heart. Period. It can be tear-jerking, laugh-inducing, or something in between. As long as your words are genuine, you\u2019re in good shape. Take some time to think about what the couple likes and will find amusing\/heartfelt\/otherwise wonderful, and go from there. Don\u2019t worry if you are not super-close with the couple in question, as you can still write something fantastic. For example, writing \u201cMuch love and many blessings\u201d is a great one, as is \u201cCongratulations on this next step of your journey together.\u201d If you want to combine these phrases, that\u2019s just fine too. The point is you are blessing the couple on their special day and helping them enjoy it as much as possible. They will love your words!<\/p>\n

If you are not the best writer in the world, feel free to put a few ideas on paper and have a written word-savvy friend or family member look them over. The person will provide the grammatical check and wording advice you need to make your written wishes snap, crackle, and pop in all the best ways.<\/p>\n

Other Experts\u2019 Answers<\/h2>\n

\u201cHow close you are with the bride will determine whether the written message should be simple or more complex. Either way, you should write something personal in the card. Choose wording that compliments your relationship to the bride and\/or the groom. Here are some examples:\u201d<\/p>\n

Congratulations! It\u2019s hard to believe the time is finally here. You\u2019re getting married, and I am so happy to be sharing your wedding with you.<\/i><\/p>\n

I am so happy you are getting married. You are going to make the most beautiful bride ever. Wishing you more love and happiness than you can ever imagine.<\/i><\/p>\n

I remember the day when you fell in love, and you never looked back. May your life be all that you\u2019ve dreamt it to be.<\/i><\/p>\n

You deserve the best! Wishing you a beautiful wedding day followed by a long and happy life together.<\/i><\/p>\n

–Sharon Smith of Holidappy.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Renee Halgerson of Hitch Studio<\/a> offers the following sentimental and funny wedding gift envelope options:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \u201cBest wishes to you on this wonderful journey!\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. \u201cMay your joining together bring you more happiness than you can imagine!\u201d<\/li>\n
  3. \u201cThank you for inviting us\/me to share this joyful day! We\/I wish you a lifetime of happiness.\u201d<\/li>\n
  4. \u201cBest wishes!\u201d<\/li>\n
  5. \u201cCongratulations on your wedding\/marriage!\u201d (Saying \u201ccongratulations\u201d instead of \u201cbest wishes\u201d is no longer a faux pas)<\/li>\n
  6. \u201cWe\/I love you! Congrats!\u201d<\/li>\n
  7. \u201cPlease use this gift for something you need to start your new life together.\u201d (If you\u2019re including a gift of cash or check.)<\/li>\n
  8. \u201cWishing you the best today and always.\u201d<\/li>\n
  9. \u201cThanks for the free booze! Best wishes on a long, happy marriage!\u201d<\/li>\n
  10. \u201cOur marriage advice: Always kiss the cook, whoever cooks DOESN\u2019T clean!\u201d<\/li>\n
  11. \u201cMay God bless you and your marriage.\u201d<\/li>\n
  12. \u201cMay God grant you all of life\u2019s blessings and love\u2019s joys.\u201d<\/li>\n
  13. \u201cPraying for you both in the special season of life.\u201d<\/li>\n
  14. \u201cWe are delighted to share this day with you! XOXO!\u201d<\/li>\n
  15. \u201cWe\/I couldn\u2019t be happier for you both! Welcome to the family!\u201d<\/li>\n
  16. \u201cRemember that time when\u2026\u2026\u201d (Add your own story.)<\/li>\n
  17. \u201cSending you our deepest love and best wishes!\u201d<\/li>\n
  18. \u201cMay the joy you feel today last a lifetime.\u201d<\/li>\n
  19. \u201cI am so happy to call you both my friends! Congrats!\u201d<\/li>\n
  20. \u201cMay you bring each other as much happiness as your friendship has brought to my life \u2013 and more!\u201d<\/li>\n
  21. \u201cWelcome to the family! We love you both!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Hope these ideas help…and enjoy the wedding! Dance like no one is watching!<\/p>\n

    Other Helpful Resources:<\/h3>\n