When your best friend gets married, you want your words to count. You’ve been through everything together—from questionable fashion choices to midnight crisis calls—and now you’re watching them start the biggest adventure of their life.
Finding the right words can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already emotional about the whole thing. Here’s a collection of wedding wishes that capture everything from deep friendship to playful teasing, because your BFF deserves something as unique as your bond.
1. Sweet and Sentimental Wishes
These are for those moments when you want to make everyone cry happy tears. Sometimes your best friend needs to hear exactly how much they mean to you, especially on their wedding day.
Your friendship has been the foundation for so many beautiful moments, and their wedding day deserves words that honor that history. These wishes work perfectly in cards, speeches, or even whispered during those quiet moments before the ceremony begins.
- “Watching you find your person has been one of life’s greatest privileges. May your marriage be filled with the same joy you’ve brought to my life.”
- “You’ve always deserved a love story this beautiful. Wishing you both a lifetime of adventures, inside jokes, and the kind of love that makes everyone else jealous.”
- “From the girl who knew you before you knew yourself—you’ve chosen well. Here’s to forever with your perfect match.”
- “May your marriage be everything our friendship has taught me love should be: loyal, honest, fun, and absolutely unbreakable.”
- “You’ve found someone who loves you exactly as you are, weird quirks and all. That’s true love, and I couldn’t be happier for you both.”
- “Watching you two together reminds me that soulmates are real. Wishing you a lifetime of the happiness you both deserve.”
- “Your love story gives me hope that fairy tales do come true. May your happily ever after be even more beautiful than you’ve imagined.”
- “To my dearest friend on her wedding day: may your marriage be blessed with endless laughter, deep love, and all the happiness in the world.”
- “You’ve waited for the right person, and it shows. Wishing you both a marriage filled with the same warmth and joy you bring to everyone around you.”
- “May your wedding day be just the beginning of a love story that gets more beautiful with every chapter.”
2. Funny and Playful Messages
Because let’s be honest—your friendship probably involves a lot of laughing at each other. Your best friend will appreciate wishes that capture your sense of humor and the playful side of your relationship.
These work especially well if you’re the type of friends who roast each other with love. Just make sure you know your audience if you’re sharing these publicly—save the really cheeky ones for private cards.
- “Congratulations on finding someone willing to put up with you for life. They clearly don’t know what they’ve gotten themselves into!”
- “I can’t believe someone actually agreed to marry you. They must really love you—or they’ve never seen you without makeup.”
- “Thanks for getting married so I can finally stop being your emergency plus-one to weddings. Wishing you both happiness!”
- “Marriage is just a fancy word for ‘finding someone to annoy for the rest of your life.’ You’ve chosen your victim well!”
- “Congratulations on upgrading from my shoulder to cry on to someone else’s problem. May they have better advice than I do!”
- “I’m so happy you found someone who thinks your weirdness is charming. That’s true love right there.”
- “Finally, someone else gets to hear all your random 3 AM thoughts. Your spouse has no idea what they’ve signed up for!”
- “I promise to only embarrass you a little bit in my maid of honor speech. Your new spouse deserves to know what they’re getting into.”
- “Congratulations on finding someone who loves you despite knowing all your terrible secrets. I may have told them a few stories already.”
- “May your marriage be filled with love, laughter, and someone else dealing with your drama for once!”
3. Heartfelt and Deep Wishes
Sometimes you need to go deeper than surface-level cute. These wishes acknowledge the profound nature of marriage and the depth of your friendship. They’re perfect for those moments when you want to be completely genuine.
These messages work beautifully in heartfelt cards or during intimate moments. They’re for when you want your best friend to know that you truly understand the magnitude of what they’re committing to.
- “Marriage isn’t just about finding someone to love—it’s about choosing someone to build a life with every single day. You’ve chosen beautifully.”
- “I’ve watched you grow into the person you are today, and seeing you choose love this deeply fills my heart. May your marriage be a source of strength and joy for both of you.”
- “True partnership is rare and precious. Watching you two support each other’s dreams while building your own together gives me hope for what love can be.”
- “May your marriage be a safe harbor in life’s storms and a launching pad for all your dreams. You both deserve nothing less than extraordinary.”
- “The love you share is the kind that changes people for the better. May it continue to grow deeper and stronger with each passing year.”
- “You’ve found someone who sees your soul and chooses to love all of it. That’s the foundation of something truly beautiful.”
- “May your marriage be blessed with the courage to be vulnerable, the wisdom to be kind, and the strength to choose love even when it’s hard.”
- “Watching you two commit to loving each other through everything life brings is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever witnessed.”
- “Your love story reminds me that the best relationships are built on friendship, respect, and the willingness to grow together. Wishing you both a lifetime of that kind of love.”
- “May your marriage be a testament to what’s possible when two people choose to love each other completely and authentically.”
4. Wishes for the Future
Looking ahead can feel both exciting and overwhelming for newlyweds. These wishes focus on hopes and dreams for their journey together, acknowledging both the adventures and challenges that lie ahead.
Future-focused wishes work well because they show you’re thinking beyond just the wedding day. You’re invested in their long-term happiness and success as a couple.
- “May your future be filled with adventures you plan together and beautiful surprises you never saw coming.”
- “Wishing you a marriage that grows more beautiful with age, like fine wine or a really good friendship.”
- “May you always find reasons to choose each other, especially on the days when love feels like work.”
- “Here’s to a lifetime of inside jokes, shared dreams, and the kind of partnership that makes everything better.”
- “May your home always be filled with laughter, your hearts with gratitude, and your future with endless possibilities.”
- “Wishing you both the courage to dream big together and the patience to build those dreams one day at a time.”
- “May you grow old together gracefully, still holding hands and still making each other laugh.”
- “Here’s to decades of anniversaries, countless memories, and a love that only gets deeper with time.”
- “May your marriage be a source of strength that helps you both become the best versions of yourselves.”
- “Wishing you a future filled with Sunday morning coffee, spontaneous adventures, and the quiet joy of simply being together.”
5. Religious and Spiritual Blessings
For friends who share faith or spiritual beliefs, these wishes incorporate blessings and prayers. They acknowledge the sacred nature of marriage and invite divine guidance into their union.
These work particularly well if you know your friend values their spiritual life or if you’re writing for a religious ceremony. They can be adapted to fit different faith traditions while maintaining their essential meaning.
- “May God bless your marriage with His love, guide your steps with His wisdom, and fill your home with His peace.”
- “Praying that your union will be blessed with divine love, endless grace, and the strength that comes from faith shared together.”
- “May your marriage be a reflection of God’s love—patient, kind, forgiving, and everlasting.”
- “As you begin this sacred journey together, may you always find God at the center of your love and your home.”
- “Praying for a marriage blessed with faith, hope, and love—the greatest of these being love.”
- “May the Lord bless your union and make it fruitful in love, joy, and service to others.”
- “Wishing you both the blessing of a marriage rooted in faith and flourishing in love.”
- “May your love be a testament to God’s goodness and your marriage a blessing to all who know you.”
- “Praying that your home will be a place where love dwells, faith grows, and joy abounds.”
- “May God grant you both the wisdom to love well, the grace to forgive quickly, and the strength to choose each other daily.”
6. Short and Sweet Messages
Sometimes less is more. These brief wishes pack emotional punch without requiring a novel. They’re perfect for signing cards when others have already written lengthy messages, or for social media posts.
Short messages can be surprisingly powerful because they get straight to the heart of what you want to say. They work well when combined with longer wishes or when you want something memorable and quotable.
- “So happy you found your person!”
- “Here’s to your beautiful beginning!”
- “Love you both so much!”
- “Your happiness makes my heart full.”
- “Cheers to forever!”
- “You two are magic together.”
- “Perfect match, perfect day!”
- “Love wins, and so do you!”
- “Your joy is contagious!”
- “Simply perfect in every way.”
7. Wishes That Celebrate Their Relationship
These messages acknowledge what makes their specific relationship special. They’re personalized to reflect what you’ve observed about their dynamic and what makes them work well together.
The key here is to reference real things you’ve noticed about their relationship. Maybe they balance each other perfectly, or they share the same weird sense of humor, or they bring out each other’s best qualities.
- “You two have that rare kind of love that makes everyone around you believe in happy endings. Here’s to your beautiful story.”
- “Watching you both grow together has been amazing. You bring out the absolute best in each other.”
- “You’ve found someone who matches your energy perfectly. May you continue to adventure through life together.”
- “The way you two look at each other gives me butterflies. That’s the real deal right there.”
- “You complement each other so beautifully—where one is strong, the other is gentle. Perfect balance.”
- “I love how you two are still best friends who happen to be madly in love. That’s the secret to everything.”
- “You’ve found someone who gets your humor, shares your values, and loves your family. That’s hitting the jackpot.”
- “The respect and admiration you have for each other is beautiful to witness. That’s what real love looks like.”
- “You two make marriage look easy and fun. Thank you for showing us what partnership really means.”
- “Your love story proves that when you know, you know. And you both definitely knew.”
8. Messages for Long-Distance or Unique Circumstances
Not every friendship allows you to be physically present for the big day. These wishes work when you can’t be there in person, or when there are special circumstances surrounding the wedding.
Sometimes life gets complicated, and you need words that acknowledge the situation while still celebrating fully. These messages bridge distance and circumstances with love.
- “Wish I could be there to celebrate with you in person, but know that my heart is there even if I can’t be.”
- “Distance means nothing when friendship means everything. Celebrating you from afar with so much love!”
- “Even though I can’t be there to see you walk down the aisle, I’m with you in spirit and cheering you on from here.”
- “My heart is so full of joy for you today, even from miles away. Can’t wait to celebrate with you soon!”
- “Sending you all my love across the miles. You’re in my thoughts and prayers on your special day.”
- “Though we’re apart today, our friendship spans any distance. So excited for your new chapter!”
- “I may not be there for the ‘I do,’ but I’m here for all the ‘we dids’ that come after. Love you!”
- “Celebrating you from wherever I am because your happiness knows no boundaries.”
- “My love and best wishes are traveling to you today. Can’t wait to hear every detail!”
- “Even oceans apart, some friendships are unbreakable. Yours and mine, and now yours and theirs!”
9. Wishes That Honor Your Friendship History
These messages celebrate the journey you’ve taken together as friends. They acknowledge shared memories while looking forward to new ones that will include their spouse.
Drawing on your history together makes wishes more personal and meaningful. These work especially well in speeches or longer cards where you have space to reminisce.
- “From college roommates to bridesmaids—what a journey it’s been. So grateful to witness this beautiful next chapter.”
- “Remember when we used to dream about our weddings during those late-night talks? Yours is even more beautiful than we imagined.”
- “Through all our adventures, breakups, and life changes, you’ve been constant. Now you have someone else to share that journey with.”
- “I’ve loved watching you become the woman you are today. Your spouse is getting someone truly extraordinary.”
- “From friendship bracelets to wedding rings—we’ve come such a long way, and I couldn’t be prouder.”
- “All those years of being each other’s plus-ones led to this moment. So happy you found your permanent date!”
- “I’ve had the privilege of knowing you through every season of life. This one is going to be the most beautiful yet.”
- “Thank you for letting me be part of your story from the very beginning. This chapter is going to be amazing.”
- “We’ve shared so many firsts together, and I’m honored to share this one too. Here’s to your beautiful beginning.”
- “From best friends to family—because now I get a new sibling too! Welcome to our crazy bunch.”
10. Universal Wishes That Work for Anyone
Sometimes you need something that fits any situation, any couple, any circumstances. These wishes are beautifully general while still feeling personal and heartfelt.
Keep these in your back pocket for those moments when you’re not sure what tone to strike, or when you’re writing for a couple you don’t know extremely well but still want to honor meaningfully.
- “Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and happily ever after.”
- “May your marriage be everything you’ve hoped for and more than you ever dreamed.”
- “Here’s to love, laughter, and your beautiful happily ever after.”
- “May your wedding day be the start of something wonderful that lasts forever.”
- “Wishing you both endless happiness as you begin this beautiful journey together.”
- “May your love story continue to inspire everyone who knows you.”
- “Here’s to a marriage filled with joy, adventure, and endless love.”
- “May you always find in each other your best friend, greatest love, and favorite adventure.”
- “Wishing you both a future filled with shared dreams and beautiful memories.”
- “May your marriage be blessed with all the happiness two people can share.”
Your best friend’s wedding day is about celebrating love in all its forms—including the love between friends who’ve weathered life together.
Whether you choose something funny, heartfelt, or beautifully simple, the most important thing is that your words come from a place of genuine joy for their happiness. After all, that’s what best friends do—we show up, we celebrate big, and we love without reservation.
