Is it congratulations or best wishes for a wedding?
“Saying congratulations to a bride implies that she has won something – her groom. The groom is to be congratulated for getting the lady to accept his marriage proposal. To avoid controversy, many people just extend their best wishes to the bride and the groom!”
They suggest the following breakdown: coworkers or distant relatives should spend 50 to 75 dollars. Friends or relatives, 75 to 100 dollars. For close friends, family, or if you are in the wedding party, you should spend 100 to 150 dollars—or more.
God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, bless, preserve and keep you; the Lord mercifully grant you the riches of his grace, that you may please him both in body and soul, and, living together in faith and love, may receive the blessings of eternal life. Amen.
On average, most guests will spend between $75 and $200 on wedding gift money, according to Tendr. And if you're still struggling to figure out how much to give for a wedding gift, Tendr reports the national average for wedding gift money is $160.
So what should you write in a wedding card? Beginning with 'Dear…' is universally accepted and the card should be addressed to both the bride and the groom. You can be either formal or informal with your greeting, depending on the couple. 'Best wishes' and 'Congratulations' are both acceptable.
What do you write in a short and sweet wedding card?
Wishing you joy, love and happiness on your wedding day and as you begin your new life together. Together, may you experience joy beyond your imaginations. May this day mark the beginning of a lifetime together. Wishing you both a happy and prosperous future.
“Rejoice in your love for each other! God bless you now and always.” “God bless this marriage and may your love for each other continue to grow.” “May God bless the two of you abundantly in love, joy, and happiness.”
Marriage has three blessings. The first is children, to be received and raised for God's service. The second is the loyal faithfulness by which each serves the other. The third is the sacrament of matrimony, which signifies the inseparable union of Christ with His Church.
"Congratulations on your incredible success! I always knew you could do it, and I'm incredibly proud of you." "I saw you work so hard every day to achieve this accomplishment, and I can't think of anyone who deserves it more. You set an amazing example for everyone at the company."
There's a time and a place to be funny — wedding cards probably aren't one of them. Writing an embarrassing memory about the couple on the card you're giving them is disrespectful and not appropriate. Play it safe and stick to a thoughtful, sincere note.
The average wedding gift amount hovers right around $100, which is a great place to start, and you can increase or decrease that based on how close you are.
