If you’re searching for guidance on crafting the perfect message for your son’s wedding, these wedding wishes for son and daughter in law contain both classic examples and selected Bible verses.
A wedding isn’t a special occasion only for the couple getting married – it’s also super meaningful for their families.
From the moment your son pledges his love and commitment to his bride, they become united.
And your family just got a little bigger!
It’s no wonder you want to express your support for the two of them in the most loving way you can.
Yet we’ll all been victim of what I call “frozen pen” syndrome” – when you’re holding said pen just above the paper, wondering what the heck you’re going to write.
Luckily, that’s where I come in.
So here’s some tips for when you’re struggling with crafting the perfect wedding wishes for your son and daughter and law.
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How to structure your wedding wishes for son and daughter-in-law
If you fancy yourself a wordsmith but still struggle getting started, considering the structure of what you want to write can be of benefit.
On the broadest level, you’re wanting to communicate
- love
- support
- hopes for the future
So you could write something that steps through these three aspects.
Niching down further, here are some elements you can include in your message:
- Express your congratulations and best wishes for the happy couple.
- Acknowledge the joy and love you feel on this special day.
- Share a personal memory about your son and daughter-in-law – for example, when you met your daughter in law for the first time, if applicable.
- Offer words of wisdom or advice for a happy marriage. You can also put a quote here if that feels more appropriate – consider these 101 happy marriage quotes
- Encourage the couple to enjoy their special day and each other.
- Express your love and pride for your both son and daughter-in-law.
- End your message with a heartfelt sentiment or a wish for the couple’s future.
Tip: when you’re composing your wedding wishes, draft them on scrap paper until you have it right and then copy it.
This is a genius hack that could have saved many a card of mine.
“Congratulations on your wedding day” – Classic examples of wedding wishes
Even with the structure, you might be struggling to find what to write. That’s perfectly normal.
I have ruined more than one card by getting my words messed up and writing is my jam.
That’s why I’ve written these classic examples of wedding wishes.
You can use them verbatim, or you can use them as inspiration. If the latter, write the one you like out yourself and then edit it until you feel like it’s hit the mark.
- Congratulations on finding your perfect match and starting this exciting new chapter of your lives together. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and love.
- Today is the beginning of a wonderful journey for the two of you. May your love for each other continue to grow stronger with each passing day. Congratulations!
- You two are a perfect match, and I couldn’t be happier to see you tie the knot. May your marriage be filled with all the love, joy, and adventure you could ever wish for. Congratulations!
- Today is a celebration of love, and you two are the epitome of love. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and a marriage filled with all the things that make life worth living. Congratulations!
- Congratulations on your special day! May your love for each other only deepen and grow stronger with each passing year.
- As you begin this new journey together, I wish you nothing but the best. May your marriage be filled with laughter, joy, and all the little things that make life wonderful. Congratulations!
- Seeing the two of you together today, it’s clear you were meant to be. May your love story continue to unfold for years to come.
- You two make such a beautiful couple, and I am honored to be a part of your special day. Congratulations, and may your marriage be filled with all the love and happiness you could ever wish for.
- Today is the start of a truly special love story, and I am so happy to be here to witness it. Congratulations on your wedding day, and may your love for each other continue to shine brighter every day.
- Congratulations on your wedding day! I am so excited to see what the future holds for you two. May your love for each other be unwavering and your bond unbreakable.
- Seeing the love and joy in your eyes today fills my heart with happiness. Congratulations on your wedding day, and may your love story be a beautiful one.
- Today marks the start of a lifelong adventure, and I couldn’t be happier for you both. Congratulations on your wedding day, and may your marriage be filled with all the love, joy, and adventure you could ever wish for.
- Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness, starting from this magical day. Congratulations on your wedding day!
- Congratulations on your wedding day. May your love for each other continue to inspire and uplift those around you.
- As you take this step together, remember that love is the foundation of a happy marriage. May your love for each other be the guiding light that leads you through life’s ups and downs.
- Congratulations on your wedding day! May your lives be filled with all the love and joy that you both deserve.
- It’s clear to see that you two are meant to be together, and I am so happy to be here to witness the next chapter in your love story.
- Congratulations on your wedding day, and may your love story be filled with adventure, laughter, and all the wonderful things that life has to offer.
- On this special day, I wish you both all the love and happiness in the world. Congratulations on your wedding day, and may your lives be filled with joy and love for years to come.
- Your wedding day is a celebration of love. I am honored to be a witness to this beautiful moment in your lives. Congratulations, and may your love story be a never-ending one.
Wedding day verses for son and daughter-in-law
If the Christian faith is an integral part of your life, incorporating relevant Bible verses into your wedding wishes can add a meaningful touch to your message.
Here are ten verses that are appropriate for a son and daughter-in-law’s wedding day:
- “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” – Colossians 3:14
- “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
- “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2
- “For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” – Ephesians 5:31
- “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
- “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Mark 10:9
- “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26
- “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8
- “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” – Proverbs 3:3
- “I have found the one whom my soul loves.” – Song of Solomon 3:4
If these didn’t quite hit the mark, you can find other Christian marriage quotes here.
You might also like Irish sayings about love, love quotes by Elizabeth Barret Browning or Jane Austen, or wedding ring quotes.
The wedding of your son and daughter in law is so special. It’s the culmination of many of their hopes and dreams. It marks the beginning of a new life together. It creates expansion in your family.
And though the day itself might be a blur, reading and reflecting on the messages in their cards in the days post-wedding is a treasured activity for many couples.
My husband and I have been married over 10 years, and I still on the regular pull out our wedding cards and enjoy the sentiments expressed – especially those written by people who are no longer here.
That being said, whatever you choose to write in your wedding wishes for son and daughter in law, know that ultimately the love and support you show their union is more important than any words.
Focus on that and you can’t go wrong!
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