How to Wish Them a Happily Ever After: Wedding Gift Messages

Posted on May 06, 2020

If you struggle to find the right words to express your feelings about someone’s big day, tell them with a gift. But, with every gift comes a card so that the soon-to-be-newlyweds know who to thank. Strictly speaking, there are no rules about what to write in the card. But it’s important to keep in mind your wedding thank you card wording.

First Things First, Do I Even Have to Give a Card?

If you’re planning on attending the wedding, whether it’s the ceremony or the evening-do, a wedding card is a part of the standard wedding guest etiquette. You wouldn’t go to a birthday party without a present, so you can’t attend a wedding without an obligatory card.

If you’re stuck for inspiration about the present too, why not opt for something from our personalised wedding gifts? If it’s personalised, you can guarantee that no other wedding attendees and yourself will clash on the same wedding gift.

Also, Should I Really Say “Congratulations”?

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Image: Virginia L., “#5 Congratulations (SSS May Card Kit)“, 2015

Hang on, why would I not congratulate the happy couple with the staple “congratulations”? Well, it turns out that there is an issue with this seemingly harmless phrase. Back in ye olden times, the term “congratulations” was used to commend a woman for landing a husband. *gasp!*

Thankfully, in our more educated society, the old associations with the word has fallen out of fashion. But it’s an important point to consider for the couple getting hitched. If they are older, they may regard “congratulations” in the dated view from yesteryear. So, if you want to avoid the mishap altogether, stick with “best wishes”.

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Wedding Gift Messages

With that part out of the way, now it’s time for the fun stuff. Here are the messages to wish the happy couple many years of blissful marriage and even some thank you messages for wedding gifts you plan on sending, if you’re attending the whole ceremony.

Read, enjoy, use what you like…

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Image: 1681551 (pixabay.com), “Love I Love You Post Card Free Picture“

If You Want to Take the Hopelessly Romantic Route…

“Wishing you both health, happiness and prosperity for your future shared in love.”

“I am so blessed to be a part of this magical day with you two lovebirds.”

“Today marks the start of many new beginnings. May the journey take both of you beyond your expectations.”

“Take care of one another’s hearts.”

“I’m so blessed to witness this day because right from the start, I knew you two were made for each other.”

“Most people spend their entire lives trying to find someone to share it with. And you two did it!”

“There are no words to explain how happy I am that you two found each other and fell in love.”

“I can’t think of two more perfect people to get hitched than you two.”

“You two are the kind of people who make the rest of us believe in love, and know it’s real.”

“This day belongs to the both of you! But I’m so glad I’m here to be a part of the memories on this incredible day.”

“Here’s to the rest of your lives together in love.”

“Some say that ‘happily ever after’ is a myth, but you two have breathed life into that old saying.”

For Something a Bit Lighter, Like, Much Lighter…

“The wedding was so emotional that even the cake was in tiers!”

“Now you can never run away from your in-laws.”

“Marriage: where everything you once loved about that special someone now makes you want to press on their throat.”

“Don’t act like this wasn’t the most stressful day of your life. Go ahead, drink.”

“Congratulations! You’re no longer going to die alone.”

“Thanks for the free meal and show. I’ll be sure to leave a great review on TripAdvisor.”

“Now that you’re married, get ready for the awkward family parties you’re obligated to attend.”

“Be grateful you no longer have to take part in online dating.”

“They say that getting married is like going to acting school. May there be more comedy for you both than drama.”

“I would have got you a present but I was only invited to the evening reception.”

“Don’t you dare forget to have a beige buffet or you will live to regret this day.”

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Image: rawpixel.com, “Love Card”

Learn from the Best: Meaningful Wedding Quotes…

“Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.” —Unknown

“You know you’re in love when you don’t want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” —Dr. Seuss

“A long marriage is two people trying to dance a duet and two solos at the same time.” —Anne Taylor Fleming

“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” —Dave Meurer

“You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes or their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.” —Unknown

“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” —Mignon McLaughlin

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” —Maya Angelou

“The greatest marriages are built on teamwork. A mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace.” —Fawn Weaver

“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” —Moulin Rouge

“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” —Nora Ephron

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And if you’re on the receiving end of this list…

Wedding Thank You Quotes for Guests

“We would like to thank all our friends and family who joined us to share in this special celebration. Some of you have travelled so far just to be here so thank you so much for seeing us off on this new journey.”

“Because of you, we now have more amazing memories we’ll never forget, and that’s because of you were here on our wedding day. We’ll always treasure this moment and those, like you, who made this day possible.”

“Having you here makes us feel incredibly special. Your presence has enriched the entire day and eased the absence of our loved ones who have passed on. We know they are looking down on us today, happy to see us together.”

“Without the support, guidance and love you have shown us throughout our lives and with the planning leading up to this day, this would not have possible. Thank you for making this day special, each in your own way.”

“To our parents, we can never thank you enough for all that you have done to make this day exceeded all our wildest dreams. Thank you for being our support systems and guiding hand.”

“We would like to thank everyone who has had a hand in making this day possible. You came all this way for our wedding day and supplied us with laughter, tears and support that made this day even more special.”

“We are honored to have had you here with us on our wedding day. We can’t thank you enough for being there throughout our lives and especially our special day. It wouldn’t have been the same without you here.”

“Thank you to our family and friends. We are so happy we could share this special day with you, and we are truly blessed to be surrounded with so much love and support.”

“There are so many people who have helped make today a dream come true for us. We can barely put into words how grateful and blessed we are to all our family and friends who have had a hand in planning this special day with us.”

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What are newspaper books?

Each of our Newspaper Books are created with copies of authentic newspapers from specific dates or categories. Each book allows you to choose from various cover colours and designs, and to make it truly special by personalising it with a name and dedication, printed right in the book.

With Newspaper Date books you choose a specific date, for example a birthdate, and we'll create a book containing the front page for the specified date for every subsequent year since. For example, a date of July 13th, 1978, would contain the front page for July 13th for each year forward.

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Note that each of our Newspaper Books contain true copies of real newspaper content. We don't edit, change, or censor what was originally included in each paper. This means that each book will reflect the true history as it was printed, good or bad.

Personalising Newspaper Books

How does personalisation work?

As you create your Newspaper book, you'll be prompted to personalise it in a few different ways.

First, you'll be able to choose from a selection of cover colours, as well as a cover design. Simply click the options available, and you'll see the image update to match your selection, helping you to choose your favourite.

In addition to the look of your cover, you're also able to add the recipient's name, which will be printed right on the front cover. You can see how this looks in the example images on our website, it appears right next to the words "Presented To"

And finally, a special dedication is printed right inside the book. You can opt to use or add to our pre-written sentiment, or write your very own from scratch.

Does it have to be personalised?

At this time, there isn't any way to create one of our newspaper books without a First Name. It's a request we've shared with our product team, but at the moment don't know when this option might be available.

Please note that anything that is entered into the recipient's name box will print exactly as it's entered. This means that writing 'no personalisation' for example, will result in your book printing with that showing on the cover.

If you prefer not to use a first name, we suggest using a phrase related to your chosen book. For example for writing "A big fan", or using nickname or relationship, such as "My Partner", or simply "You" or "Me"

Original Newspapers

What are Original Newspapers?

Our Original Newspapers are just that - authentic, original papers that were once hot off the press and sold at actual newsstands in the UK and US. Each paper is stored in our archive of over 3 million newspapers, dating back to the early 1900's and featuring 100s of editions.

What can I expect with my paper?

When you purchase one of our original newspapers, our team of archivists will carefully review your paper page by page. Being careful to examine and press each paper flat, they'll also repair any flaws and reinforce the paper as necessary with a special archival repair tape. This work ensures the paper you receive will be strong enough to enjoy for years to come.

Note that as these are real newspapers and not replicas, you'll be holding a piece of treasured history in your hands, one that others may have enjoyed throughout the decades before you. While our team takes care to ensure that each paper is suitable for gifting, due to the nature of newspapers and time itself, there may be minor flaws or imperfections, or signs of age.

I can't find what I'm looking for, do you have more in stock?

To see what options are available, visit our Original Newspapers Page and enter in your desired date. Upon clicking 'search' you'll see any editions available to order, clicking 'select' will allow you to view the price for the paper you've selected, as well as various gift box options available. Newspapers are priced based on age, rarity, and special historic events, and can vary between editions.

Please note that every newspaper within our archive is catalogued and listed. If no results appear or the edition you were hoping to see is not listed, and the date you've entered is more than 2 weeks ago, we unfortunately do not have any items in stock, and are not likely to receive more at a future time.

Gifting

Can I send a gift directly to the recipient

Yes indeed! Both our Newspaper Books and Our Original Newspapers make incredible gifts for the special people in your life.

While placing your order you'll have the option to add a special gift box, which your item will be carefully placed inside prior to packaging and shipping.

For our Newspaper Books, you can also include a special dedication which will be printed directly in the book you've created - free of charge.

During checkout, you'll be able to enter in the recipient's shipping address, separately from your billing one. And, we never include any pricing or invoices within the parcels themselves, so the recipient won't see those details at all.

Note that at this time we're unable to include any gift notes or separate gift messages within the orders.

Placing an Order

Add content here...What happens when I place an order?

Once your order has been placed, the details are immediately sent to our workshops for processing.

If you've ordered an Original Newspaper, our team of Archivists in our warehouse located in Western Scotland will carefully pick, examine, prepare, and package your order.

If you've ordered a Newspaper Book, details for your customised book will be sent directly to our Printhouse located in the United Kingdom, where an automated printing process will print, trim, bind, and cure you book before it is carefully packaging it for shipping.

Note that as our orders are processed very soon after they're received, we are not able to make any changes or amendments, or cancel any orders.

Returns, Cancellation, and Edit Policies

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