What to write in a wedding guest book: 100 message ideas
A simple formula and 100 messages sorted by who you are to the couple: short, funny, heartfelt, advice and quotes.
Updated · 8 min read·By the DropSnaps team
Quick answer
In a wedding guest book, write a short, personal message in three parts: congratulate the couple by name, add one specific thing (a memory, something you noticed on the day, or why they're good together), and finish with a wish for their future. A short, specific message beats a long, general one.
Questions people ask
What do you write in a wedding guest book?
Congratulate the couple by name, add a memory or something you noticed on the day, and wish them something for the future. Two or three sentences is plenty.
What's a funny thing to write in a wedding guest book?
Gentle, kind jokes work best, such as "Congratulations on finding someone who laughs at your jokes. Keep them forever." Avoid anything about exes or that only half the room would understand.
What do you write in a guest book if you don't know the couple well?
Keep it warm and simple: "Thank you for including us in your wonderful day. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness."
Staring at a blank guest book page with a queue behind you is surprisingly stressful. The good news: the couple will treasure almost anything personal. A short, specific message beats a long, general one every time. Below are 100 messages you can use or adapt, sorted by who you are to the couple, plus a few tips for writing your own.
A simple formula
If you only remember one thing, use this three-part message:
Congratulate them, by name.
Add one specific thing: a memory, something you noticed today, or why they're good together.
Wish them something for the future.
Short and sweet
Congratulations to the happiest couple in the room.
Today was perfect, just like you two.
Here's to love, laughter and happily ever after.
So happy to be here to celebrate you both.
Wishing you a lifetime of adventures together.
Cheers to the start of your best chapter yet.
You make marriage look easy. Congratulations!
Thank you for letting us share your day.
Love the two of you together. Congratulations!
May your love grow stronger every year.
From a close friend
I knew you were the one for each other before you did. So happy I was right.
Thank you for letting me be part of your story. Here's to many more chapters.
From late-night chats to this beautiful day: I'm so proud of you.
Promise me the dance floor gets this much use at your 25th anniversary.
You found someone who laughs at your jokes. Never let them go.
I've watched you grow into someone wonderful, and today you married someone who sees it too.
Best friends, best day, best couple. Love you both.
Here's to the next 50 years of you two finishing each other's sentences.
Never stop going on adventures together, and always invite me to the party after.
Seeing you this happy is the best present I could have asked for.
From family
Welcome to the family. We couldn't have chosen better ourselves.
Watching you grow up was a joy; watching you marry the love of your life is even better.
Our family just got bigger and better. Congratulations to you both.
Your grandparents would be so proud of you today.
We love you both and can't wait to see the life you build together.
Today you didn't just gain a husband or wife, you gained a whole new family who loves you.
To my little sister, who is now someone's wife: I'm so proud of you.
May your home always be full of love, laughter and family dinners.
Our hearts are full watching you two today. Welcome, officially!
Thank you for making this family even more fun.
From a colleague or a plus-one
Thank you for including me in your celebration. Wishing you every happiness.
It was a privilege to share your day. Congratulations to you both!
Wishing you both a wonderful marriage and an even better honeymoon.
I only met you today, but it's obvious how much you love each other. Congratulations!
Here's to a happy marriage and a well-deserved holiday from the office.
Thank you for having me. You throw a fantastic party!
Wishing you both health, happiness and a lifetime of love.
What a beautiful day. Congratulations on your marriage.
May your marriage be as fun as your wedding.
Funny messages
Remember: you're both right, but one of you is more right.
Marriage is just texting each other "what do you want for dinner?" until one of you dies. Enjoy!
Congratulations on finding someone who'll put up with you for life.
Rule one: always kiss goodnight. Rule two: never fight about the thermostat.
May all your arguments be as short as the speeches (they weren't, but still).
Love is sharing your popcorn. Marriage is letting them have the last handful.
Here's to many years of arguing about where you put the keys.
Today you said "I do". Tomorrow you'll be saying "I did it last time".
Wishing you a lifetime of love and an even longer lie-in tomorrow.
Now that you're married, you can finally stop pretending you like each other's music.
Heartfelt messages
The way you look at each other says everything. Never stop.
Today you promised each other forever; may every day keep that promise easy.
Your love story has been beautiful to watch. Thank you for letting us be part of it.
I hope you always feel as loved as you did today.
May you always find home in each other.
Love isn't finding someone perfect; it's seeing someone perfectly. You two do.
Here's to the quiet moments as much as the big ones.
May your love be patient, kind and full of laughter.
You two make the world a little kinder just by being together.
The best is yet to come.
Marriage advice
Never go to bed angry: stay up and finish the argument with a cup of tea.
Keep dating each other, especially when life gets busy.
Say thank you for the little things.
Laugh together every single day.
Choose each other, even on the hard days.
Always have a holiday booked.
Listen to understand, not to reply.
Be each other's biggest fans.
Keep a jar of reasons you love each other, and read it on rainy days.
Never stop holding hands.
For an older couple or a second marriage
Some things are worth waiting for. Congratulations to you both.
Love is even sweeter when it finds you at the right time.
Here's to second chances and happy endings.
Your story proves it's never too late for a fairytale.
May the years ahead be your happiest yet.
Prompts to answer
If the couple's book has prompts, or you're stuck, answer one of these:
My favourite memory of you two is…
The moment I knew you were perfect together was…
The song that should always be on your playlist is…
My top tip for your first year of marriage is…
A place you should travel to together is…
The best date night idea I know is…
In ten years, I think you'll be…
The thing I admire most about your relationship is…
My wish for your future is…
The best moment of today was…
Quotes to borrow
"Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." (Emily Brontë)
"Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)
"I have found the one whom my soul loves." (Song of Solomon 3:4)
"Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be." (Robert Browning)
"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." (attributed to Aristotle)
For a digital or audio guest book
(Audio) Start with your name, so they know who's talking in twenty years!
(Audio) Tell them your favourite moment from today while it's fresh.
(Audio) Sing them a line of their first dance song.
(Digital) Attach your best photo of the two of them from today.
(Digital) "Scrolling through everyone's photos made me so happy. What a day!"
(Digital) Share a photo from years ago and the story behind it.
(Video) Raise a glass and make a ten-second toast.
(Video) Get your whole table to shout "Congratulations!" together.
(Any) Write to them as if it's their 25th anniversary: "Look how far you've come…"
(Any) "Thank you for the best party of the year. See you on the dance floor at the next one!"
Tips for writing your own
Use their names. It makes even a short message feel personal.
Be specific. "Your vows made me cry" beats "lovely ceremony".
Sign your full name, and add how you know them if it's a big wedding.
Keep it kind. In-jokes are great, but the couple's grandmother may read it.
Don't overthink it. The couple will love that you took a moment.
Where to write it
Most weddings have a book, a print or a box of cards. More and more also have a QR code on the tables for a digital guest book, where you can leave a message from your phone with a photo, or an audio guest book phone. For more ideas the couple might use, see our guest book ideas.
