While there's nothing wrong with a good old-fashioned "best wishes," there are lots of bridal shower messages that are way more meaningful and thoughtful. Ultimately, knowing what to say in a bridal shower card comes down to communicating just how special the recipient is and just how much happiness you wish them. We've got tons of ideas to inspire you, whether you're attending a shower for your coworker or your best friend.
What to Say in a Bridal Shower Card for Friends and Family
If you know someone well, you also know what will make them feel special and seen during this important moment of their life. Before you pick up your pen, think about your relationship with this person and how important they are to you. Here are some ideas to get you started.
- Welcome to the family! We already love you.
- It's one of the great joys of my life to know you, and I'm overjoyed to watch you celebrate your upcoming wedding.
- Happy shower to one of my very favorite people. Congratulations!
- Beyond thrilled my bestie gets to wear a real wedding gown! Remember all the dress-up we did as kids?
- You've always been like a sister to me. I wish you so much joy.
- I've never seen my brother so happy. Welcome to the family.
- It's so lovely to watch a dream coming true. I couldn't be happier.
- One of my favorite people is marrying one of their favorite people soon. I'm beyond excited. Congratulations!
- I can't tell you how much it means to be here with you today. What a happy moment!
- All you have to do is look around today to see how much you're loved. Congratulations on the upcoming wedding!
Weddings are full of outdated etiquette rules, and it's hard to keep up. Do you say congratulations for a bridal shower? Absolutely. There's nothing wrong with this classic statement of shared joy, so feel free to use it as much as you like.
Simple Bridal Shower Messages for Coworkers and Acquaintances
It's a little trickier to know what to say in a bridal shower card when you don't know someone quite as well. There are some beautiful things to say about this moment, however.
- Wishing you joy on this day, your wedding day, and every day of the life you share.
- It's a joy to help shower you with gifts before the wedding.
- Showering you with best wishes on this special day.
- Here's to a wonderful shower and the beautiful wedding to come!
- So happy to get to celebrate with you today. Congratulations!
- Best wishes for the happiest of weddings.
- It's moments like these that add up to a wonderful life. Best wishes for your upcoming wedding!
- Congratulations! I'm excited to get to celebrate with you!
- Happiest of wishes for your big day!
- Warmest wishes and congratulations today!
Cute Bridal Shower Sayings for Anyone
No matter who the recipient is, there are adorable messages that can work for pretty much everyone. These are some of our go-to options when we're not sure what to say in a wedding shower card.
- I promise these are happy tears. Congratulations!
- Here's to a shower of love and household items!
- This is the happiest reason I've ever had to buy a set of towels.
- How lucky are we to get to celebrate your upcoming wedding today?
- I'm up for any excuse to celebrate, but your shower is the best excuse ever. Congratulations!
- Glad I didn't confuse the shower with the bachelorette party. I'm pretty sure all your aunts don't need to see my outfit for that. So excited for you!
- So excited to celebrate true love with you!
- You'd better throw me the bouquet. Oh yeah, and congratulations!
- Congrats on finding your person!
- No more kissing frogs. You've got your prince, and I couldn't be happier for you.
If you're not sure what to write on a bridal shower card envelope, you've actually got a couple of options. You can use the name of the person you're celebrating, or you can use their role (like "To the Bride"). There's no wrong answer.
Short Bridal Shower Wishes
You don't need to write a novel to show people just how excited you are about their upcoming wedding. These short bridal shower wishes for friends, acquaintances, family, and pretty much anyone else will get a smile in very few words.
- So, so happy to share in your joy.
- Congratulations to the bride-to-be!
- Warm wishes for wedded bliss.
- Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
- So happy to celebrate with you.
- Here's to joy now and in the future.
- Wishing you every happiness.
- Here's to a lifetime full of shared joy.
- You'll be the most beautiful bride!
- Best wishes for the best day ever.
What to Say When You Can't Go to the Shower
Sometimes, you can't attend a shower but want to send a gift or your good wishes. This can mean a lot since you'll be showing your support. Here are a few things to say in your bridal shower card.
- I'm wishing you so much joy today (and wishing I could be there too).
- Even though I couldn't be there in person, please know I'm there in spirit. I couldn't be happier for you.
- I'm sad to miss your special day, but I'm thinking of you with such warmth.
- Sorry I can't be there to celebrate, but I'm so excited for you. Congratulations!
- Showering you with good wishes from afar.
- Please know I'm there with you today in spirit. Best wishes for your upcoming wedding.
- I know you're having the best shower ever, and I wish I could be there to share it. Congratulations!
- Have a wonderful shower. I wish I could be there, but I'm so excited to celebrate with you at the wedding.
- Enjoy these last few weeks of wedding planning. I can't be there today, but I'm looking forward to seeing the photos!
- So sorry I can't make it to the shower, but I'm looking forward to hearing all about it. Sending you all my best wishes!
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Share the Joy of the Moment
The secret to a meaningful bridal shower message is expressing your joy about this moment and how special the recipient is. You can add a memory you've shared with the person, an inside joke, or a specific wish for their wedding or future to make your message even more personal. No matter what you write in the card, they'll know you're thinking of them and wishing them happiness.
