How to congratulate someone on their wedding in Dutch.
The phrases Dutch speakers actually use — not a dictionary line — with what each means and who it is for, plus full messages by a native speaker you can send as a card in Dutch in a minute.
“Van harte gefeliciteerd met jullie huwelijk!” means “Heartfelt congratulations on your marriage!” and is what Dutch speakers say. “Wat een prachtige dag!” (“What a beautiful day!”) is the warmer version. The standard wedding-card opener, addressed to both ('jullie' = you two).
The Dutch phrases, and when each one fits
Dutch has an informal 'je/jij' and a formal 'u'. Family, friends and almost every colleague get 'je'; keep 'u' for a client you have never met or someone much older who uses it with you first.
- Van harte gefeliciteerd met jullie huwelijk! — “Heartfelt congratulations on your marriage!”. The standard wedding-card opener, addressed to both ('jullie' = you two).
- Wat een prachtige dag! — “What a beautiful day!”. If you were there, or saw the photos.
- Heel veel geluk samen! — “Lots of happiness together!”. The wish itself — short, sincere, universal.
- Op de liefde! — “To love!”. A toast line; playful in a group card from friends.
- Een lang en gelukkig leven samen gewenst. — “Wishing you a long and happy life together.”. Formal enough for a colleague, warm enough for family.
- Geniet van elke dag samen. — “Enjoy every day together.”. A gentle closing line.
Wedding messages in Dutch, written for the person
Full messages by a native speaker — pick the person and send one as a card, in their language.
Three Dutch messages to start from
Lieve [naam], mijn maatje voor alles — en nu getrouwd met je grote liefde. Ik barst van het geluk voor jullie.
Broertje, getrouwd! Wie had dat gedacht — nou ja, wij allemaal, zodra we jullie samen zagen. Van harte!
Lief bruidspaar, van harte gefeliciteerd! Wat vandaag begint, gunnen we jullie een leven lang.
Questions people ask
Can I mix English and Dutch in one card?
Yes — and natives find it charming. Open with the Dutch phrase, write your real message in English, and sign off in Dutch (Liefs, or Veel liefs,). The effort is the point.
How do I sign off a Dutch card?
Liefs, · Veel liefs, · Dikke knuffel, · Groetjes, · Hartelijke groet, — from warmest to most neutral. Family and close friends get the first two; colleagues the last.
Will the card itself be in Dutch?
Yes. Our Nederlands builder is a full translation, with example messages written by native speakers, and your recipient opens the card in Dutch.
Wedding wishes in other languages
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A real card, in their language, in about a minute. No account, no watermark.