How to congratulate someone on their wedding in French.
The phrases French 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 French in a minute.
“Félicitations pour votre mariage !” means “Congratulations on your wedding!” and is what French speakers say. “Tous mes vœux de bonheur !” (“All my wishes of happiness!”) is the warmer version. The standard opener, addressed to both.
The French phrases, and when each one fits
French uses 'tu' with family and friends and 'vous' with colleagues you are not close to, clients and anyone older you do not know well. Many workplaces are 'tu' between peers and 'vous' upwards — when in doubt, 'vous' is never rude.
- Félicitations pour votre mariage ! — “Congratulations on your wedding!”. The standard opener, addressed to both.
- Tous mes vœux de bonheur ! — “All my wishes of happiness!”. The classic card wish.
- Vive les mariés ! — “Long live the newlyweds!”. The toast everyone shouts; fun in a group card.
- Je vous souhaite une vie pleine d'amour. — “I wish you a life full of love.”. Sincere, works for family and colleagues.
- Quelle belle journée ! — “What a beautiful day!”. If you were there.
- Soyez heureux, aujourd'hui et toujours. — “Be happy, today and always.”. A gentle closing line.
Wedding messages in French, written for the person
Full messages by a native speaker — pick the person and send one as a card, in their language.
Three French messages to start from
Ma meilleure amie mariée ! On en parlait déjà à quinze ans, et la réalité dépasse tous nos plans. Tous mes vœux de bonheur à vous deux.
Mon frère marié ! Quelqu'un a dit oui pour la vie — chapeau à ta moitié, et tout le bonheur du monde à vous deux.
Tous mes vœux de bonheur à vous deux ! Que ce grand jour soit le premier d'une très longue série de belles années.
Questions people ask
Can I mix English and French in one card?
Yes — and natives find it charming. Open with the French phrase, write your real message in English, and sign off in French (Je t'embrasse, or Bisous,). The effort is the point.
How do I sign off a French card?
Je t'embrasse, · Bisous, · Avec toute mon affection, · Amicalement, · Bien à vous, — from warmest to most neutral. Family and close friends get the first two; colleagues the last.
Will the card itself be in French?
Yes. Our Français builder is a full translation, with example messages written by native speakers, and your recipient opens the card in French.
Wedding wishes in other languages
Send it in French — free.
A real card, in their language, in about a minute. No account, no watermark.