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How to congratulate someone on their wedding in French to your daughter.

Not a dictionary line: the phrases French speakers use for your daughter, what each means, and 5 complete messages by a native speaker — each one a tap away from a card in French.

Quick answer

“Félicitations pour votre mariage !” (“Congratulations on your wedding!”) is the line, and for your daughter “Tous mes vœux de bonheur !” (“All my wishes of happiness!”) adds warmth. Below: 5 full wedding messages for your daughter, written by a French speaker.

Ma fille mariée ! Tu étais magnifique, et ton bonheur l'était encore plus. Tous nos vœux de bonheur à vous deux.

Wedding messages in French for your daughter

Le mariage de ta fille est un jour de larmes heureuses. On se tutoie : dis ta fierté, accueille sa moitié, et souhaite-leur à vous deux le bonheur qu'elle mérite.

Ma fille mariée ! Tu étais magnifique, et ton bonheur l'était encore plus. Tous nos vœux de bonheur à vous deux.
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Félicitations, ma chérie. Te voir aussi rayonnante au bras de la personne que tu aimes, c'est notre plus belle récompense.
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Tu as trouvé ta personne, et on ne pouvait pas rêver mieux pour toi. Soyez heureux, tous les deux — vous le méritez tant.
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Tous mes vœux de bonheur, ma grande. Que ta vie à deux soit aussi douce que la petite fille que tu étais.
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Quelle journée, et quelle fierté. Bienvenue dans la famille à ta moitié — on vous aime déjà tous les deux.
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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.

Questions people ask

Can I write to your daughter in English with a French opening?

Yes — open with “Félicitations pour votre mariage !”, write what you want to say in English, and sign off in French: Je t'embrasse, or Bisous,. For your daughter the effort lands harder than the grammar.

Formal or informal for your daughter?

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.

How do I sign off?

Je t'embrasse, · Bisous, · Avec toute mon affection, · Amicalement, · Bien à vous, — warmest first.

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