The Best Wedding Card Wishes for a Friend's Child (Plus, Appropriate Gifts)

Whether you're close with their soon-to-be-married, newly engaged or just-married child or have never even met them, it's always a thoughtful gesture to send some thoughtful wedding wishes to a friend's daughter, son or child who is tying the knot. You can send your sweet sentiments via a card, letter or thoughtful email and, depending on your budget and whether or not a registry has been shared with you, you may also consider including a gift as well.

Regardless of the details, wishing your friend's child well in honor of this special life milestone is always a good idea, and if you're looking for some tips on what to write in a wedding card to a friend's son, daughter or child, you've come to the right place. Below, you'll find all the resources you need to deliver the best wedding wish (and an appropriate wedding gift for a friend's child) to ring in the milestone.

In this article:

• How to Write a Wedding Card to Your Friend's Child
• Example Wedding Wishes to Your Friend's Child
• Appropriate Wedding Gifts for Your Friend's Child

How to Write a Wedding Card to Your Friend's Child

How you craft, structure and ultimately what you write in the card for your friend's child celebrating a wedding will be dependent on a few things, including how close you are with the friend in question, whether or not (and the extent to which) you know their child and/or their partner and the type of wedding they're having. For instance, couples who are opting for an elopement often don't create a wish list (if you're just having trouble locating it, here's how to find their wedding registry), but may be open to receiving gifts, cash and cards. It's always best to consult your friend for extra details on the wedding and the couple in question—especially if you're not attending the affair—to get the lowdown and the vibe. This will help you better craft your wedding wish and guide you on what tone and point of view to use as well as the decision to start looking for wedding gift ideas.

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Of course, there are some general guidelines and traditional talking points to include in any wedding card aside from congratulating them and wishing them well. If you know them and their partner, call out a few of your favorite memories you have with them. If you don't know them, mention how happy your friend is that the family is growing. And remember: Simple doesn't mean generic.

Example Wedding Wishes to Your Friend's Child

While speaking from the heart—regardless of the wedding card recipient—is always the best approach, sometimes writing something sentimental can come across as forced. Again, it's best to keep it simple, yet earnest. If you're not looking to go with a prewritten Hallmark card (and we don't think you should, either!), we have a few brief, but sweet prompts that'll help you express your congratulations and joy for the upcoming nuptials or recent wedding.

• Congratulations! It's been a beautiful experience to watch you grow up—and now you're getting married. I know your parents couldn't be more proud of you and are excited to expand the family. Wishing you and your new spouse the best!
• Congrats to the happy couple! I cannot wait to chat at the wedding and to toast to you both on the happiest day of your lives.
• Congrats, (name)! We hope that your first week of marriage is treating you well. We cannot wait to celebrate with you in person next time we see you. Sending all of our love.
• May you love and cherish each other every single day. Congrats to you both!
• Sending the both of you all my best wishes as you embark on your new marriage! I cannot wait to celebrate with the two of you in the near future. Virtual hugs!
• Congrats on the big day! Wishing you both all the love and joy in the world.

Appropriate Wedding Gifts for Your Friend's Child

If your friend's child has a wedding registry, this is the best place to start to ensure you're giving the spouses-to-be exactly what they're looking for. If you're not attending the wedding (or if they don't have a registry), asking your friend is your best bet to find out what's on the couple's wish list—or what they may be lacking in their current lineup at home. Contributing to their honeymoon fund, including a gift card or even just tucking in some cash with the wedding card is always a welcome choice, but if you'd like to gift them something tangible, there are plenty of foolproof items and necessities that are universally appealing as well. Read ahead for some thoughtful gift ideas that'll please any couple.

• Kitchen essentials: blenders, pots and pans, bar cart accessories, air fryers, wine or champagne glasses, festive/themed flatware.
• Appliances: air purifiers, wall AC units for smaller spaces and apartments.
• Smart Home: home security cameras, smart TVs, robot vacuums.
• Home Decor: luxe bar cart, gilded mirror, washable rug, framed art (granted you've done your research on their personal interior design tastes or have been to their home).
• Funds: honeymoon fund donations, cash, checks, Airbnb gift cards, spa vouchers.