Wedding Wishes for a Grandson

Dear [names], I've been to a lot of weddings. This one's my favorite. Congratulations, with love from Grandma.

I remember [the afternoon we built the crooked birdhouse]. You two will build plenty together. Here's hoping it comes out straighter.

To my grandson and his wife: there's a chair at our table for each of you, together or on your own.

Congratulations. Phones off at dinner, please. Trust me.

[Partner's name], it's good to finally have someone in the family who laughs at his jokes. The rest of us gave up years ago.

Grandpa's marriage advice, all of it: let the other one finish the sentence.

I've never seen my grandson as relaxed as he is next to you. Congratulations, both of you.

Grandma will cry at some point today. Ignore her. They're happy tears.

Congratulations on the engagement! Tell us your plans when you're ready, and not a minute before.

Leave room in the house for a good argument and a better making-up.

On your wedding morning: take a breath and look at each other. Everyone else can wait.

We can't be there, but we'll be watching the clock all day and thinking of you. Love, Grandma and Grandpa.

Keep asking each other out, even once you know exactly what's in the fridge.

Seeing your two families sit down at one table was a lovely sight. Congratulations.

Grandma's wedding wish: patience for the hard talks, and someone to make you laugh afterward.

Nobody else's marriage is the blueprint. Work out your own way. Love, Grandpa.

After all that planning, I hope you get five quiet minutes to notice you're married.

This card is late. We're no less happy for you.

Thanks for letting us be part of your day. We'll be talking about it long after the cake's gone.

He used to borrow [my car] and bring it back on empty. [Partner's name], I hope he's better about the gas tank with you.