How to Write a Letter to Your Husband on Your Wedding Day (With Examples)

Organizing a wedding takes effort—from coordinating with caterers to showing gratitude to your wedding party—that it's easy to get wrapped up in planning spreadsheets and forget the real reason you're getting married: true love. Writing a letter to your husband, wife or future spouse on your wedding day is a great way to reflect on your feelings and show them just how excited you are to call them yours. Not only that, but reading a love letter before walking down the aisle will help quell any pre-wedding jitters (both yours and theirs) and allow you to remember why you've chosen each other. Plus, your spouse can keep it as a sweet souvenir to read again on special occasions like your wedding anniversary or Valentine's Day.

Need some tips on how to write a love letter to your husband on your wedding day? We've created a template to help spark ideas about what special moments and memories to include, along with three example letters so you can visualize how it all comes together. Find out how to pen the perfect wedding day note to your husband below.

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• Wedding Day Letter to Your Husband Template
• Letter to Your Groom on the Wedding Day Examples

Wedding Day Letter to Your Husband Template

Follow this template for a heartfelt letter for your groom to read on your wedding day. With these pointers, you'll be able to write a meaningful message for your husband-to-be filled with past memories, future plans and loving sentiments.

1. A Sweet Opening Greeting

While it may seem like a small detail, the way you address him sets the tone for your wedding letter to your groom. If you're taking a traditional approach, "To my husband on our wedding day" is a classic choice that never fails. You don't have to be formal though, so feel free to use a special nickname for your husband instead. Opening your note with a pet name will immediately add a personal touch and put a smile on his face.

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2. The Reasons You Love Him

It may seem obvious, but don't forget to tell your future husband all the reasons why you love him. Mentioning general qualities you find adorable, like his caring personality or quirky sense of humor, is a good starting point but we recommend diving a little deeper. Include specific examples of his character in your note to your groom on your wedding day. Whether it's his devotion to family and friends or the drive he has to succeed, lean into the characteristics that are unique to him.

3. Your Favorite Memory From the Past

Is there a moment in your relationship that you look back on and think: "Yeah, that's why I love him?" Remind your husband-to-be of that special memory in your wedding day letter. This anecdote can be as emotional or as lighthearted as you'd like. Think: your first date, your first "I love you" or a time when you were both doubled over with laughter. It could be as simple as the day he took you on a surprise picnic or showed up to care for you when you were sick. Looking back can also be an opportunity to provide perspective on how your love has grown and strengthened over time.

4. Your Hopes for the Future

Now that you've reflected on the past, it's time to look toward the future (and all of the milestones you'll share as a married couple.) If you're writing your own vows you may already have this covered, but a wedding letter allows you to get a little more emotional. Remember, only you two will know what these letters say, so don't hesitate to embrace your silly or sentimental side.

5. Your Excitement for the Present

You're getting married to the love of your life today! Embrace those butterflies and finish off your wedding day letter to your husband by focusing on the present. Tell him what you're feeling at this special moment before all of the festivities kick off, what you're most looking forward to, how you can't wait to see him in his tux and for that first kiss as a married couple. Overall, indicate how delighted you are to be on this journey with him.

6. A Closing Reminder

While you can always sign your message with a timeless "Love" or "All my love," we suggest ending on a more personal note. Try a sweet reminder like "See you at the altar" or "I am so very lucky to love you."

Optional Extras

• Add a P.S. section with a little joke to finish your note with a smile. ("You'd better be wearing those cuff links I gave you," etc.)
• Pair your love letter with a wedding day gift for an even more romantic gesture.
• Present the letter in a frame or slotted into the first page of a photo album, which you can later fill with your favorite wedding photos or other romantic mementos.
• Send it over with a drink or snack—we recommend a hot tea or flirty shot of his spirit of choice.

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Letter to Your Groom on the Wedding Day Examples

Now that you know how to compose a heartfelt, day-of-the-wedding note to your groom, you can put pen to paper. Use our wedding letter examples below to write an emotional message, a romantic memo or a promise letter to your future husband.

Promise Letter to Your Groom on the Wedding Day

To my husband on our wedding day,

Every day I get to spend with you is a gift and I cannot wait to discover what the future holds. I am in awe of your ambition, your strength, your smarts and your big heart, and that's just the beginning. I love how your eyes light up when you talk about books and your never-ending hugs that leave me feeling warm and safe.

Today, as we get ready to start our married life together, I want to promise you that I will always be there for you. Especially on the days that aren't perfect, like when you're sick, when you're late for work, when your car breaks down and you need a ride—I'll be there for all of it. With you by my side I know we can find joy in the smallest things and that is the greatest gift of all. I promise to love you today, tomorrow and every day after that, until we're old and gray (and a little bit cranky.)

I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you and to call you my husband. We have so much to look forward to in this life together, from building our first home to getting a dog. Finally, I promise to show up today (obviously!) and to keep showing up for you and for us, as we embark on this incredible new chapter together.

See you at the altar,

Your (Almost) [Wife/Husband/Spouse]

Emotional Letter to Your Groom on the Wedding Day

My Love,

If you see smudges on this letter, just know that my tears of joy have caused them. Today, I feel so happy that my heart could burst—I'm finally getting to marry you, the love and light of my life. You make the world around you a better, more luminous place and I could not love you more for it. Your kindness always melts my heart.

Remember the first time we told each other "I love you?" It was outside the little coffee shop in your hometown after you first introduced me to your parents. I knew I loved you months before, when you spent an entire weekend helping your grandparents redecorate (without being asked!). The way you treat your family makes me so enthusiastic about the future and I know you'll make an awesome dad when we have our own kids someday.

I'm so excited to marry you in just a few short hours—I have butterflies in my stomach when I think of seeing you on the opposite end of the aisle. I know my cheeks will hurt from smiling so much and I'll have to stop myself from kissing you right away, until we've officially said, "I do." Along with all the sparks of anticipation, I feel a profound sense of calm, knowing that you're the one I'll spend my life with. Everything just feels so right.

Take a breath and know you have my whole heart,

Your Bunny

P.S.: Here's a little drink to calm your nerves!

Romantic Letter to Your Groom on the Wedding Day

Dearest [husband's name],

Our wedding day is finally here! I am so incredibly grateful to be marrying you today, [insert wedding date]. Trying to fit all the reasons why I love you in one short letter is impossible, so I'll start with the best bits. You manage to be thoughtful, funny, ambitious, caring and reliable all at the same time—a true unicorn of a human being. I love how you light up any room you walk into and try to make everyone's day just a little better.

It's hard to believe that our journey started over a simple cup of coffee. Who knew that such a small thing could have a big impact? That day I was enthralled by your warm smile, your gorgeous eyes and your relaxed approach. Just being with you was easy and it has been ever since. The day you asked me to be yours forever was one of the highlights of my life.

Now, as we get all dressed up for our special day, I want you to know just how thrilled I am to become your [wife/husband/spouse]. Today is going to be magic, so let's enjoy every minute of it. I'm feeling a little nervous right now, but only because I can't wait to see you and officially make you my husband.

I love you to the ends of the earth and I can't wait to keep loving you more and more each day,

Forever yours,

[insert name]

Cathryn Haight contributed to this article.