"I Want to Help Him If He's Hesitating! A Collection of Ideas and Examples for the Groom's Seat Card Messages to Guests"

2019.12.13 published

Place Card Messages: A Must-Have Hospitality ♡

Place cards on guest tables during the reception *

Writing individual messages on the back of these place cards, known as [place card messages], is a classic hospitality element at weddings, right? ♡

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But the groom says, "I can't write that...!"

Many women enjoy writing letters or creating albums for people they like, so

when it comes to place card messages, a larger proportion tend to want to say things like, "It takes time, but I want to write each one carefully," or "I have so much to say that I can't narrow it down to just 2-3 lines."

On the other hand, with men,

especially those who have never voluntarily written letters or anything similar,

you often hear:

"What's a place card message?!"

"I don’t know what to write to whom, and I'm not good at that kind of task..."

"The only thing I can think of is 'Thanks. Looking forward to working with you from now on...'"

It seems that many feel this way.

While there's an option for the groom to skip writing place card messages if he hates the idea,

place card messages are appreciated by guests, and ideally, it's best if both the groom and bride write messages to everyone for maximum joy! ♡

So in this article, if he gets stuck or is worried about writing place card messages, I’d like to share some examples of

[Place Card Messages from the Groom]*

Please use them as a reference.

Place Card Messages from the Groom ① To Bosses and Superiors

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Thank you very much for attending our reception today despite your busy schedule.

Since joining the company, I have been greatly indebted to you, ○○, for teaching me the ropes in sales.

I look forward to your continued guidance filled with love!

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Thank you for coming to our wedding reception today despite your busy schedule.

You have always been a tremendous help, listening to my personal concerns and taking me out for drinks, and you truly are an invaluable presence in my life, ○○.

I’m looking forward to the company trip! Thank you for everything going forward!

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Thank you very much for attending our reception today.

The words you said to me during the OJT when I joined, "～～～," are the driving force in my life now and have been the reason I've come this far.

I am still inexperienced, but I sincerely hope for your ongoing guidance moving forward.

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(Version for Guests of Honor or those giving the toast)

Thank you very much for attending the wedding today despite your busy schedule.

The experience of working together on the project two years ago with you, ○○, has greatly influenced my path.

I also sincerely appreciate you taking on the significant role of guest of honor (toast).

I am still a novice, but I will do my best at work, so I look forward to your guidance and support in the future.

Place Card Messages from the Groom ② To Colleagues

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(Version for Male Colleagues)

Thanks for coming to the wedding today!

I think of ○○ as my most reliable teammate among our peers.

Let’s go for drinks again soon! Enjoy today!

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(Version for Male Colleagues)

Thank you so much for coming to the wedding today!

I want us to keep pushing each other and work hard together to elevate the ○○ department.

Let’s continue to do our best both at work and in our personal lives! Thank you for your friendship!

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(Version for Female Colleagues)

Thank you for attending the wedding today despite your busy schedule!

Let’s all gather with our peers and go out to eat sometime!

I look forward to your continued friendship!

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(Version for Female Colleagues)

Thank you for attending the wedding today!

Hearing about ○○’s wedding allowed me to learn what I should do as a groom, haha.

I look forward to your continued friendship!

Place Card Messages from the Groom ③ To Junior Colleagues

Here are examples of place card messages for junior colleagues. *

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Thank you for attending the wedding today!

You are truly hard-working, and I’m always impressed by your growth, ○○.

It’s a short time, but enjoy today!

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Thank you for attending the wedding today! I'm really happy.

Although you're younger, I see you as a dependable person, and I want to continue building a good relationship with you both at work and in private!

Looking forward to continued connections!

Place Card Messages from the Groom ④ To Friends

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Thank you for coming to the wedding today!

I’m really grateful that we became friends through high school activities and are still playing futsal together!

I look forward to our continued friendship!

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Thank you for coming all the way from Osaka to Tokyo amidst your busy schedule!

My best memory with you is our graduation trip to America (that was my youth!).

Let’s go out to eat again sometime! Enjoy today!

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Thank you for attending the wedding today!

I appreciate you agreeing to take part in the entertainment! I'm really looking forward to it.

Let’s keep in touch!

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Thank you for coming despite your busy schedule.

I truly appreciate you handling the reception; it was a great help!

We haven’t gone out for drinks together lately (how about we fix that this summer?).

Enjoy today at your leisure!

Place Card Messages from the Groom ⑤ To Parents and In-Laws

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(Version for One's Own Parents)

Thanks to Dad and Mom, I am able to celebrate this day today.

Thank you so much!

I hope you enjoy today even though there will be some tasks like greeting guests and pouring drinks.

Please stay close and healthy from now on!

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(Version for One's Own Parents)

Thanks to Dad and Mom, we can celebrate today.

I truly appreciate you raising me until now.

I aspire to build a happy home filled with smiles, inspired by your relationship.

Please continue to support me!

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(Version for In-Laws)

Thank you for warmly welcoming me since the first time we met.

I am still inexperienced, but I’m eager to build a wonderful family with ○○.

I sincerely ask for your continued support!

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(Version for In-Laws)

Thanks to my father-in-law and mother-in-law, I am able to celebrate this day with ○○.

I vividly remember the joyful words you shared the first time we met, "～～～," and they remain etched in my memory.

I look forward to creating many wonderful memories as a family. Thank you very much!

Place Card Messages from the Groom ⑥ To Siblings and In-Siblings

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(Version for Siblings)

Thank you for attending the wedding today!

We used to fight a lot when we were kids, but now I feel grateful and confident for having a brother/sister like you.

I look forward to our continued friendship!

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(Version for Siblings)

Thank you today!

Let’s make time to care for Mom and Dad!

I look forward to our continued relationship!

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(Version for In-Brothers and In-Sisters)

Thank you for coming to the wedding today!

I felt genuinely happy that you treated me like a true brother since our first meeting.

I look forward to your continued support!

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(Version for In-Brothers and In-Sisters)

Thank you for coming to the wedding today!

I hope to grow closer from now on.

Please feel free to visit us at our house! Enjoy today!

Place Card Messages from the Groom ⑦ To Grandparents

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Grandma and Grandpa, thank you for coming to the wedding today!

I remember how you always doted on me when I visited you as a child.

It brings me such joy to have both of you present at my wedding.

Please stay healthy and live long!

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Thank you for making the long trip to attend the wedding!

I've always wanted to show Grandma my wedding outfit, so I'm really happy that it's finally happening.

Enjoy your day!

Take care of yourselves and stay healthy!

Place Card Messages from the Groom ⑧ To Cousins

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Thank you for attending the wedding today!

It’s been a while since we last met, but I’d be really happy if you could come visit us at our new home!

I’ve prepared a lot of your favorite drinks today, so enjoy!

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Thank you for coming to the reception from so far away!

One of my happiest memories is playing at the beach every summer during our childhood, getting completely sunburned.

Let’s keep going out to eat together! I look forward to it!

Place Card Messages from the Groom ⑨ To Uncles and Aunts

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Thank you for taking the time to attend our wedding reception today despite your busy lives.

I will do my best to build a wonderful family like Aunt and Uncle's in the future.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Thank you for coming to our wedding today!

I’m incredibly grateful for everything you’ve done for me since I was young, and I cherish the joyful memories you helped create each time I look back at the photos.

Let’s keep having family gatherings every year!

Although we are still inexperienced, we sincerely ask for your continued support!

A Possible Lifesaver for the Groom *

The more guests there are, the more challenging it can be to write place card messages.

If the groom is struggling with what to write, please show them this article! *

@a_twed1208