“Best wishes” fits almost any moment: a new job, a move, a wedding, a graduation or a goodbye. The trick is adding a line that makes it feel written for that person.
These best wishes messages were written by our editors for cards, texts and farewell notes, sorted by occasion.
Our editor’s top picks
- Wishing you all the best on this exciting new chapter.
- Best wishes for happiness, health and success in everything ahead.
- May every door you knock on open wide. All the best!
- Sending you my very best wishes today and always.
- Here’s to your next adventure. Wishing you the best!
Best wishes for a new job
For promotions, first jobs and career moves.
- Congratulations on the new job! Wishing you every success.
- Best wishes in your new role. They’re lucky to have you.
- May your new job bring growth, great coworkers and good coffee.
- You earned this. All the best in your new position!
- Wishing you a smooth start and a bright future.
- Best of luck as you take this big step.
- Here’s to new challenges and big wins ahead.
- Proud of you! Best wishes on your first day.
Farewell best wishes
For coworkers, neighbors and friends who are moving on.
- We’ll miss you! Best wishes for all that comes next.
- Goodbyes are hard, but I’m excited for your future.
- Best wishes on your move. Stay in touch!
- Thank you for everything. Wishing you all the best.
- May your new city feel like home soon.
- Our loss is someone else’s gain. Best wishes!
- Wishing you happiness wherever life takes you.
- You’ll do amazing things. Best of luck!
Best wishes for weddings and new babies
For life’s biggest celebrations.
- Best wishes to the happy couple for a lifetime of love.
- Wishing you a marriage full of laughter and kindness.
- Congratulations on your little one! Best wishes to your growing family.
- May your home be full of love and your hearts full of joy.
- Best wishes as you begin your life together.
- Welcome to parenthood! Wishing you sweet days (and some sleep).
- Best wishes for health and happiness to your new family.
- May this new chapter be your happiest yet.
Best wishes for graduation and exams
For students of every age.
- Congratulations, graduate! Best wishes for your bright future.
- Best of luck on your exams. You’ve prepared for this.
- Wishing you success in college and beyond.
- Your hard work paid off. All the best in what comes next.
- Best wishes as you chase your dreams.
- Good luck on the big test. I believe in you!
- May your future be as bright as your smile today.
- Onward and upward, graduate. Best wishes!
Best wishes for recovery and hard times
Gentle wishes for difficult seasons.
- Sending best wishes for a smooth and speedy recovery.
- Thinking of you and wishing you strength every day.
- Best wishes for healing, rest and peace.
- Wishing you better days ahead, one step at a time.
- Sending love and all my best wishes your way.
- May each day bring you a little more comfort.
- Best wishes for good news and gentle days.
- You’re in my thoughts. Wishing you the very best.
Frequently asked questions
How we put this list together: All messages are original lines by our editors, written for cards, texts and farewell notes. Written and reviewed by John Moler, editor at Graceful Names. See our editorial policy.
