To the man who’s going to marry my best friend,

Congratulations, you have won the love of one of the most amazing women to walk this planet. The girl that you are planning to spend the rest of your life with is one of the sweetest, most beautiful people that I’ve ever met. But I don’t have to tell you this, you already know that. But before you promise to love her for the rest of her life, there are some things you should know.

My girl (okay, I’ll share her with you, so our girl) is one of a kind. She’s strong and smart. There’s nothing in the world that could hold her back. I am trusting you with one of the most important people in my life and with that I am sure you treat her like the princess she is. You must be one of a kind for her to feel this way about you.

She’s had her share of heartbreaks. She’s been led on, lied too and used. But despite everything, she’s had the strength to come looking for the one man to prove to her that you all aren’t the same. I’m glad she’s found you, she was growing a bit impatient waiting. Don’t ever underestimate her ability to be your partner in life. She’s going to give you more support than you ever thought imaginable. And I expect you to do the same for her.

Let me remind you quickly that you might have legally married my girl, but you’ve also unofficially married me to. What does that mean? Simple, we are a package deal. Luckily you get two pretty amazing women in your life. As long as you love her unconditionally, we won’t have a problem. And you’ll learn to love me almost as much as you love her.

I will also be your go-to girl. I know it’ll seem like I’m only there for her, but I promise to be there for you whenever you need advice. I know this girl better than most people and I can offer you so much more info. If she’s upset, call me up and I’ll tell you how you screwed up and what you’ll need to do to fix it. If you want to plan a big surprise for my girl, I got you covered. But no matter how much help I give you, I’ll always let you take full credit.

Just know that if you hurt her, I will hunt you down and you’ll have a bigger problem. I doubt that’ll happen because like I said before, you’re a special guy but I will cut your you-know-what off and be your worst nightmare if you hurt her.

But let me just say, I’m so glad that she’s met you. I can only imagine how incredibly happy you make my best friend. I know she doesn’t fall in love all that easily, so I know you’re a catch. You’re the one and I finally won’t have to pretend to be her girlfriend when that creepy guy hits on her at the bar (but if we are out alone, expect that to happen. A girls gotta be there for her best friend, what can I say?)

Thank you for making her laugh. For loving every part of her, flaws and all. Thank you for making her feel like the prettiest woman in the world and making her feel like she’s won the lottery. Thanks for proving to me that I wasn’t wrong when I told her the right guy would come along.

Just make me a promise. Promise me that you won’t take her away from me. That no matter what, I’ll always have my best friend because I need her more than anything and that would tear me apart.

One day, she’ll be the best mother to your beautiful children. You’ll find her randomly singing to any song. She’ll dance to her own beat. But I promise there’s nobody who is going to ever love you more than her.

Take care of my girl, she’s one of a kind. Make her feel like the most beautiful woman in the universe. And I know that you’ll have the time of your life with her by your side.

It won’t be easy, but I know you can do it. Take care of my friend for me.

Love,

Your future wife’s best friend.