congratulatory telegram
A telegram sent to express congratulations, typically for weddings, births, or other celebrations. Still used in formal contexts, though less common in the digital age.
I sent a congratulatory telegram for the wedding.
Many congratulatory telegrams were displayed at the venue.
Since I couldn't attend the wedding, I sent a congratulatory telegram instead.
We sent a congratulatory telegram to celebrate our boss's wedding.
Many congratulatory telegrams arrived before the reception.
The emcee read the congratulatory telegrams aloud.