Marriage often means a move to a new city or a change in family plans. Mention it in one neutral line, or simply say “personal reasons” if you prefer. You do not have to explain your plans after the wedding. Give your last working day, commit to a proper handover and, if you want to keep working, ask about transfer options.
Open them in Word or Google Docs, keep the one that fits and fill in your details.
Replace the text in square brackets with your details, and match the notice period in your appointment letter.
Subject: Resignation from the post of [Designation] Dear [Manager's name], I am writing to formally resign from my position as [Designation] at [Company name]. Following my upcoming marriage, I will be moving to [New city], and I will not be able to continue in my current role. In accordance with my notice period, my last working day will be [Last working day]. Over the coming weeks, I will complete my pending assignments, prepare handover documents and brief the colleague who will take over my work. I am also happy to support any recruitment or onboarding steps for my replacement. I would like to thank you for your guidance and for the opportunities I have had at [Company name]. I have learnt a great deal here, and I am thankful to the entire team for their cooperation. Kindly initiate my full and final settlement and arrange for my relieving and experience letters to be issued on my last working day. With sincere thanks, [Your name] [Designation]
Subject: Resignation – [Your name] Dear [Manager's name], I would like to share that I am getting married soon and will be relocating afterwards, so I am resigning from my role as [Designation]. As per my notice period, my last working day will be [Last working day]. I will make sure my work is completed or handed over properly before I leave, and I will keep the team updated on the status of each item. Please tell me who should take over my accounts. Thank you for your support and understanding during my time here. It has been a pleasure to work with you, and I hope we can stay in touch. I have added HR in copy to begin the exit formalities. Warm regards, [Your name] [Designation]
Subject: Request for transfer, or resignation if not possible Dear [Manager's name], As you know, I am getting married on [Wedding date] and will be moving to [New city] afterwards. I have enjoyed my work as [Designation] at [Company name] and would like to continue with the company if possible. I request you to consider a transfer to our [New city] office or a remote working arrangement for my role. I am confident I can maintain the same level of work, and I am open to visiting the office here whenever needed. If neither option is feasible, please treat this letter as my resignation, with my last working day as [Last working day] in line with my notice period. In that case, I will complete a full handover and support the team through the transition. I would be grateful for your guidance on how to proceed. Thank you for your support. Regards, [Your name] [Designation]
No. You can say you are relocating or leaving for personal reasons. Some people like to share the news with their team, and that is fine too. The letter only needs your role, notice period and last working day to be a valid resignation.
That depends on your company’s leave policy. Some employers allow leave during notice, while others do not, or extend the notice period accordingly. Check with HR before you plan the dates, and get any approved leave confirmed in writing.
If you would like to keep working with the company, yes. A transfer or remote role saves you a job search and keeps your service continuous. Ask early, because such requests can take time, and resign only if the company cannot accommodate it.