Ideas for Writing Greeting Card Messages

So you’ve chosen a beautiful card for just the right person… but it’s blank inside. What should you write? Some people find it incredibly easy to come up with just the right thing to say, while others of us struggle to say more than just “Happy Birthday.” Well relax; as a greeting card maker, I’ve got you covered! Check out this handy list of ideas, tweak them as needed to fit your occasion, and pop that card in the mail!

BIRTHDAY MESSAGES

Wishing you the best day ever!
Happiest of birthdays to you!
Hope your day is as sweet as you are!
Wishing you a day full of wonderful things and lovely people.
Here’s to another wild trip around the sun!
Warmest wishes and lots of love from us to you!
You just get more amazing every year!

THANK YOU MESSAGES

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I can't thank you enough. You're the best!
Thoughtful you... thankful me!
Thank you for everything you do and all that you are.
We appreciate you so much!
You're one in a million! Thank you so much!

THINKING OF YOU/ENCOURAGEMENT MESSAGES

You're in my thoughts and prayers.
I thought of you today. Just wanted you to know.
You've got this! I'm here for you!
Sending you love and encouragement. You can do this!
Good luck today! I know you'll do great!
Hope you're doing well!
Sending you good vibes!

SYMPATHY/CONDOLENCE MESSAGES

Thinking of/praying for you during this difficult time.
You've been in my heart and on my mind.
I can only imagine what you're going through.
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Sharing in your sorrow as you remember _________.
Sending healing hugs and prayers your way.
I was saddened to hear that ________ passed away. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

MOTHER'S/FATHER'S DAY MESSAGES

You're my one and only mom/dad, and I'm so grateful for you.
Because of you, I am me. I love you.
Thank you for always being there, for your guidance, and for your love.
I'm so proud to be your son/daughter.
Thank you for everything you've done for me over the years.

CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY MESSAGES

Love and peace to you and yours this Christmas/holiday season!
Merriest Christmas wishes from our home to yours!
Wishing you all the joyful blessings of the season.
I'm so thankful to have a friend like you at Christmas, and all year long.
Sending a little holiday cheer your way!
May your Christmas celebrations be merry and bright!

CONGRATULATIONS/CELEBRATION MESSAGES

Hooray! You did it! We're so proud of you!
What an accomplishment! Congratulations!
Best wishes for a bright future ahead!
Way to go! You are amazing!
This calls for a celebration! Congrats!
What a proud day! We're so happy for you!
I knew it was only a matter of time. Congratulations!

WEDDING/ANNIVERSARY MESSAGES

Congratulations to the two of you on your special day!
It makes me so happy to see the two of you so happy!
Prayers and blessings on your wedding and your marriage.
Sending you both warmest wishes and love, today and always. Congratulations!
This calls for a celebration! Congrats!
What a proud day! We're so happy for you!
Blessings to you both as you begin/continue this wonderful journey of marriage together.

FRIENDSHIP/"JUST BECAUSE" MESSAGES

I'm so thankful for our friendship.
Your friendship means the world to me!
Just dropping you a note to say hello!
You're the best! Just wanted to tell you that.
Just a little happy mail to brighten your day!
You make my heart smile.
Let's get together soon!

LOVE/ROMANTIC MESSAGES

Just wanted you to know how much I love you.
I'm so grateful you're in my life!
Love you always and forever.
Thanks for being who you are, and for loving me so well.
My heart is yours.
I treasure you and our relationship.
You are so precious to me.

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