What to Write in a Greeting Card

With increase social and physical distancing, we’re turning more and more to different ways to stay in touch. One of which is good, old fashioned snail mail! Who doesn’t appreciate getting a sweet surprise in the mailbox? Sending a greeting card is sure to put a smile on your loved ones face. But if you’re anything like us, we’re always wondering what to write so we created round-up of easy greetings for special occasions. 

Birthday. Young or old, everyone appreciates being remembered on their birthday. 

• Wishing you a happy birthday, hope you have a fun adventure planned! 
• Happy [insert age] Birthday! May your year be bright and joyful. 
• So grateful for our friendship, wishing you a delightful birthday! 
• Happy Birthday to one of my most favorite people in the world. 
• I hope all your birthday wishes and dreams come true! 

Anniversary. Honor the love of your life with a sweet greeting to remember your special day. 

• Happy [insert years] anniversary, [insert spouse’s name]. Every year gets better and better! 
• I’m so grateful for our love and friendship, we’re better together and I love how we support each other. 
• I remember our wedding day like it was yesterday. The love and joy present that day has grown exponentially and I’m grateful. 
• May our love continue to grow, may we have many bright years ahead. 
• Marrying you was the smartest thing I ever did, I never imagined love could be this amazing! 

Get Well. Cheering someone up with a get well soon card is a sure-fire way to show your support and offer comfort from afar. 

• Hope you’re on your feet and feel better soon.  
• Sending you a little get well sunshine and good vibes for a speedy recovery! 
• Can’t wait to see you smiling again, in the meantime, let me know if I can help in any way. 
• Get well soon so you can get back to your awesome self! 
• Hope it helps to know you’re in my [our] thoughts for a quick recovery. 

Wedding. What joyous and momentous day doesn’t deserve to be remembered with a heartfelt card? 

• Congratulations, [insert names], it’s so great to see two amazing people like you getting married.  
• Love and best wishes for a lifetime of happy memories and adventures, starting with today! 
• What a joy to witness the beauty and love of your wedding day, wishing you many more.
• Thrilled to be part of this joyous celebration as the two of you join in marriage. 
• May today’s meaningful and inspiring wedding celebration be a good omen for the years to come. 

Encouragement. When the going gets tough, it’s nice to let someone know they aren’t alone in their struggles. Encouraging cards are a wonderful way to spread more love and good cheer around the world and goodness knows, we could all use more happy! 

• Just wanted you to know I’m thinking of you and sending good cheer your way! 
• You are amazing and awesome. Just saying. 
• I’m sorry things are hard right now, I’m here to listen when you’re ready. 
• No advice here, just me chiming in to say I believe in you and I’m wishing you brighter days. 
• I know [school, work, life] is really tough right now and you are doing an amazing job! Keep it up! 

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