Card Message
PHRASE IDEAS
Unsure about what to say in your thank you cards and want help crafting the perfect card message? Look here for ideas and phrases that resonate with you. These messages are sorted by event type, and you can pull phrases or use these samples to create your own!
Once you know what to say, save yourself time (and a hand cramp!) by hiring a calligrapher to hand write and mail the thank you cards for you!
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BABY SHOWER THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
Our family is so grateful to bring Baby George into the world with such a loving community. We are blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you so much for gifting him with the personalized blanket and toys! We really appreciate it!
Sample Two:
It meant so much to me that you could attend my baby shower. Thank you for the adorable books and clothes. I cannot wait to see them on our babe! You are such a generous friend and I’m so grateful to have you in my life.
Sample Three:
Thank you for generously hosting my beautiful baby shower. I am so grateful for your attention to detail and the countless hours you put into making it a wonderful celebration. I loved every minute of it and will cherish the memory forever. Thank you for loving me and my babe.
Sample Four:
It really warmed my heart when I opened the gift of the hand made quilt. I was touched by your thoughtfulness and we can’t wait to cuddle with it. Thank you for attending my baby shower and for showering me and baby Thomas with love!
BABY ARRIVAL
GIFTS & THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
Baby Aurora is happy and healthy, and looks so adorable in the personalized outfit you bought her. Thank you so much for thinking of us and for your sweet card. She is so lucky to have your love and support.
Sample Two:
You are so thoughtful to surprise us with dinner and a baby basket to celebrate our sweet Cora joining our family. Everyone is adjusting well and that meal was so helpful to take one thing off of our plate. Can’t wait for you to come meet her!
Sample Three:
Thank you for snuggling our little Daniel so I could take a shower and nap. Gosh, it was so nice to have a moment, and I am so grateful for you coming over. You are so sweet to give him the adorable teddy bear, and we plan to use it in all of his milestone photos. Love you!
BAR MITZVAH & BAT MITZVAH THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
Thank you for coming to my bat mitzvah celebration. I loved having your whole family there and I appreciate your generous gift. It was so thoughtful of you.
Sample Two:
I am so grateful for you both celebrating my bar mitzvah with me and my family. It was awesome to have you there and I’m so grateful for the personalized book and Southwest gift card. I can’t wait to go on a trip to celebrate.
Sample Three:
Your whole family was very missed at my bat mitzvah celebration, and I appreciate the generous check that you gifted me. It’s going to my college education, and I appreciate the thoughtful card you wrote. I hope to see you soon!
BIRTHDAY THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
You spoil me! I am so grateful you came to my 40th birthday party and surprised me with a gorgeous candle. It smells delicious! I’m lucky to have you in my life and I cherish our continued friendship.
Sample Two:
Thank you for coming to my birthday party and celebrating another year with me. I am overjoyed by the friendships in that room and it was my favorite dinner to date. You are a wonderful friend and I’m grateful for you. I appreciate the restaurant gift card and I think we should make it a night out together.
BRIDAL SHOWER THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
Thank you so much for attending my bridal shower and for your generous gift of [insert gift]. I am so grateful to have you in my life and appreciate all of the ways that you have shown me love and care.
Sample Two:
I am blown away by your generosity and want to sincerely thank you for attending my bridal shower. Your gift of personalized champagne flutes and champagne is very much appreciated and we’re thankful for your thoughtfulness. I look forward to celebrating with you at the wedding. Cheers!
Sample Three:
You were missed at my bridal shower, and I want to say how thankful I am for your generous gift. How thoughtful of you to think of me and [partner’s name]. We are so excited to get married and spend our lives together.
CLIENT APPRECIATION THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
Thank you for choosing Heartfelt Handwriting to write all of your loved ones a thank you card! We appreciate you supporting a female owned small business and can’t wait to spread joy through beautiful cards.
Sample Two:
Thank you for being a loyal customer for the past 5 years. Your continued business has supported my family and I appreciate your trust in my team. We will continue to file your taxes promptly and save you as much money as possible.
Sample Three:
We are so thrilled that you choose our team to be your wedding planners. What an honor to support you through one of the best occasions of your life and it turned out beautifully. Your smiles throughout the whole day made the long engagement and planning worth it.
COACH APPRECIATION THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
Thank you so much for your dedication to the student athletes at RBHS and for sharing your knowledge and love of field hockey with them. The athletes are lucky to have you have their coach.
Sample Two:
Thank you for coaching us this year. I appreciate your pep talks and continued support of my growth as a swimmer. You’re the best!
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION
THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
You are a joy to Heartfelt Handwriting! Thank you for being such a dedicated member of our team and for always showing up with a positive attitude. You are making a difference and we’re grateful for you!
Sample Two:
We are grateful to have you on our team. The way that you support our customers with sincere care does not go unnoticed and it has made a big impact in our continued growth. Thank you for all that you do.
GALA & DONOR APPRECIATION
THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
Our organization is truly grateful for your continued support of our work. The Gala was a bigger success than we could have ever imagined and the funds raised will allow us to serve more children in the upcoming year. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you at the next event.
Sample Two:
We appreciate your generous support of our work and the advancement of heart health. Thank you for caring about the wellness of our community and for your monthly contribution. We are lucky to have you in our corner.
MEMORIAL & CELEBRATION OF LIFE THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
It meant so much to see you at our mom’s celebration of life. You were such a special part of her life, and she loved you very much! Mom was definitely smiling at us that day.
Sample Two:
Our family felt blessed that you joined us at the funeral and it was so nice to see you. Your support has made such a huge difference. St. Jude’s holds a special place in our mother’s heart, and your donation to St. Jude’s in our mother’s honor is a huge blessing. We can’t thank you enough.
Sample Three:
Thank you for attending my mother’s celebration of life. Your kind words at the ceremony reminded me that her legacy lives on with all of us. She always spoke highly of you, and I know she was smiling on us that day. Thank you for being there.
Sample Four:
Because of you, Dad’s celebration of life gathering was incredibly special. It’s good friends like you that fill our hearts with gratitude and appreciation. Thanks again for everything.
TEACHER APPRECIATION
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
Thank you for all of your work and attention to AP this year! I appreciate you and the care you show for your students. Thank you also for creating a safe space for the students.
Sample Two:
I will always be grateful for the time and effort you put into teaching your students. Thank you for all of your efforts, and for encouraging your students to be great! Your passion for education and creativity is undeniable!
Sample Three:
Our sweet Siena is so lucky to have you as her kindergarten teacher. Thank you for always encouraging her and teaching her to be a kind friend. We appreciate your dedication to the whole class and it does not go unnoticed.
WEDDING THANK YOU
MESSAGE SAMPLES
Sample One:
You really blessed us with coming to our wedding! It was a blast to spend time with you and we appreciate you joining us on such a special day in our lives. We’re deeply grateful for the generous gift and plan to put it towards our first home together. Thank you for being such an amazing friend. We love you!
Sample Two:
Thank you so much for coming to the Bahamas to celebrate our wedding with us! It made our weekend and the cruise so much more special knowing that you were there with us as family. Thank you so much for your generous gift – we are looking forward to using it as we build our future together.
Sample Three:
Thank you for sharing our special day with us. It meant so much to have you there. We are so grateful for your generous gift that we can use toward our future together. Our wedding day was truly unforgettable and even more special that we could share it with you.
Sample Four:
We appreciate you so much for the generous contribution to our honeymoon fund! The weekend was certainly less of a party without you there, but we appreciate you thinking of us and for sending such kind words beforehand. Love and miss you!
