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Greeting Card Message Ideas

Find the right words for a card — birthday, sympathy, wedding, thank-you, congratulations or get-well messages — and personalise them with a name.

How to use

  1. 1Pick the occasion and enter the recipient's name (optional).
  2. 2Press Generate to see messages you can copy or adapt.

How it's calculated

Messages come from a curated set for each occasion; the name is added as a greeting.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a card message be?

Two or three sentences is plenty. A short personal memory or detail makes any message feel special.

What should I avoid in a sympathy card?

Avoid 'I know how you feel' or explaining the loss. Simple words like 'I'm so sorry' and a fond memory are best.

How should I sign off?

'With love', 'Warmly', 'Best wishes' or 'Thinking of you' depending on how close you are.