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Greeting Cards

Celebrate life’s special moments with our collection of greeting cards, including designs for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and more. From heartfelt messages to fun and whimsical illustrations, our range helps you express your feelings with style and thoughtfulness. Each card is crafted to make your loved ones feel appreciated and cherished, adding a personal touch to gifts, celebrations, or simple gestures. Perfect for marking milestones or everyday kindness, our greeting cards turn words into memorable moments that will be treasured and remembered.

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Frequently asked questions

Our greeting cards collection covers every celebration and milestone throughout the year. Birthday cards are available for all ages from milestone birthdays like 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, and beyond, to general age cards and special relations including mum, dad, sister, brother, friend, husband, wife, son, daughter, grandparent, and colleague birthday cards. Anniversary cards celebrate love with options for 1st wedding anniversary through to golden 50th anniversary and beyond, plus general anniversary cards for couples. Wedding cards congratulate newlyweds with elegant designs from traditional to contemporary styles. Thank you cards express gratitude for gifts, kindness, and support in various designs. Congratulations cards mark achievements like new jobs, graduations, passing exams, new homes, and new babies. Get well soon cards send healing wishes to those feeling unwell. Sympathy and condolence cards offer comfort during difficult times with thoughtful, respectful messages. Christmas cards spread festive cheer with religious, traditional, and contemporary designs. Valentine's Day cards, Mother's Day cards, and Father's Day cards celebrate special people. Retirement cards, good luck cards, and general celebration cards complete our range. We also stock humorous cards and funny birthday cards featuring jokes and witty messages, blank cards for personal messages, and luxury cards with special finishes like foil, embossing, or handmade details for extra-special occasions.

Selecting the perfect greeting card depends on your relationship with the recipient and their personality. Funny cards and humorous birthday cards work brilliantly for friends, siblings, colleagues, and anyone who appreciates comedy and banter - they're ideal for milestone birthdays where gentle teasing about age is welcomed, and for relationships where you share inside jokes. Look for cards with relatable humour, clever wordplay, or topical references that match the recipient's sense of humour. Sentimental cards with heartfelt verses and emotional messages suit close family members like parents, grandparents, spouses, and children, particularly for significant milestones, anniversaries, or when you want to express deep feelings. These cards often feature beautiful imagery, poetry, or touching sentiments about love, gratitude, and cherished relationships. Traditional cards with classic designs, formal wording, and timeless aesthetics work well for professional relationships, distant relatives, elderly recipients who prefer conventional styles, and formal occasions like weddings and religious celebrations. Consider the recipient's age and preferences - younger recipients often enjoy contemporary designs with bold graphics or pop culture references, whilst older generations may appreciate vintage-inspired or classic floral designs. For those you know well, personalised cards or cards referencing shared interests, hobbies, or memories add extra thoughtfulness. When unsure, opt for cards with shorter, neutral messages that allow you to add personal sentiments inside, or choose designs focusing on beautiful imagery rather than pre-written verses, giving you space to express yourself in your own words.

Understanding card-sending etiquette ensures your greetings arrive appropriately and thoughtfully. Birthday cards should ideally arrive on or slightly before the recipient's birthday - post cards 3-5 days in advance for standard delivery, or 1-2 weeks ahead for international delivery. For milestone birthdays like 18th, 21st, or significant decade birthdays, consider upgrading to special delivery to guarantee arrival. Wedding cards can be sent before the wedding day, on the day itself, or within a few weeks after - include them with gifts or hand-deliver at the ceremony. Anniversary cards should arrive on the couple's anniversary date, particularly for milestone years like silver (25th) or golden (50th) anniversaries. Christmas cards traditionally send between late November and mid-December - posting by early December ensures delivery before Christmas Day. Thank you cards should be sent within two weeks of receiving a gift or experiencing someone's kindness, with wedding thank you cards sent within three months of the wedding. Sympathy cards should be sent as soon as you hear of a bereavement, typically within the first week - don't delay sending condolences even if time has passed, as expressions of support are always appreciated. Always include a personal handwritten message inside cards, even if the printed verse is extensive - adding a few lines in your own words makes cards more meaningful and shows genuine thought. Sign cards appropriately - formal cards for professional contacts use full names, whilst cards for close friends and family can use nicknames, love, kisses, or informal sign-offs that reflect your relationship.

Crafting the perfect card message enhances the sentiment and makes your greeting more personal and memorable. For birthday cards, go beyond generic "Happy Birthday" - mention specific qualities you admire, shared memories, inside jokes, or wishes for the year ahead such as "Wishing you a year filled with adventure and laughter" or "Hope your day is as wonderful as you are". Funny birthday cards work well with playful messages like "You're not getting older, just more distinguished" or "Another year wiser... or at least another year older!". Wedding card messages should congratulate the couple and wish them happiness - "Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness together" or "May your marriage be filled with laughter, love, and endless joy". Anniversary cards can be romantic for your partner ("Every year with you is my favourite year") or congratulatory for others ("Congratulations on another year of love and partnership"). Thank you card messages should be specific about what you're thanking them for - "Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift, I absolutely love it" or "Your kindness and support meant the world to me". Get well soon cards offer encouragement - "Thinking of you and sending healing thoughts" or "Hope you're feeling better soon, take care of yourself". Sympathy cards require sensitivity - "Thinking of you during this difficult time" or "Sending love and strength" without being overly familiar or making assumptions about grief. For all cards, authenticity matters more than perfection - write in your natural voice, keep messages concise if you struggle with words, and always sign your name clearly so the recipient knows who sent their card.