Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Planning & Advice Wedding Gifts & Registry The Sweetest Cards to Give Your Soon-to-Be Spouse on the Morning of the Wedding By Hannah Nowack Updated on May 14, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: The Willis Collection Surprise your future husband or wife with a heartfelt note to commemorate this special day. 01 of 32 The Willis Collection If you're like most couples, you'll get to the end of your wedding day and the whole event will feel like a blur. While you'll be busy getting ready, taking photos, and dancing the night away, it's important to remember the reason for this celebration: You're marrying the person you've decided to spend forever with. To commemorate this incredibly special day, we suggest taking a little time to write and exchange cards with your soon-to-be spouse ahead of the ceremony and reception. Whether or not you're planning to have a first look, you and your fiancé will probably be getting ready separately. As you start the day, reminding your significant other why you love them is a great way to ensure the celebration starts off on a strong and centered note. Plus, letter-writing is incredibly introspective. It's the perfect way to gather and record your thoughts on a day that's otherwise filled with action. While a simple note on lined paper would do the trick, consider taking things one step further by selecting a thoughtful card crafted specifically for this occasion. Your guests will hear your vows, but a wedding-day card is something for just your soon-to-be spouse, so go ahead and make it as personal as you want. Once you've penned the note, plan to have your wedding planner or another delegated person hand deliver the card. An insider tip? Ask your photographer to be on hand to capture the card being read. Since you won't be there to see your future husband or wife read your heartfelt note, you can look forward to seeing their (undoubtably emotional) reaction once you receive your final images after the wedding. Many stationers offer both witty and serious cards intended to be given to a spouse-to-be on their wedding day. Ahead, we've rounded up a selection of our favorites. Now all that's left for you to do is choose one and express your love. 02 of 32 Bold Red Courtesy of Sugar Paper Sugar Paper "It Was Always You" Greeting Card, $6, sugarpaper.com . Bold Ideas for a Red Wedding Color Palette 03 of 32 Heart Courtesy of Heartswell Heartswell "More Than You Know" Greeting Card, $5, heartswellco.com . Most Romantic Love Letters of All Time 04 of 32 Abstract Art Courtesy of Our Heiday Our Heiday "Imperfect People" Greeting Card, $5, ourheiday.com . 05 of 32 Elegant Lettering Courtesy of Frankie & Claude Frankie & Claude "Then I Met You" Greeting Card, $5.50, frankieandclaude.com . 06 of 32 Peach Foil Courtesy of Emma Kate Co. Emma Kate Co. "Today Our Forever Begins" Greeting Card, $5.63, shop.emmakateco.com . Glamorous Metallic Stationery Suites 07 of 32 Black-and-White Courtesy of Etsy Coco Press Designs "I Cant Wait to Marry You" Greeting Card, $5.13, etsy.com . Simple, Beautiful Black-and-White Wedding Ideas 08 of 32 Geometric Courtesy of Our Heiday Our Heiday "See You At The Altar" Greeting Card, $5, ourheiday.com . Geometric Wedding Ideas That Are Anything But Square 09 of 32 White Dots Courtesy of Sugar Paper Sugar Paper "Note to the Bride" Greeting Card, $6, sugarpaper.com . Polka-Dot Wedding Ideas You'll Love 10 of 32 Simple and Heartfelt Courtesy of Smitten on Paper Smitten on Paper "To My Groom" Greeting Card, $5, smittenonpaper.com . Short and Sweet Love Quotes 11 of 32 Vow-Inspired Courtesy of Parrott Design Studio Parrott Design Studio "I Do Wedding" Greeting Card, $5, parrottdesignstudio.com . What You Need to Know Before Writing Your Vows 12 of 32 Temporary Tattoo Card Courtesy of Cork Collection Cork Collection "Today Is the Day" Tattly Card with Temporary Tattoo, $7, shopcorkcollection.com . 13 of 32 Sealed with a Kiss Courtesy of KB Paperie KB Paperie "Love You More" Greeting Card, $5, kbpaperie.com . 14 of 32 Ombré Watercolor Courtesy of E. Frances Paper E. Frances Paper "I Love You" Greeting Card, $4.50, efrancespaper.com . The Prettiest Ombré Wedding Cakes for Couples Who Love Color 15 of 32 Confetti Details Courtesy of Hunter Paper Co. Hunter Paper Co. "Can't Wait to Be Your Wife" Greeting Card, $3.50, hunterpaperco.com . Confetti-Inspired Wedding Ideas That'll Make Your Day All About the Party 16 of 32 Hugs and Kisses Courtesy of Sugar Paper Sugar Paper "XO Heart" Greeting Card, $6, sugarpaper.com . 17 of 32 I Love You Courtesy of 417 Press 417 Press "Love You" Greeting Card, $5.50, 417press.com . Why Saying "I Love You" Is So Important in a Marriage 18 of 32 Navy-and-White Courtesy of Frankie's Girl Frankie's Girl "Oh Darling" Greeting Card, $4.22, frankiesgirl.com.au . Ridiculously Adorable Greeting Cards to Send to Your Significant Other 19 of 32 Rose Gold Foil Courtesy of The Social Type The Social Type "To Have & to Hold" Greeting Card, $6, thesocialtype.com . Rose Gold Wedding Ideas That Make a Statement 20 of 32 Woodblock Print Courtesy of Heartell Press Heartell Press "Even More Today Than Yesterday" Greeting Card, $5, heartell-press.myshopify.com . 21 of 32 Mauve Print Courtesy of Ramona & Ruth Ramona & Ruth "So Happy We Found Each Other" Greeting Card, $5, ramonaandruth.com . 22 of 32 Understated Elegance Courtesy of Sugar Paper Sugar Paper "Note to Groom" Greeting Card, $6, sugarpaper.com . 23 of 32 Floral Motif Courtesy of KB Paperie KB Paperie "I Love Being in Love with You" Greeting Card, $5, kbpaperie.com . The Prettiest Floral Wedding Invitations 24 of 32 Subtle Stripes Courtesy of 3 Eggs Design 3 Eggs Design "To My Groom on Our Wedding Day" Greeting Card, $5, 3eggsdesign.com.au . The Best Striped Wedding Ideas for Every Type of Celebration 25 of 32 Simple and Sincere Courtesy of Parrott Design Studio Parrott Design Studio "I Do" Greeting Card, $5, parrottdesignstudio.com . 26 of 32 Block Lettering Courtesy of E. Frances Paper E. Frances Paper "And I Like You Too" Greeting Card, $4.50, efrancespaper.com . 27 of 32 Love Quote Courtesy of Sugar Paper Sugar Paper "When You Realize" Greeting Card, $6, sugarpaper.com . Couples Share Their Favorite Quotes About Love and Relationships 28 of 32 Simple and Playful Courtesy of KB Paperie KB Paperie "To My Love" Greeting Card, $5, kbpaperie.com . 29 of 32 Calligraphy Accents Courtesy of Parrott Design Studio Parrott Design Studio "My Groom" Greeting Card, $5, parrottdesignstudio.com . 30 of 32 Colorful Courtesy of Papyrus Paper Rebel "Not Gonna Lie" Greeting Card, $3.95, papyrusonline.com . Unique Wedding Color Palettes That Will Set Your Big Day Apart 31 of 32 Sweet and Sentimental Courtesy of Smitten on Paper Smitten on Paper "For My Bride" Greeting Card, $5, smittenonpaper.com . Essential Tips for the Groom on His Wedding Day 32 of 32 Foil Brush Strokes Courtesy of Papyrus Paper Destiny "Wife to Be" Greeting Card, $7.95, papyrusonline.com . 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