The Sweetest Cards to Give Your Soon-to-Be Spouse on the Morning of the Wedding

By Hannah Nowack
May 14, 2019
The Willis Collection

Surprise your future husband or wife with a heartfelt note to commemorate this special day.

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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.

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Bold Red

Courtesy of Sugar Paper
Bold Ideas for a Red Wedding Color Palette

Sugar Paper "It Was Always You" Greeting Card, $6, sugarpaper.com

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Heart

Courtesy of Heartswell
Most Romantic Love Letters of All Time

Heartswell "More Than You Know" Greeting Card, $5, heartswellco.com

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Abstract Art

Courtesy of Our Heiday

Our Heiday "Imperfect People" Greeting Card, $5, ourheiday.com

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Elegant Lettering

Courtesy of Frankie & Claude

Frankie & Claude "Then I Met You" Greeting Card, $5.50, frankieandclaude.com

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Peach Foil

Courtesy of Emma Kate Co.
Glamorous Metallic Stationery Suites

Emma Kate Co. "Today Our Forever Begins" Greeting Card, $5.63, shop.emmakateco.com

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Black-and-White

Courtesy of Etsy
Simple, Beautiful Black-and-White Wedding Ideas

Coco Press Designs "I Cant Wait to Marry You" Greeting Card, $5.13, etsy.com

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Geometric

Courtesy of Our Heiday
Geometric Wedding Ideas That Are Anything But Square

Our Heiday "See You At The Altar" Greeting Card, $5, ourheiday.com

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White Dots

Courtesy of Sugar Paper
Polka-Dot Wedding Ideas You'll Love

Sugar Paper "Note to the Bride" Greeting Card, $6, sugarpaper.com

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Simple and Heartfelt

Courtesy of Smitten on Paper
Short and Sweet Love Quotes

Smitten on Paper "To My Groom" Greeting Card, $5, smittenonpaper.com

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Vow-Inspired

Courtesy of Parrott Design Studio
What You Need to Know Before Writing Your Vows

Parrott Design Studio "I Do Wedding" Greeting Card, $5, parrottdesignstudio.com

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Temporary Tattoo Card

Courtesy of Cork Collection

Cork Collection "Today Is the Day" Tattly Card with Temporary Tattoo, $7, shopcorkcollection.com

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Sealed with a Kiss

Courtesy of KB Paperie

KB Paperie "Love You More" Greeting Card, $5, kbpaperie.com

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Ombré Watercolor

Courtesy of E. Frances Paper
The Prettiest Ombré Wedding Cakes for Couples Who Love Color

E. Frances Paper "I Love You" Greeting Card, $4.50, efrancespaper.com

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Confetti Details

Courtesy of Hunter Paper Co.
Confetti-Inspired Wedding Ideas That'll Make Your Day All About the Party

Hunter Paper Co. "Can't Wait to Be Your Wife" Greeting Card, $3.50, hunterpaperco.com

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Hugs and Kisses

Courtesy of Sugar Paper

Sugar Paper "XO Heart" Greeting Card, $6, sugarpaper.com

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I Love You

Courtesy of 417 Press
Why Saying "I Love You" Is So Important in a Marriage

417 Press "Love You" Greeting Card, $5.50, 417press.com

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Navy-and-White

Courtesy of Frankie's Girl
Ridiculously Adorable Greeting Cards to Send to Your Significant Other

Frankie's Girl "Oh Darling" Greeting Card, $4.22, frankiesgirl.com.au

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Rose Gold Foil

Courtesy of The Social Type
Rose Gold Wedding Ideas That Make a Statement

The Social Type "To Have & to Hold" Greeting Card, $6, thesocialtype.com

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Woodblock Print

Courtesy of Heartell Press

Heartell Press "Even More Today Than Yesterday" Greeting Card, $5, heartell-press.myshopify.com

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Mauve Print

Courtesy of Ramona & Ruth

Ramona & Ruth "So Happy We Found Each Other" Greeting Card, $5, ramonaandruth.com

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Understated Elegance

Courtesy of Sugar Paper

Sugar Paper "Note to Groom" Greeting Card, $6, sugarpaper.com

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Floral Motif

Courtesy of KB Paperie
The Prettiest Floral Wedding Invitations

KB Paperie "I Love Being in Love with You" Greeting Card, $5, kbpaperie.com

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Subtle Stripes

Courtesy of 3 Eggs Design
The Best Striped Wedding Ideas for Every Type of Celebration

3 Eggs Design "To My Groom on Our Wedding Day" Greeting Card, $5, 3eggsdesign.com.au

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Simple and Sincere

Courtesy of Parrott Design Studio

Parrott Design Studio "I Do" Greeting Card, $5, parrottdesignstudio.com

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Block Lettering

Courtesy of E. Frances Paper

E. Frances Paper "And I Like You Too" Greeting Card, $4.50, efrancespaper.com

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Love Quote

Courtesy of Sugar Paper
Couples Share Their Favorite Quotes About Love and Relationships

Sugar Paper "When You Realize" Greeting Card, $6, sugarpaper.com

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Simple and Playful

Courtesy of KB Paperie

KB Paperie "To My Love" Greeting Card, $5, kbpaperie.com

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Calligraphy Accents

Courtesy of Parrott Design Studio

Parrott Design Studio "My Groom" Greeting Card, $5, parrottdesignstudio.com

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