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

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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

"It Was Always You" Greeting Card
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Bold Ideas for a Red Wedding Color Palette

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

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Heart

"More Than You Know" Greeting Card
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Most Romantic Love Letters of All Time

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

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Abstract Art

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

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Elegant Lettering

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

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Peach Foil

"Today Our Forever Begins" Greeting Card
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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

"I Cant Wait to Marry You" Greeting Card
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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

"See You At The Altar" Greeting Card
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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

"Note to Bride" Greeting Card
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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

"To My Groom" Greeting Card
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Short and Sweet Love Quotes

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

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Vow-Inspired

"I Do Wedding" Greeting Card
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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

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

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Sealed with a Kiss

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

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Ombré Watercolor

"I Love You" Greeting Card
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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

"Can't Wait to Be Your Wife" Greeting Card
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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

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

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I Love You

"Love You" Greeting Card
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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

"Oh Darling" Greeting Card
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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

"To Have & to Hold" Greeting Card
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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

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

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Mauve Print

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

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Understated Elegance

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

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Floral Motif

"I Love Being in Love with You" Greeting Card
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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

"To My Groom on Our Wedding Day" Greeting Card
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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

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

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Block Lettering

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

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Love Quote

"When You Realize" Greeting Card
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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

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

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Calligraphy Accents

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

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Colorful

"Not Gonna Lie" Greeting Card
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Unique Wedding Color Palettes That Will Set Your Big Day Apart

Paper Rebel "Not Gonna Lie" Greeting Card, $3.95, papyrusonline.com

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Sweet and Sentimental

"For My Bride" Greeting Card
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Essential Tips for the Groom on His Wedding Day

Smitten on Paper "For My Bride" Greeting Card, $5, smittenonpaper.com

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Foil Brush Strokes

"Wife to Be" Greeting Card
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Ways to Add a Pop of Metallic to Your Wedding

Paper Destiny "Wife to Be" Greeting Card, $7.95, papyrusonline.com

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