FREE Standard Delivery - Spend $110 NEED A GIFT TODAY?

Free Delivery on Orders over $110 - Sweet!   

Give joy with same day delivery Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide (order before 5pm Mon-Fri and 2.30pm Sat)

Live Chat With Our Team Below

  • Customise

    Customise

     

    Your Bloom Today

  • 4.7 out of 5

    4.7 out of 5

     

    Google Review Rating

  • Free Standard Delivery

    Free Standard Delivery

     

    Over $120

  • AfterPay is now available  More Info

    • UK FlagUK Site
    • NZ FlagNZ Site
  • 1300 768 996
Edible Blooms logo Edible Blooms Logo
  • Father's Day
    • Chocolate Bouquets
    • Gift Hampers
    • Alcoholic Gifts
    • Under $60
    • $60-$99
    • $100+
    Craft Beer & Chocolate Gift Hamper
    CA ML SD
    Craft Beer & Chocolate Gift Hamper

    $99.00

    Shop All
  • GIFT HAMPERS
    • Same Day Delivery
    • Birthday Gift Hampers
    • Mother's Day Hampers
    • Australian Made Hampers
    • Regional Delivery
    • Luxury Gift Hampers
    • Chocolate Gift Baskets
    • Gifts Under $55
    • Pamper Gift Hampers
    • Wine & Champagne Gift Baskets
    • Gifts $55 - $79
    • Plant-Based Gift Hampers
    • New Baby Gift Hampers
    • Gifts $80 - $119
    • Cheese Gift Hampers
    • Picnic Gift Hampers
    • Gifts $120 - $160
    • Gifts For Her
    • Gifts $160+
    • Gifts For Him
    • Beer Gift Baskets
    • Experience Gifts
    • Gin and Whiskey Hampers
    • Candle Gift Baskets
    • Self Care Hampers
    • Wellness Gifts
    Luxury Pamper Hamper
    SD ML RD
    Luxury Pamper Hamper

    $179.00

    Shop All
  • CHOCOLATE BOUQUETS
    • Same Day Delivery
    • Birthday Bouquets
    • Bubbles and Beers Bouquets
    • Regional Delivery
    • Chocolate Flowers
    • Corporate Bouquets
    • Gifts Under $55
    • Thank You Bouquets
    • Dark Chocolate Bouquets
    • Gifts $55 - $79
    • Sympathy Bouquets
    • Anniversary Bouquets
    • Gifts $80 - $119
    • Congratulations Bouquets
    • Rainbow Love Gift Range
    • Gifts $120 - $160
    • Vegan Gifts
    • Mother's Day
    • Gluten Free Bouquets
    • Gifts $160+
    • Gifts For Her
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Bouquet Refills
    • Gifts For Him
    Starry Night Bouquet Grand
    ML SD RD
    Starry Night Bouquet Grand

    $59.00

    Shop All
  • FRUITS & DONUTS
    • Fruit Gifts (Full Range)
    • Dessert Boxes
    • Birthday Gifts
    • Gifts Under $55
    • Donut Gift Boxes
    • Corporate Gifts
    • Gifts $55 - $79
    • Strawberry Bouquets
    • Donut Bouquets
    • Gifts $80 - $119
    • Chocolate Strawberry Gift Boxes
    • Birthday Cakes
    • Gifts $120 - $160
    • Gifts For Her
    • Sympathy Gifts
    • Mother's Day
    • Gifts $160+
    • Gifts For Him
    Gourmet Donut and Strawberry Gift Box
    SD ML
    Gourmet Donut and Strawberry Gift Box

    $59.00

    Shop All
  • PLANTS
    • Same Day Delivery
    • Plant Hampers
    • Mother's Day
    • Gifts For Him
    • Regional Delivery
    • Birthday Gifts
    • Gifts For Her
    • Gifts Under $55
    • Corporate Gifts
    • Indoor Plants
    • Gifts $55 - $79
    • Thank You Gifts
    • Flowering Plants
    • Gifts $80 - $119
    • Sympathy Gifts
    • Succulents
    • Gifts $120 - $160
    • Plants In a Pot
    Money Tree & Chocolate
    SD RD ML
    Money Tree & Chocolate

    $59.00

    Shop All
  • CORPORATE BRANDED GIFTS
    • Shop by Occasion
      • For Your Clients
      • For Your Team
      • Virtual Events
      • Sending Thanks
      • Celebrating Milestones
    • Shop by Gift Type
      • Chocolates
      • Fruit and Donut Gifts
      • Hampers
      • Plant Gifts
    • Personalise Your Gifts
    The Entertainer Hamper Tree
    FS ML CA
    The Entertainer Hamper Tree

    $459.00

    Shop All
  • Same Day Delivery
    • Same Day Melbourne
    • Chocolate Bouquets
    • Fruit Bouquets
    • Same Day Sydney
    • Gift Hampers
    • Plants Gifts
    • Same Day Adelaide
    • Same Day Perth
    • Dessert Boxes
    • Same Day Brisbane
    Chocolate Treat Gift Box
    ML SD RD
    Chocolate Treat Gift Box

    $55.00

    Shop All
  • OCCASIONS
    • Father's Day Gifts
    • Gifts For Her
    • Birthday Gifts
    • Christmas Gifts
    • Gifts For Men
    • Congratulations
    • Mother's Day
    • Gifts For Them
    • Thank You
    • Easter
    • Gifts For Children
    • Sympathy
    • Valentine's Day Gifts
    • Baby Gifts
    • Zodiac Birthday Gifts
    • Mother's Day Gifts
    • Gluten Free
    • Get Well Gifts
    • End of Financial Year
    • Eco Range
    • Anniversary
      • 50th Wedding Anniversary
    • Graduation Gifts
    • Sorry Range
    • House Warming
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Romance
    Happy Birthday Gift Hamper
    CA ML SD CA
    Happy Birthday Gift Hamper

    $69.00

    Shop All
  • PRICE
    • Under $60
    • $55-$79
    • $80-$119
    • $120-$160
    • $160+
    Golden Flower Bouquet Grand
    SD RD ML
    Golden Flower Bouquet Grand

    $59.00

    Shop All
  • edibleblooms
  • login
  • cart 0
    • UK
    • NZ
Edible Blooms Logo Edible Blooms Logo
  • edibleblooms
  • login
  • cart 0
    • UK
    • NZ
FIND YOUR PERFECT GIFT
I am looking for a gift for
I would like to send it to
Price

FIND YOUR PERFECT GIFT
image/svg+xml F R E E S T D . D E L I V E R Y S P E N D $ 1 1 0
  • Call
  • 0Cart
  • Close
  • Shop By Categories
  • NEW
  • PRICE
    • Back To Menu
    • Shop All PRICE
    • Under $55
    • $55 - $79
    • $80 - $119
    • $120 - $160
    • $160+
  • OCCASION
    • Back To Menu
    • Shop All OCCASION
    • Birthday
    • St Patrick's Day
    • Get Well Gifts
    • Sorry Range
    • New In
    • Easter Gifts
    • Baby Gifts
    • Eco Range
    • Wellness Range
    • Corporate Gifts
    • Anniversary Gifts
    • Thank you
    • Gifts for Men
    • Sympathy Gifts
    • Congratulations
    • Romance Gifts
    • Mother's Day Gifts
    • Gluten Free Gifts
    • Gifts For Her
    • Gifts For Children
  • CHOCOLATE BOUQUETS
    • Back To Menu
    • Shop All CHOCOLATE BOUQUETS
    • Chocolate Flowers
    • Bubbles and Beers Bouquets
    • Dark Chocolate Bouquets
    • Party Favours
    • Choc Block Gift Range
    • Rainbow Love Bouquets
    • Bouquet Refills
    • Gift Vouchers
  • FRUIT & DONUTS
    • Back To Menu
    • Shop All FRUIT & DONUTS
    • Fruit Gifts (Full Range)
    • Fruit Hampers
    • Chocolate Strawberries
    • Donut and Dessert Gifts
    • Birthday Cakes
    • Gluten Free Gifts
  • CORPORATE
    • Back To Menu
    • Shop All CORPORATE
    • Corporate Gifts Range
    • Personalise Your Corporate Gift
    • Christmas Gifting
  • DIET
    • Back To Menu
    • Shop All DIET
    • Dark Chocolate Gifts
    • Gluten Free Gifts
    • Vegan Friendly
    • Plant-Based Bouquets
    • Bliss Ball Gifts
  • PLANTS
    • Back To Menu
    • Shop All PLANTS
    • Plants With Personality
    • Price
    • Occasion
    • Plant Gifts
    • Same Day Plants
    • Plant Hampers
  • GIFT BASKETS
    • Back To Menu
    • Shop All GIFT BASKETS
    • Beer Gift Baskets
    • Wine Gift Baskets
    • Candle Gift Baskets
    • Chocolate Gift Baskets
    • Edible Hamper Gifts
  • My Account
  • 1300 768 996
  • Share Your Stories
  • ABOUT EDIBLE BLOOMS
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Our Blog
    • In the Media
    • Community Impact
    • Employment Opportunities
    • The Edible Blooms Chocolate Garden
    • Commitment to the Environment
    • The Smile Bandits
  • SHOPPING ASSISTANCE
    • Call us on 1300 768 996
    • Find a Gift Fast
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
    • My Account / Track Order
    • Delivery Information
    • Returns & Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Nutrition
    • Smile Club
  • CORPORATE
    • Corporate Christmas Gifts
    • Corporate Orders
    • Corporate Gifts
    • Personalising Corporate Gifts
  • GIFTING INSPIRATION
    • Hampers in Hand
    • Happy Customers
    • Staff Recognition
    • Valentine's Day Gifts
    • Father's Day Gifts
    • Mother's Day Gifts
    • Christmas Gifts
    • Wedding Anniversary Gifts
    • Sold Out
  • FAMILY OF BRANDS
    • Edible Blooms AU
    • Edible Blooms NZ
    • Edible Blooms UK
  • Home
  • How to write the perfect card to go with your gift

How to write the perfect card to go with your gift

Author: Maddison Wallace - PaperLust   Date Posted:20 March 2017 

A lot of work goes into choosing the perfect, meaningful gift for someone, but the accompanying card is often an afterthought, scrawled as you’re heading out the door. It can be a little overwhelming to stare at a blank card and try to think of something to write, but it doesn’t have to be difficult! Next time you receive a birthday invitation or the calendar tells you it’s a special occasion, ask yourself these questions to avoid the struggle.

What is the occasion?
The message in a card will, of course, depend greatly on what the occasion is. The most common occasions for gifts and cards are:

  • Birthday
  • Engagement
  • Wedding
  • Christmas
  • Mother’s Day
  • Father’s Day
  • Valentine’s Day
  • New baby
  • Anniversary
  • Thank you
  • Congratulations
  • Get well soon
  • Sympathy
  • Christening or baptism
  • Bereavement
  • Apology
  • Graduation
  • Retirement

It might seem obvious, but you need to remember to mention the event in question and to choose your language to match. Think about what the occasion represents and talk about that. For example, instead of leaving your card at ‘Happy birthday!’ you can talk about the milestones and memories of the last year or give wishes for the year to come. If the card is on the occasion of a funeral, you might express your concern for the individual and their family, and share a kind memory of the deceased if you have one.

Whatever the occasion, try to put yourself in the shoes of the recipient. How are they feeling at this point in time? What would they like to read? How can you be kind, genuine and make them smile?
Sometimes one card will note more than one occasion, which is perfectly okay! With so many occasions throughout the year, it makes total sense that they will sometimes fall around the same time. Feel free to mention both, but be careful to put the emphasis on the more important event. If someone’s getting married on their birthday, focus on the wedding and mention the birthday in a secondary way.

What is your relationship to the recipient?
The way you talk to someone is completely different depending on the context of your relationship. You might be writing a card for a:

  • Spouse or Partner
  • Boyfriend or girlfriend
  • Friend
  • Acquaintance
  • Parent
  • Sibling
  • Grandparent
  • Relative
  • Colleague
  • Child
  • Stranger

Choose your tone based on the relationship you have with the person you are writing to. As a guide, think about how you talk to this person in real life. If most of your communication is in the context of meetings or professional interactions, speak in a similar tone in your card. If your everyday interactions are full of jokes and teasing, feel free to put that into your card. If in doubt, go for the more serious option (jokes don’t always translate well in writing!), but don’t be afraid to let your personality and relationship show. A serious card from someone who is always a joker can come across as insincere and awkward.

Tips and tricks:

  • For someone you are close to on a happy occasion, try to include at least one favourite memory together and one thing you are looking forward to with them.
  • For a professional contact, an acquaintance, or a stranger, keep the card brief and to the point. If the card is not meaningful, there is no need to drag things out just for the sake of length.
  • Bereavement and sympathy cards can be tricky. It’s usually best to keep it simple: offer your sincere condolences and tell the person you are thinking of them. Avoid saying things like ‘I know exactly how you feel’ or ‘this reminds me of the time something bad happened to me’ as statements like this can come off as highly insensitive.
  • Always be sincere but kind. If you don’t like somebody much, don’t gush about them. Keep things polite but genuine.
  • If you’re struggling to fill space on a card, consider finding a related quote to include. Great quotes from history and literature are easy to track down online, and can add some extra meaning to your own words.

Next time you’re trying to find the words to go along with that perfect gift, think about these things and you’ll have the perfect gift card in no time.



This was a guest post by Maddison Wallace from Paperlust. Maddison is head of content at Paperlust. She is a communications professional, postgrad student, part-time librarian, and occasional wedding photographer. She loves words and drinking cups of tea.

Featured Products

Rainbow Six Dozen Chocolate Bouquet
ML SD GF RD
Rainbow Six Dozen Chocolate Bouquet

$165.00

Includes Free Standard Delivery

Luxury Gift Hamper
CA ML SD
Luxury Gift Hamper

$169.00

Includes Free Standard Delivery

Chocolate Treat Gift Box
ML SD RD
Chocolate Treat Gift Box

$55.00

Free Standard Delivery. Just spend $110.00

Dozen Choc-Dipped Strawberries
ML SD GF
Dozen Choc-Dipped Strawberries

$59.00

Red Wine Gift Box
ML CA SD RD
Red Wine Gift Box

$69.00

Free Standard Delivery. Just spend $110.00

New Product
Happy Birthday Gift Hamper
CA ML SD CA
Happy Birthday Gift Hamper

$69.00

Free Standard Delivery. Just spend $110.00

  • Smart Company
  • Inside Retail
  • News.com.au
  • marieclaire
  • today
  • buzz feed logo
  • Womens Weekly
ABOUT US
  • Our Story
  • This is Joy
  • Our Team
  • Our Blog
  • In the Media
  • Community Impact
  • Employment Opportunities
  • The Edible Blooms Chocolate Garden
  • Commitment to the Environment
  • The Smile Bandits
SHOPPING ASSISTANCE
  • Bloom Rewards Loyalty Program
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • My Account / Track Order
  • Join our new Partnership Affiliate Program
  • Delivery Information
  • Returns & Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Nutrition
  • Smile Club
  • Valentine's Day Gifts
CONTACT US
  • Phone: 1300 768 996
  • International: +61 8 8125 0640
  • Email: hello@edibleblooms.com.au
  • Open 8 am to 4:30 pm - Monday to Friday
  • All locations
NEWSLETTER SIGN UP
Edible Blooms Logo

Edible Blooms supports the responsible service and consumption of alcohol with the sale of all gift baskets, chocolate bouquets, flowers and hampers. It is an offence to sell or supply to or obtain liquor on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years.

Copyright © 2022 Edible Blooms ABN: 54115851057 E-commerce software by Neto
Afterpay

Shop Online For Chocolate Gifts, Gift Baskets & More!

Simple instalment plans available instantly at checkout

Select Afterpay as your payment method

Use your existing debit or credit card

Complete your checkout in seconds

No long forms, instant approval online

Pay over 4 equal instalments

Pay fortnightly, enjoy your purchase straight away!


All your need is:

1) An Australian Visa or Mastercard debit/credit card; 2) To be over 18 years of age; 3) To live in Australia

To see Afterpay's complete terms, visit https://www.afterpay.com.au/terms

© 2022 Afterpay