Our dads, grandads, stepdad, husbands and partners hold a special place in our lives. Avoid writing generic messages and speak from the heart, but it’s fine to keep things simple too.
As a general structure, we’d recommend something like the following for your Father’s Day card;
- Start with wishing a happy Father’s Day, or by writing ‘Dear Dad’, ‘Dear Granddad’, or use whatever term you’d usually call him – particularly if your card is to a fatherly figure that isn’t your biological father. Keep your greeting warm and natural, using the term that suits your relationship the best.
- Thank him for his support, wisdom, love and guidance. Mention things you admire most about him or you’re truly thankful for – particularly if he’s helped you out of a bind. Remember to stay positive, even if your relationship is a little complicated.
- Add a funny memory or story, or a favourite shared joke that you both connect with to your Father’s Day card.
- Finish your message with a heartfelt closing, or keep it simple with ‘All my love, <name>’ – as with your greeting, keep it personal and true – if Dad has a nickname for you, sign off with that.
Below you’ll find some inspiration for more specific relationships with your Dad or fatherly figure. Maybe you’re writing a Father's Day card from the bump to a father-to-be, or to your son for his first Father’s Day. Whatever the situation, you’ll find some great starting points for writing a heartfelt Father’s Day card below.
