Stuck for Something to Write?
Find the Right Words for Your Personalised Gift
Sometimes choosing the gift is the easy part. It is knowing what to write on it that causes the trouble.
Whether you are personalising wrapping paper, a serving board, glass jar, garden gift or keepsake, we have gathered together some wording ideas to help you get started.
Browse by occasion, borrow a phrase exactly as it is, or use one as the starting point for something more personal.
Simple Birthday Messages
Happy Birthday, [Name]
Have a Wonderful Birthday
Wishing You the Happiest Birthday
Another Year More Fabulous
Best Wishes on Your Birthday
Celebrate in Style
A Very Happy Birthday to You
Here's to Another Brilliant Year
Milestone Birthdays
Forty Years of Being Fabulous
Fifty and Thriving
Sixty Years Young
Seventy Years Loved
Eighty Years of Wonderful Memories
Cheers to 21 Years
Officially Thirty
Aged to Perfection
Funny Birthday Messages
Older, Wiser and Still Questionable
Another Year, Another Wrinkle
Vintage, Not Old
Age Is Just a Number
Still Younger Than You Look
Growing Old Disgracefully
Too Young to Act Your Age
Birthdays Are Nature's Way of Saying Eat More Cake
For the Couple
Congratulations, [Name] and [Name]
Happily Ever After Starts Here
The Beginning of Forever
Two Hearts, One Home
Better Together
Here's to Love, Laughter and Happily Ever After
Wishing You a Lifetime of Happiness
Today, Tomorrow and Always
With Names and Dates
[Name] & [Name]
Married [Date]
The [Surname] Family
Mr & Mrs [Surname]
Est. [Year]
Together Since [Year]
Our Forever Begins [Date]
[Name] and [Name] Tie the Knot
Wedding Gift Messages
A Little Something for Your New Life Together
For Your First Home as a Married Couple
Made for Mr & Mrs [Surname]
For All the Meals and Memories to Come
May Your Home Always Be Filled with Love
Here's to Many Happy Years Together
A Gift for Your Happily Ever After
For the Newlyweds
Anniversary Messages
Happy Anniversary, [Name] and [Name]
Still Better Together
Another Year, Another Adventure
[Number] Years and Counting
Love Grows Stronger with Time
Together Is Our Favourite Place to Be
Here's to All the Years Still to Come
Every Love Story Is Beautiful, but Ours Is My Favourite
You Still Make Me Smile
Home Is Wherever I'm with You
Married Since [Year]
[Number] Wonderful Years Together
New Home Messages
Home Sweet Home
Welcome to Your New Home
New Home, New Memories
The [Surname] Family Home
Our Happy Place
Home Is Where Our Story Begins
May This Home Be Filled with Happiness
A New Chapter Begins Here
First Home, Forever Memories
There's No Place Like Home
Our Little Corner of the World
Est. [Year]
General Thank You
Thank You for Everything
A Little Thank You
With Heartfelt Thanks
You're Simply Wonderful
Thanks for Being There
We Couldn't Have Done It Without You
Thank You for Going the Extra Mile
Your Kindness Means So Much
Just a Little Something to Say Thank You
Thanks a Million
You Made All the Difference
With Love and Thanks
Teacher Thank You Messages
Thank You for Helping Me Grow
Thank You for a Wonderful Year
The Best Teachers Teach from the Heart
Thank You for Making Learning Fun
You Helped Me Shine
A Little Thank You from [Name]
Thank You for Believing in Me
School Wouldn't Be the Same Without You
Mum
Mum's Kitchen
Mum's Garden
Best Mum in the World
Made with Love for Mum
Mum, You Make Everything Better
Home Is Wherever Mum Is
Love You, Mum
Mum's Favourite Things
Dad
Dad's Workshop
Dad's Garden
Best Dad in the World
Dad's Snack Supply
Dad's Barbecue Rules
Made Especially for Dad
Dad, You're One of a Kind
Property of Dad
Grandparents
Grandma's Kitchen
Grandad's Garden
Nan's Treat Jar
Grandma's Secret Recipe
Grandad's Shed
Best Grandparents Ever
Love Grows Here
Grandchildren Spoilt Here
General Family Messages
The [Surname] Family
Family Is Everything
Our Family, Our Home
Made for the [Surname] Family
Together Is Our Favourite Place
Family, Food and Plenty of Laughter
The Heart of the Home
Love Lives Here
Friendship Messages
Friends Are the Family We Choose
Life Is Better with Good Friends
Partners in Crime
You're My Favourite Person
Good Friends, Good Times
Best Friends Since [Year]
Thanks for Always Being There
You Make Life Better
Here's to More Adventures
Friends, Food and Plenty of Laughter
A Little Something for a Brilliant Friend
We'll Be Friends Until We're Old and Forgetful
Garden Messages
[Name]'s Garden
Welcome to [Name]'s Garden
[Name]'s Potting Shed
Blooming Lovely
Happiness Grows Here
Welcome to My Happy Place
Home Grown with Love
Sow, Grow and Enjoy
Gardeners Know All the Dirt
Life Is Better in the Garden
[Name]'s Little Patch of Paradise
Please Excuse the Weeds
Gone Gardening
All Things Grow with Love
The Garden Belongs to [Name]
[Name]'s Home-Grown Produce
Plant Pot Ideas
Grow Little One
You Grow Girl
Let Love Grow
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Small Pot, Big Plans
Plant Happiness
Grow Your Own Way
A Little Pot of Joy
Plant Marker Ideas
Rosemary
Lavender
Thyme
Sage
Mint
Parsley
Basil
Home-Grown Tomatoes
Grandad's Runner Beans
Mum's Strawberry Patch
Dad's Chilli Plants
Please Do Not Weed
Kitchen Messages
[Name]'s Kitchen
The [Surname] Family Kitchen
Made with Love
Good Food, Good Mood
The Heart of the Home
Gather, Eat and Enjoy
Kitchen Rules: Eat, Laugh, Repeat
Homemade Is Best
Meals and Memories Made Here
Seasoned with Love
Cooked with Love by [Name]
[Name]'s Secret Recipe
Serving Board Messages
The [Surname] Family
[Name]'s Cheese Board
Let's Get Together
Good Food, Good Friends
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Save Room for Cheese
Meet Me at the Cheese Board
Served with Love
Grazing in Progress
A Little Bit of What You Fancy
The Best Memories Are Made Around the Table
Please Help Yourself
Jam Jar and Storage Jar Messages
[Name]'s Homemade Jam
Strawberry Jam
Raspberry Preserve
Grandad's Chutney
Mum's Marmalade
Made with Love
Biscuits
Sweet Treats
Emergency Chocolate
Dog Treats
Baking Supplies
Hands Off My Snacks
New Baby
Welcome to the World, [Name]
Hello Little One
Our Little Miracle
Tiny Hands, Big Love
Loved Beyond Measure
A Star Is Born
Welcome, Baby [Name]
The Smallest Feet Make the Biggest Footprints
Born [Date]
[Name], [Weight], [Date]
Our Greatest Adventure Begins
So Tiny, So Loved
Children's Birthday Messages
Happy Birthday, [Name]
[Name] Is Turning [Age]
Hooray, You're [Age] Today
Let the Birthday Adventure Begin
Calling All Birthday Explorers
Blast Off, [Name]
Ahoy, Birthday Pirate
A Roarsome Birthday for [Name]
Have a Bear-y Happy Birthday
The Birthday Crew
Nursery and Bedroom Messages
[Name]'s Room
Dream Big, Little One
Adventure Awaits
Be Brave, Be Kind, Be You
Reach for the Stars
Let Your Imagination Fly
Small Person, Big Ideas
You Are Loved
Traditional Christmas Messages
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, [Name]
Wishing You a Wonderful Christmas
Christmas Wishes from the [Surname] Family
Peace, Love and Christmas Cheer
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Season's Greetings
With Love at Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Christmas at the [Surname] House
Personalised Family Christmas Messages
The [Surname] Family Christmas
Christmas with the [Surname] Family
Our First Christmas
Our First Christmas as Mr & Mrs
Baby's First Christmas
[Name]'s First Christmas
Christmas Memories Made Here
Together Is the Best Christmas Gift
Funny Christmas Messages
Official Christmas Snack Inspector
Dear Santa, I Can Explain
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Christmas Calories Don't Count
Sleigh All Day
Festive and Fabulous
Santa's Favourite
Do Not Open Until Christmas
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Sometimes a name and date says more than any message. All of the ideas below can be personalised with a name, dates, or a short phrase that meant something to them.
Memorial Messages
In Loving Memory of [Name]
Forever in Our Hearts
Always Loved, Never Forgotten
Your Memory Lives On
Gone but Never Forgotten
Loved Beyond Words
Always in Our Thoughts
Until We Meet Again
A Life So Beautifully Lived
Those We Love Never Truly Leave Us
Remembered with Love
[Name], [Year]–[Year]
Memorial Garden Messages
[Name]'s Garden
A Garden of Beautiful Memories
Planted in Loving Memory
Flowers Grow Where Memories Live
Always with Us in the Garden
In Memory of a Wonderful Gardener
Love Grows Here
A Quiet Place to Remember
Funny Messages
Hands Off
Mine, Not Yours
Property of [Name]
Definitely Not Sharing
Do Not Touch
Emergency Supplies
Treats for [Name]
Made by Me, Eaten by Everyone Else
I Came, I Saw, I Ate the Biscuits
There Is Always Room for Cake
Powered by Tea
Tea First, Questions Later
Life Is Too Short to Skip Pudding
Save Water, Drink Wine
Good Food, Questionable Decisions
Not Today
Probably Late
Chief Snack Officer
The Boss
If Found, Return to [Name]
Perfect for smaller products where space is limited.
Names
Recipient Name
Mum
Dad
Grandma
Grandad
Mr & Mrs XYZ
The XYZ Family
Olive & Arthur
Initials
XY
X & Y
XYZ
X + Y
X ♡ Y
Dates
24.07.2026
24 July 2026
Est. 2026
Since 2012
Married 2026
Born 2026
Short Phrases
With Love
Just for You
Made for You
Thank You
Best Mum
Best Dad
Our Home
Love Always
Forever Yours
Cheers
Home Grown
Handmade
Need Something More Specific?
Have an idea that is not included in the personalisation options?
Some products may be adapted with different wording, layouts or simple designs. Contact us before ordering and we will let you know what may be possible.
Tips for Writing Your Own Message
Tips for Writing Your Own Message
Make It Personal
Make It Personal
Names, dates, places and family sayings often make the strongest personalisations. Instead of 'Happy Birthday', try 'Happy 40th Birthday, Sarah'. Instead of 'Home Sweet Home', try 'The Byard Family Home — Est. 2026'.
Keep It Short
Keep It Short
Short messages are usually easier to read, particularly on smaller products. Aim for: a name, a date, a short phrase, one family saying, or one simple joke.
Check Your Spelling
Check Your Spelling
Personalised products are made using the wording you enter, so check names, dates, punctuation and capital letters carefully before adding the item to your basket.
Think About the Product
Think About the Product
Different messages suit different products. A serving board works well with family names, food phrases and dates. A garden pot suits names, plant jokes and gardening sayings. Wrapping paper can carry birthday messages, family jokes or repeated names. A glass jar works well with contents, ownership or short humorous phrases. Wedding gifts often suit names, surnames and the wedding date.
Found the Right Words?
Now all that is left is to make it personal.
Choose your product, open the personalisation tool and add your wording, names, dates or photographs.
