Thank You eCards

Sending a thank you card after an event (or just because someone has done something nice for you!) has been considered good manners for well over 100 years, and thankfully shows no signs of stopping! Weddings, birthdays, baby showers, business events, holidays…the list of occasions for thanking someone is endless!

Evite’s digital thank you cards are the green, modern way to effortlessly thank someone in style. From funny thank you cards to sentimental ones, our thank you eCards are sure to put a smile on your recipient’s face and only take a few minutes to personalize and send. We even offer thank you cards with space for a photo and the option to send an eGift card to your recipient if they truly went above and beyond!

Thank You eCards FAQs

How do you make digital thank you cards?

Making digital thank you cards has never been easier (or more fun!). Here’s how you can create a thoughtful thank you eCard with Evite:

1. Browse Evite’s assortment of thank you cards and choose the perfect design for your recipient. Don’t see one that perfectly captures your gratitude? Upload your own design or photo into one of our templates!
2. Next, customize your envelope, background, liner and stamp, and add some stickers if you wish.
3. If you want to go the extra mile with your thank you, add an eGift to your card! If not, continue on and add your recipient(s).
4. Here’s where digital thank you cards from Evite really shine—once you add or import your recipients, you can choose to send the same thank you sentiment to everyone, or easily personalize each one with a custom message. This is perfect for baby shower, birthday and wedding thank yous when you’ll want to acknowledge any gifts received.
5. Finally, choose whether to send your card instantly or schedule it to be delivered on a future date. That’s it!

Can you schedule your online thank you cards?

Yes! You can schedule your thank you cards to deliver on your chosen future date right before you check out on Evite.

Why should you send thank you eCards?

Unlike traditional paper cards, eCards are much faster to write and send, are more eco-friendly, and offer all of the personalization and sentiment of their paper counterparts. You can easily and quickly customize each message as you like, and you don’t have to worry about running out of stamps or messy handwriting. You can send them instantly (or schedule for future delivery) via text or email, so your recipients can enjoy your thoughtful words that much faster (and you don’t have to worry about the cards getting lost in the mail). You can also choose from animated designs or designs that mimic the look and elegance of real paper, then select envelopes, liners, backgrounds and stamps to create a thank you card that’s truly yours.

When should you send online thank you cards?

You should send thank you eCards as soon after the event as possible while it’s still fresh in everyone’s minds, especially for business events and birthday parties.

For baby showers, thank you cards should be sent 2–3 weeks after the baby shower by the guest of honor. However, given how busy the parents-to-be are during this time, they have up to 3 months to send them out.

For wedding thank you cards, you should aim to send them within three months of your wedding day, but ideally as soon as possible after your honeymoon.

What should you write in a thank you card?

Though it can be a challenge to find the right words to thank someone, thank you card messages are actually pretty straightforward! Here's what to include:

The greeting: Start off your message on the right foot with a warm greeting like "Dear [name]," or "Hello [name]," or whatever you feel fits best given your relationship to the recipient.

The statement of gratitude: Clearly state your appreciation for the person's actions.

The details: Mention the thing you're grateful for! A personal touch makes the recipient feel valued in a real and genuine way.

‍How their action made you feel: If it feels appropriate, mention how their action made you feel! This adds an emotional connection to your message.

The future: This is optional, but depending on your relationship, consider throwing in a little mention of future plans you either have with the recipient or hope to make with the recipient.‍

The sign-off: Make sure to close your card with a heartfelt sign-off like "With love," "Sincerely," or "Warmest Regards," followed by your name.

If you’re in need of some thank you card wording inspiration, check out our What to Write in a Thank You Card blog, Baby Shower Thank You Card Wording blog or Wedding Thank You Card Wording blog.

Can you send individual thank you cards on Evite?
You can! If you want to send the same thank you card to everyone on your list and write individual messages to each person, you can easily do that after you add your recipients. If you wish to send different card designs to different people, you can also do that by making separate purchases (our eCard pricing is per card so no need to worry about leftover thank you cards afterwards).

Of course, if you love sending cards to friends and family, our annual greeting card subscription is just what you need! You can send unlimited digital cards all year long, including thank you cards! You can sign up for this when you go to create and check out your next greeting card. If sending cards isn’t the only way you’re planning to celebrate an occasion, consider Evite Pro, our unlimited, ad-free, custom invitation and card option

Is sending thank you cards outdated?
Being polite never goes out of style. While saying “thanks” in person or via text/email is a great thing to do, taking the time to send a thank you card shows that you truly appreciate what someone did for you. While some forms of etiquette change over time, sending a thank you card is still expected and appreciated (and given how easy they are to send now digitally, they’ve only gotten better!).