Graduation is a major achievement, whether your loved one has just finished high school, college, or even a post-college degree. If you have a loved one graduating, you want to celebrate their success. However, figuring out the perfect message to write in a graduation card can be challenging. You want to strike just the right combination of celebratory and inspiring without seeming trite or cliche. If you’re stumped on things to say, don’t worry. Here’s your step by step guide.
What to Write in a Graduation Card
When writing a graduation card, you want to honor your graduate’s impressive achievements and let her know how proud you are of all she has achieved. You also want to acknowledge that she is embarking on a whole new chapter of her life. That’s a lot to convey in a short message,
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Top 10 Celebratory Messages
If you’re not sure what to write in a graduation card, we’ve got you covered. Here are ten notes of congratulations that can be used for any graduate:
1. “Congratulations! This is only just the beginning of the impact you will make on the world.”
Tell your loved one congratulations and let her know that this is just the beginning of her impact on the world. She has so many wonderful things to offer as she heads off post-graduation.
2. “Caps off to you! Here’s to your next adventure!”
She has so many adventures in store ahead after her graduation. Remind her that this accomplishment is just the beginning of what she will experience throughout life.
3. “Well done, what an impressive achievement!”
Let your loved one know that you realize how impressive this achievement is. You couldn’t be more proud of what she’s accomplished in this world and what she has in store ahead.
4. “Congratulations on your well-deserved success.”
With her hard work and dedication, she deserves all the success in the world. Let her know that she deserves all the pride that she’s feeling right now and so much more as she continues to succeed in the future.
5. “I’m sure today will be only the first of many proud, successful moments for you.”
Let her know that today is just the first in a long line of proud, successful, and truly happy moments she’ll experience throughout her life. She’s going places, and you both know it.
6. “You’re going to be a star! Congratulations!”
Let her know that she’s going to be a star, no matter which direction she heads from here. She can’t help but to shine bright and share her intense joy and light with everyone she knows.
7. “It means so much to be a part of your graduation day.”
Let your loved one know that you appreciate the opportunity to share her graduation day with her. Watching her walk across that stage and receive her diploma has been a highlight of your life.
8. “I wish I could be at your graduation to tell you in person how proud I am of you.”
If you can’t make it to her graduation, let her know that you wish you could be there and that you’re bummed you will miss it. Then tell her how proud you are of all her achievements.
9. “Sending warm thoughts and big congratulations to a graduate I couldn’t be more proud of.”
Another way to let her know you care from afar is to send warm thoughts and congratulations. Let her know that you’re proud of her, even if you can’t make it to her big event.
10. “Always remember that there’s no limit to what you can achieve if you keep believing in yourself.”
Remind her that there’s no limit to what she can achieve if she keeps believing it’s possible. She’s got big goals and belief is the one thing that can get her to where she’s going.
When a loved one graduates, it can be tough to know what to write in the card. Share your congrats and let her know that she’s going places. And, when one of these messages is paired with an awesome grad gift, like chocolate dipped fruit or something personalized, it’s sure to make their day even more special.
