What to Write in a Christmas Card for Your Daughter & Son-in-Law
Your daughter has built a life with someone new, and their Christmas card together deserves to feel as warm as the one you'd write for her alone — not an afterthought with his name squeezed on at the end.
Here are heartfelt, warm and funny messages for a daughter and son-in-law together this Christmas.
Heartfelt Christmas Messages
- Happy Christmas to our beautiful daughter and the son-in-law who makes her so happy. We love you both.
- Wishing you both a wonderful Christmas — you make such a lovely little family.
- Merry Christmas to you both. We couldn't have wished for a better son-in-law for our girl.
- Happy Christmas to the two of you. Watching your life together grow has been such a joy.
- Wishing you a Christmas full of love, warmth and everything good — you both deserve it.
Warm and Simple
- Happy Christmas to you both — hope it's a lovely one.
- Wishing you both a very merry Christmas, with love.
- Merry Christmas! Sending our love to you both.
Funny Christmas Messages
- Happy Christmas to our daughter and the son-in-law who somehow still hasn't run for the hills.
- Merry Christmas! Thanks for loving our girl and putting up with the rest of us.
- Happy Christmas to you both — may your presents be good and your family gatherings mercifully short.
Short and Simple
- Happy Christmas to you both — love you.
- Wishing you a wonderful Christmas together.
- Merry Christmas, with all our love.
Tips for Their Christmas Card
Write to them as a couple, not just your daughter. It's an easy habit to fall into, but making sure your son-in-law feels equally addressed matters.
Reference something recent. A line about a moment from this year — a house move, a holiday, anything — makes it feel personal rather than a template.
Keep the warmth genuine. A simple, sincere line often means more than an elaborate one that doesn't sound like you.
Find Their Christmas Card
Our Christmas cards for daughter and son-in-law are printed on 300gsm smooth matt card and posted across the UK, personalised with both their names.
