I was addressing Christmas cards last month and got stuck on the closing. My husband and I had signed dozens of cards with just “Love, Hermione and My Husband Name” and it was starting to feel robotic. When I got to my best friend’s card, “Love” felt too generic for someone who’s been there through everything. When I reached my coworker’s card, “Love” felt too intimate for our professional relationship. And when I signed cards for distant relatives we barely see, “Love” felt dishonest. I sat there thinking about how we put so much effort into choosing the right card and writing a thoughtful message, but then we slap on the same closing for everyone from our spouse to our dentist.
That experience made me realize that card closings matter more than I’d thought. The sign-off is your last word, your final impression, and it should match the relationship and the tone of the message. A romantic Valentine’s card for my husband deserves something more meaningful than “Love,” while a sympathy card to an acquaintance needs something more appropriate than what I’d write to family. These 100 ways to sign off greeting cards will help you find the perfect closing for every relationship and every occasion, from deeply personal to professionally polite, from romantic to casual, giving you options beyond the standard “Love” that feels overused and often insincere.
Romantic Sign-Offs for Your Spouse or Partner
- Forever yours,
- All my love,
- Loving you always,
- Yours completely,
- With all my heart,
- My forever love,
- Eternally yours,
- Loving you endlessly,
- Yours and only yours,
- With infinite love,
Warm Sign-Offs for Close Friends and Family
- Love always,
- With love,
- Much love,
- Love you,
- Sending love,
- Love and hugs,
- With gratitude and love,
- Thankful for you,
- Blessed to know you,
- With appreciation,
Affectionate Sign-Offs for Family
- Love, Mom/Dad
- All our love,
- Love from our family to yours,
- With love and pride,
- Love and blessings,
- Your loving son/daughter,
- With family love,
- Love from all of us,
- Hugs and love,
- With endless love,
Casual Sign-Offs for Friends
- Cheers,
- Best,
- Take care,
- Until next time,
- See you soon,
- Thinking of you,
- Stay awesome,
- Catch you later,
- Your friend,
- Here for you,
Professional or Formal Sign-Offs
- Warm regards,
- Best wishes,
- Sincerely,
- With appreciation,
- Respectfully,
- Best regards,
- Kind regards,
- With gratitude,
- Cordially,
- Warm wishes,
Sign-Offs for Sympathy or Condolence Cards
- With deepest sympathy,
- Thinking of you,
- With heartfelt condolences,
- In sympathy and friendship,
- Holding you in our thoughts,
- With love and prayers,
- In loving memory,
- With caring thoughts,
- Our hearts are with you,
- Praying for you,
Encouraging Sign-Offs
- You’ve got this,
- Believing in you,
- Cheering you on,
- With encouragement,
- Rooting for you,
- In your corner,
- With support and love,
- Proud of you,
- Keep going,
- You’re amazing,
Grateful Sign-Offs for Thank You Cards
- With sincere thanks,
- Gratefully yours,
- Thank you from the heart,
- With deep appreciation,
- So grateful for you,
- Thankfully,
- With heartfelt thanks,
- Appreciatively,
- Forever grateful,
- Thank you for everything,
Fun and Lighthearted Sign-Offs
- Stay fabulous,
- Keep smiling,
- Laugh often,
- Love and laughter,
- With a smile,
- Stay golden,
- Peace out,
- Rock on,
- Stay wild,
- Keep shining,
Sign-Offs for Cards to Children
- Love you to the moon and back,
- You’re my sunshine,
- Hugs and kisses,
- Sweet dreams,
- You’re loved,
- Big hugs,
- Love you bunches,
- You’re the best,
- Love you always,
- You’re my favorite,
After that Christmas card revelation, I started being more intentional about my closings. My best friend’s card got “Grateful for you always,” because that felt more accurate than just “Love.” My coworker got “Warm wishes,” which felt appropriately friendly without being too personal. My husband’s Valentine’s card this year got “Yours completely,” because after all these years together, that’s the truth. And you know what? People noticed. My best friend mentioned that my card felt more personal than usual. My coworker commented that it was thoughtful. My husband saved his card because the closing meant something specific to our relationship.
The way you sign off matters because it’s your final word, your lasting impression, the thing that lingers after the card is read. So next time you’re signing a card, think about your relationship with that person and what closing would actually reflect it. Don’t default to “Love” for everyone when there are so many better, more accurate, more meaningful options. Take the extra five seconds to choose a sign-off that matches the message you wrote and the relationship you have. That small detail makes your card feel more thoughtful, more personal, and more worth keeping.
