What Should You Write in a Father's Day Card?

Father’s Day is coming up, which means it’s time to get the perfect card for the event and write a memorable message—but what should you write in a Father's Day card? Curating the right message can be a struggle, but with our guidance and the perfect cards to insert your message, this Father’s Day is going to be something truly special.

If you are still looking for Father’s Day cards, you can find a fun and unique collection right here at Lumibop, and explore card ideas that will make you excited about every special occasion, whether it’s Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, birthday cards or her or him, or the kids, or anything else. 

Struggling With What to Write in a Father’s Day Card? Start Here

The message you choose to add to your Father’s Day card should reflect your dad and what he likes. If he loves humour, add a funny message, and if he likes more sentimental things, be sure to tailor your note to suit this. Father’s Day is all about showing love and appreciation, and putting a smile on your dad’s face, so be mindful about what you put in, and make sure that he understands just how much you love him.

So, what should you write in a Father's Day card? It all comes down to what your dad is like and what he is going to appreciate. Let’s look at some ideas in the sections below.

What Are Some Heartfelt Messages to Show Your Love?

Heartfelt wishes can come in all manner of forms, and they can be long or short. Most heartfelt messages will be about thanking your dad and expressing just how much you love him and why. You can talk about everything he’s done for you, how he has shown his love for you, and what a great role model he has been or how much you look up to him and respect him. 

For heartfelt messages, you should refer to your real life, and pull on key memories that you and your father share—this is bound to pull on his heart strings and make for an even more memorable Father’s Day.

Here are some examples of heartfelt messages to incorporate in a Father’s Day card:

• Thank you for always being there, always looking out for me, and always loving me. You are the best and most wonderful father anyone could ask for

• For all of your sacrifices to give us the life you felt we deserved, the time you spent playing with us when you were exhausted, and all the laughter and joyful tears you made us shed in the darkest times, thank you for being the incredible man you are

• You are the greatest role model that I could ask for, thank you for always being there to help me through hard times, and being a rock when the world gets too difficult 

How About Some Funny Father’s Day Messages to Make Him Laugh?

There are all kinds of funny messages that you could put in a Father’s Day card, but always remember to keep it classy and something that your dad will appreciate! It’s easy to step over the line, and everyone will be different. You know your dad best, and you know what he will and won’t like, so put some thought into it before you put pen to card!

Funny messages are often the go-to option, but what should you write in a Father's Day card that is suitable for this theme? Luckily, there are great options, and you have a lot of freedom, since you know what your dad likes.

Some funny Father’s Day messages you could add to a card might include:

• To the world’s most okay dad—Happy Father’s Day!

• I’d be lost without you Dad—and without the SatNav, we would all be lost! Happy Father’s Day.

• Thanks for your cheesy jokes all these years. Unlike you, they will never get old

• I wouldn’t trade you for anything—not that anyone’s offered, of course! Love you though!

• I’m all the proof you need that you’re an awesome dad. Happy Father’s Day

Looking for Short and Sweet Notes That Say it All?

What should you write in a Father's Day card that is short and sweet and says it all without being overwhelming? Call him your hero, tell him how much you love him, and keep it simple and short—because our cards will do the rest of the talking for you.

Looking for some short and sweet Father’s Day messages? Here are some ideas:

• You mean the world to me, dad

• Thank you for being the best dad ever

• You’re my hero

• I wish everyone could have a dad like you

• You’re more than my father—you’re my best friend

Message Ideas for Different Types of Dads

If you want to get a Father’s Day card for stepdads, grandads, first-time dads, or those like-a-dad figures in your life, you might want to use some different lines to highlight the importance of these people indifferent ways.

Some examples of themes you can lean into for different fatherly types in your life this Father's Day:

• Stepdad – you can talk about how blood doesn’t matter, how blessed your life has been since he came into it, or you can thank him for ;signing up’ to be your dad

• Grandad – focus on themes about his age and wisdom, and don’t forget to throw in one or two wordplay jokes (e.g. you put the grand in grandad) to really pull it together

• First-Time Dad – talk about how excited you are for him to be more than a ‘father’, and grow into a ‘dad’ or how you look forward to seeing the kind of dad he becomes 

• Like-a-Dad – let the like-a-dad figures know how their help and wisdom has shaped you, how much you respect them, and how much you appreciate them taking up their role in your life

Need Help Pairing the Right Message With a Lumibop Card? Explore Our Father’s Day Collection

Find the perfect Father’s Day card in our collection here at Lumibop. Let your dad live out his Star Wars dreams with our Best Father of the Galaxy card that comes with lights and music and is sure to awaken his inner Jedi (or Sith), or see the extendable Gorilla Daddy with detailing and interactive features for a snazzy design. Our musical and light-up Dad Robot is perfect for tech-loving fathers, while our Camping Trip card is perfect for dads who like to spend time in nature. 

For the musically-inclined, check out our interactive Rock Star Dad, with touch-sensitive drum pads and music, or add some comedy to the day with Dad’s Fart Zone Father’s Day card—with motion-activated fart sound effects and the card can be hung on a door as a warning to all those who would dare enter.

Alternatively, your dad might appreciate one of our floral collection cards, including Red Roses, Sunshine Blossoms, Lavender Charm, Blooming Love, Spring Morning, and Sunset Bloom for a pop of colour and tranquillity.

Our Cards Are Environmentally-Friendly As Well

Created in SMETA-approved factories in China, we value business, environmental ethics, and only the highest working standards while making our 100% recycled paper cards. We also use soy-based ink for all the printing to keep things as sustainable as possible, and our electronic cards (which can include pop-up, light, and sound) are certified according to RoHS standards and are 100% lead-free with non-replaceable alkaline-based batteries.

While we hope you will keep your card because you love it, if you decide that you don’t want your special Lumibop card to last a lifetime, you get them recycled by filling out this form to choose a date for WEEE collection. 

All you need to do is put the card in any envelope and hand it to the man/woman who comes to collect it (they will even bring the required postage labels!). Alternatively, you can also drop the card off in the post box yourself with the “self-posting’ option.

Choose Lumibop This Father’s Day for an Unforgettable Occasion

Father’s Day only happens once a year, and it’s the perfect opportunity to remind your dad and fatherly figures in your life of how much you love and appreciate them. Reflect on the times you have shared, how they have helped you, and how much they mean to you.

So, what should you write in a Father's Day card? You can keep it short and sweet, sentimental, heartfelt, or go with humour—as long as he gets the message you’re trying to get across, you can call it a win. 

Found the perfect message? Pair it with a one-of-a-king Father’s Day card from Lumibop—fun, heartfelt, and guaranteed to make him smile. Want to find out more? Feel free to contact us, learn our story, and find out about sustainability.