Behind the Pen: The Most Memorable Messages We’ve Handwritten at Petal&Post

Our premium gifting service is defined by a truly personal touch: our handwritten card service. While our customers’ details always remain completely confidential, some of the beautiful sentiments behind those cards are simply too special not to share.

We’ve rounded up a few completely anonymous snippets that left our flower studio smiling, tearing up, and occasionally reaching for a tissue. Covering everything from sweet friendship notes and joyful congratulations to comforting condolences and declarations of love, here are some of the most memorable messages we’ve ever handwritten at Petal&Post.

1. The Health Milestone Card

Our Double Posy is often chosen to express love, gratitude, and deep sincerity, but this particular gesture had our entire studio in our feels. Celebrating the beautiful gift of health and life, this note reminds us of the true power of a supportive friend:

“Happy Random Thursday. A year ago, this was a Thursday you weren’t sure you’d get to see. Today you’re here. I’m so grateful for every ordinary day together.”

2. The Helpless Romantic: Celebrating Marital Bliss

The Rose Box is the perfect gift to say “I love you” with twenty Maritime Pink Roses and a love letter in a box. This customer ordered one for a particularly special occasion:

“Twenty roses for the twenty years you’ve made my world brighter. I’d choose you all over again in a heartbeat. Happy Anniversary, my love.”

3. Expressing Gratitude to the Hands That Hold Generations

At Petal&Post, we know that remembering every special occasion can be a challenge. That’s exactly why we created our Subscription Posy. Whether weekly or monthly, it’s a thoughtful way to remind someone you’re thinking of them long after the first delivery.

This message celebrated one of life’s most precious relationships:

“Dear Nana, Happy 90th Birthday! You’ll get flowers every month for the next few months to remind you how much I love you.”

4. The Newlywed Bliss

A newer addition to our offering, our Rose Bunches were inspired by customers wanting even bigger rose moments. This customer ordered one hundred roses for his new wife:

“These roses aren’t as beautiful as you, but they were the closest thing I could find. Thinking of you and hoping they make you smile.”

5. Love Across Distance: A Comrades Victory Note

From romantic gestures to athletic triumphs, our studio team gets a front-row seat to life’s biggest moments. Accompanied by our Solace Gift Set, this message celebrated an incredible achievement:

“So proud of you, my love. I wish I could be there, but I’m cheering you on from afar. You’ve achieved something amazing – congratulations on finishing the Comrades.”

6. The Gentle ‘Thinking of You’ Reminder

Our customers order flowers for the big moments, but the little ones too. Paired with a classic Single Posy, this gift was simple and heartfelt:

“Just a little something to remind you that I’m cheering for you from afar. You’re doing a great job, and I’m so proud of you.”

7. The Gentle Gesture of Remembrance

Most of the messages we write celebrate joyful occasions. Every now and then, however, we’re asked to put words to grief, remembrance, and love that continues long after someone is gone.

Those are often the messages that stay with us the longest.

“Firsts are hard, wish I could be with you today (and every day tbh). Holding Dad in our hearts today on what would have been his 78th birthday. Love you always Mom. Xx”

8. The Bridesmaid Proposal

Paired with our ‘This Calls for Confetti’ Card, we absolutely love penning bridesmaid proposals. Through just a few sentences, we get to witness years of friendship and excitement for the big day ahead.

This proposal was accompanied by a Serene Gift Set:

“Ever since we were kids, you’ve been by my side; supporting, loving me and making the wildest of decisions together. I’ve enjoyed having you by my side so much so that on the day I marry the love of my life, it would be an honour to have you on my left-hand side when I say ‘I do’. Will you be my maid of honour?”

9. The Ultimate Romantic Proposal

We’ve been fortunate enough to play a small role in some of our customers’ biggest milestones, and few moments are bigger than a marriage proposal.

Accompanied by a Rose Box and a Luxe Posy, this card contained just four special words:

“Will you marry me?”

10. The Mother-Son Magic

Mother’s Day is one of our busiest times of year, and for good reason. Every year, we’re entrusted with delivering thousands of messages celebrating mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures across South Africa.

Of all the beautiful notes we’ve handwritten, this one stood out. Written in Spanish, it reminded us that a mother’s love is universal.

“Maman, gracias por quererme siempre con un amor tan inmenso e incondicional. Soy muy afortunado de ser tu hijo. Te quiero muchísimo. Feliz cumpleaños.”

Translated into English, this beautiful sentiment reads:

“Mom, thank you for always loving me with such immense and unconditional love. I am very fortunate to be your son. I love you very much. Happy Birthday.”

Every day, we have the privilege of helping people celebrate, comfort, encourage, apologise, congratulate, and simply say, “I’m thinking of you.”

The flowers may only last a little while, but the words that accompany them often stay with us forever.

If you’re ever struggling to find the right thing to say, remember that the most meaningful messages are rarely the longest. They’re simply the ones that come from the heart.