A personal message is a brief message that helps recipients verify this communication is authentic. While not required, it is strongly recommended to help ensure your message is opened and read. We've created a few sample personal notes to help you get started. You can use these as inspiration for your own personal note, or you can create your own from scratch.
Spouse / Partner
Your favorite person who makes terrible puns. We got engaged at Crater Lake and you cried during our first dance.
Parent to Child
Your mom who always sang "You Are My Sunshine" at bedtime. You have a birthmark on your right shoulder like a star.
Sibling
Your brother who taught you to ride a bike on Maple Street. You called me "Bubba" until you were seven.
Best Friend
Your college roommate who helped you dye your hair purple sophomore year. We still quote The Office constantly.
Business Partner
Your co-founder who pitched our first investor in that coffee shop in Austin. You spilled water on your laptop twice.
Adult Child to Parent
Your daughter Sarah who visits every Tuesday for lunch. You always ask me to bring those lemon cookies from Safeway.
Close Friend
Your friend who was with you in Vegas when you won $200 at blackjack. We got matching terrible sunburns.
Mentor
Your first manager at Boeing who told you "trust your instincts" during the Denver project. You still email me updates.
Long-term Partner
Your wife of 23 years. You proposed on the Santa Monica Pier and I said yes before you finished asking.
Childhood Friend
Your friend since third grade. We built that treehouse behind your house and carved our initials in Mrs. Chen's fence.