Father’s Day Message Ideas

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It’s important to tell your dad how you feel about him, but finding the right words can be difficult, especially around Father’s Day. How do you adequately express your feelings to someone so important in your life?

Luckily, free Father's Day cards can help make it easier to show your dad just how much you care. Our free eCards come in several different styles and designs and can be customized with a personalized message, photo, and even a heartfelt video. Best of all, cards can be sent from your phone in minutes!

Once you pick out your favorite design to send, start brainstorming the Father’s Day message for your card. Take some time to think about your relationship with your father or father figures in your life and what they mean to you. Whether it’s your dad, uncle, brother, or friend, sincere and thoughtful Father’s Day card messages will make any dad feel appreciated and loved. 

Not sure what to write in a Father's Day card? Here are a few Father’s Day message ideas to help get you started.

Heartfelt Father's Day Cards + Messages

  • I love you so much. Thank you for all that you do and for all of your love and support. Happy Father’s Day. 
  • Dad, thanks for being there for me through the good times and the bad. You are my rock! Happy Father’s Day.
  • You're an amazing dad. Thanks for making so many wonderful memories, and here's to many more ahead! Happy Father’s Day. 


Funny Father's Day Cards + Messages

  • Happy Father’s Day. This is the one day of the year that I’ll laugh at your dad jokes. You’re welcome.
  • A very happy Father’s Day from your perfect child. You must have done something right! 
  • To the person who is the best at spoiling kids rotten: Happy Father’s Day!


First Father’s Day Cards + Messages

  • You're already amazing at this fatherhood thing. Love you and Happy Father's Day!
  • Seeing you become a dad has been such a joy. You are amazing and I love you.
  • You're crushing this new Dad thing! Congratulations and Happy First Father's Day! 


Husband Father's Day Cards + Messages

  • Happy Father’s Day. You are the best partner in parenthood I could ever ask for. Love you!
  • Happy Father's Day to my main squeeze. You're an amazing dad and wonderful partner!
  • Happy Father's Day to my life partner, my best friend, and my greatest love. 


Brother Father's Day Cards + Messages  

  • To a wonderful brother, loyal friend, and amazing dad. Thanks for having kids I can spoil but don’t have to discipline! Happy Father’s Day!
  • To a brother and best friend for life, Happy Father's Day! I love you so much.
  • Happy Father's Day to the world's best brother! I love you.


Son Father's Day Cards + Messages  

  • I am proud of the man, the son, and the father that you are. Happy Father’s Day!
  • You are a wondeful father. I am so very proud of you. Happy Father's Day. 
  • Happy Father's Day. Thanks for giving me wonderful grandchildren to spoil rotten!


Friend Father's Day Cards + Messages

  • To a great friend and a fantastic dad: Wishing you a very Happy Father’s Day!
  • Wishing you a Happy Father's Day, friend! You make it look easy. 
  • Cheers to the best dad & friend ever! Wishing you a "Hoppy" Father's Day!


Uncle Father's Day Cards + Messages  

  • Happy Father’s Day to a great joke-teller, occasional giver of good advice, and world’s best uncle.
  • You're like a father to me. Thank you for your love and support over the years. Happy Father's Day.
  • To someone who I've always looked up to: Happy Father's Day. I appreciate all that you do.


Grandpa Father's Day Cards + Messages

  • You’ve created a legacy of love. I couldn’t ask for a better grandfather. Happy Father’s Day!
  • The best dads get promoted to grandpa! Happy Father's Day.
  • Thank you. You are the best grandpa I could ever ask for. Happy Father's Day. 


Father-in-Law Father's Day Cards + Messages 

  • I got lucky in the father-in-law department. Thank you for all that you do for us. Happy Father’s Day.
  • Thank you for raising the man/woman of my dreams. Happy Father's Day!
  • To my bonus dad: I feel so lucky to have you in my life. Happy Father's Day.


Son-in-Law Father's Day Cards + Messages 

  • You are a wonderful dad. I am so very proud of you. Happy Father’s Day!
  • We couldn't be more grateful to have you in the family. Happy Father's Day. 
  • Happy Father's Day! You are an amazing son-in-law, dad, and husband!


Father’s Day from Afar Cards + Messages  

  • To one of the best guys I know! Sending you hugs from afar and wishing we could be together to celebrate. Happy Father’s Day!

Find the perfect Father's Day greetings for all the dads in your life. Personalize your Happy Father's Day message inside free eCards, send by text or email instantly, or schedule them deliver on Father's Day!
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