What to write in a graduation card?

Depending on how close you are to the person you want to wish, you can convey your wishes in a formal, semi-formal or casual way. For example, if the graduation ceremony is that of your cousin or daughter or a close relative, you could wish them casually and in a fun way. However, if it is your acquaintance or even a friend or colleague, the message could be semi-formal or formal.

“Congratulations” in itself is a great word and you can pair it with any of the following –

•  This calls for a big celebration!

•  You did it, you are awesome!

•  That’s an impressive achievement.

•  It is a proud moment and we are so happy for you.

•  That’s a well-deserved success.

•  Your hard work surely paid off.

•  You nailed it; you are simply amazing!

•  It is an exciting day and we are (I am) so proud of you.

•  Caps off to you, our best wishes are always with you.

•  Best wishes and the best of blessings for your graduation.

Sometimes, along with congratulating someone, we also want to wish them for the future. Here are some nice ways to do that –

•  The future beholds the best for you, go for it!

•  You are going to be a star, best wishes for all your dreams to come true!

•  May god bless you with many more achievements and proud moments.

•  Our best wishes are with you today and always. May you fulfill all your dreams.

•  Very excited and happy for your achievement and hoping that more such achievements come your way!

•  You are one more step closer to your dream and much bigger achievements. We can’t wait to hear what is next!

•  Many congratulations! Waiting to hear about your next adventure!

•  You are a person of big dreams and today I am confident you are going to achieve all that you have thought of.

It is also nice to give your little niece or grandchildren a piece of your wisdom along with congratulating them –

•   Congratulations! Life brings more challenges only to those who can handle them. May god give you more challenges only to make you stronger and more successful.

•  Be happy, proactive and attentive. Life gives many chances but only to those who know to grab them. Congratulations.

•  You have made it till here through your hard work and passion. Keep it up and you will achieve many more successes your way!

•  Your real journey of life starts now. Be the controller of your own destiny and you will never have anything to regret later.

•  Follow your dreams. No matter how hard or impossible it seems, self-belief and persistent efforts work wonders in achieving them.

When you won’t be there but want to send heartfelt wishes –

•  Wish we could be there to see it, but our blessings are always with you!

•  We are so proud of you and wish we could just hug you and tell you the same!

•  Our most loving thoughts are with you in this proud moment and though we couldn’t be physically present with you, we wish you all the success for a great graduation ceremony and a bright future.

•  Sending wishes and blessings to let you know that we are thinking of you on your special day!

•  Can’t wait to see pictures of you in that cap and gown, cheerful and happy! Wish you all the best!

Some more encouraging messages for very near and dear ones –

•  We always knew you could do it. Your intelligence and passion have brought you to this level and we can’t wait to see the places it will take you in future!

•  It is an honor to know a person so passionate, intelligent and hardworking like you. I am excited to walk hand in hand with you to wherever your future takes you.

•  Be as you are – driven by passion and dreams. You are going to make it big one day!

•  Time flies so fast and just yesterday you seemed like a little girl/boy, and yet there you are, flaunting the cap and the gown. We are so excited for your future.

•  Today is an especially proud moment for us, you have grown into such a beautiful person inside out. With the plethora opportunities ahead of you, we wish you all the very best!