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A Group Card to Welcome Home the Newest Member of the Family

One card, every voice, one very loved kid.

Ready in a minute · free for up to 10 messages · no account

An adoption is the end of a long road and the start of an even better one, and it deserves more than a single congratulations text. Start a group card and invite grandparents, siblings, close friends, and coworkers to each add a message, a photo, or a GIF whenever they're ready. The new parents end up with one page full of everyone who's thrilled for them, something they can keep and read back to their child someday.

What to Write in an Adoption Card

You don't need the perfect line, just a real one. A few starting points people actually use for an adoption card:

You waited so long for this and it shows in every photo. Welcome home, little one, you are so wanted.

Danielle

Congrats to the new parents! That kid hit the jackpot getting you two.

Marcus

Family isn't about DNA, it's about who shows up. And you two show up like nobody's business.

Priya

We followed every step of this journey from a distance and we are so happy it's finally here. Welcome home!

Owen

Welcome to the crew, kiddo. You are about to be extremely spoiled by aunties and uncles who aren't even related to you.

Fatima

It took patience most people never have to have, but look at what you built. So proud of you both.

Colin

How it works

1

Create the card

Their name, the occasion, and you're set. No account to create.

2

Share and follow up

By email, Teams or text. Set a share date and we'll nudge the people who haven't signed yet, for you.

3

Give it in style

Send the gift link or launch presentation mode: the notes scroll by one at a time, full screen.

Free for up to 10 messages. Unlimited card for $5.99 CAD, a single payment, no subscription.

Frequently asked questions

How do we get everyone to sign an adoption card without chasing people?
Send one link by email, text, or group chat and everyone signs whenever it suits them, no coordinating schedules. If you set a share date, Bons Mots automatically reminds anyone who hasn't signed yet, a few days ahead and again the night before, so you're not the one nagging.
Can we keep the card a surprise until the reveal?
Yes. Only people with the link can see or sign the card, and nothing is public or searchable. Share it quietly with family and close friends, then reveal the finished card on the day the adoption is finalized or the new arrival comes home.
What does it cost to make a group adoption card?
It's free for up to 10 messages, so a small circle can sign at no cost. If more people want in, unlocking unlimited messages, photos, and GIFs is a one-time $5.99 CAD payment, no subscription, no recurring charge.
Is there a way to make signing feel special instead of just another link?
Presentation mode turns the finished card into a full-screen slideshow of everyone's messages, which works well for revealing it during a family dinner or video call with relatives who live far away. It's a small touch that makes the moment feel like a real celebration rather than a scrolled-through webpage.

Another occasion to celebrate?

What wonderful news, …!

All that's missing is the name. Create the card and share the link with the crew.

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