{2026} 8+ Simple Christmas Card Ideas for Couples

Thinking of sending Christmas cards this year, but don't know where to start? Whether it's where to find them, what to write in them, when to send them, who to send them to, or what sort of picture to include in your Christmas cards, let's talk all about sending some holiday cheer in the mail this year.

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Updated August, 2026.

Looking for Christmas card ideas for couples?

When I was younger, right after college, and through most of my 20's into law school, I never sent out Christmas cards. I wasn't sure who I'd send them to, and, perhaps most frustratingly, I had no idea what I'd put on them, since we had neither kids nor pets, the only two things I figured people were interested in seeing!

​As I hit my mid-20’s, I started receiving quite a few holiday cards from coworkers, family, friends from college and law school, etc., and felt badly not reciprocating. I got *so excited* each time a Christmas card came in the mail or arrived on my desk at work, yet I didn't reciprocate. And, I did start to suspect that if I didn't hold up my end of the Christmas card sending bargain soon, they might stop coming.

​I finally made the leap and started sending out Christmas cards from just my husband and myself. I've enjoyed it so much every year! Now I look forward to when I can *start* researching and buying my yearly Christmas cards - and it's finally time to get started for this year! Let's discuss some easy tips and tricks for making your own cards this year!​

Where can I find cute Christmas cards?

For me, Minted works perfectly. They have unique products with clean, modern designs that can be individually personalized, generally with very little effort from me. Additionally, it's quick and easy to narrow selections based on the holiday message (Happy Holidays, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years, etc.) and whether you even want a card with the option to include a personalized message.

Is it...weird...to send Christmas cards even if I don't have kids?

Not at all! You don’t need to have kids to send Christmas cards. When my husband and I first started sending Christmas cards, it was just the two of us, and I wasn’t quite sure what kind of photo to use or what to put on the card. Pick a favorite photo from the year, whether it’s from a vacation, wedding, anniversary, or just a nice photo of the two of you. Your friends and family will be happy to hear from you!

Is it expensive to send Christmas cards?

The cost of Christmas cards can vary quite a bit, depending on the style you choose, the number of cards you order, and any upgrades you add. Photo cards from companies like Minted are more expensive than basic boxed cards, especially once you add upgraded paper, foil, or other additional details. Don’t forget to factor in postage. I think Christmas cards are one of those holiday traditions where it’s easy to spend more than you planned, so decide how many people you really want to send cards to before you order.

How can I save money on Christmas cards?

​Christmas cards can get expensive quickly, especially once you add postage! One of the easiest ways to save money is to keep your mailing list manageable and send cards to the people you really want to stay in touch with. You can also skip upgrades like foil or premium paper, choose a standard card size, and order early enough to take advantage of holiday sales. If you have a long list, consider hand-delivering cards to local friends and family to save on postage, or giving the card to the recipient when you happen to see them over the holidays.

What picture should I use on the Christmas card, if we don't have kids?

The most significant obstacle preventing me from sending Christmas cards was my inability to select the "right" picture of us to include. Until I finally made the most important leap: Pictures of yourself as a couple (certainly can be, but) do not have to be the entire focus of a Christmas card. Friends and family want to know what's been going on with you this past year, and to be included on your Christmas card list. Christmas tidings  don't have to be conveyed by a traditional "Christmas card picture."

If this isn't a year where you can or want to feature a good photo of yourselves, go with a postcard format. You can use a Minted design on the front, and include your own, small picture on the back (or not). The little picture on the back is *perfect* for dogs and cats, if you're fortunate enough to have one to include! Minted offers an entire category of "non-photo" holiday cards.

Christmas cards for newlyweds

​If you are newly married and looking for something to do with all of those wedding photos, Minted even has an entire section of Newlywed Holiday Cards.

Our first Christmas card, which I loved, featured a change of address postcard format on the front, since we had just moved, and no picture of us.

What should I write in a
​Christmas card from a couple?

Though I'm never short on things to say, I like to keep it simple on the Christmas card from a couple. This is why I like the postcard style that I mentioned before. Very little verbiage is required, aside from "Happy Holidays!" and your name. If you want to say more, focus on big events - new jobs, new home, new pets!
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And if you truly don't have anything to say, you can quickly reformat the card so that there isn't a big blank space begging for text (the website can do it essentially automatically). 

Who should I send Christmas cards to?

Family, friends, college friends, colleagues at work (you can just leave them on desks, if you don't want to bother with addresses), and even former colleagues (that's one of my favorites). I regularly send cards to people who do not reciprocate, but who often tell me how much they appreciate receiving them! 

How should I keep track of all the addresses year after year?

My mom had a great hand-written address book...I mean, you could always do that! Minted addresses 3/4 of my order with my addresses and I just order a few blank ones and address some by hand for new additions to the list! I have our return address put on all the cards, which saves a ton of time. ​Rather than having to keep a stack of address changes, etc., I can update the addresses in the website throughout the year as people move.

How can I save time addressing all of these Christmas cards?

Addressing Christmas cards can take almost as long as choosing them! A return address stamp is an easy way to save time, and you can use it year after year. For your recipients, consider keeping an address list and printing mailing labels at home rather than handwriting every envelope. I still think Christmas cards should feel personal, but there is absolutely no prize for hand-addressing 75 envelopes!

When should couples send out Christmas cards?

Minted will address the cards/envelopes for you, if you enter the addresses into the website. Additionally, one of the best features of the site is that you can type in the addresses and save them for next year. This address feature is definitely what keeps me going year after year.

For me, I say earlier you can send out the Christmas cards, the better. I am sure to order them before Thanksgiving (sometimes you can get good discounts if you order earlier, rather than later!) and send them out right after Thanksgiving.

If you send them early enough, you'll get some in return if you hadn't been sending them before. However, if by the time you get to this article, you've missed that window, Minted can get them to you shockingly quickly. If you end-up even missing that window, there are always the shiny New Years cards!  

Thanks for stopping by!

I’d love to hear which design you choose! And if you’re ready to start browsing, check out the latest Christmas card designs from Minted. Happy, happy holidays xx

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