The first Christmas after a wedding is a special milestone, a moment to celebrate a new life together and thank everyone who shared the big day. This landscape 7 x 5 inch card is designed for newlyweds. The left side is a soft blush panel with a pair of gold rings, Our First Christmas in wine red script, AS in small gold capitals and Mr and Mrs in bold italic serif, followed by a gold divider, the couple’s names and the wedding month. The right side holds a large photo frame for a favourite wedding or engagement photo.
Why Send a First Christmas Card as Newlyweds
Many couples send their first Christmas card together as a way to share their new names, a new address, and their gratitude for all the love and support around the wedding. Guests enjoy seeing a wedding photo again, and relatives who could not attend get a glimpse of the day. The card also starts a lovely tradition of sending cards as a married couple.
Choosing a Wedding Photo for the Card
A portrait of the couple from the wedding day is the classic choice, but a candid laughing moment, a first dance photo, or a honeymoon picture works beautifully too. Choose a photo where both faces are clear. Because the frame is tall and fills the right side, portrait or square photos fit best.
Uploading the Wedding Photo
Click the frame and choose Replace Image. Adjust the photo so your faces sit in the upper middle of the frame. If you prefer, use a festive photo from your first Christmas together, such as decorating your tree, for a more seasonal look.
Mr and Mrs, Mr and Mr, Mrs and Mrs
The title reads Mr and Mrs by default, and you can change it to Mr and Mr, Mrs and Mrs, or simply Newlyweds to suit your relationship. Edit the names line to show both names together, such as Sophie and Daniel Hart.
Editing the Wedding Date
The small gold line shows MARRIED JUNE 2026. Change it to your wedding month and year, or to the full date if you like. If you eloped or had a small ceremony, this line is a gentle way to share the news with friends who may not know.
The Gold Rings Detail
Two interlocking gold rings at the top of the panel symbolise marriage. They are an editable vector, so you can resize, recolour, or replace them with a heart or a small wreath.
Blush, Wine and Gold Colours
The romantic palette of blush pink, deep wine red and gold suits wedding photos and the festive season. If your wedding had different colours, change the panel and text colours to match, such as navy and silver or sage and cream.
Printing the Newlyweds Card
Download a PDF and print at 7 x 5 inches in landscape on matte photo card or premium card stock. A professional printer reproduces wedding photos beautifully. Gold foil printing on the rings and divider creates a luxurious finish.
Combining With a Wedding Thank You
If you have not sent all your wedding thank-you cards, the Christmas card is a natural moment to express thanks again. Add a line on the back such as: Thank you for celebrating with us this year; we are so grateful for your love and generosity.
Sharing a New Address
Many newlyweds move into a new home together. Add your new address on the back of the card so friends and family can update their address books. It saves sending a separate change-of-address card.
Sharing the Newlyweds Card Online
Download a JPG to email to friends abroad or post on social media with a message about your first Christmas together. The landscape layout looks great in posts and emails.
Envelope Ideas for Newlyweds
Use envelopes in blush, wine, or gold, and include a return address label with your new married names. A wax seal with your new initials adds a romantic touch.
Writing as a Couple
Sign the card together, with both names written by hand. A short note in each card, even one line, makes recipients feel personally thanked and celebrated.
First Christmas in a New Home
If your first Christmas as newlyweds is also your first in a new home, mention it in the message. Friends love hearing about first trees, new traditions, and holiday cooking adventures as a married couple.
Anniversary Christmas Cards
The design can be reused in future years for anniversary cards. Change the title to Our Fifth Christmas Together or Celebrating Ten Years, and update the photo and date.
Engaged Couples’ Christmas Cards
Engaged couples can use the card to announce an engagement or share a save-the-date. Change the title to Engaged and update the line with the wedding date or year.
Newlyweds Card Questions
Can I change Mr and Mrs?
Yes. Click the title and type the wording you prefer.
Can I use a landscape photo?
Yes, though portrait photos fit the frame more naturally.
Can I change the colours to match our wedding?
Yes. Change the panel and text colours.
Wording Ideas for Newlyweds
Newlyweds can choose warm, grateful wording. Popular lines include our first Christmas as husband and wife, thank you for being part of our story, or wishing you love and joy from the newest Mr. and Mrs. If you are expecting a baby or bought a home, the card is a gentle way to share that next chapter too, with a short line on the back.
Including Wedding Guests on Your List
Wedding guest lists are a handy starting point for your first Christmas card list as a couple. Combine both families’ address books, remove duplicates, and add new friends from the year. Keeping the list in a spreadsheet makes sending cards easier every year.
Celebrate Your First Christmas Together
Upload your favourite photo, add your names and wedding date, and print your cards. A romantic first Christmas card shares your joy and thanks everyone who celebrated with you.
