Heartfelt Welcome Letters for Your New Son/Daughter-in-Law
Letter #1
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We're so happy to welcome you to the family! We've heard wonderful things about you from [daughter's name], and we're excited to get to know you better. Let us know if we can help with any of the wedding plans in [location].
Letter #2
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We're thrilled to welcome you as our [son/daughter]-in-law! [Son's name] talks about you all the time, and we're eager to meet you. We're planning a family trip to [location] this summer for some geology fun - we'd love for you to join us.
Letter #3
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Congratulations to you both! We're so excited to welcome you into the [family name] family. [Son's name] told us the wonderful news. We'd love to have you over soon - tell us a good date, and we'll plan a get-together.
Letter #4
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We're so happy [child's name] has found such a wonderful partner. Please know you're warmly welcomed into our family. If there's anything we can do to help with the wedding or starting your new life together, just ask!
How to Write this Welcome Letter: Expert Tips and Guidelines
Keep the welcome messages warm and sincere. Focus on making the new family member feel valued and included. Offer practical help if possible. Be concise.
Writing a personal letter to a prospective son-in-law or daughter-in-law can establish an open, friendly relationship with him or her. The letter should communicate unqualified acceptance.
Steps
- Start with a direct statement of welcome.
- Provide information about yourself and the family that will help the reader become better acquainted.
- Offer any help or assistance the newlyweds might need that you are willing and able to give.
- Express anticipation of a good relationship in the future. If you have not yet met, it might be appropriate to suggest or arrange a visit.
Write Your welcome in Minutes: Easy Step-by-Step Guide with Sample Sentences and Phrases
1 Start with a direct statement of welcome.
Sample Sentences for Step 1
- We are very happy that you are going to be part of the family, and are looking forward to meeting your family before the wedding in July.
- We enjoyed your visit last week. We think you and Jane are perfect for each other.
- We are delighted that you are joining our family.
- We are so happy to have you join the Doe family.
- Welcome to the Doe family!
- We are delighted to have you as part of our family!
- We are pleased to welcome you into the family.
Key Phrases for Step 1
- are delighted that you
- are very happy that you
- are all excited about
- are eager to meet your
- as your future father-in-law
- can't wait to meet you
- delighted to welcome you
- eager to get acquainted with
- enjoyed your visit
- getting to know you better
- happy to have you
- into the family
- join the family
- look forward to
- meeting your family
- part of the family
- pleased to welcome you
- seem so right for each other
- such a happy occasion
- welcome to the family
- were delighted to hear that
2 Provide information about yourself and the family that will help the reader become better acquainted.
Sample Sentences for Step 2
- I am sure Eric has told you a little about us. John and I have been doing a lot of traveling since his retirement two years ago, but when we are home he keeps busy in his shop and I like to tend my garden.
- The Doe family has lived in Springfield for three generations, and we are thrilled that you have decided to move to this area when you finish school.
- We are a very close family.
- We have a very large family, with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
- I have worked in industrial sales for 25 years now, and I will soon retire.
- Since I have no sisters or daughters of my own, I have long looked forward to my son's wedding.
Key Phrases for Step 2
- am thrilled at the prospect of
- are thrilled that
- are quite a large family
- are quite a small family
- for several generations
- has scattered all over the
- have long looked forward to
- have lived in Springfield for
- have worked in
- is very important to us
- is employed at
- like to keep busy with my
- many aunts, uncles, and cousins
- one of our favorite sayings is
- our family enjoys
- our family has lived in
- share an interest in
- since his retirement
- spend much of our time
- tells me that you also enjoy
3 Offer any help or assistance the newlyweds might need that you are willing and able to give.
Sample Sentences for Step 3
- We are sorry that our house is not large enough for you to live here while you are getting started, but I am sure there are other ways we can help.
- I know you are not interested in the construction business right now, but there will always be a place for you in my company if you change your mind.
- You are always welcome to visit or call at any time.
- I hope you will always feel comfortable talking to us and seeking help when you need it.
- We are happy that you will be staying with us for two months this summer before fall semester starts.
Key Phrases for Step 3
- all need a little extra help sometimes
- always welcome to
- any way in which we can help
- are sorry that
- as you establish your own family
- as you set out on your own
- don't hesitate to ask
- happy to help in any way we can
- happy that you will be
- hope you will always feel comfortable
- regret that we are unable to
- understand if you would prefer to
- until you get on your feet
- want you to be able to
- want you to feel comfortable
- want you to know that
- welcome to stay with us until
- will be happy to
- will always be a place for you
- will try not to give unsolicited advice
4 Express anticipation of a good relationship in the future. If you have not yet met, it might be appropriate to suggest or arrange a visit.
Sample Sentences for Step 4
- Again, we are happy to welcome you into the family.
- We would love to see you on Thanksgiving so we can talk and get better acquainted.
- Why not come and spend a weekend with us? Any weekend this month would be fine.
- We are holding a small party on 1 September to celebrate John's sixtieth birthday. We would love to see you there.
- We realize that your schedule is tight, but we do hope you will be able to visit with us for a few days before the wedding.
- You are always welcome to visit or call.
- We have never seen her so radiant as she is when she talks about you. We look forward to seeing you again at the wedding on April 23.
Key Phrases for Step 4
- are anxious to meet you
- are always welcome to
- before the wedding
- come down to meet us
- could you join us for
- getting to know you better
- get better acquainted
- hope you will be able to
- look forward to
- meeting your parents
- realize that your schedule is
- seeing you again
- spend a few days with
- visit or call any time
- visit with us
- welcome you into the family
- will be happy to
- would be happy to see you
- would love to see you
- would be delighted if you could
