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Moonpig: Feb. 16 Is Peak for Apology Cards, 'I Love You' Notes Top 2 Million

Analysis of 35 million 2025 orders maps how Brits use cards for declarations, proposals and post-Valentine apologies.

Overview

  • Moonpig reports February 16 is the busiest day for 'I'm sorry' cards, following the Valentine’s rush.
  • More than two million cards last year included the words 'I love you', reflecting steady year-round affection.
  • Proposal-by-post is growing, with over 10,500 cards using phrases like 'be my wife' or 'be my husband' and one in 20 stating 'Will you marry me?'.
  • Valentine’s Day accounts for nearly half of all cards sold in February across Moonpig’s platform.
  • Late ordering persists, with 6% of Valentine’s cards placed after midday on February 13, and 95% of Valentine’s notes are written personally despite some AI use.