The Art of Korean Gifting: Ribbons & Cards

While a traditional greeting card is always a great option, the most popular and authentic way to send flowers or plants in Korea is with dual ribbon streamers.

These elegant ribbons are attached directly to the flower or plant arrangement, making your message highly visible and adding a traditional Korean touch.

 

How It Works

Left Ribbon - Your message

Examples:

• Happy Birthday
• Congratulations
• Wishing You Success
• With Deepest Sympathy

 

Right Ribbon - Sender’s name

Your name, family name, company name, or organization

 

Traditional Korean Ribbon Messages

If you’d like to give your gift a more authentic Korean touch, you can use one of the traditional messages commonly seen on Korean flower ribbons.

Here are some of the most popular examples:

 

💍 Weddings

축 결혼 (祝 結婚)
Congratulations on your marriage

Traditionally used on a wedding wreath or flower arrangement sent to the groom’s side.

축 화혼 (祝 華婚)
Congratulations on your wedding

Traditionally used for the bride’s side.

These expressions are still very commonly seen on Korean wedding wreaths.

 

🏢 New Business, Opening & Relocation

축 개업 (祝 開業)
Congratulations on your new business / grand opening

A common message for a new store, restaurant, or business opening.

축 발전 (祝 發展)
Wishing you continued growth and success

A versatile and traditional message often used for a business opening, office relocation, or a new beginning.

축 이전 (祝 移轉)
Congratulations on your relocation

A suitable choice when a company or office moves to a new location.

 

🎉 Promotions & Career Achievements

축 승진 (祝 昇進)
Congratulations on your promotion

Commonly used when celebrating someone’s promotion.

축 영전 (祝 榮轉)
Congratulations on your new appointment / advancement

A more traditional and formal expression, often used when someone takes on a new position or receives a promotion.

 

🌸 General Congratulations

축하합니다
Congratulations

A simple Korean message that works for many occasions.

진심으로 축하드립니다
Our heartfelt congratulations

A warmer and more formal option for a special occasion.

 

Modern & Personal Messages

You don’t have to use traditional Korean expressions. A short and personal message in English or Korean is also a wonderful choice.

Birthday

• 생일 축하합니다 — Happy Birthday
• 생일 축하해요 — Happy Birthday
• Happy Birthday!

Congratulations

• 축하합니다 — Congratulations
• 진심으로 축하드립니다 — Heartfelt congratulations
• Congratulations on your achievement!

New Business

• 사업 번창을 기원합니다 — Wishing your business continued success
• 새로운 시작을 응원합니다 — Wishing you the best in your new beginning

Thank You

• 감사합니다 — Thank you
• 진심으로 감사드립니다 — With our sincere appreciation

 

Which Message Should I Choose?

If you’re not familiar with Korean gifting traditions, don’t worry. A simple English message is perfectly appropriate.

However, if you’re sending a traditional Korean wedding wreath or congratulatory flower arrangement, using a Korean ribbon message such as 축 결혼 (祝 結婚) or 축 화혼 (祝 華婚) can make your gift feel more authentic and culturally meaningful.

For business occasions, 축 발전 (祝 發展) is a versatile traditional choice when you’re unsure which specific message to use.

You can also combine a traditional Korean ribbon message with the sender’s name or company name on the opposite ribbon.

 

Message Guidelines

Language: English and Korean are both supported.

Length: We recommend keeping each ribbon message to 15–20 characters for the best appearance.

Longer Messages: If you’d like to include a personal note, we recommend selecting a Card Message, which has virtually no length limit.

Complimentary: Both ribbon messages and card messages are provided free of charge and can be entered during checkout.

 

Ribbon Messages Are Available For

• Oriental & Luxury Orchids
• Indoor Trees
• Tabletop & Air-Purifying Plants
• Flower Wreaths
• Flower Baskets

 

 

Message Ideas

Not sure what to write? Here are a few simple ideas.

Birthday

• Happy Birthday!
• Wishing you a wonderful birthday.
• Have an amazing year ahead!
• Hope your special day is filled with happiness.

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Congratulations

• Congratulations!
• Wishing you continued success.
• Best wishes on your new beginning.
• Congratulations on your achievement!

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Get Well

• Wishing you a speedy recovery.
• Get well soon.
• Thinking of you and wishing you good health.

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Sympathy

• With deepest sympathy.
• Thinking of you during this difficult time.
• Our heartfelt condolences.

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Thank You

• Thank you so much.
• With sincere appreciation.
• Thank you for everything.

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Love & Romance

• I love you.
• Thinking of you always.
• You make every day brighter.
• Happy Anniversary.

 

Korean Gifting Tip

In Korea, ribbon messages are usually short and formal, while greeting cards are perfect for longer, more personal messages.

If you're unsure, a simple ribbon message such as "Congratulations" or "Happy Birthday", together with a heartfelt card message, is always a thoughtful choice.

Need Inspiration?

If you're looking for the perfect words, feel free to browse our Instagram or Facebook pages to see real delivery photos and examples of ribbon messages used by customers.