How To Say “Thank You” For An Unexpected Gift

Gifts can bring joy and excitement to our lives, but sometimes we receive unexpected gifts that catch us off guard and we don’t know how to say “thank you.” It’s important to acknowledge the effort and thoughtfulness behind the gift, while also conveying genuine appreciation.

Writing a “thank you” note doesn’t have to be difficult. It is possible to learn the structure of a good thank you card and use it when you want to show your appreciation for anything. Any thank you can be elevated by adding key details to show that you are genuinely grateful.

Read through these examples of how to say “thank you” for an unexpected gift, and choose the one that describes how you feel best. 

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How To Say Thank You For An Unexpected Gift

Choose a beautiful card and write a message that truly resonates with your feelings. Remember to start with a greeting, then a simple paragraph with your thank you message, and finally, sign off with a sincere ending. 

Remember to send your thank you note as quickly as possible. 

Here are some messages that you can use to say thank you for an unexpected gift:

• “Thanks for the amazing gift; surprises make life all the more enjoyable. Never stop spreading joy to others.”
• “Happiness is to receive wonderfully packaged surprise gifts from your favorite people. Thank you for making me smile, and thank you for finding the perfect gift for me. Your kindness and love mean the world to me!”
• “Please accept my sincere thanks for the lovely surprise that recently arrived at my door. Kind gestures like yours are sure to brighten anyone’s day.”
• “There are not enough words to express my gratitude for the beautiful surprise gift you gave me. It is the most extraordinary and unexpected gift I have ever received. I appreciate you finding this special gift for me.”
• “Getting an unexpected package addressed to you and discovering a beautiful gift inside is one of life’s greatest joys. Your kindness made my day!”
• “You always surprise me with your gifts, and this incredible gift is the most memorable and special of all. Your gift is much appreciated.”
• “Although I don’t like surprises, I will make an exception for the extraordinary gift you sent me. Thank you for your thoughtful gesture!”
• “Honestly, I never imagined receiving such a fantastic present as the one you gave me today. The gift was a wonderful surprise, and I am grateful for it.”
• “With your spontaneity and creativity, you never fail to brighten my day. Whenever you randomly give me gifts, I am so touched.”
• “You’ve made an ordinary day extraordinary. Thank you for your heartwarming surprise gift.”
• “Having a friend like you means a lot to me. I wouldn’t expect to be surprised like this by just anyone!”
• “The look on my face almost made my eyes pop out of my head. It was a lovely surprise, thank you very much.”
• “There’s no denying it; you surprised me! Thank you for the incredible gift!”
• “I want you to know that I appreciate everything you do for me. What a thoughtful gesture!”
• “I am truly touched by this unforgettable gift, which warms my heart whenever I see it. Your thoughtfulness is always appreciated.”
• “You’ve always been a master of surprises, but you’ve really outdone yourself this time. Your generosity amazes me. There is no way I can express my gratitude enough.”
• “Whenever I receive a gift from you, my jaw drops. The joy you bring to my heart is unfailing. My sincere thanks go out to you!”
• “My heart jumped when I saw your name on the gift card, so I hurriedly opened the wrapping to see what I had been waiting for! You know me too well, thank you.”
• “Your ability to read my mind amazes me. Your thoughtfulness and this wonderful surprise gift are greatly appreciated.”
• “Thank you is not enough. I didn’t expect anything like this today! It means so much to me that you gave me this gift. Your beautiful gift is much appreciated.”
• “It fills my heart with immense pleasure to receive the gracious gift you’ve given me. I cannot express my gratitude in words for your time and consideration in selecting something that is so perfectly suited for me. I will keep this precious gift and memory for a lifetime.”

Thank You Message For Gifts Received From Friend

Gifts from friends are special, as they are a reflection of their love and care for us. Whether it’s a small token of appreciation or a grand gesture, receiving a gift from a friend can bring joy to our hearts. In return, it’s important to express our gratitude and appreciation for their thoughtfulness.

So, here are some thank you messages that you can use to show your friend how much you value their gift and their friendship.

• “I am blown away by your generosity. I’m so grateful for our friendship.”
• “I thank God that I have an amazing friend like you who knows how to make me smile. Thank you for the wonderful surprise gift. “
• “Your gift was amazing. I’m so blessed to have such a wonderful friend like you.”
• “My birthday surprise gift from a true friend like you who lives miles away was such a nice gesture. Thank you!”
• “It’s always such a pleasure to get gifts from you. They’re always thoughtful and fun. This year was no exception. Thank you again.”
• “The gift you brought me was thoughtful, and I appreciate you taking the time to do so. Thank you so much for completing my birthday party.”
• “Your gift made today even more special. Thank you so much for sending such a nice and meaningful gift to me.”
• “You are a great friend! Thank you for driving to town to surprise me with a lovely birthday gift. Seeing you was excellent.”
• “I found your gift and was just shocked after opening it. The unbounded love and compassion behind it just made me feel great. I can see the infinite bond between you and me through this priceless gift. Please accept my best thanks, dear.”
• “Surprise brings a smile; this generous and carefully selected surprise gift you gave me makes my life more beautiful. It always reminds me how much you love me. Thank you for giving me a gift.”
• “I was blown away by your generosity. I’m still stunned about it. Thank you so much!”
• “I don’t know how you knew that this is what I wanted but thank you for the birthday gift!”
• “The happiness I felt because of your gift cannot be translated into my single thank you. It is more than a gift.”

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How To Say Thank You For Flowers From Boyfriend

• “I was very excited to receive flowers from you for my birthday. They are lovely! I think of you when I see them and appreciate that you thought of me!”
• Oh, my love. Thanks for always spoiling me with your love! The flowers are lovely!”
• “Thank you for being so sweet. I feel very lucky to have had such a thoughtful boyfriend. You really made my day with the special birthday gestures.”
• “Your love and appreciation always make me feel special. Thank you for sending me these flowers.”
• “Thank you, baby! These are my favorite flowers! My day has been made!”
• “Thank you for these beautiful flowers! They brighten my morning and make me smile a bit. Thank you for your caring and consideration.”
• “With all the wonderful ways you make me happy, I can’t help but smile whenever I look at the flowers you sent. Thank you for going the extra mile.”
• “Thank you, my love, for making me feel so special today. These flowers were the perfect way to top it off.”
• “Those flowers took my breath away – just like you do. Thanks for being so wonderful to me.”
• “You make me feel so loved. Thank you, honey! The flowers were beautiful.”
• “Thank you, my king, for always going above and beyond to ensure that I am alright when you’re away! Thank you for the lovely flowers.”
• “Thanks for always trying to lift my spirits when I’m feeling down. The flowers came just when I needed a reason to smile. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.”
• “Even the little things you do make me smile: Thank you for the beautiful bouquet. You always save the day. I love you, sweetie!”
• “Thank you for the beautiful flowers. I was surprised, to say the least. It was very sweet that you thought of me on our anniversary. I appreciate it so much!”

Unexpected Birthday Surprise Gift Quotes

• “Your thoughtful gift on my birthday is a great way to remember the day. Thank you for sending it to me. I am so grateful for it!”
• “Being at my birthday party was enough for me, but you simply surprised me with that gift! Thank you! I loved it!”
• “My birthday gift from you was one of the sweetest and loveliest I received on the day. Thank you so much for sending it to me; it really made my day.”
• “The gift you sent made me feel as if I were such an important person in your life. Thank you for remembering my birthday. That was indeed so sweet of you.”
• “Whenever I think of surprises, I think of ghosts or bills. This package is definitely among the best surprises I’ve gotten. Thank you for surprising me with your optimism!”
• “Your gift is just priceless to me. This surprising gift is blended with creativity, kindness, love, and affection, which means a lot to me. I express all my love and thanks to you.”

Thank You Message For Birthday Gift From Girlfriend

• “I was not expecting anything special for my birthday this year, but you made it incredibly memorable. Thank you so much!”
• “I just wanted you to know that I really appreciate all the trouble you took to get me such a wonderful gift. I love you so much, dear.”
• “My sincere thanks go out to you for the kind gesture. It has surprised me like no one else has ever done!”
• “Hey, I just got your birthday gift. It is very beautiful, and thank you so much for sending this, honey.”
• “I love your gift more than anything. It was the most awesome surprise gift ever. Thank you so much, love.”
• “Thanks for thinking of me with my surprise birthday gift. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.”
• “I thought getting older was depressing until you gave me such a nice surprise birthday gift. Thanks for making my day extra special.”
• “You’re awesome, and I love you for your tremendous efforts. Thank you so much for the surprise birthday gift!”
• “Thank you for the surprise birthday gift, my love; it is precisely what I wanted for my birthday this year.”
• “I always admire your creativity, which reflects in this fabulous gift you chose for me. Thank you so much for such a pretty gift. I cannot take my eyes off it.”
• “You are my favorite person in the world. Thank you for sending me this beautiful gift.”

Surprise Gift From Brother Quotes

• “Thank you for the precious surprise gift, dear brother. I appreciate you for always being there for me through thick and thin.”
• “Thank you, brother, for going out of your way to getting me a fantastic birthday gift. I appreciate all of your efforts.”
• “You are the most amazing brother in the world! I appreciate that you bought me this gift. It is my favorite one. It is so sweet of you!”
• “I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the birthday gift you gave me. It is super awesome!”
• “Thank you so much for the gift. I sincerely mean that. You are a great brother and a caring person. Never change!”
• “Aw, thanks for the gift! You’re the best big brother ever. You seem to be getting better at picking out presents for me.”
• “Dear Bro, I was ecstatic when I opened your gift. I thought to myself, how am I so lucky to have such a loving brother?”
• “Thank you for this gift. It will always remind me of your love and support. I love you, big bro!”
• “Thanks for this awesome gift. I really appreciate it. I love you, brother!”

Thank You Message For Birthday Gift From Sister

• “I am extremely grateful from the bottom of my heart. You are too kind for words.”
• “Thank you for the wonderful gifts you brought me for my birthday. I think the picture looks lovely. You are so talented!”
• “I really appreciate you making my birthday special. You organized a surprise and bought me a beautiful gift. I really appreciate it.”
• “Your thoughtful and generous gift has made me happy and grateful. I haven’t decided what I will do with it yet, but I wanted you to know how much I appreciate it.”
• “You made my day extra special. I’m so blessed that you’re in my life.”
• “Thank you for making my birthday special. I love each of your gifts. I can’t wait until next year!”
• “Thank you for making my birthday special. I am truly grateful for everything you have done this year and how you always care for me when I need you.”
• “Thank you for making this birthday special. You are the best sister, and I appreciate and love you.”
• “Thank you for making this birthday special. You gave me my favorite pink ribbon, and we ate yummy cake with ice cream. Thank you for being my sister!”

How To Say Thank You For An Unexpected Gift Card

• “Thank you for thinking of me! I appreciate the gift card.”
• “Thanks for the gift card after my recent promotion. It feels good to be recognized. How did you know it’s my favorite restaurant? I appreciate the kind gesture.”
• “I appreciate the Visa gift card you sent me for Christmas. I’m looking forward to spending it on a nice meal and new shoes. Going on a shopping spree will be so much fun for me. Thank you so much!”
• “You are the best! Thanks for the gift card for my birthday.”
• “You are a great friend! I really appreciate the gift card to Starbucks. It was a pleasant surprise.”
• “Thank you for the Apple gift card for my graduation, and I am grateful for your support.”
• “I appreciate the Amazon gift card. I love practical gifts! I was happily surprised that you remembered my birthday.”
• “I want to let you know that I received the gift card in the mail. You’ve been so good to me. I appreciate your generosity.”
• “I am grateful for the Visa gift card you sent for my birthday. The birthday card was beautiful too.”

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How To Say Thank You For An Unexpected Christmas Gift

• “Thank you for thinking of me during the holidays. I wish you a happy and prosperous new year!”
• “Opening your wonderful gift made me feel like a little kid again on Christmas morning. Thank you so much for helping make my day so joyous. I hope your Christmas was just as magical.”
• “I just wanted to thank you for your thoughtful Christmas gift and wish you a happy new year!”
• “My sincere thanks go out to you for all the effort and thought you put into my gift. It’s wonderful…just like you!”
• “What a great Christmas gift. You know me so well…thank you!”
• “I just wanted to thank you for the gift you gave me at Christmas…and wish you a great New Year!”
• “Thank you so much for the Christmas gift. It’s absolutely perfect!”
• “It was such a welcome but unexpected surprise to receive such a fantastic holiday gift this year. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts and being so generous and loving.”
• “I have the biggest smile on my face because I love your Christmas gift. I am touched to receive something that clearly shows that you thought of me. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts.”

How To Say Thank You For An Unexpected Gift From A Stranger

• “Your thoughtful gift touched me deeply. I can tell that you enjoy giving to others.”
• “Thank you for your generous gift to support us during our celebration. We are truly grateful.”
• “I just wanted to write to say thanks a bunch for the gift!”
• “I really appreciate your gift. Thank you.”
• “Thank you for the generous gift. It will be put to good use in the future to pay it forward.”
• “This valuable gift would be of great help to our organization. We appreciate kind souls like you!”

How Do You Say Thank You For An Unexpected Gift From Mother

• “Thanks for the birthday gift and for making my day so special. You are the best mom in the world. Thank you so much for everything that you do. I love you so much!”
• “Mom, I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you. Thank you for your wonderful gift. I hope you know how important you are to me. I thank you for being such a giving, compassionate, wise, and strong mom. Your precious gift will be treasured. I love you.”
• “Thanks for the gift, Mom. I felt like a little kid on my birthday as I tore open your present.”
• “Dear Mom, when I opened the gift you sent me, I realized it was a gift from the heart; no other gift could compare. Thank you so much!”

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How Do You Say Thank You For An Unexpected Gift Simple

• “Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift!”
• “I was so surprised and grateful for your gift. Thank you!”
• “Wow, thank you for this unexpected gift. It means a lot!”
• “Thanks for the wonderful surprise!”
• “I appreciate your kindness and generosity. Thank you for the gift!”
• “You really made my day with this unexpected gift. Thank you!”
• “I’m touched by your thoughtfulness. Thank you for the lovely gift!”
• “Your gift was such a pleasant surprise. Thank you so much!”
• “I can’t express how much I appreciate your gift. Thank you!”
• “Thank you for the amazing gift. It was very kind of you!”
• “The gift I got from you was unexpected, but it brings a warm feeling of being loved to my heart. Thanks a lot for the precious gift.”
• “I’m very thankful you brought a gift! It was unexpected and such a lovely gesture!”
• “I’m touched by your kind gift. My heartfelt thanks to you go out to you for this heartwarming gift.”
• “Thank you for your thoughtful gift. You are so kind!”
• “Thanks so much for thinking of me. Your gift was unexpected and lifted my spirits.”

How To Say Thank You For An Unexpected Gift Of Money

• “Imagine my surprise when I received the money that you sent. Thank you so much, and I appreciate it more than you realize.”
• “Your huge heart shows itself in your generous and caring gift. I thank you immensely.”
• “How did you know I needed the money? Thank you so much for being so thoughtful and making a difference in my life. I am truly touched.”
• “Thank you so much for the generous gift. It is going to be a help with the bills and really takes a weight off our shoulders.”
• “I’d like to extend my thanks to you for your monetary gift. You didn’t have to do that – yet you did. I appreciate it wholeheartedly.”
• “I wanted to reach out to you and make sure you realized how thankful I am for your gift. The money was timely and went to immediate but good use. Thank you very much.”

You should have found the perfect message for an unexpected surprise gift from the list above. Choose the best message and send off a thoughtful card to show your appreciation for their heartfelt gift.