Greetings Cards

Spirals is the perfect place in Brightlingsea to shop for Greetings Cards, as we have the biggest range of cards in the entire Town.

Yes it is that time of year again, Christmas cards are all out on display.

Our stock is regularly replaced depending on any upcoming events.

Our stock is regularly replaced depending on any upcoming events.

Weddings & Anniversaries

We have a huge selection of wedding and marriage related cards, from congratulations on your engagement through to something to help celebrate that special anniversary.

Something we’re regularly asked is “what gift should I get for a particular anniversary”, so with the help of Wikipedia, we’ve got this handy guide together below…

Wedding Anniversaries

  1. Cotton or Paper
  2. Paper or Cotton
  3. Leather
  4. Linen, silk
  5. Wood
  6. Sugar
  7. Woollen
  8. Salt
  9. Copper
  10. Tin
  11. Steel (US)
  12. Silk and fine linen
  13. Lace (US)
  14. Ivory (US)
  16. Crystal

20. Porcelain

25. Silver

30. Pearl

35. Coral

40. Ruby

45. Sapphire

50. Gold

55. Emerald

60. Diamond

65. Blue Sapphire

70. Platinum

75. Diamond/gold

80. Oak

85. Wine

90. Granite

Get well soon & Sympathy

We know a simple card can help provide comfort and support during tough times, whether that’s when someone is not feeling well, or on the most devestating of times – when we lose a loved one.

We have a sympathetic and sensitive range of cards for these occassions.

Life events

Our range of cards covers all kinds of life events from a simple ‘thank you’ through to celebrating a new home to passing a driving test.

We are sure that we’ll have a suitable card fo revery occassion and are always happy to help you if you cannot find what you’re looking for.

Humour

Want something to give a laugh? We’ve got a range of funny cards from family-friendly chuckles to something a bit naughtier.

Please be advised that while we try to place the ruder cards towards the top of the shelves, parents of younger children should accompany/assist them when looking at this section so they do not see any cards you might not want to have to explain the contents of.

Birthdays

We cover everything from new births through to 100 years and beyond.

Every year under 18 has its own section, and all major milestones up from there.