Inspiration – Stargazing Maps

A few text ideas to inspire your star map design:

A personalised gift goes a long way to showing lasting commitment. If you need a little inspiration to write your custom star map personal message we have some ideas for what to say on the star map.

The Birth of a New Child

Of course, the birth of a child is a perfect time to give a star map. A miracle has taken place and showing an exact map of the stars on that day is a great way to celebrate a new child’s birth. Gift one to welcome a new member to the family or purchase a star map for yourself to celebrate your child’s birth.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

Under this sky, a star was born
We wished upon a star and you were born
Under these stars, our family began
The night our family became three

The First Time You Met

If you have an anniversary coming up with someone a star map of the first time you met is a great way to celebrate the occasion. Whether you want to commemorate the first time you met your partner, a long-lost family member, or your best friend, a star map is an incredibly thoughtful way to remember the event.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

And on that day I found you…
We found our home this night
I wouldn’t change a thing from this night on
From this night on the laughter never stopped

First Kiss

If you want to make your loved one feel extra special a star map of the night you shared your very first kiss together is a perfect gift – especially if you had your first kiss outside under the stars!

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

The stars above on the night we first kissed
The night you stole my heart
The night I fell for you
The day our stars crossed

Engagement

An engagement is an incredibly special occasion and it can be difficult to think of a gift to take to an engagement party if you know you’ll also be buying a gift for a wedding. A TwinkleInTime star map makes a great, simple but impactful gift for an engagement of those closest to you.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

The two brightest stars in the sky will become one
Our meeting was written in the stars
How proud the heavens must be that we found one another
You are every one of my stars

Marriage

Someone’s wedding day is one of the most important days of their lives, and it can be gone in a flash. A star map is a great way to put marriage back in perspective and remember how lucky they are to have found each other every time they look at the map on their wall.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

Under these stars, we said “I do”
Under these stars forever began
Our first night sky as husband and wife
Our first of many days and nights together

Anniversary

It’s difficult to think up new and thoughtful ways to express your love and gratitude for your partner when you’ve been together for a long time, so if you’ve yet to give them a star map, now is the time! An anniversary star map is also a great idea to celebrate other anniversaries, such as the anniversary of being at a company, of living together, or of living in your favorite city.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

Hand in hand we look up at the stars forevermore
I wished upon a star for you
You help me shine
We are immortalized in the stars

Birthday

What do you get for the person who has everything? A personalized star map! Choose an important event or simply choose the day and place of their birth for a beautiful birthday star map they can mount on the wall.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

On this night a star was born
The stars aligned on this night
You are made of stardust
The night your journey began

Wedding Day Guestbook

A fantastic way of celebrating your wedding day is to use a wedding day star map (or multiple, depending on how many guests you have) with a white background as your guestbook. Use sharpies in your wedding colors and ask guests to use the white space as your guestbook. This way, your guestbook won’t be hidden away in a box but can stay on the wall as a reminder of your beautiful day and how loved you are!

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

We shared our day with those we love
Our love was written in the stars
On our perfect day, we were joined by…
On this day, we said “I do”, surrounded with love

The Day Your Pet Came into Your Life

Not everyone is a pet parent, but for those of us that are, our pets are everything. They are our children and key members of the family. What better way to commemorate the day your pet came into your life than with a star map? The beautiful artwork will remind you of how special your love with your pet was long after they’ve passed.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

Two souls united
You asked for nothing but my company
My time with you is written in the stars
The day four paws padded into my life

Birth of a Business

Starting a business is a huge step for someone, and often, the path the entrepreneur walks is a lonely one. If you, or someone you love has been brave enough to start a business, a star map is a great way of celebrating that achievement and showing how proud you are of yourself or your loved one.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

You’ll find yourself among the stars
You walk your own path like the stars above
The day you declared your greatness
It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it

For Remembrance

Coming to terms with a loved one’s death is incredibly hard. A star map of a beautiful day shared with that person can be a wonderful way to remember that person.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

Now you sleep amongst the stars
Until we meet again
Your journey continues in heaven
Think of me whenever you look up and know I’m proud of you

Mother’s Day

Flowers and chocolates for Mother’s Day are always nice, but they aren’t all that thoughtful. A personalized star map is a great way to show mom how much you care. Gift her with the date of her own birth or another important date where you were grateful for her support.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

The stars aligned on this night
Thank you for being you
The sky over [place] when you came into the world
The stars reflect my gratitude for you

Father’s Day

Dad’s are difficult to buy for. If they need something they’ll buy it for themselves, and it’s easy to simply buy them alcohol and hope for the best. But dads enjoy thoughtful gifts too, gifts like a custom star map. Choose an iconic day for the two of you and get the tissues ready in case he cries happy tears.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

Thank you for leading me through the dark
Daddy’s girl was born this night
Never forget this night
And so a father and son were bonded

Retirement

A custom star map is also the ideal gift for retirement, whether it is your own father’s retirement or that of a long-term colleague who has been an asset to your company. Say thank you with a sentimental gift for all the years of hard work they put in to provide for you or to help the company grow.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

You’ve been a star
Onward to new pastures and bright nights
Now take the time to stargaze
Never forget the difference you made

Graduation

Graduation is the perfect time to immortalize your loved one’s success with a personalized star map. Whether they’ve graduated high school, college, or graduate school, a star map will help them feel proud of their incredible achievement each time they glance at the map on their wall.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

You were destined to succeed
You are a shining star
You reached for the stars and touched them
You have no limits

The Day You Bought or Moved into Your Home

The purchase of your first home, or indeed moving into any home where you intend to make many memories, is an occasion to remember. A new home is a great occasion to purchase a personalized star map to hang on the wall and strive to make the house a home for many happy years.

Ideas for what to say on the star map are:

The night we made this house a home
Our first home
Our first night sky in our home
New home, new adventure, new stars

Your own love message on a beautiful gift

We hope you have found a personal message you like to personalise your star map wedding anniversary gift. Of course, feel free to mix and match, edit, and create your own message love message for her.

A custom Stargazing Map showing thousands of stars, the Moon, the constellations, and even the Sun over your Big Day is just the perfect support for your love message.

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