A welcome home envelope for the arrivals hall.
Waiting for them when they land. Write the letter, add the photos, and a film if there’s one to send, so they can hear you say it. Pay once and send the link. They open it on their screen, like the real thing.
Welcome home envelope: what goes inside
A letter
What they missed, what’s changed, and what’s in the fridge.
Dear Ellie, The cat has forgiven you. Mostly. Welcome home.
A postcard
The welcome sign, the tidy house (briefly), the dog waiting by the door.
He’s been at the window since Tuesday.
A film
Everyone saying welcome home, and the plan for the first night back.
0:45 · Welcome home, from the kitchen
How it works
Fill the envelope with a letter, postcards and a film — any mix, up to ten pieces, and one price for the whole envelope by what's inside. Pay once, by card. Send the link now, or keep it sealed until the day: no app to install, it opens on any phone, and it's kept for good.
Welcome home envelope questions
Can it be waiting when they land?
Set it to open at the landing time and send the link while they’re in the air. It’ll be there when they turn their phone back on.
Does it work for someone coming home from hospital?
Of course. Keep it gentle, keep it short, and let the film do the hugging.
How much does it cost?
$1.29 for letters and postcards, $5 with a film. One price for the whole envelope, up to ten pieces, paid once by card through Stripe. No subscription.
Do they need an app?
No. One link, opened in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. They tap the seal and the envelope opens.
When should I send it?
Whenever you like. Send the link straight away, or send it now and set the day and time it opens — until then they’ll see the sealed envelope and a countdown.
Can I change it after I’ve paid?
Until they open it, yes. Sign in with the email you paid with and change what’s inside; the link stays the same. You can’t add anything that costs more than you paid, and once they’ve opened it, it stays as it is.
How long does it last?
For good. They can open it as many times as they like. A film is kept for a year after it’s first opened, and they can save their own copy.
More like this
- Travel update — A postcard that actually arrives, from wherever you are.
- Bon voyage — For the airport. Open at the gate.
- Dispatch from abroad — Gap year, study abroad, the long trip. One envelope per chapter.
- Surprise trip — The reveal. Where you’re going, and when.
Say it properly.
Five minutes to write. One payment. One link they’ll open more than once.