“Please be reminded” is understandable but can sound stiff. More natural alternatives include just a reminder, please remember, a quick reminder, and I wanted to remind you.
Reminder Wording by Tone
- Just a reminder
- Please remember
- A quick reminder
- I wanted to remind you
- This is a reminder that
- Please keep in mind
- Don’t forget
- A friendly reminder
- Please note
- As a reminder
- I’m writing to remind you
- Just to remind you
Just a reminder
The most natural general option for emails, messages, and announcements.
Example: Just a reminder that the form is due on Friday.
Please remember
Direct and polite when the recipient needs to keep something in mind.
Example: Please remember to bring your ID to the appointment.
A quick reminder
Friendly workplace wording for a brief reminder.
Example: A quick reminder: tomorrow’s meeting starts at 9:30.
I wanted to remind you
Personal and polite, especially in one-to-one messages.
Example: I wanted to remind you that your booking expires next week.
This is a reminder that
Neutral and suitable for formal or automated notices.
Example: This is a reminder that payment is due on 30 September.
Please keep in mind
Better when the point is a continuing consideration rather than a deadline.
Example: Please keep in mind that availability may change.
Don’t forget
Casual and direct for familiar recipients.
Example: Don’t forget to send me the final version.
A friendly reminder
Warm wording when you want to soften a routine follow-up.
Example: A friendly reminder that expenses should be submitted today.
Please note
Useful when emphasizing information, but only a true reminder if the information was already known.
Example: Please note that the office will be closed on Monday.
As a reminder
Professional and concise when the information has already been communicated.
Example: As a reminder, all comments are due by noon.
I’m writing to remind you
Formal and explicit for professional correspondence.
Example: I’m writing to remind you that your registration must be renewed.
Just to remind you
Natural in speech and informal writing.
Example: Just to remind you, we’re meeting at the station at six.
A Reminder Should Refer to Something Already Known
If you are sharing information for the first time, please be aware, please note, or I wanted to let you know may be more accurate. Use reminder when the recipient has previously been told or is reasonably expected to know.