Drake Maye’s Wife Ann Michael Shares Special Memories Hidden In Their Holiday Card

For Drake Maye and Ann Michael, this holiday season came with a little trip towards their beautiful memory. The New England Patriots quarterback and his wife chose a photograph from their first wedding anniversary trip to Cabo for their Christmas card, but the picture was only part of the story. Ann Michael had a few personal touches added to the design, turning what looked like a simple holiday greeting into a collection of memories from a year filled with special moments.

Ann Michael reveals secrets behind Drake Maye's holiday card

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE on November 10, Ann Michael opened up about the thought behind the couple's latest holiday tradition. The front of the card featured the newlyweds enjoying their Mexican getaway. Drake wore a white collared shirt with navy pants and sunglasses, while Ann Michael posed beside him in a brown sundress with blue polka dots.

The most interesting details were tucked on the other side. The couple included highlights from their travels over the past year, with trips to the Masters and Japan making the list.

“We've made so many wonderful memories together this year, and I loved being able to share a few more of those moments with our friends and family,” Ann Michael told PEOPLE. She described the back of the card as “almost like a little year-in-review!”

The couple chose the ‘Apres Ski' design from Minted by Wildfield Paper Co. Ann Michael wanted a timeless design, so she worked with one of Minted's Concierge to make sure the design would match her picture and style.

For her, the cards carried a meaning which was not just related to the festive greetings. “I love the idea of looking back years from now and seeing how our lives have changed through our holiday cards,” she said.

Ann Michael plans a Patriots-themed Christmas at home

The Mayes only started sending holiday cards after the pair's wedding in June 2025. What started as a new tradition had become something Ann Michael did every year . She enjoyed sending personal messages to friends and family.

The couple had many things to celebrate in 2026, including Drake's run to Super Bowl 2026 in February. Their relationship had begun much earlier,. The childhood sweethearts started dating at 12 and got engaged in January 2025 before marrying that June.

While she didn't include any football theme in her holiday decorating plans, Ann Michael did plan to incorporate the New England Patriots' color scheme into her Christmas decorations.

“I am planning a Patriots-themed red and blue Christmas tree this holiday season!” she said.