diff --git a/mail_quoted_reply/models/mail_message.py b/mail_quoted_reply/models/mail_message.py
index a40114025..242a4143b 100644
--- a/mail_quoted_reply/models/mail_message.py
+++ b/mail_quoted_reply/models/mail_message.py
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ class MailMessage(models.Model):
     def _prep_quoted_reply_body(self):
         return """
             <div>
+                <br/>
+                <br/>
             </div>
             <br/>
             <blockquote style="padding-right:0px; padding-left:5px; border-left-color: #000;