What to Write in an Anniversary Card: Anniversary Wishes & Quotes

At Hallmark we love celebrating love! Whether it’s the newlyweds still in harmonious bliss a year after they tied the knot, your Mum and Dad celebrating a Diamond anniversary, to another beautiful year shared with your significant other. Whatever commitment you’re celebrating, send your love and admiration.

When sending an Anniversary Card, the words you write can bring so much extra joy to the occasion. There’s lots of wonderful additions you can say in a card, from writing a toast, to offering your encouragement and wisdom, sharing a memory or simply reminding them just how special their love is.

If you want to add that personal touch, choose from a range of our Personalised Anniversary Cards. You can even add your favourite photo, a memory they’ll adore or a moment you never want to forget, with our photo upload designs.

So, whether you’re sending a card for your own anniversary, a family member or a friend, we’ve put together lots of ideas, wishes and quotes, just for you! With tips and tricks, from simple anniversary wishes to happy anniversary messages.

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How to write an anniversary card
Anniversary wishes for your Wife or Husband
Anniversary Wishes for your Fiance or Fiancee
Anniversary Wishes for your Boyfriend or Girlfriend
Simple Anniversary Wishes
Funny Anniversary Messages
Loving & Supportive Anniversary Wishes for Difficult Times
Wishes for Milestone Anniversaries
Anniversary Wishes for Other Couple
Anniversary Wishes for Family Members

How to write an anniversary card

No matter what kind of anniversary you’re celebrating, it can be a big day. Choosing what to write can be a little daunting, but there’s no need to stress!

Here are a few simple steps to follow to write a memorable message they’ll cherish,

Be yourself. 
Your writing style doesn’t need to change and there’s no need to be formal or poetic if you don’t want to be – especially when you’re not in real life. Be authentic and original to yourself. Use a natural voice, the way you would talk out loud or over text. If you have a distinct accent or use specific pet names, add it in!
Make it personal. 
You can choose from a whole range of cards, some with a heartfelt verse, others that are blank inside, but when you add your own handwritten note, you have the perfect opportunity to add uniqueness and love. And if you’re celebrating with your someone special, add a note for what makes your story unique.
Be flexible. 
Remember that everyone expresses themselves differently. Forget about whether your message is too short, too long, too cliché or too serious, if it’s from the heart, they’ll adore the sentiment.
Think about themes
If you’re still unsure on where to start, remember that lots of anniversary messages touch on the love you share, your gratitude, shared experiences and the journey your relationship has been on. Other themes include congratulating the happy couple, well wishes or the admiration you have for them and their commitment to one another.

Anniversary Wishes for your Wife or Husband

Another year has passed and it’s time to celebrate a special anniversary with your spouse. Sometimes it can feel like there’s extra pressure to get everything perfect, but what matters the most is that you’re authentic and express your feelings.

If you need help choosing your words, we’ve got plenty of ideas to make their day perfect.

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Messages for your Wife

“Happy (7th) Anniversary, (Love). I love you more and more every year!”
“(Twenty-Three) years of marriage and mayhem! You’ve made me so happy through every single one.”
“Every day I’m still discovering new things about you to love, I can’t wait to see what’s next.”
“I’m so lucky to have you and your love. Thanks for putting up with me for all these years (and for more to come!)”
“It’s our (second) wedding anniversary and our first as parents. I’m so grateful to be sharing this adventure with someone so wonderful, and I look forward to all the love, laughter, (dirty nappies), and wonder ahead for us.”
“Year after year and you’re still the most beautiful woman in the world.”
“Our anniversary marks another 365-days you’ve made me laugh, learn, grow and appreciate all the things we do together.”
“I never dreamed love could feel this good. You’re my best friend, my other half and I’m incredibly lucky to call you my wife.”
“We’re still in this together. Love that. Love you.”

Messages for your Husband

“You stole my heart then and still steal my breath now.”
“Happy Anniversary to my better-in-every-way half. Seriously, you’re incredible.”
“Marrying you was the smartest thing I ever did.”
“Celebrating for when we first promised forever and when we got to make it official.”
“I found a perfect match in you and every day I’m thankful.”
“Forever with you doesn’t feel like it’s going to be long enough.”
“Thank you for all the ways you make me feel loved.”
“On our anniversary, I feel so grateful… for the family we’ve made, for the good life we share and for the way we do it together.”
“I’d marry you over and over and over again!”
“I didn’t think it was possible to love you more than I already do, but every year I prove myself wrong. Happy Anniversary to my best friend, the love of my life and my Husband.”

Write a love letter!

Once you realise how easy it is to write a quick note telling someone you love them, you might feel ready to go to the next level by writing a good old-fashioned love letter. Lick the envelope shut and (if you wear lipstick), seal it with a kiss!

Anniversary Wishes for Your Fiance or Fiancee

If you’re preparing for that special day with your other half, but aren’t quite at the married stage, celebrating your other anniversaries is also important. Whether you celebrate the day you made it official or the day they asked you “Will you marry me?”, here are a few extra ways to show you care,

“Having you to love and knowing the joy of just being together makes me happier than I ever expected to be.”
“I know in my heart that for all my life, you will be my one, my only love. Every time I look into your eyes, I see my future there. I can't wait to spend forever with you.”
“I can't wait to see what the future brings, because I know it will be wonderful with you.”
“It's amazing having a best friend and a wonderful love all wrapped up in one remarkable (man). The way you make me laugh, the way you listen, the way you always just know when I need your comfort.”
“What attracted me to you? A quiet confidence, a presence, a certain smile. What made me stay? Your caring, gentle ways. What brought us close, and closer still? Your loving heart.”

Anniversary Wishes for Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend

If you’re dating your first love, experience young love or puppy love, an anniversary will feel just as important to you. Whether you celebrate the day that you met, your first date or the day you made it official, it’s worth celebrating!

Messages for your Girlfriend

“I love being with you, I can’t believe how far we’ve come in such a short time!” 
“I’m so lucky, couples like us don’t come around every day.”
“You’re so pretty, inside and out, and pretty much everything to me! Happy Anniversary, You.” 
“I’m so grateful we found each other, and I’m so excited for many great times ahead.”
“I could do this forever and ever.”

Messages for your Boyfriend

“It doesn’t feel like we’ve already been together for a (6 months) …but it does feel so good having you to love.”
“Happy Anniversary to the (boyfriend) who just can’t stop putting a smile on my face.”
“(2 years) together means a lot of fun times, a lot of amazing memories and a whole lot of love.”
“From when we first met (at Uni) to today, it’s been so wonderful falling in love with you.”
“Happy First-Date Anniversary to us! You won me over then and you still do!”

Simple Anniversary Wishes

Simple and sweet messages can sometimes be all you need to make the day perfect. If you don’t want to send a longer note, try something like one of these instead,

“Love us. Love celebrating us!”
“Happy Anniversary to the best couple ever. Us!”
“In love with you forever and always.”
“You make me so happy and make me feel so loved.”
“We’ve become that old, boring couple. Go us!”
“You’re always the most special person around.”
“Loved you then. Love you now. Love you forever.”
“Thanks for making me so happy.”
“Life is good because I’m sharing it with you.”
“Happy Anniversary to my favourite person ever.”

Funny Anniversary Messages

Every couple has their own way of expressing their love, some like clichés and quality time, others enjoy finding humour in the little things. Some couples say “I love you” with banter and teasing each other. If laughter and humour are important in your relationship, then adding a funny note to your card can make it extra special and memorable. 

Find our range of funny anniversary cards here.

“It’s that time of the year again…when I ask you if I got the date right – even after you’ve added it to our calendar.”
“Hooray for another year of you not realising you’re WAY out of my league.”
“A year spent with you feels like only 357 days.”
“It’s our anniversary! As if we needed an excuse to kiss a lot.”
“You stick with me year after year. Even when I steal your food, the duvet and your spot on the couch.”
“Our anniversary is so special to me because it means I’ve shared another year with my favourite person (and it means an increased chance of me seeing you naked tonight).”
“We’ve been together now for (16) years. I’m starting to think you were serious about marrying me.”
“Finding you is proof that all my time on the Internet wasn’t a waste.”
“I’m not saying you’re the best (wife) ever… but I am writing it down (It’s more official that way).”

Loving and Supportive Anniversary Messages for Difficult Times

If you’ve been through thick and thin and want to show your gratitude to your significant other or know a couple who have been through a difficult time, send a message that acknowledges those difficulties. Celebrate the triumphs and strengths you’ve over come together and share the love.

“It’s been a tough year, but our love is tougher. Thanks for staying strong through it all. Here’s to us and to a brighter year ahead.”
“When things haven’t always been easy, loving you always has been.”
"I’m so thankful for a supportive (husband) like you, especially on our (10th) anniversary.”
“I can’t imagine overcoming life’s challenges without your support. You’ve picked me up when I’m down and you celebrate me when I’m winning. Happy Anniversary to my (wife) who always has my back.”
“No matter what kind of year we have, there’s nobody I’d rather share it with than you. Thanks for staying by my side, no matter what life brings.”
“Have some time out from real life to celebrate you and your love.”
“Real life might challenge real love. But it can’t beat it. Your love has gotten you through so much together. Wishing you a happy anniversary.”
“You two mean so much to us. Thinking of you with love.”
“Whatever life brings, love can handle it. Have a wonderful anniversary.”
“Real life might challenge real love. But it can’t beat it. Your love has gotten you through so much together. Wishing you a happy anniversary.”

Wishes for Milestone Anniversaries

Every anniversary is worth the celebration, but certain years are extra special. Your 1st, 5th, 10th, 20th, 25th (Silver), 30th, 40th (Ruby), 50th (Golden), 55th and 60th (Diamond) are extra momentous. Hitting one of these milestones is a huge accomplishment, whether your first anniversary of love, to sharing a lifetime of happiness together. Remind them how wonderful your years have been together and what a triumph it is to share a milestone anniversary with them.

“You and I, looking to the future with (17) years of marriage under our belts. I think we’ve got this and I’m glad I’ve got you.”
“A decade down, and it feels like we’re just getting started. I can’t wait to celebrate the rest of our lives together.”
“We still have so much ahead of us and so much to share. Happy Anniversary!”
“After (67) years, we’ve been together long enough to be in the history books!”
“These past (30) years have been the best years of my life, here’s to many more.”
“(45) years later, we still have something rare and beautiful, a love story we keep saying ‘I do’ to.”
“(20) years… who knew we’d be happy this long? (It’s me… I knew!)”
“That’s (1) wonderful year down and the rest of our lives to go. Love you!”
“The day we got married I thought I was the luckiest person in the world. (28) years later, I know I'm the luckiest person ever.”
“We’re not the same people we were when we walked down that aisle, and we’ve experienced (25) years of loving and growing together. I loved you then, I love you now and I’ve loved ever version of you in between. Happy Anniversary."

Anniversary Wishes for Other Couples

Whether you’re sending a card to celebrate your best friend or close friend’s wedding anniversary, a heartfelt note will be hugely appreciated. It’s not about the number of words but the care you put behind them. So, no matter who you’re sending an anniversary card to, keep it personal and wish them a happy anniversary.

“Here’s to another year of you two being great together. Happy Anniversary.”
“Hope you find time to look back on all the lovely memories you’ve built together and enjoy a day of love.”
“Happy Anniversary to my Daughter and Son-In-Law. Always knew you two had something special.”
“Hope the next (10) years are even happier than your (first decade) together!”
“Sending love and much happiness to one of our all-time favourite couples! Have a beautiful Anniversary together.”

Anniversary Wishes for Family

 Members

When sending a family member an anniversary card, love and appreciation might be themes you go with. From thanking your parents, grandparents or other relatives for being wonderful role models, to reminding your siblings or cousins just how good it feels to call them family.

“Mum and Dad, your loving commitment to each other has created a home full of love and care, and I couldn’t ask for better parents.”
“I’m so grateful to have grandparents like you. Thank you for showing us what a marriage filles with love looks like.”
“(Mike), you’re one lucky guy. (Amelia), thanks for making my big brother so happy. Sending love to you both on your anniversary!”
“Happy Anniversary to my favourite Sister and Sister-in-law!”
“Happy Anniversary, Uncle Oliver and Uncle Archie. Thank you for all the laughs, love and being amazing!”
“I’m so lucky to have family like you! Happy (3rd) Anniversary to a Daughter and Son-In-Law who I absolutely adore!”
“Have a wonderful anniversary full of love, to each other and the family around you. I hope you know that we love you too!”
“I couldn’t have asked for a better Sister and Brother-in-law, and for the cutest nieces they gave me.”
“We love your love and are so happy to have you both in our family. Happy Anniversary!”
“Celebrating all the happiness you have with each other and this special day in your life. With love.”

Celebrate all the love and triumphs of an anniversary, whether you’re spending your time with your significant other or celebrating another couple’s day. We hope these ideas help you with what to write in an anniversary card.

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