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• January 25, 2021
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100+ Valentine’s Day messages to write in a card

As Valentine’s Day rolls around, you might be wondering how to put your romantic thoughts into words. Whether you’re celebrating with your soulmate, lover, or BFF, it’s often difficult knowing what to write in a Valentine’s Day card. Fortunately, we’re here to help you capture your sentiments with a collection of our favourite Valentine’s card messages!

We’ve brought you our top ten funny, sweet, simple, and cheeky Valentine’s messages, you’re sure to uncover something suitable – no matter you and your partner’s taste, style, or relationship. We also offer a range of fun and sentimental Valentine’s Day gifts for you to send alongside their card, to make them gush with excitement. Talking of cards… here’s a sneak peek at some of our favourites: 

Jelly Armchair

The Girl Next Draw

I AM NOT AN ARTIST

Pickled Post

Hannah Jayne Lewin

la la la Designs

Funny Valentine’s Day messages

Looking for Valentine’s card messages but eager to maintain an element of humour? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Uncover our top ten funny Valentine messages, which you can combine perfectly with a comical Valentine’s card to keep your partner chuckling:

1. The internet reminded me it was Valentine’s Day, so I got you this card.
2. Happy Valentine’s Day, you’re lucky to have me.
3. I’d share my food with you, happy Valentine’s Day.
4. I’ll make an extra effort not to annoy you today.
5. You’re lucky I love you.
6. I think I might keep you on a more permanent basis.
7. I tried my hardest this year, but I just can’t seem to shake you.
8. You’re still my favourite person.
9. Why did they have to put Valentine’s Day so close to Christmas? I don’t think my wallet can cope.
10. It’s impossible to put a price on love – so I got you the cheapest card I could find to stay on the safe side.

Not sure where to jot down your funny Valentine’s card message? These hilarious cards pair perfectly with the above sentiments: 

Twin Pines Creative

Oh, Laura

Lucy Maggie Designs

Brainbox candy

Do You Punctuate?

Studio Doodles

Cheeky Valentine’s Day messages

Inject a little light rudeness into proceedings with one of our cheeky Valentine’s messages, guaranteed to either leave your partner smirking or blushing – particularly when sent alongside one of our tongue-in-cheek Valentine’s cards! With playful, naughty, and rude Valentine’s messages to pick from, seek inspiration below:

1. I’ve always dreamed of spending Valentine’s Day with the love of my life – but you’ll have to do for now.
2. Some might call being with you winning the jackpot, but I’d probably rather have the money.
3. You’re on my to do list this Valentine’s Day.
4. I used to think I was punching with you, but it’s nice to see I’ve finally dragged you down to my level.
5. More sex this year, okay?
6. Let’s send the kids to bed early tonight.
7. I can’t tell you how proud 15-year-old me would be right now – happy Valentine’s Day to my gorgeous girlfriend.
8. You’re lucky I’ve not found anyone better!
9. I don’t know who I’d annoy if I hadn’t found you.
10. You’re my favourite person to text when I’m bored.

Simple Valentine’s Day messages

Wondering what to write in a Valentine’s card that’s a little more sweet and simple? Whether it’s a Valentine’s message for your husband, wife, or best friend, enjoy these simple messages to give the recipient a real flutter in their tummy:

1. Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life.
2. To my wonderful wife, I love you more every day.
3. My one and only, happy Valentine’s Day.
4. I’m so lucky to have you, happy Valentine’s Day.
5. Our first Valentine’s Day together – I love you.
6. To my Valentine, I hope your day is as amazing as you are.
7. We might be married, but you still surprise me every day.
8. Seven billion people and I was lucky enough to find you.
9. You brighten my day, every day.
10. You’re all I’ve ever dreamed of.

And with a simple message, you’ll want one of our brilliant traditional Valentine’s Day cards to match:

Sticky Tape Kate

Laura Darrington Design Ltd.

Dalia Clark Design

Louise Tiler

Angelicabydesign

Daria Radzhabova

Sweet Valentine’s Day messages

If you can’t overindulge in soppy sweetness on Valentine’s Day, when can you? Celebrate all things romance and jot down a cute Valentine’s card message:

1. Not a day goes by where I don’t appreciate how lucky I am to have met you. Happy Valentine’s Day to my gorgeous boyfriend.
2. To my husband-to-be, I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you – happy Valentine’s Day.
3. I’m glad I get to wake up to your face every morning. Happy Valentine’s Day.
4. You always know the right thing to say, I love you more and more each day.
5. You’re my rock, my best friend, and my soulmate. I love you.
6. Just thinking of you gives me butterflies. Happy Valentine’s Day to my handsome husband.
7. We make the perfect team and every day’s an adventure with you.
8. I’ve never felt more comfortable than in your arms. Happy Valentine’s Day to my gorgeous husband.
9. My love for you couldn’t possibly be put into words. You complete me.
10. Another Valentine’s Day together and I’m somehow more in love with you than last year.

Romantic Valentine’s Day quotes

Perhaps you still don’t know what Valentine’s card messages to write on the 14th? Well, a loving quote will go a long way; it not only shows your appreciation for your other half but your dedication to finding cute things to write in a Valentine’s Day card.

To make them blush using words from the greats, pen down these mushy (yet magical) Valentine’s Day quotes:

1. “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” – Dr Seuss
2. “Being married is like having somebody permanently in your corner. It feels limitless, not limited.” – Gloria Steinem
3. “There’s no bad consequence to loving fully, with all your heart. You always gain by giving love.” – Reese Witherspoon
4. “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so that I never have to live without you” – A.A.Milne
5. “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” – Emily Bronte
6. “All that you are is all that I’ll ever need.” – Ed Sheeran
7. “I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you’re in the world.” – Elton John (Your Song)
8. “I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” – Paulo Coelho
9. “And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while, ’cause you’re amazing, just the way you are.”- Bruno Mars (Just The Way You Are)
10. “My heart is, and always will be, yours.” – Jane Austen.

Alongside one of these Valentine card quotes, you’ll want to send your beloved one of our perfectly fitting quote Valentine’s cards of course: 

Abbie Imagine

Old English Company

Giddy Kipper

Veronica Dearly

Art + Ace Studio

Bookishly

First Valentine’s Day messages

Whether you’ve been together for the best part of a year or are enjoying new romance, Valentine’s Day is the time to show how serious you are! But it can also be difficult to know what to say to your significant other on such a special day – especially if you’re not sure if you’re in the ‘I love you’ stage. That’s where we’re here to help!

1. Yay, we’re not single on Valentine’s Day!
2. I love dating you.
3. I’m excited to see where we are next Valentine’s Day.
4. I want to spend every Valentine’s Day with you.
5. I didn’t know Valentine’s Day could be so special until I met you.
6. My first love, and our first Valentine’s Day!
7. Happy first Valentine’s Day to my forever person.
8. I don’t know what our next step is, but I can’t
9. I can’t believe how lucky I am to call you mine.
10. Ours is my favourite story. I can’t wait for the next chapter.

Valentine’s messages for her

From cute Valentine’s messages to words that’ll simply make her swoon, we’ve got you covered this February 14th:

1. I might not tell you every day, but I love you and you’re my whole world.
2. I remember every detail from the first time we met.
3. You still give me butterflies.
4. Roses are red, violets are blue, on this Valentine’s Day, I just want you.
5. Thanks for making everyday fun.
6. The longer we’re together, the more my love for you grows.
7. I can’t give you the world yet, so will you settle for my heart?
8. When we’re together, nothing else matters.
9. I love loving you. Happy Valentine’s Day!
10. Your smile still mesmerises me.

Pear Tree Press

Lucy Driver

Little Red Cherry

Fliss Muir

Dig The Earth

Zoe Spry

Valentine’s Day messages for him

Struggling to think of the right words to show him how much you care? Don’t worry! No matter how long you’ve been together, get inspired and discover what to write in a Valentine’s card, that’ll either make his heart melt or illicit a giggle:

1. I couldn’t think of anyone I’d rather spend today with.
2. You’re my Prince Charming, and this is a fairytale.
3. You make me feel safe, happy Valentine’s Day.
4. It doesn’t get any better than us.
5. I love you more than words could ever express.
6. There’s nobody else I’d rather send TikToks to.
7. Cuddling you is the highlight of my day.
8. Chocolates melt and flowers die – but our love will always last.
9. Your love helps me get through the difficult days.
10. I’m truly not sure what I’d do without you!

OhJaye

Size3art

Tami Boyce

Zoe Spry

The Cardy Club

Louise Tiler

Valentine’s Day messages for boyfriends

If you’re looking for a message specifically for your boyfriend, here are a few sweet, sentimental, and funny options to choose from: 

1. To my wonderful boyfriend, you make everyday brighter just by being you. 
2. You’re my favourite human (don’t tell anyone else). Happy Valentine’s Day to the best boyfriend on the planet. 
3. Life is a thousand times better with you by my side. Happy Valentine’s Day, love you!
4. You’re my favourite person. Always have been, always will be. Happy Valentine’s! 
5. Thanks for being my best mate and the love of my life all wrapped up in one. 

Our unique and original range of Valentine’s boyfriend cards are beautifully designed, and the perfect way to illustrate your love.

Husband Valentine’s Day messages 

Searching for a husband Valentine’s message for your other half? Here are a few different ways to let him know just how much you love him: 

1. To my forever Valentine, today’s all about celebrating our love. 
2. Thanks for making married life so fun and full of love. Happy Valentine’s Day to the most amazing husband out there. 
3. You’re still my favourite person after all this time. Happy Valentine’s to the absolute best. 
4. I fall in love with you more every year. Happy Valentine’s Day, husband. 
5. There’s no one else I’d rather do life with.

And now that you know what to write, it’s time to find the perfect husband Valentine’s card to go with your message!

Valentine’s messages for girlfriends 

If you’re looking for a Valentine’s message for your girlfriend instead, we’ve got your back. Just take inspiration from the below and jot one inside your girlfriend Valentine’s card: 

1.  Happy Valentine’s Day to the woman who makes my world a whole lot brighter. 
2.  Happy Valentine’s Day to the best girlfriend on the planet. 
3.  To the love of my life (and very best friend) happy Valentine’s Day!
4.  Here’s to another Valentine’s Day filled with laughter, adventure, and a whole lot of fun. 
5.  Asking you to be my girlfriend was the best decision ever.

Valentine’s messages for your wife

We’ve also pulled together a selection of things to write in a Valentine’s Day card which are guaranteed to put a smile on your wife’s face! Just pick one of the below and then pen it inside your thoughtfully chosen Wife Valentine’s card: 

1.  Happy Valentine’s Day to the most wonderful wife. 
2.  I’m so lucky we get to do life together. Happy Valentine’s Day to my beautiful wife. 
3.  To my kind, wonderful other half, here’s to another year of us.
4.  Every Valentine’s Day with you just gets better and better. 
5. Thanks for being my partner in everything. You make even the most ordinary days feel special. 

What to write in a Galentine’s Day card

Nowadays, Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day for the partners in our life but the friends who were there before – the ones who showed us what love was (and is), day in, day out. 

Here are some Valentine’s Day card messages that were made for Galentine’s Day – and the marvellous soul sisters in your life. And for more inspiration, check out our heartfelt female friend Valentine’s Day cards:

1. Ovaries before bro-varies… Happy Galentine’s Day, thanks for being the first love of my life.
2. Amazing friends like you deserve to be appreciated on this day and every day. Happy Galentine’s Day sisterrr.
3. Happy Galentine’s Day! Who else would I have a cuppa and a natter with when the sh*t hits the fan?
4. I love you lots, and I wouldn’t even have a partner if you weren’t there to emotionally support me through the dating process…
5. Here’s a day to celebrate YOU. You are my shining star, I’m so lucky to have you. Happy Galentine’s Day!

Foggish

mungo and shoddy

Rosie Made A Thing

Kelly Dillon

KATIE S

Do You Punctuate?

Emmy Lupin Studio

Hopefully we’ve offered suitable inspiration, whether you’re struggling with what to write in a Valentine’s Day card for your boyfriend, girlfriend, or best mate. And if these Valentine’s card messages aren’t quite enough, then you’ll probably want to check out our guide on how to write a love letter! There you can find all sorts of tips to let out your inner romantic.  

Alternatively, scroll through our blog and discover Valentine’s Day date ideas or read up on  Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world.  

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