What to Write in a Valentine’s Day Card: 100 Heartfelt Ideas

Each year, roughly 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent around the world! But what to write in a card for Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re sending one to your special someone, a family member, or a friend, why not make yours stand out and be one they’ll remember? We’ve handpicked 100 message ideas for all types of recipients, so scroll down to find the perfect words that will make your card shine among the 145 million sent this year!

Haven’t picked up a card yet? No worries! Head over to our Amazon store to find the perfect one. And once you’ve chosen your message, don’t forget to check out our blog on “10 Heartfelt Ways to Personalise Your Valentine’s Day Card Inside” for tips on adding that extra personal touch.

What to write in a Valentine’s Day card for your boyfriend

• Looking for the perfect words to express your love? Here’s what to write in a valentines card for boyfriend.
• I feel so lucky my special someone is you!
• Happy Valentine’s Day to the guy who stole my heart
• Happiness is binge-watching with you.
• Forever grateful to call you my boyfriend.
• Wherever we go, whatever we do, together is my favourite place to be.
• With you by my side, I have everything I’ve ever needed.
• My favourite love story is ours.
• I love you more than my favourite football team.

Valentine’s Day messages for Girlfriend

Searching for the ideal words to make her heart melt? Here are some romantic message ideas for what to write in a valentine’s card for your girlfriend.

• You are my best friend, soul mate and love of my life.
• How lucky am I to call you, my Girlfriend!
• My one in a million valentine.
• I love everything about you!
• You bring sunshine and happiness to my life.
• I’ll always be head over heels about you!
• Every day with you is a gift, and I’m so thankful to be your boyfriend.
• You’ve already stolen my heart… Guess I’ll just have to let you keep it.

What to write in a Valentine’s card for Husband

If you’re looking to make your husband feel loved and appreciated this Valentine’s Day, the right words can go a long way. Here are some heartfelt messages that will make him feel truly special.

• Hubby, you hold the key to my heart.
• I’m so lucky to have a husband like you. 
• I love being your wife and the life we have built.
• My husband, my partner, my world.
• Wherever you are is where I want to be.
• Thank you for making our life together so special.
• You’re not just my husband, you’re my greatest adventure. 

Valentine’s Day messages for Wife

Wondering what to write in a Valentine’s card for your wife? Here are some messages to remind her how deeply she’s loved and cherished.

• Wife, I love you with all my heart!
• You are my reason to smile and my one true love!
• I feel so proud and lucky to call you, my Wife. 
• Every day with you feels special, I feel so lucky to be your Husband.
• You fill my whole world with so much love.
• A wife makes life more beautiful in many ways.
• I love you, on Valentine’s Day and all the days before and after.

What to write in a Valentine’s card for Fiancé or Fiancée

Whether this is one of many Valentine’s Days together as fiancée or fiancé, or the last before you become husband and wife, these heartfelt Valentine’s messages will help you celebrate your love and the exciting journey ahead.

• You’re the only one for me and I love you so much.
• I can’t wait to be your forever Valentine!
• There are millions and billions of fish in the sea…but I choose you!
• You’ll always have my heart!
• My Valentine – I can’t wait to marry you!
• I’m so excited for the next chapter in our love story!
• I can’t wait for first Valentine’s Day as Husband and Wife!
• Every chapter of our journey together keeps getting better, and I can’t wait to see what the next one holds as Mr and Mrs.

Valentine’s Day messages for a New Relationship

These Valentine’s Day messages are perfect for sharing the sweet, early sparks of romance in a new relationship and falling in love!

• Our first Valentine’s Day together feels like the start of something beautiful. 
• I can’t wait to see where our love story takes us!
• From the first moment we met, I knew something special was happening.
• I’m really enjoying getting to know you and can’t wait to see what’s next for us.
• You’re making this whole “being cute together” thing look easy.
• I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds for us.
• I can’t believe how lucky I am to have found someone as amazing as you.

Valentine’s Day messages for a crush 

Not sure what to write in a Valentine’s card for your crush? These short and sweet messages are perfect for letting them know how you feel.

• Will you be my Valentine?
• I like, like you a lot!
• YOU and ME are meant to be!
• You’re my favourite!
• Will you be my boo?
• You have my heart.
• I really like you!

Valentine’s Day messages for Kids – Son/Daughter

Your little ones bring love to your life every single day, so why not use Valentine’s Day as a chance to remind them just how much they mean to you? Not sure what to write in a Valentine’s card for your daughter or son? We’ve got some heartfelt ideas to help you express your love.

• You’re my favorite little Valentine – sending hugs and kisses!
• I love you to the moon and back.
• To my sweet [son/daughter], you fill my heart with so much love and happiness.
• To my little lovebug, I’m so lucky to be your [mum/dad].
• You’re my heart’s home. Forever and always.
• You’re my sunshine, today and always!

What to write in a Valentine’s card for a Friend

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romantic relationships – it’s the perfect time to reach out to friends and send them a little extra love. So why not pick up a friendship card this Valentine’s Day and use one of these fun messages to brighten their day?

• I love that we’re best friends and can count on each other.
• I’d give you every one of my ‘BFF’ love heart sweets!
• So lucky to have a lovely friend like you!
• Celebrating the kind of friendship that makes my heart happy!
• Thank you for being such a lovely friend, you are loved very much!
• Soulmates come in many forms, and you’re one of mine in the form of a friend.
• Some friendships are written in the stars, love you to the stars and back again.

Valentine’s Day messages for your Galentine

Celebrate your girl gang with some Galentine’s Day love! Send a card filled with lots of love and use one of these messages to show your besties how much you value their friendship.

• Bestie, will you be my Galentine?
• You’re my favorite person to send memes to.
• Thanks for being my Wifey for lifey!
• Gal pals forever!
• Heres to us – friendship, wine & putting the world to rights!
• Let’s keep this friendship going forever.
• Galentines > Valentines.

Funny Valentine’s Day messages

If laughter is at the core of your relationship, or your partner’s love language is humor, we’ve got the perfect funny Valentine’s message for you!

• Netflix and chill?
• You stole a pizza my heart!
• It’s Valentine’s Day – fancy a night in?
• I love you more than football/ASOS/my PS5/etc. Maybe.
• You’ll do.
• Let’s spend Valentine’s Day together on the sofa… on our phones.
• Happy Anni – I mean Valentine’s Day!
• It was love at first sight… for you! (Don’t worry, I caught up later!)
• Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite person to do absolutely nothing with.
• Thanks for being my partner in crime—and for always taking the blame for the mischief we cause.

Valentine’s Day messages inspired by song lyrics, tv shows & movies

Express your love with Valentine’s Day quotes inspired by song lyrics, TV shows, and movies. From John Legend’s heartfelt words, the romance of The Notebook, or Friends moments, these messages will help you say it perfectly.

• “All of me loves all of you.” – John Legend
• “You’re still the one that I love, the only one I dream of” – Shania Twain
• “You know it’s true; Everything I do, I do it for you.” – Richard Marx
• “Take me to your heart, for it’s there that I belong.” – Elvis Presley
• “I’ll ride in this life with you.” – Lady Gaga
• “You are the sunshine of my life; That’s why I’ll always stay around.” – Stevie Wonder
• “It’s simple. I love you. And that’s all I need to say.” – The Notebook
• “I think I’d miss you even if we’d never met.” – The Wedding Date
• “You had me at ‘hello.’” – Jerry Maguire
• “I hope it’s okay if I love you forever.” – A Star is Born
• “To me, you are perfect.” – Love Actually
• “I promise to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love.” – The Vow
• “You’re my lobster!” – Friends
• “It’s you and me. It’s always been you and me.” – New Girl

Short and sweet Valentine’s Day messages

If words aren’t really your thing, or you prefer to keep your expressions of love short and sweet, these heartfelt messages will help you say it just right.

• Love is all the little things I share with you.
• In you I found everything I wished for.
• My world changed forever the day I found you.
• You’re my moon and all my stars.
• Lucky to have you to love.
• Our love brings me so much happiness.
• Hope today’s as sweet as you are!
• I love sharing our life together.
• I love you, on Valentine’s Day and all the days before and after.
• You’re my everything always.
• I’ll never stop choosing you.
• Roses are red, violets are blue, My heart is so full, all because of you

Make your Valentine’s Day card extra special

Once you’ve found the perfect message for your card, why not take it a step further by adding a few special touches? Whether it’s including a memorable photo, adding love tokens, or decorating the envelope, head to our blog ’10 Heartfelt Ways to Personalise Your Valentine’s Day Card Inside’ for plenty of inspiring ideas.

And if you haven’t picked up a card yet, or if we’ve inspired you to send cards to other loved ones, head on over to our Amazon store to shop Valentine’s Day cards.

Oh, and once the card’s sorted, don’t forget the valentine’s gift – something like a gift voucher to their favorite place is a thoughtful and easy way to remind them just how well you know them this Valentine’s Day.

However you’re spending this Valentine’s Day—whether with a partner, surrounded by friends, or in the comforting company of your own heart—we hope it’s filled with joy, warmth, and all the happiness you deserve.

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