I don't about you, but I love love. And I also love to celebrate. (No really, I'll raise a glass to just about anything.) That's why I'm a huge proponent of marking every single milestone in a relationship, including all the big (and small!) anniversaries. I mean, who doesn't want to get excited about checking off another month/year/decade with their S.O.?!
So, whether you're celebrating 25 years as an old married couple, ringing in your three-month Insta-officialversary, or just simply appreciating your favorite couple on their big day, a sweet card full of anniversary wishes never hurts.
Ready to get writing? Grab your pens, besties! Here are 100 mushy, cute, and downright hilarious anniversary messages to write in a card to your longtime S.O., new partner, cutie parents, or the couple you just can't stop third-wheeling. Ugh, I love love!!!
For your significant other...
- Obsessed with you today, and I’ll be even more obsessed with ya tomorrow! Happy anniversary!
- A whole year?! Seems wacky but alright.
- Pookie (you) is looking absolutely fire today! Happy anniversary!!!
- I think I like this little life...with you ❤️.
- You make life brighter and better, my love.
- Thanks for spending another year lovin’ on little ol' me!
- Every day is better with you! Here’s to another year of that!
- Holy sh*t, we survived another [year/month] together!?!?
- Well, well, well. Aren’t you lucky to get another year with me!?
- Life together? Yeah, let’s keep doing it.
- Happy anniversary, my love!!! Now...where’s my gift?
- Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it.
- A bestie and a bae all wrapped up into one? I’m so lucky!
- Here's to the only blanket stealer I'll allow in my bed.
- Can’t wait to celebrate tonight…with fewer clothes.
- I’m so glad I finally found the thing I’ve been looking for my whole life. (You, baby! I’m talking about you!)
- TBH, I don’t know how you put up with me...but please don't stop.
- You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me, minus our dog. But hey, you’re a close second!
- Thanks for bringing me coffee in bed every morning! I promise to return the favor (at least once) in the next year.
- I hate pretty much everyone, so it's wild that I love you more and more every day.
For a first anniversary...
- I prefer not to think about where I'd be without you (because it's probably in a ditch somewhere).
- I guess since we made it this far, why not keep at it?
- Round two? *Ding.*
- The shortest 365 days of my gd life!
- Another year around the sun and I still love ya to the moon and back.
- Dream partner, don't wake me up.
- Obsessed with you would be an understatement
- Damn, apparently soulmates do exist!
- A year!? Already!?!? Way to go us!
- Not sure what I did to deserve you but I'm sure glad I did!
- Let’s f*ck around and spend another year together?
- To know you is to love you! Happy anniversary!
- Who would’ve thought that whole [insert dating app] thing could actually work out? When do we get our partnership deal!?
- Woah, a whole year? Who knew we had it in us? JK, I love you!!!
- There is no one I would have rather spent this year with (except maybe Harry Styles). Here’s to anotha!
- You were the biggest surprise of [insert year]. (And the best!)
- Pretty darn grateful for an entire year of getting a text back!
- Happy first anniversary! Now let’s go for another 50!
- A best friend who has to tell me I'm pretty and rub my back whenever I want? Yeah, I'll sign on for another year.
- Sappy alert, but fr, I’m so proud of what we’ve built together this year.
- One year down, the rest of our lives to go (unless you keep leaving your socks on the floor).
For your spouse...
- That whole "wedded bliss" thing? Who knew it was so real! Happy anni to my better half.
- Marrying me was your best decision yet. Congrats, cutie!
- You make this marriage thing feel easy! Now our joint taxes on the other hand...
- Remember that time we walked down the aisle? Feels like yesterday.
- I know I said "in sickness and in health," but if you could never sniffle again that would be great. (LOL love you!)
- I’d marry you again and again and again (and you know how stressful the wedding was).
- I already know forever won't be long enough.
- "Another one, thank you." —Me, every anniversary.
- You know how I like my coffee...why would I wanna give that up?
- I will happily fight over the remote (and win) with you forever.
- Thank god we like each other. Divorce is expensive as hell.
- Committing to a lifetime together is easy with you, babe.
- It's kinda weird that I never get tired of you.
- You get cuter by the year. I know I have to say that, but I really mean it.
- Thanks to you, I finally understand what all the marriage hype is about.
- When I'm with you, I'm always home.
- I'd still love you if you were a worm.
- You're the Travis to my Taylor.
- Strap in, baby. We’ve got a lifetime more of these anniversaries.
- Is it St. Patrick's Day? Because I'm sure feelin’ lucky.
- Thanks for putting a ring on it. I know it was expensive. Still grateful!
For your parents...
- Thanks for showing me what true love looks like, you two!!!
- Please, no more PDA.
- I’m so glad I was able to get you the perfect anniversary gift (me).
- Happy anniversary to my favorite couple in the whole wide world! Thanks for birthing me!
- I love watching you fall more in love each year!
- Thanks for showing me how to love 😭😭😭.
- Forever grateful for parents who love each other like you do!
- Here’s hoping I can find a relationship half as beautiful as yours!
- Not to be sappy, but you two made me believe in love!
- Can I come to dinner too? I could really use the free meal!
- I’m so glad you met! And not just because I wouldn’t exist if not!
- Happy anniversary, you two! I hope it’s half as special as the day I was born.
- Your love story is one for the books, 'rents!
- Okay, I finally get it. You two are pretty cute.
- Y'all taught me not to settle, and I can't thank you enough for that.
- I hope you both like your presents. Because I had to help pick them out.
- You two are corny as hell, but you're also pretty darn adorable.
- Your love just keeps on growing! Happy anniversary!
- If you go on vacation to celebrate, can I come?
- You’ve made a lifetime together look *so* easy!
For your fave couple...
- Thanks for letting me third wheel 24/7! Here’s to another year of trio dates!
- Happy anniversary!! Now find me someone so we can double date!
- Ugh, you make it look so easy. Spill your secrets!
- I want what you have!!!
- Since I’m your professional third wheel, what time should I show up for your anniversary dinner?
- Happy anniversary to my bestie and THEIR bestie (who, yes, fine, I love too, now).
- Dare I say...goals?
- Happy anniversary, you crazy kids!
- Y’all were a match made in
heaventhe dating app algorithm! - You two make a good case for settling down.
- Just so you know, I'd be happy to officiate your wedding.
- Happy anniversary! Your love makes me all mushy and gushy inside (and that's weird for me).
- Obsessed with you two (in a totally normal, non-creepy way, I swear!).
- You two are relationship inspo, for real.
- It’s so fun watching you two fall more and more in love!!!
- Ahhhh, another year together! How do you do it?! (No really, I'm genuinely curious.)
- Please stop making my relationship expectations so high!!!
Megan Schaltegger is an NYC-based writer. She loves strong coffee, eating her way through the Manhattan food scene, and her dog, Murray. She promises not to talk about herself in third person IRL.