Valentine’s Day messages: What to write in a Valentine’s Day card

Choosing the right message for a Valentine’s card can be just as important as picking the card itself. Valentine’s Day is your chance to express your feelings in a way your loved one will truly appreciate, whether heartfelt, romantic, funny, or short and sweet.

At cardfactory, you’ll find a huge range of Valentine’s Day cards and Valentine’s gifts, including personalised options for those of you looking for something truly unique.

This guide is packed with thoughtful Valentine’s card messages, and things to write in a Valentine’s card for all kinds of relationships.

Romantic Valentine’s messages for your partner

For your husband

  • "I'm so lucky to call the most amazing guy in the world, my Hubby"
  • "Thank you for being my friend, my rock, my Husband, my life."
  • "Life is a wonderful adventure with a husband like you by my side."
  • "You are my universe, thanks for lighting up my world."
  • "Thank you for being my happy place, I love you."
  • "Here's to today's happiness, yesterday's memories, and tomorrow's dreams... I love you."

Browse our full range of husband Valentine’s cards online for even more inspiration.

For Your Wife

  • "For my wonderful wife – you're my forever and always."
  • "With lots of love and kisses to my very special Mrs."
  • "Thanks for filling my heart and my world with love and happiness."
  • "I just want to take you in my arms and make you feel safe and loved, forever."
  • "You never fail to amaze me – you're a wonderful wife (and a perfect mum)."
  • "I may not say it often enough, but it’s always in my heart... I love you."

Don’t forget we have a large selection of personalised wife Valentine’s cards to explore.

For your girlfriend

  • "You make me feel like the luckiest guy in the world."
  • "I love you to the moon and back. Happy Valentine's Day!"
  • "You're beautiful on the outside and in. With love and kisses on Valentine's Day."
  • "You make me feel great all over... some parts more than others!"
  • "Every day I spend with you becomes my new best day of all."
  • "You're the kind of girl who lights up the room when you walk in. Happy Valentine’s Day, my gorgeous girlfriend."

Still undecided on that card? Check out our great-value girlfriend Valentine’s cards.

For your boyfriend

  • "Our love was written in the stars... thanks for making my world shine bright."
  • "I couldn’t wish for a better boyfriend than you – I love every minute we spend together."
  • "You swept me off my feet, you're my every dream come true."
  • "Just looking at you makes me smile and go all warm and fuzzy inside!"
  • "Everything is perfect in the world when I'm in your arms."
  • "Happy Valentine’s Day to my absolutely amazing, seriously sensational, totally terrific boyfriend!"

Find plenty more where that came from in our selection of boyfriend Valentine’s cards. 

Valentine’s messages for your fiancé or fiancée

For your fiancé

  • "Life with you is a wonderful journey... can't wait to see where married life takes us."
  • "I can't wait until the day I can call you my Hubby!"
  • "You're my Forever & Always... My Happy Ever After with love on Valentine’s Day."
  • "You're 'The One' – you always have been, you always will be."
  • "Ours is the greatest love story – can't wait for the married chapters!"
  • "You've always been my Mr. Right – can't wait to be your Mrs!”

Take a look at our fiancé Valentine’s cards range for even more ideas.

For your fiancée

  • "With love on Valentine’s Day, to my best friend, the love of my life, and soon to be Wife."
  • "It feels like I struck gold when I met you – can’t believe I’m lucky enough to be marrying the girl of my dreams."
  • "Our hearts are growing closer, our love is growing stronger, and our future is growing brighter."
  • "Roses are red, violets are blue – not long now until we say, 'I do'!"
  • "Each day has been just perfect since you walked into my life and I just cannot wait to tell the world that you're my wife!"
  • "My beautiful Valentine and fiancée – I love you to the moon and back."

For more ways to wish her a Happy Valentine’s Day, head to our fiancée Valentine’s cards page.

Fun and playful Valentine’s messages for everyone

For your crush or new love

  • "You’ve got my heart, will you be mine?"
  • "We've got great chemistry, I always react well to you!"
  • "I love you today, as I have from the start, and I'll love you forever, with all of my heart."
  • "Sending you all the love in the world on this very special day."
  • "With you I am home... no matter where we are."
  • "I’ve got a huge crush on you... won’t you be my Valentine?"

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Funny Valentine’s messages

  • "I love you more than chocolate… and that’s saying something!”
  • "You’re my favourite person to annoy forever. Happy Valentine’s Day!"
  • "Let’s never break up, my dating app profile would be exhausting to rewrite."
  • "You stole my heart... but I guess you can keep it."
  • "I’m yours. No refunds, no returns."
  • "Happy Valentine’s Day to the person who still puts up with me."
  • "You’re like peanut butter – nutty. But I still love you."
  • "I love you even when you steal the duvet. That’s real commitment."
  • "Here’s your annual reminder that you’re stuck with me."
  • "Thanks for being cute and tolerating my nonsense."

Searching for a card to match their sense of humour? Explore our funny Valentine’s card ideas.

Personalising your Valentine’s Day message

A great Valentine’s Day message feels thoughtful, authentic and personal. Whether you're writing something sweet, romantic or cheeky, adding a little more ‘you’ will make your card truly memorable. Here are a few easy ways to personalise your message:

  1. Share a favourite memory
    Mention a moment that made you smile, laugh or fall even more in love.
     
  2. Add a private joke or funny moment
    A little humour shows intimacy and reminds them of what makes your relationship unique.
     
  3. Highlight what you appreciate about them
    A simple “I love the way you…” goes a long way.
     
  4. Look to the future
    Write about something you’re excited to experience together.
     
  5. Choose a personalised card for an extra-special touch
    Adding names, dates or photos can turn your message into a keepsake. Browse personalised options here.

To really show them how much they’re loved, why not pair your card with a thoughtful Valentine’s gift? Explore gifts for everyone you love online. We have thoughtful gifts for her, and plenty of gifts for him to choose from - with something to suit every personality.