What To Write In An Anniversary Card

When they see what you have written in their Anniversary card they will treasure it forever.

Whether that is in a keepsake box or in their memory you want them to know how much they are loved.

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The Obvious Things To Write In An Anniversary Card

  1. Their names or pet names
  2. Happy Anniversary
  3. And who it is from with love

The Magical Things To Write In An Anniversary Card

To make your Anniversary card even more special it is good to add

  • The calendar year, because when it comes to looking back over their cards in years to come they will want to know which Anniversary it is from. e.g August 1990
  • Your favorite memory of the two of them or you both from the past year or if it's a big Anniversary reminisce with them on a memory from years ago.
  • Adding a photo of you and them in the inside cover of the card is also a very sweet thing to do and will show them just how much you mean to them.

Anniversary Quotes for your Card

We see a lot of Anniversary cards and it is really popular to add a classic quote to the card but the problem can be that your quote may be in a number of other cards. 

We do however have traditional quotes for Anniversary cards here.

The best idea is to keep it personal and write your own words or instead use the lyrics of a favorite song or artist that you know they love.

A shared favorite book is also a good resource for a quote and one that you know that they will recognise straight away.

Or your favorite movie.

"This is true love. Think this happens every day?" - Princess Bride

What To Write In Your Wife's Anniversary Card

The obvious things to write are 

  • Dear and their name
  • You have made me the happiest/luckiest husband in the world 
  • Thank you for ... and then list all of the great things you want to thank them for
  • I Love You
  • Happy Anniversary
  • Lots of Love and your name

Add your favorite photo of the two of you from this past year to the inside cover.

Or draw hearts or add a quote from a movie or book you both loved this year.

What To Write In Your Husband's Anniversary Card

The obvious things to write are

  • Dear and their name
  • Wishing you the Happiest Anniversary
  • Every year with you gets better and better
  • You make me the happiest/luckiest wife in the world
  • Thank you for ... and then list all of the great things that you want to thank them for
  • I Love You
  • Happy Anniversary
  • Lots of Love and your name

Add your favorite photo of the two of you from this past year to the  inside cover.

And add a quote from a song, film or book you have both enjoyed this year. It doesn't have to be a new one but just one that you know you both love.

What To Write In Your Parent's Anniversary Card

The obvious things to write are

  • Dear Mom and Dad
  • Wishing you the Happiest Anniversary
  • Every year with you gets better and better
  • We are so lucky to have you as parents and you have shown us over the years what love is.
  • Thank you for ... and then list all of the great things that you want to thank them for
  • We Love You
  • Happy Anniversary
  • Lots of Love and your names

If it's a big milestone Anniversary or it's been a tough year you may want to add a bit more to the card and taking a trip down memory lane will always be enjoyable.

You can add favorite photos of the two of them to the inside cover or even the front of the Anniversary Card from their wedding day and over the years.

And maybe rather than adding classic quotes you can add quotes that your parent's have said to you that have become firm family favorites.

If your parents are anything like everyone else's parents there will be some classic one liners that they love to share!

You could also add a family tree to show they are the start of your dynasty.


What To Write In Your Friend's Anniversary Card

The obvious things to write are

  • Dear and their names
  • Wishing you the Happiest Anniversary
  • Every year you get better and better
  • And we have loved to see how your love has grown over the years.
  • We Love You
  • Happy Anniversary
  • Lots of Love and your names

The extra bits to make your card even more special is to add photos of you all celebrating over the years.

Lines from classic movies and songs that you have all enjoyed that you know they will love.

Or if they are in to their sports you could maybe add

Never has there been a team as good as you two since the 1978 team of (or whichever is the best year for their team and then add the name of their team.)

You could always be funny and add your favorite team if you have some friendly rivalry going on. 

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