Here's What to Write in a Valentine's Day Card to Show Your Love (2024)

We’ve all been there: You have everything prepared to make a delicious dinner for two and bought the perfect Valentine's Day gifts for your sweetheart. (Flowers and jewelry, anyone?) You’ve even gone as far as to make a DIY Valentine’s Day card to go with it all. But now, you're just staring at a blank space, pen poised, wondering how you’ll ever fit all of your feelings into just a few words.

Whether you're filling out a card for your significant other or letting your friends know how much you love them, you're always left wondering what to write in a Valentine's Day card. That's why we're helping you put pen to paper with a plethora of happy Valentine's Day wishes that you can copy or tweak to fit your needs. Write a sentimental note full of romantic Valentine's Day quotes and love messages for your partner, then seal it with a kiss! There's also cute Galentine's Day quotes that you can send to all of your besties and love quotes for your dearest family members. We've even included some funny Valentine's Day quotes that are sure to make anyone smile.

So, if you're at a loss for words, just read on to get some inspiration for what to write in a Valentine's Day card! Whoever is on the receiving end will feel so loved and appreciated when they open your heartfelt, handwritten message. And that's what February 14 is all about!

Cute Valentine’s Day Messages

• Valentine’s Day is all about love, so I’m sending some of mine to you.
• Cupid called. He said stop being cuter than him.
• Have the happiest heart day ever!
• The best things in life are better with you. Happy V-Day!
• You are so loved; I hope you feel that today and every day!
• To the best mom/dad/brother/sister, thank you for filling my world with love.
• Happy Galentine's Day to my bff. Wishing you a love-filled day.
• You never fail to give me butterflies. I love you, baby!
• I can't believe I got you as a Valentine again this year. XOXO.
• May this Valentine’s Day bring all the love your heart can hold!
• I love you more than any candy heart could ever say.
• I couldn't ask for a better Valentine's Day gift than you!
• Every love story is beautiful, but ours is definitely my favorite.
• Thanks for being my forever Valentine! I love you so much!
• Happy Valentine's Day from your not-so-secret admirer.
• As long as I have family, my heart will always be full. Happy Valentine's Day!
• I'll take any excuse to say "I love you" to the people who matter most. For me, that's you! Love you lots!
• Cupid hit the nail, and I couldn't be happier! Happy Valentine's Day, sweetheart.
• Wishing you a beautiful day filled with all the love and happiness you deserve.

Romantic Valentine’s Day Messages

• Happy Valentine’s Day to the most special person in my life. I love you more than words can express.
• Valentine's Day is just one day of the year, but you should know that I love you every day and every moment. Take my love today and always!
• Thank you for being you and thank you for being mine.
• To my favorite person this Valentine's Day, I couldn't ask for someone who loves and supports me more than you do.
• I'm still falling for you every single day. Happy Valentine's Day!
• Here's to another Valentine's Day spent with the love of my life—and to many more. I can't wait for forever with you.
• You're the reason I am who I am today. Thank you for everything you do. I love you so much!
• Again and again, I would choose you. Happy Valentine’s Day.
• Happy Valentine's Day to my darling wife/husband. You are the most amazing person and I am truly fortunate to be your partner in life.
• I could celebrate you every day of the year. Happy Valentine's Day, my love.
• Happy Valentine’s Day—you’re my happily-ever-after.
• Thank you for all the good you’ve brought to my life! Let's celebrate us.
• Another Valentine's Day growing older with you is always my greatest pleasure. I can't wait for so many more.
• I love waking up with you, my soulmate, each and every morning! You make every day feel like Valentine's Day.
• My favorite place in the world is next to you. I'm yours forever, baby!
• I hope you know how special you are to me. You're my rock and I don't know what I'd do without you. Happy Valentine's Day!
• We've shared so many happy Valentine's Days, and there are still many more to come! Wishing a very Happy Valentine's Day to the best husband/wife in the world.

Funny Valentine’s Day Messages

• Sorry this card is late, I was trying to catch the February 15th chocolate sales!
• Here’s to a Valentine’s Day filled with good wine, good food, and especially good friends like you!
• You’re sweeter than any heart-shaped box of chocolates.
• If this card could talk, it would say, "Get me out of this envelope!" And then it would say, "Happy Valentine's Day. I love you!"
• Who needs a valentine when I have a best friend like you?
• All the heart eye emojis for you today and always!
• I’m so thankful to have found someone as weird as me. Love you!
• Thanks for putting up with me all this time, and I'm sorry to say it might be quite a while longer. Happy Valentine's Day!
• I love you more than [insert favorite food here].
• You are so lucky to have me—and vice versa, I guess!
• Thanks for being my emergency contact!
• We’ve been friends for so long that we’re basically married! Love you, bestie.

Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Day Messages

• Wishing the best Valentine’s Day to a very special kid!
• Sending big hugs and smooches your way.
• Happy Valentine’s Day to a sweet [daughter/son]. I love you so much.
• You’re my most favorite love bug in the whole wide world!
• Happy "Eat-a-Ton-of-Chocolate Day" to you!
• You make me laugh and smile every day, little one. I love you.
• Roses are red. Violets are blue. You’re my Valentine’s Day sweetie, and I’ll always love you!
• Remember, you're sweet enough even before you gobble up all of this candy.
• You are my sunshine. Happy Valentine's Day, kiddo!
• You are always on my mind and in my heart, dearest son/daughter! Here's to you.

Valentine’s Day Quotes

• "All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." —Charles M. Schulz
• "In case you ever foolishly forget: I am never not thinking about you." —Virginia Woolf
• "Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." —Franklin P. Jones
• "We loved with a love that was more than love." —Edgar Allan Poe
• "For the two of us, home isn't a place. It is a person. And we are finally home." —Stephanie Perkins
• "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." —Emily Bronte
• "The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return." —Nat King Cole
• "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." —Audrey Hepburn
• "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever." —Alfred Tennyson
• "Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze." —Elinor Glyn
• "In all the world, there is no love for you like mine." —Maya Angelou
• "My heart is and always will be yours." —Jane Austen