What to Write in a Love Card

Love can be difficult to put into words, but it’s important to share how you feel, whether it’s expressing “I love you” for the first time or reminding your significant other how much they mean to you. If the words don’t come naturally, sending that special someone a love note can be a meaningful way to express your affection. To help you get started, we’ve rounded up some love letter ideas from our greeting card experts to help with what to write in a love letter for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or just because.

Choosing the Perfect Love Card

With so many love ecards from American Greetings, you can narrow down the choices by category when choosing your perfect love note. Our filtering tool makes it easy to find and share a love card as unique as your relationship.

Occasion: Birthday, anniversary, holiday (Valentine’s Day or Christmas), just because
Tone: Funny, heartfelt, cute, romantic, religious
Theme: Celebrities, pets, famous songs, videos
Personalization: Add a photo, type a name and more!

What To Include in a Love Letter

If you’ve already found the perfect love card, you’ll want to go beyond just signing your name. Ideally, you’ll want to add a more personal love card message inside; one that comes straight from your heart; one that’s specifically about your recipient. Think of it as your personal love letter for him or for her — the spouse you couldn’t live without, the new flame who makes your heart race, the love letter for your girlfriend or boyfriend that says the things you’ve been keeping in your heart. Below, we included some tips and examples for what to write in a love letter.

Heartfelt Love Messages

If you’re wondering how to write a heartfelt note, let these examples inspire you to create something meaningful and memorable.

You fill my life with sweetness and love.
Everything I do, I can only imagine doing with you.
Love you to infinity, My Sweet Valentine.
I’m the luckiest person in the world to have found the most wonderful person in the world. Lots of Love on Valentine’s Day and forever. XO
The reality of our life together is better than how I could have ever imagined it.
This Valentine’s Day I’m truly grateful for you — I’m so happy we found each other!
You’re the most wonderful thing that’s ever happened to me.
This has all happened in such a blurry beautiful haze, and now I can’t imagine my life without you.
My love, my friend, my one and only — that’s you! XO
Always and forever — be my valentine.
I love you with all my heart, body, mind and soul — because you complete every one of them.

Romantic Love Messages

Looking for romantic things to say? Here you’ll find enchanting, playful and steamy love note ideas sure to sweep them off their feet.

I think about you all day long — and all night, too.
Thank you for making my heart feel light and my life feel bright!
You started in my dreams and now, lucky for me, you’re here in my life!
I can be doing anything and just like that — BOOM! I think of you! How do you do that?
Only the sweetest wishes will do for my one and only YOU.
Just hope you know how much I appreciate and love you so much.
What matters most to me is YOU — hope you feel that way, too!
We’re such a great team — that’s why we have such a great life!
Loving you is so easy because you’re so amazing.
If I had to start over and choose someone to share my life with — I’d choose you every time.
Every day the way I feel about you gets stronger; and every day it makes me even happier.
All I want is you, always.

Funny Love Messages

Love doesn’t always have to be serious — sometimes the best way to show your affection is with a laugh. A funny love letter or a clever “Ugh, I love you” can capture the quirks and inside jokes that make your relationship unique. Whether you’re poking fun at your partner’s habits or finding humor in your love story, these funny love messages will have them smiling (and swooning).

I love you even when you steal the covers — and that’s saying a lot.
Ugh, I love you. It’s exhausting, but here we are.
You’re my favorite person to annoy the rest of my life.
You had me at, “I’ll do the dishes tonight.”
If I had to choose between you and pizza, I’d choose you. Most days.
I love you more than coffee. And you know how serious that is.
Our love story is my favorite, even if you forget the plot sometimes.

Love Quotes

Love quotes have the power to capture the beauty and wonder of romance in a few perfect words. These eloquent and adorable “I love you” quotes are sure to kindle warm smiles and fluttering hearts.

“You are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.” — E.E. Cummings
“I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect, and I loved you even more.” — Angelita Lim
“If I know what love is, it is because of you.” — Hermann Hesse
“In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.” — Maya Angelou
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” — Aristotle
“You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you.” — Jane Austen, “Pride and Prejudice”
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn
“Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.” — Unknown

Love Messages For Him

Now, what to write in a love message for him — your one and only guy who makes you feel happy and loved. Some love letter ideas for him to get you started might include themes like appreciation or showering him with compliments. Ultimately, your love message for him should come from the heart, so feel free to put it into your own words to let your man know exactly how you feel.

I see all the little things you do, and I appreciate them more than you know.
Every time you [make my morning coffee] or [buy my favorite doughnut], I know what you’re really saying is, “I love you.” And I love you, too.
It’s not the things you say, but the things you do that mean the most to me. Thank you for being so absolutely wonderful!
You’re such a great dad, and all you do for the kids is responsible for so much of their awesomeness.
You’re one great guy and an incredible dad. 100% truth.
You’re so super sexy! There’s no one — and I mean no one — who comes even close to you.
You’re kind, handsome, smart and sexy. Basically, I hit the jackpot.
I respect you so much — for all you do with no expectation of recognition or reward, I love you.
I know I don’t say it nearly enough, but you’re my hero — in every way.
I’m so happy being with you. In fact, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.
It’s so easy for me to remember all the reasons I wanted to be with you.
I’ll always love you forever.

Love Messages For Her

You’ve found an amazing girl, a lovely lady, wonderful wife (or a combination of all three), and now you want to write the perfect love message for her. And you’re pretty sure you know what to write in your love letter (because you’re a really thoughtful person), but you still wouldn’t mind a few clues as to what a woman really wants to hear. The trick is to come up with a love message for her that says exactly what’s in your heart in the sincerest of ways and in your own words.

You’re more beautiful now than ever.
I keep finding new ways that you’re beautiful in and out — and I’m lucky because I get to be with you.
I probably don’t say it enough, but I really do notice — and appreciate — all the little things you do.
You’re going to be the greatest mom in the whole wide world. Because you’re you.
I’m so proud to call you the mother of our [child/children]. They’re who they are because of you!
I never stop being amazed by how much you do every day. You’re really an amazing woman that no other woman could ever hold a candle to.
You light up the room when you walk in, do you know that?
I swear you have superpowers. If not, it’s just how naturally amazing you are.
You’re perfect for me.
I think everything about you is perfect in every way, and I wouldn’t change a single thing about you.
I’m so lucky you’re my best friend…and the greatest love of my life.
There’s no one I’d rather be with than you.
Smart, sexy awesome to be around and fun — I’m pretty sure I won the biggest lottery of all time when I met you!

Love Messages For Boyfriend

Looking for something cute to write to your boyfriend? Whether you want to make him smile, feel appreciated or remind him how much he means to you, these endearing expressions are perfect.

You always know just how to make me smile.
I’m so glad I found you!
You’re amazing, and I hope you know how grateful I am for you.
I love you more than chocolate.
You’re my best friend, my partner, my everything.
I’ve got a total crush on you.
You make life more fun.
I’m lucky you’re my boyfriend.
Today, tomorrow and always, I love you.
You’re not just my boyfriend — you’re my partner, my companion and my greatest joy.

Love Messages For Girlfriend

Wishing you had the perfect, sweet things to tell your girlfriend? Whether admiring or affectionate, these ideas for a love letter to girlfriend will melt her heart.

You do things with grace, you say things with love, and you see things with perspective. You’re perfect to me — don’t ever change a thing.
My world has changed for the better since I met you.
All the impressive, awesome things you do remind me how lucky I am to be with you.
I want to be with you all the time, because of the amazing woman you are.
You’re such a wonderful person who deserves every good thing you work so hard for.
Everywhere we go, you’re always the most beautiful person in the room.
How can someone be such a perfect combination of cool, beautiful, fun and awesome?
You’re my one and only, my best friend, my forever girl.
When I’m with you, my days feel brighter.
Thanks for being you — you bring out the best in me.
Somehow you always know the perfect things to say and the perfect way to be.
We were meant for each other.
Everything we do is better when I’m with you.

Love Messages For Husband

Celebrate the bond you share and share why he’s your person with one of these love notes to your husband.

Thank you for making me happy, year after year
Each day, you make it so easy for me to remember exactly why I said, “I do.”
Only with a man like you can I be the complete woman I’d like to be.
Being in your arms is the happiest place I’d like to be.
You’re the man! And you’re MY man.
You make me feel proud, you make me feel strong, you make me feel happy, you make me feel loved.
The commitment we have for each other is the foundation of so much of the happiness in my life.
You’re the hottest, cutest, smartest, sweetest, sexiest guy I’ve ever known — I’m beyond so lucky that you’re mine.
There is no other person on this planet I’d rather spend my entire life with.
No relationship is perfect, but what we share is about as close as anyone could ever be.
My hero, my friend, my husband — my life.

Love Messages For Wife

A beautifully written love message “for my wife” can make her feel cherished and adored. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just to see her smile, these phrases will remind her what an extraordinary woman she is.

My friend, my love, my partner, my wife — I’m better because I have you in my life.
Thank you for making me happy, year after year.
To know the right person is here by my side is truly a blessing. I love and appreciate you so much.
I love going through this life together with you.
I’d marry you all over again — that’s how much I love you.
You are one beautiful, amazing hot mama — thanks for every single thing you bring to our family.
What the heck did I do to deserve such a beautiful light in my life?
You make everyone around you happy to be with you — no wonder I always feel so lucky.
We’ve had so many amazing years, and I know it’s only going to keep getting better.
When you walk into a room, you have no idea how proud it makes me that you’re always going to come home with me. Now and forever.
Together is better in all we do — so happy to spend my forever with you.
You still know how to make a whole room light up as soon as you walk in it.
You’re sweet and amazing in every way, and you still surprise me every day.
My wife — just two simple words that explain all the happiness I feel in my life.
In this crazy life, there’s no one I’d rather experience the ups, downs, or in-betweens with.

Love Messages to Send With Flowers

Let your words bloom alongside your bouquet with a sentiment that speaks from the heart. Try one of these romantic, cute notes to put on flowers:

Every blossom in this bouquet is another reason you are loved.
A beautiful person should get to enjoy beautiful things as often as they can.
Wanted to give you something that makes you smile — because you deserve to smile all the time.
The world’s a more beautiful place because of you.
For the love of my life — enjoy something that’s as lovely as you.
Hope these flowers bring as much joy to you as you do to everyone around you.
Roses are red, violets are blue. Hope you know I’m so grateful for you.
Sending hugs, kisses, and smiles to someone who’s beautiful inside and out.
Hope today you feel special, loved, and appreciated for all you do.
Celebrating the incredible person you are.
For you — because you’ve made my dreams bloom into reality.

Sending a Love Note With American Greetings

Whether you use one of the above love messages in your card or use them as inspiration for your own words, we hope these love letter ideas will help you find the perfect way to say, “I love you.”

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