100 Romantic & Funny Anniversary Messages for Your Husband

Your anniversary is coming up, and you want to craft the perfect message for your husband—so what should you say? Whether you’re trying to write a long, heartfelt message or get him laughing with a sweet, funny anniversary quip, we’re here to help. In this article, you’ll find tons of ideas for anniversary quotes, plus examples to use in cards (or, of course, say to your husband out loud).

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Heartfelt Messages

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Express your feelings with a longer, sentimental anniversary message. Sometimes, short messages aren’t enough to say everything you want—and that’s okay! A long, heartfelt one can be super moving and will definitely make your husband feel valued and loved when he reads it.^{[1]
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- “Life is never easy, but with you beside me, every day is a new adventure. I can’t tell you how happy I am that I get to keep experiencing life and the years to come with you by my side. Here’s to our future, my darling, and happy anniversary!
- “Today was the day, years ago, that I decided to share my life and heart with you—and I can safely say it was the best decision I’ve ever made. On this special day, let’s cherish our life together and the love that keeps us going strong. Happy anniversary!”
- “Thank you for being the best partner I could ask for. You make every day brighter with your kindness and compassion. I love you more than I can ever possibly say, and look forward to celebrating this special day with you for years to come. Happy anniversary, my husband!”
- “It feels like we got married just yesterday—but here we are, years later. I’ve loved every day together, and knowing how many more are still ahead of us fills me with joy. Here’s to every adventure and anniversary we’ll share, especially this one!”

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Romantic Messages

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Remind your husband how much you love him on your anniversary. Saying “I love you” keeps relationships strong and healthy—but you probably know that! For your anniversary, give your husband a message that lets him know you’re just as in love as the day you said “I do.”^{[2]
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- “You have shown me what love really is and what it can become. I’m so proud to be your spouse! Happy anniversary.”
- “I thank my lucky stars for bringing you into my life. Happy anniversary, my love.”
- “I still get butterflies in my stomach when I see you. You’re my everything. Happy anniversary, my love.”
- “I can’t imagine a life without you by my side, and I love you more each day. Happy anniversary!”
- “On this day, let me remind you that you’re my everything—partner, soulmate, and best friend. Happy anniversary!”
- “You make me laugh, you make me smile, and most importantly, you make me feel loved. I love you more than anything! Happy anniversary.”
- “There’s no one who understands me better than you. Let’s make this the happiest of anniversaries!”
- “You made me believe in the power of love, and I intend to love you forever. Happy anniversary!”
- “If I could go back in time, I’d find you sooner so I could love you longer. Happy anniversary!”

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Cute Messages

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Brighten up your husband's day with an extra-sweet, cheerful message. Are you and your husband the kind of couple that uses pet names and does all kinds of cute couples’ activities? Then send him a lighthearted message that reflects the adorable relationship you share.
- “Being with you is my favorite feeling, so it’s a good thing we’re married! Happy anniversary.”
- “To the husband who stole my heart and made it his forever home, happy anniversary!”
- “Our marriage is like a fine wine—it just keeps getting better. Happy anniversary, darling!”
- “Happy anniversary to my knight in shining armor. I adore you!”
- “Not a day spent with you feels wasted—you’re just the best! Happy anniversary!”
- “Did you know I have the best partner ever? I did! Happy anniversary, my love.”
- “I never believed the words in love songs until I met you, and here we are! Happy anniversary.”
- “Every time I think about you, my heart smiles—and so do I. Happy anniversary!”
- “Stealing your heart was the perfect crime, and I’m still getting away with it! Happy anniversary, dear husband.”

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Funny Messages

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Make your husband laugh with a goofy yet loving anniversary joke. Do you and your husband share a sense of humor? Put it to use and show him how well you know exactly what tickles his funny bone. After all, humor can bring even more joy and levity to your marriage!^{[3]
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- “Another year together, my love! Good thing I’d still choose a room with you in it over a room full of puppies.”
- “I’ve always wanted the best for you—and since that’s obviously me, everything is as it should be!”
- “Happy anniversary to the smartest man I know! And I know this because you chose me as your spouse.”
- “I’m overjoyed to be able to grow old with you. Good thing I think wrinkles are adorable!”
- “Some might call it chaos, but between us, it’s marriage. Happy anniversary!”
- “Sorry, no refunds. Happy anniversary, my love!”
- “The more we’re together, the more we rub off on one another. No wonder you’re way cooler now! Happy anniversary!”
- “You’re the cheese to my macaroni. Happy anniversary!”
- “You’ve been keeping me up at night with snores for so long that I’ve grown used to it—and still love you. Happy anniversary!”

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Appreciative Messages

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Let your husband know how grateful you are to have him in your life. It’s never a bad time to show gratitude for the person you love. In fact, showing gratitude can make you happier and improve your relationship! So, try letting your husband know how thankful you are for him.^{[4]
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- “Thank you for being the world’s best husband! I’m so lucky to be your spouse.”
- “This year has been a whirlwind of love, and I’m grateful for every moment. Happy anniversary!”
- “On bad days, good ones, and all the days in between, you’re always there for me. I’m so thankful to be celebrating this anniversary with you!”
- “One look at you and I knew you were the most handsome guy I’d ever seen. Happy anniversary, my love!”
- “Nobody’s perfect, but I think you’re perfect for me, and I’m thankful for every year we spend together.”
- “Celebrating another anniversary with you…how on earth did I get so lucky?! Happy anniversary, handsome!”
- “Thank you for simply being you—because you’re absolutely amazing. Happy anniversary, my love!”
- “For as long as we’ve been together, you’ve always been able to make a rainy day seem brighter. Happy anniversary, dearest husband!”
- “Happy anniversary! Thank you for being my partner in every sense of the word. Together, we’re a dream team!”

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Famous Anniversary Quotes

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Borrow someone else’s words to wish him the happiest of anniversaries. Feeling tongue-tied or lost for words, especially when it comes to something as big as an anniversary? Using quotes from the world’s wordsmiths and songwriters can help you express your feelings without having to come up with the words yourself.
- “A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year.” — Paul Sweeney
- “All that you are is all that I’ll ever need.” —Ed Sheeran
- “The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they’re right if you love to be with them all the time.” —Julia Child
- “Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate.”—Barnette R. Brickner
- “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” — Aristotle
- “I wouldn't change a thing, as happiness you bring. You are my soulmate. A marriage made by fate.” —Catherine Pulsifer
- “Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads, which sew people together through the years." —Simone Signoret
- “The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don’t finally meet meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.” —Rumi
- “I’ve tried so many times to think of a new way to say it, and it’s still I love you.” – Zelda Fitzgerald

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Passionate Quotes

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Dial up the romance with a memorable quote about love. There are tons of famous quotes about the power of love and romance—so use them to woo your husband all over again! Even if the quote doesn’t mention anniversaries, you can use it and then add a blurb about the anniversary yourself.
- “You are my today and all of my tomorrows.” —Lee Christopher
- “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
- “The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That’s what I hope to give you forever.” —Nicholas Sparks
- “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
- “Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a song. At the touch of a lover, everyone becomes a poet.” —Plato
- “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” —Paulo Coelho
- “You know you are in love when you don’t want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” —Dr. Seuss
- “When I saw you I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew.” —William Shakespeare
- “Everyday I discover that I love you even more, and in this infinite universe I will love you till the ends.” —Alicia N. Green

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Silly Quotes

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Use an iconic quote to crack a joke about the magic of anniversaries. Do you want to crack a joke but can’t come up with anything? Luckily, there are plenty of tongue-in-cheek quotes that celebrate anniversaries just as much as they poke fun at them. For example:
- “It wasn’t love at first sight. It took a full five minutes.” – Lucille Ball
- “Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterward.” – Benjamin Franklin
- “We are all a little weird, and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it Love.” —Dr. Seuss
- “Remember that creating a successful marriage is like farming: you have to start over again every morning.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr
- “I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” – Rita Rudner
- A wedding band is the smallest handcuff ever made. I’m glad I chose my cellmate wisely.” —Unknown

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Religious Quotes

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Incorporate faith into the message if you’re both religious. Do you and your husband share a religion? If so, try using a quote from a religious text or figure associated with your faith to wish your husband a happy anniversary—and let him know you look forward to many more.
- “You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you." —Song of Solomon 4:7
- “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." —Romans 12:10
- “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." —Corinthians 13:13
- “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." —1 Corinthians 13:4-5
- “"No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us." —1 John 4:12
- “Come, let us take our fill of love till morning; let us delight ourselves with love." —Proverbs 7:18
- “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." —Jeremiah 31:3
- “"Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart." —Proverbs 3:3
- ““Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned." —Song of Solomon 8:7

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1st Anniversary Messages

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Celebrate your first year of marriage with a thoughtful message. Time flies when you’re having fun—which is why it may seem like your first year of marriage passes in the blink of an eye! Use an anniversary message to tell your husband that 1 year is just the start of a lifetime of love.
- “I can believe it’s only been a year. It feels like I’ve loved you my whole life! Happy anniversary, my one and only.”
- “One year down, forever to go! You always fill my days with joy and my heart with love.
- “In the epic story of our love, this first year is just the beginning. Happy anniversary, my dearest!”
- “Our first year married has been nothing short of extraordinary. Happy anniversary to my amazing husband!”
- “365 days of love, and we have thousands more to look forward to. Happy anniversary, my forever partner!”
- “Happy first anniversary, my darling! More than anything, I’m looking forward to the future we’ll build together.”
- “To my loving husband: this first year together has been an absolute dream come true. Happy anniversary!”
- “Every day with you is a gift. Here’s to our first year of togetherness, my love. Happy anniversary!”
- “You make my heart sing with happiness every day. Happy 1st anniversary, my wonderful husband!”

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10th Anniversary Messages

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Reflect on a decade of love with your husband. After 10 years together, you’ve likely got tons of happy memories with your husband—so reminisce a little. Mention your favorite memories and how excited you are to keep making new ones in the years to come.^{[5]
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- “We’ve spent 10 wonderful years together, and the best is yet to come. Happy anniversary!”
- “I still remember our first date, our wedding…and I look forward to making more beautiful memories!”
- “One decade down and forever to go! I love you so much.”
- “Ten years is only the beginning—but it’s been an amazing ride so far!”
- “The vows I made mean even more to me today than they did 10 years ago. I love you!”
- “My memories of our time together fill me with joy every day—and it’s only been 10 years, which means there are so many memories still to be made!”
- “I’m so happy to be crossing this amazing milestone with you, and I know there’s many more ahead!”
- “Happy anniversary, my love! Let’s open up some bubbly and toast to 10 incredible years.”
- “I remember the first time we kissed…and 10 years later, it’s just as sweet. Happy anniversary!”

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25th Anniversary Messages

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Remind your husband how special the last 25 years together have been. A full 25 years together is truly special—so celebrate it! Let him know how proud you are of the both of you for building a strong, beautiful bond that has lasted for decades and beyond.
- “After 25 years, I can safely say I’ve enjoyed every last one of them—and I’m ready for 25 more!”
- “Here’s to us and 25 years of love, devotion, and support. Happy anniversary, my darling!”
- “25 years of marriage, and you’re still my favorite person in the world.”
- “Our wedding was special, but 25 years together feels even more so! Happy anniversary.”
- “Do we get some kind of medal for our 25th anniversary? No? Fine—being married to you is the real prize.”
- “Who knew we’d make it this far? Just kidding—I did, from the moment I said, ‘I do.’ Happy 25th anniversary!”
- “A quarter isn’t a lot of money—but a quarter of a century with you is priceless. Happy anniversary, dear husband!”
- “Happy 25th anniversary, my love. Every year has been sweeter than the last!”
- “I’m so proud to call you my husband of 25 years, and I love you to the moon and back!”