February 14 is a reason to say "I love you" out loud or remind your friends how much they matter. Here are Valentine's Day wishes: short messages for a valentine card, for her and for him, personal messages, wishes for friends, funny ones and a few short poems. Wishes for other holidays of the year are in our holiday wishes calendar.
Besides romantic messages, people often look for friendly and funny Valentine's wishes
Short messages for a valentine card
A small heart-shaped card fits one or two sentences, and that is enough.
You are my best "yes". Happy Valentine's Day!
I love you more today than yesterday, but less than tomorrow.
Happy Valentine's Day! You are my happiness.
Without you, even the sweetest day would be ordinary.
My heart beats for you. Happy February 14!
Thank you for being you. Love you.
You are my person. Happy Valentine's Day!
Every day with you is a celebration. Today especially.
You are the reason I smile. Happy Valentine's Day!
Forever yours. Happy Valentine's Day!
For her
Happy Valentine's Day, my love! You make my world warmer and my days brighter. Thank you for choosing me.
Every morning I thank fate for waking up next to you. Happy Valentine's Day, my one and only!
You are my inspiration, my calm and my joy. I love you more than anything.
Happy February 14, sunshine! I want to give you flowers not just today, but for no reason at all.
You are the most beautiful not just today but every day. Happy Valentine's Day!
I promise to be by your side in good times and hard ones. Happy Valentine's Day, my love.
For him
Happy Valentine's Day, my love! With you I feel safe and happy.
Thank you for your care, your patience and for making me laugh even on the worst day. Love you!
You are my rock and my best friend. Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy February 14! You are the best thing that ever happened to me.
My heart always chooses you. Happy Valentine's Day, darling.
I want to wake up with you every morning and spend every February 14 with you. Love you!
Personal Valentine's messages
The most romantic words are personal. Recall your first date, a funny moment or the moment you knew this was "the one".
View full-size photoA valentine card with a romantic message and a bouquet of roses—classic Valentine's Day gifts
I remember the first time you took my hand and I couldn't breathe. Years have passed, and the feeling is the same. Happy Valentine's Day!
You taught me that love isn't grand words but hot tea when I have a cold and a text saying "are you home yet?". Thank you for every moment like that.
I don't know what lies ahead, but I know I want to walk that road with you.
You are the person I can be silent with and never run out of things to say to. Happy February 14, my love.
When things are hard, I think of you and the world falls back into place. Happy Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day wishes for friends
Happy Valentine's Day, my friend! You are my longest and happiest love story. A friendly one, of course.
Happy February 14! Thank you for always being there, in good times and when I need help moving house.
Happy Valentine's Day! May love find you exactly when you least expect it.
Happy Valentine's Day, friends! Love is also you: our talks, laughter and support.
A valentine with love for my best friend. Life would be so much more boring without you.
Happy Valentine's Day! I wish you someone who looks at you the way you look at pizza.
Funny Valentine's Day wishes
I love you more than my morning coffee. And trust me, that is a serious confession.
Happy Valentine's Day! You are the only person I let eat my fries.
You stole my heart. You can keep it, but please give back my charger.
Happy Valentine's Day! I would give you a star from the sky, but you already shine brighter.
I love you even when you steal all the blankets.
You are my favourite reason to stay home. Happy February 14!
What to write on a holiday card
Happy holiday! May your home always be filled with warmth, peace and joy.
Best wishes! Bright thoughts, good health and people around you worth celebrating with.
May this day bring calm and every day after it a reason to smile.
With warmth and best wishes to you and your family on this holiday!
A small bouquet goes well with a card: flowers turn even a few lines into a special gift.
View full-size photoFriendly valentines and flowers create a festive mood for a group of friends
Greeting loved ones from afar
A video call — agree on a good time so the whole family can talk without rushing.
A voice message — a real voice feels warmer than text, especially for grandparents.
Flower delivery — a bouquet with a card delivered on the holiday morning makes a lovely surprise.
A family video — collect short wishes from all your relatives and send them as one clip.
Valentine's Day poems
Today's the day of hearts and flowers, So let me say what's on my mind: I'd gladly spend with you all hours, You're the dearest one I'll ever find.
You are my joy, my spring, my song, The place where I feel I belong, My world, my home, my every start, You're the only one within my heart.
I give to you this valentine, A heart that's full of love for you. May all our days be bright and fine And may our happiness stay true.
Flowers and gifts with a valentine
Red roses are the February 14 classic, but pink hydrangeas, peony-like roses and tulips are increasingly popular. A small bouquet with a heart-shaped helium balloon and a card is an easy surprise. For choosing flowers, see Valentine's Day flowers, and for the history of the holiday, see Valentine's Day history.
One sincere sentence and your name: "You are my person. Love you. Andrii." You can add a memory only the two of you will understand.
Can I send Valentine's wishes to friends?
Yes, friendly wishes are a popular tradition. People write to friends about the value of friendship and wish them requited love.
How can I make my wishes original?
Hide a few notes in pockets, a bag or a laptop, have a bouquet delivered to the office, or write your wishes in your own "private language" of inside jokes.
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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