Find the 'Write' Words: Valentine's Day Wishes for Everyone You Love (2024)

When February 14 comes around, it's time to say "Happy Valentine's Day!" But how should you do so for your lover or friends? Here we give you 63 Happy Valentine's Day messages to share with the special ones in your life.

Whether you are looking for a message for a professional setting or for a new relationship with a boyfriend or girlfriend, you're sure to find just the right short set of words below to go inside your DIY Valentine's Day card. Perhaps pair them with some words you yourself write to express what you value most about your spouse or significant other too or to share a memory or inside joke.

Still looking for more inspiration? Check out this list of poetic love quotes (including some of our favorites from romantic movies and songs), or if you want to make her laugh, look over these funny Valentine's Day quotes. All of them can double as great fodder for Valentine's Day captions for Instagram to post with one of your favorite photos of you two together.

Here's to make Valentine's Day 2024 extra special with these messages!

Valentine's Day Messages for Boyfriends

"To my valentine, the only person I send heart eye emojis to."

Happy Valentine’s Day to the most special person in my life.
I love you more than pizza.
Here's to being my emergency contact someday.
You're my everything. Happy Valentine's Day!
"In case you ever foolishly forget: I am never not thinking about you." —Virginia Woolf
Are you a banana? Because I find you a-peel-ing.
Happy Valentine's Day, handsome.
You're the only person I send heart eye emojis to.
Valentine, you take my breath away, every single day.
It’s just one day in the year, but you should know that I love you every day and every moment. Take my love on this beautiful occasion!
The more time we spend together, the more we fall in love with each other. Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day Messages for Girlfriends

Valentine's Day Messages for Husbands

"This will definitely be a kids-in-bed-early kind of night. XOXOXO"

In the words of Walt Whitman, "We were together. I forget the rest.” Happy Valentine’s Day, my love. I am so glad you are mine.
Thank you for bringing so much love, joy, and adventure into my life. I love you.
You still make me laugh. You still give me butterflies. And I'm still falling for you every single day. Happy Valentine's Day!
I'm so lucky to be in love with my best friend.
Through all the seasons, through all of time... I love you. Happy Valentine's Day.
"Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction." —Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
This will definitely be a kids-in-bed-early kind of night. XOXOXO
When we met, I knew I wanted to spend every single Valentine's Day with you. You're my rock and I don't know what I'd do without you. Happy Valentine's Day!
To my hubby on this Valentine's Day, I'm yours forever.
To another Valentine's Day spent with the love of my life, and to many more.

Valentine's Day Messages for Wives

"Thanks for being you and for being mine."

I love you more than you'll ever know. Happy Valentine's Day!
I would choose you again and again. Happy Valentine's Day to the woman of my dreams.
You're the reason I am who I am today. Thank you for everything you do for our family. Happy Valentine's Day, my love!
You are my best friend, my partner, and my soulmate. I love you.
Thanks for being you and for being mine.
What would I do without you by my side? Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life.
To the most amazing woman who I am lucky enough to call my wife, Happy Valentine's Day.
Every day I wake up next to you feels like Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day Messages for Friends

"Wishing you a beautiful day filled with all the love and happiness you deserve."

You're my best friend and my partner in crime. Thank you so much for being you.
I love you, friend, and there's nothing I wouldn't do for you. Happy Valentine's Day!
Here’s to a Valentine’s Day filled with good wine, good food, and especially good friends like you.
Thank you for standing by my side through thick and thin, my forever friend.
I can't think of anyone to whom I'd rather be toasting on Valentine's Day than a friend like you. I love you. Happy Valentine's Day!
Wishing you a beautiful day filled with all the love and happiness you deserve.
To my best friend this Valentine's Day, I couldn't ask for someone who loves and supports me more than you do.

Valentine's Day Messages for Kids

"Hope your day is filled with chocolate, sweet treats, and so much love."

You are my sunshine. Happy Valentine's Day, kiddo!
"I love you right up to the moon—and back." —from To the Moon and Back by Sam McBratney
Happy Valentine's Day to a sweet daughter/son! I love you so much.
Sending you a big Valentine's Day hug.
Happy Valentine's Day! Remember not to eat too much candy—you're sweet enough already.
Hope your day is filled with fun and your mouth is filled with chocolate!
You make me laugh and smile every day. I love you!
Hope your day is filled with chocolate, sweet treats, and so much love.
Wishing a special Valentine's Day to a very special kid!

Valentine's Day Messages for Family

"Who needs Valentine's Day when your family is this awesome."

To the best mom/dad/etc., thank you for filling my world with love.
As long as I have family, my heart will always be full. Happy Valentine's Day.
Who needs Valentine's Day when your family is this awesome.

Top 5 Love Quotes to Wish Everyone a Happy Valentine's Day

Personalize one of these quotes using this format: "[Name] said it best: [Quote]. Wishing you all the love in the world. Happy Valentine's Day."

"Love is the whole thing. We are only pieces.” —Rumi
“All you need is love." —The Beatles
"Love recognizes no barriers." —Maya Angelou
"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." —Charles M. Schulz
"Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love."— Mother Teresa

Erin Cavoto

Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

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