Wedding Anniversary Wishes - Lovely Ideas 2026
Author: Magdalena RabaWielki Dzień, a wedding decoration studio in the Tri-City
A wedding anniversary is a special occasion to celebrate the lasting bond of people close to you. Whether you are looking for words for a card, a message or a speech, below you will find more than ten ready-made wishes for any anniversary.
1. Classic wishes
Classic wishes always work - they are versatile, elegant and suit a card just as well as a formal toast. Here are three tried-and-tested examples for a wedding anniversary.
- “On your wedding anniversary, we wish you everlasting love, mutual respect and many more years of happiness together. May every day give you a reason to smile.”
- “Dear Anniversary Couple! On this special day, we send you our warmest wishes for health, prosperity and endless joy in being together. Your love is an inspiration to us all.”
- “On another wedding anniversary, we wish that your bond grows stronger with every year, and that your time together is full of warmth and understanding. All the very best!”
2. Romantic wishes
Romantic wishes work best in a card from a spouse or from friends who want to highlight the special feeling between the couple. A poetic tone and metaphors are very welcome here.
- “Your love is like a fine wine - it gains depth and character with every year. May you never run out of tender glances and those small gestures that make everyday life feel magical.”
- “On our anniversary, I wish you what we had at the very beginning - butterflies in the stomach, racing hearts and an endless longing for every minute together. I love you more than yesterday.”
- “Thank you for every sunrise we have shared and every night I have slept in your arms. An anniversary is just a date - our love doesn't need a calendar to celebrate.”
3. Funny wishes
Humour in anniversary wishes is a great way to lighten the mood, especially when you know the couple well. The examples below will raise a smile while keeping a warm tone.
- “Congratulations! Another year and you're still putting up with each other - proof indeed that love is patient. We wish you many more years of compromising over the TV remote!”
- “They say the secret of a long marriage is a short memory. Don't remember the mistakes, remember the good times - and make as many of them as you can! All the best!”
4. Wishes from children
Wishes from children are the most touching. They can be written in simple language - their authenticity is their greatest strength. Here are examples for different age groups.
- “Dear Mum and Dad! Thank you for being together and for surrounding me with love every day. I wish you a hundred years of happiness and even more holidays together!”
- “Dear Grandma and Grandad! On your wedding anniversary, I wish you will always smile at each other the way you do when you tell the story of your wedding. I love you very much!”
- “Mum, Dad - you are the best team in the world! Thank you for teaching me what true love is. I wish you many more years full of adventures together.”
5. How to write a message for a card
Writing wedding anniversary wishes doesn't have to be stressful. A few simple rules will help you create a message that goes straight to the hearts of the happy couple.
- Start by addressing the couple - “Dear friends”, “Dear Anniversary Couple” or simply their first names.
- Refer to your relationship - a shared memory or a trait of the couple gives the wishes a personal touch.
- Express your wishes for the future - health, joy, travelling together, prosperity.
- Finish on a warm note - “With all my heart”, “With love” or just your signature.
- Match the tone to your relationship - formal wishes for acquaintances, relaxed ones for close family.
Remember that sincerity matters most. Even a short message written from the heart is better than a rehearsed formula. If you are including the wishes with a gift, it is worth mentioning the present and expressing the hope that it will bring the couple joy. For milestone anniversaries, wishes are often given at a party or at a vow renewal ceremony, so a short version for speaking aloud will also come in handy.
6. Wishes for a specific anniversary
In our guides to individual anniversaries, you will find wishes inspired by their symbols, from paper to golden anniversaries.