Love cards: Floral Sentiments Card

Regardless of whether you choose to send a handwritten note or a digital version, love cards are a timeless and meaningful way to express your emotions to your significant other or loved ones. They serve as a heartfelt gesture for special occasions like Mother’s Day, spontaneous moments, or celebrations like Valentine’s Day. A carefully designed love card can effectively express your deepest feelings and create lasting memories.

Here, we’ll share top tips for creative wording and messaging ideas when crafting your love cards for any occasion. Plus, we’ll include inspiring designs in various styles that suit any personality. From meaningful quotes to playful messages, you’ll find the perfect way to share your feelings. 

Tips for What to Write in a Love Card + Wording Ideas

Love cards: guy kissing his partner on the forehead

If you’re unsure of what to say in your love card, you’re in luck. We’ve put this guide together to help you get started — and we’ve even included some wording ideas that you can use in your own card. You’ll find options for all types of love — whether you’re pouring your heart out to your soulmate, telling a friend how much they mean to you, or sharing love with a family member on a special day like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.

Before we dive into exactly what to say, you’ll want to take a minute to think about how to write your card. Follow these two quick tips to ensure your card matches the tone of the moment and your relationship with the recipient:

  1. Consider the purpose: Start by thinking about the purpose of your love card. If it’s for a holiday like Valentine’s Day, you can incorporate well wishes for that day into your message. If it’s for a special event, you can reference the big moment when creating the wording for your card.
  2. Tailor your wording to the recipient: Next, consider the loved one or recipient of the card. Think about your relationship and the recipient’s personality. Do they have a great sense of humor? Then a funny love card may be the best option for sharing your feelings. If they’re a hopeless romantic, using passionate language can help you tailor your message for them.

Even with these tips in mind, finding the right words to say in a blank card can feel overwhelming. But don’t stress. We’ve done the hard work for you and crafted some fun, sentimental, and clever phrases so you can create a memorable card. We’ve made it easy to share the love with ideas ranging from romantic messages for a crush to sentimental words for a family member, and loving appreciation for a bestie.

Here are some wording ideas to include in your love card:

  • Darling, you have my heart. Thank you for being the most wonderful partner I could dream of. Here’s to another special and wonderful year ahead.
  • I love and miss you more than you could know. While we can’t be together on Valentine’s Day this year, know that I’m thinking of you and counting down the days until you return. XOXO, yours forever.
  • I love you to the moon and back and just wanted you to know how much I care. 
  • You’re my favorite person on the planet, and I treasure every moment we spend together. Thanks for making my world so special.
  • So blessed to have a cousin like you, and I just wanted to bring a little joy to your day with this card. Thanks for existing!
  • My first order of business this Valentine’s Day is to let you know just how much you mean to me. The second is to spend the day spoiling you with fun activities. Hope you’re ready for a day of love and adventure. I’ll pick you up at 10 a.m.!
  • What would I do without a bestie like you? Just wanted to share some love for no reason at all — except that you’re the most wonderful friend. I hope this card brings you a little joy.
  • You fill every day with magic and wonder. Thanks for choosing me as your person. Can’t wait to spend Valentine’s Day with you!
  • On your special day, not any old birthday card will do! That’s why I chose this sappy love card instead. I hope you know just how much I adore you and can’t live without you. Happy birthday my sweet love!
  • Just dropping a quick note to let you know how much I love you!
  • I love you Mom! Wishing you a Mother’s Day filled with joy and as much love as you’ve given me over the years.
  • I love you more than cake — and that says a lot!
  • With each day, my love for you grows and grows.

For more message ideas, consider using a love quote or meaningful saying in your card. Here are some options to inspire you:

  • “I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” – John Green
  • “The real lover is a man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space.” – Marilyn Monroe
  • “I’ll be loving you, always with a love that’s true.” – Patsy Cline
  • “True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart.” — Helen Keller
  • “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
  • “Gratitude is the wine for the soul. Go on. Get drunk.” — Rumi
  • “I swear I couldn’t love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow.” – Leo Christopher
  • “In the cookie of life, friends are chocolate chips.” — Salman Rushdie
  • “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” – Dr. Seuss
  • “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” — Walter Winchell

8 Dreamy Love Cards for Inspiration

You have your romantic message ready for your love card. Now it’s time to pick out the perfect design for your well wishes. With Greenvelope, you’ll find dozens of love cards in various styles — ranging from funny and lighthearted to romantic and serious. 

If you’ve chosen to use funny wording, you may want to select a card that features humorous imagery or puns. If you’re creating more formal wording, you can choose a card with elegant detailing such as metallic script, embossed details, or lace accents.

Here are some of our favorite designs to get you inspired.

1. Big Love Heart Card

Love cards: Big Love HeartCard

Design: Jen Montgomery

Share your love with this romantic card featuring Cupid’s arrow and a hand-painted heart. Available in artist-curated red and pink color palettes, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

2. Color Block Love Card

Love cards: Color Block Love Card

Design: Laura Bolter Design

For love that’s bold and vibrant, this love greeting card sets the perfect tone. Featuring striped typography and color blocked squares spelling out the word “love,” it’s bursting with joy and affection. The photo card features four different photo slots to show your recipient how much you care.

3. Key to My Heart Card

Love cards: Key to My Heart Card

Design: Signature Greenvelope

This retro keyring greeting card is a fun way to show a loved one how much they mean to you. Choose from six artist-designed color schemes or dream up one of your own. Use it as an anniversary card or a “thinking of you” card for spontaneous gratitude and affection.

4. 4 Ever Love Card

4 Ever Love Card

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Your love is everlasting and so are the joyous feelings your recipient will feel when they open this I love you card. Festive script runs across the card while a bold number 4 and the word Ever fill the background. Use this design as a Valentine’s Day card or a romantic love card to share your feelings just because.

5. Mushy Love Card

Mushy Love Card

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Looking for a funny way to share your sentiments? This mushroom-themed love note card is sure to get a giggle out of your recipient. Featuring a cute illustration of mushrooms and the funny phrase “I love you so mush,” it’s a fun and lighthearted way to express your adoration.

6. Wild About You

Wild About You Card

Design: Signature Greenvelope

This flower card uses stunning wildflowers and a fun play on words to show recipients how much you care. Use it as a wedding card to write a sweet message to your significant other before you tie the knot, or add wording to the card for a special Valentine’s Day message.

7. Sweet Friend Card

Sweet Friend Card

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Celebrating Galentine’s Day and want to send a friend a sweet message? This friend card features vintage red roses and a large text box where you can write your personalized message. A polka dot envelope liner adds extra style to this uplifting card.

8. The Reasons Why Card

The Reasons Why Card

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Want to list all the reasons why someone is special to you? This clever checklist card lets you write out all the reasons you adore the recipient. Use it as a Mother’s Day card, a Valentine’s Day card, or simply to let someone know you’re thinking of them.

Share Your Love With Beautiful Designs

Girl giving a love card to her mom

Personalize your love e-cards with digital invitations and greeting cards from Greenvelope. Start by choosing from artist-curated designs and put your own spin on things by customizing the typography and color schemes. You can even create your own unique love card by uploading a design. Once you’re ready, hit send to deliver the card instantly via email and text.

Choose cards to share your love on special occasions like Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day or send a card just because! For more ways to celebrate love, continue browsing our Stationers blog. You’ll find ways to share the love for a variety of reasons.