Congratulations, you’ve made it to the first year of your marriage! In just 365 days, you’ve learned a lot about each other — and about yourself. As you look back over the past year, the memories you shared are a great way to prompt you on what to write on your anniversary card.
- If I could go back to the day we met, I’d choose you all over again.
- That first kiss is one of my favourite memories ever.
- I’m so proud of us and all we’ve accomplished together.
- When I think about all that’s happened to us in this past year, I feel like the luckiest person in the world.
- Remember how nervous I was? Thank you for calming me down that day. I love you more now than ever.
- There was no doubt in my mind that you were the one for me from the moment we shook hands.
- Waking up next to you every morning is a dream come true.
- We may not always agree about everything, but there’s no doubt in my mind that we make a great team together.
- When we got married, it was like our lives starting making sense at last.
- Our life together has been better than anything else I could imagine doing with you by my side.
- It feels like we’ve known each other forever, and yet, I’m still discovering new things about you everyday. What an incredible year it’s been!
- Marriage takes effort every day, but it’s also incredibly rewarding if you take the time to appreciate it
- Final Thoughts
The best thing about marriage is that it’s never the same day twice. You’re always learning something new about your partner, and you can’t help but grow as a person along with them, too. It’s like one of those old clichés, but it’s true: Marriage isn’t easy—it takes effort every single day—but when you realise how much better life can be when two people are committed to each other through thick and thin, there’s no better feeling in the world! The following are some ideas and prompts for what to say.
“Happy first anniversary! It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since we became husband and wife. I’m so lucky to have you in my life and I look forward to spending many more years together.”
— Time Flies
If I could go back to the day we met, I’d choose you all over again.
The first time you met, both of your hearts were beating fast. You were nervous and excited at the same time. You remember what you were wearing that day, but not much else–all because your mind was focused on one thing: connecting with this person who seemed so different from anyone else around them.
You looked into their eyes for just long enough to see their smile before turning away again; it was only when they reached out to touch your arm that everything changed in an instant. The touch was electric–it sent shivers down both of our spines as we stood there together face-to-face for the very first time (and not just because it was winter).
“Happy first anniversary! Time flies when you’re having fun, and I can’t believe it’s already been a year. I’m so grateful to have you by my side and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us. I love you.”
— First Year Together
That first kiss is one of my favourite memories ever.
I’ll never forget the first time we kissed. It was magical, like something out of a movie. I remember how nervous I was and how much my hands shook when I held yours for the first time. The way our eyes met across the room at that party was just like something out of an indie film–it was so real that it almost didn’t seem real! And then when we went on our first date? That night changed everything for me–I knew right then that this person would become my best friend forever.
We’ve been through so much together since then: trips to Paris and New York; holding hands while walking through the Park on warm summer nights; telling each other “I love you” (and meaning it). Our love story is one full of memories worth cherishing forever…and now there’s another anniversary coming up soon!
“Happy first anniversary! I’m so grateful for the love, laughter, and memories we’ve shared in the past year. I look forward to many more years of happiness together.”
— Love and Laughter
I’m so proud of us and all we’ve accomplished together.
The first year of marriage is full of challenges and opportunities to grow as a couple. You’ve set goals for yourselves, worked hard to achieve them, and learned how to navigate life together with grace. I’m so proud of us and all we’ve accomplished together.
Congratulations on your first wedding anniversary!
“Happy first anniversary! I’m so lucky to have a partner who is my best friend, my confidant, and my love. I’m excited for the many more years to come.”
— Best Friend
When I think about all that’s happened to us in this past year, I feel like the luckiest person in the world.
When I think about all that’s happened to us in this past year, I feel like the luckiest person in the world.
I’m so grateful that you’re my partner and best friend. You’ve always been there for me no matter what came our way–whether it was a tough day at work or an argument with friends or family members. You’ve helped me become a better person by showing me what matters most: love, kindness and compassion towards others (and yourself!).
I love you more than anything in this world; I can’t wait for what our next year together has in store!
“Happy first anniversary! I’m grateful for the love and support you’ve given me throughout the past year. I look forward to growing old together, happy first anniversary my love.”
— Love and Support
Remember how nervous I was? Thank you for calming me down that day. I love you more now than ever.
Remember how nervous I was? Thank you for calming me down that day. I love you more now than ever before.
You were there with me, holding my hand and telling me everything would be okay. But what really helped was how calm and confident you seemed in spite of all the chaos around us on our wedding day–and even though it had been a while since we’d seen each other before then, I could tell from the look on your face that everything was going to go perfectly according to plan.
“Happy first anniversary! I’m so grateful to have you as my partner in life, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for us. I love you.”
— Life Partner
There was no doubt in my mind that you were the one for me from the moment we shook hands.
When we met, I knew you were the one for me. There was no doubt in my mind that you were the one for me from the moment we shook hands.
Shaking hands is a sign of respect, trust and friendship between two people who are entering into an agreement together or just want to show each other that they care about each other’s well-being. It also shows love and commitment between two people who want to be together forever–just like us!
“Happy first anniversary! I’m so grateful for the love and support you’ve given me throughout the past year. I’m excited to spend many more years together and grow old with you.”
— … with you
Waking up next to you every morning is a dream come true.
Waking up next to your soul mate every morning is a dream come true.
You have spent so much time together, and it’s hard not to feel sentimental about what a beautiful journey has been traveled thus far. Waking up next to each other is such a special moment in your lives and can only get better from here!
“Happy first anniversary! Time flies when you’re having fun and I can’t believe it’s already been a year. I’m so grateful to have you by my side and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us. I love you.”
— what the future holds
We may not always agree about everything, but there’s no doubt in my mind that we make a great team together.
It’s not always easy to be a team, but we’re in this together. I know that when we disagree or have disagreements, it doesn’t mean the end of the world–it means there’s something to learn from one another. We can always talk things out instead of letting them fester in our minds until they become a bigger problem than they need to be. You’ve shown me how important communication is in any relationship, and I think that’s one of your best qualities as my partner: you’re always willing to talk through whatever issue comes up between us without ever making me feel bad about myself or bringing up old wounds (which would only make things worse).
I also appreciate how much effort you put into learning new things and trying new experiences with me; sometimes I worry that our relationship might get boring if we don’t continue finding ways for ourselves as individuals outside our marriage/partnership together over time!
“Happy first anniversary! I’m grateful for the love and support you’ve given me throughout the past year. I look forward to spending many more years together and growing old with you.”
— growing old with you
When we got married, it was like our lives starting making sense at last.
When we got married, it was like our lives starting making sense at last. I know that sounds dramatic, but it’s true! When you’re single and dating, there are always things to worry about: Who should I go out with tonight? Am I too picky? What if no one likes me? But when you get married and start living together as a couple–well, then those worries disappear. Suddenly everything feels secure and safe. You don’t have to worry so much about what other people think anymore because they already know how much they love each other (and vice versa). And even though life will keep happening and changing all around us throughout our first year of marriage (and beyond), being together has given us something solid and unwavering at our core that makes everything else seem less scary somehow!
And now here we are on our first anniversary–the day where all those feelings come full circle again 🙂
“I hope you never forget how much I love you, because I don’t think I could ever stop.”
— I love you
Our life together has been better than anything else I could imagine doing with you by my side.
Our life together has been better than anything else I could imagine doing with you by my side.
You’ve been a constant source of inspiration and encouragement, even when I feel like giving up. Your kindness knows no bounds, and your love has shown me what it means to be truly happy in this world. You are so special to me that I can’t even begin to describe how lucky I feel right now because we get to spend our lives together!
“Happy Anniversary! I hope this year is as wonderful as the last. I’m so lucky to have you in my life, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us. You are truly the best thing that has ever happened to me.”
— A Wonderful Year
It feels like we’ve known each other forever, and yet, I’m still discovering new things about you everyday. What an incredible year it’s been!
It feels like we’ve known each other forever, and yet, I’m still discovering new things about you everyday. What an incredible year it’s been!
Marriage is a journey that leads to a partnership that is not always easy but worth it. You will learn new things about your spouse every day and have disagreements, but you can work through them together as long as there is love in your heart for each other.
“Happy Anniversary! I am so thankful to have spent this last year with you. You’ve made a difference in my life, and I am so grateful for the love and support you’ve shown me. I can’t wait to see what the next year brings us!”
— This last Year
Marriage takes effort every day, but it’s also incredibly rewarding if you take the time to appreciate it
You’re celebrating your first wedding anniversary, so it’s only natural that you start to reflect on what has made this relationship so special.
As with any partnership, marriage takes effort every day. But if you want it to work, then both partners need to be committed and willing to make sacrifices for each other. This can sometimes be hard when life gets busy or stressful (especially if there are kids involved), but staying positive about your partner will help keep things going in the right direction!
Marriage is also a privilege: not everyone gets married; some people choose not to get married at all! So appreciate this opportunity while it lasts because there are plenty of couples who would love what you have right now–even if they don’t realise it yet!
Final Thoughts
It’s always best to make first anniversary greeting card messages personal and heartfelt, so you can add some personal touches to the messages or make your own message that expresses how you truly feel.
I hope you enjoyed reading these salutations as much as I enjoyed writing them. They’re all about celebrating your first wedding anniversary as a couple, so they’re perfect for sending to someone special on their special day!
If you’re looking for other wedding anniversaries please check our our resources on our Anniversary Ideas web site for all anniversary years from early ones to Diamond and beyond!