They say there are only three most auspicious days in your life – your birthday, your death day, and the day you say I do. Out of these three occasions, there’s only one where you are actively involved, and that’s the day you walk down the aisle.
Making a decision to be with your significant other for the rest of your life isn’t a walk in the park. And as time slips by, it becomes more abundantly clear that you couldn’t have chosen a better life partner.
Anniversaries help you to reflect on the memories you had together and the promises you made to one another.
But finding the right words to write on an anniversary card may be a challenge for many. That’s because you’re probably not saying those words for the first time.
Nonetheless, you still want to spoil your significant other with the best romantic messages that will help the love between the two of you to grow fonder.
Read through our collection of wedding anniversary wishes to find a quote that will help you to accurately put your feelings across to your spouse.
Happy Anniversary Wishes
1. After all these years, you still make an amazing partner. I wish you a very happy wedding anniversary.
2. A marriage with bonds made in heaven will last a lifetime. Congratulations!
3. Amidst all the troubles, disappointments and lost hopes and dreams, your love is always a breath of fresh air.
4. Another year, another great reason to celebrate!
5. A successful marriage involves falling in love over and over again with the same person. Congratulations!
6. Even after all this time, my heart still melts when you walk into the room. Happy anniversary.
7. Even if I got the chance to live this life again, I’d pick you time and time again.
8. Every day I’m still discovering new things about you to love.
9. Every love story is special, unique and beautiful—but ours is my favorite.
10. Falling in love is easy, but staying in love is something different. We did it. Happy Anniversary!
11. Forever and Always.
12. From romantic dates to cuddles on the couch, you've given me some of life's sweetest memories.
13. Happy Anniversary! May you get many more years of life to celebrate with our love getting stronger and stronger with time.
14. Happy Anniversary! May our love grow stronger and inspire all, and may life bless us with all the gifts.
15. Happy Anniversary to My Better-in-Every-Way Half. Seriously, you’re amazing
16. Happy anniversary to my favorite person! This year was so great, I can't wait to see what's in store for us.
17. Happy anniversary to the only person in the world that I want beside me every day and every night for the rest my life. I love you, sweetheart. Happy anniversary!
18. Happy anniversary to the person who gave me the greatest gift of all time—eternal love and our beautiful children.
19. Having you by my side makes me the happiest, most grateful and luckiest person in the world. Happy anniversary to my soul mate.
20. How lucky am I to have a man like you in my life? Here’s to many more years of love and happiness together.
21. I believe everything happens for a reason because it led me to you. I love you, happy anniversary.
22. I don't care about life's twists and turns, as long as I have you and our beautiful family. Happy anniversary my love.
23. I get real meaning of wedding when I see you. You are the best example of an ideal partner. Happy anniversary.
24. I’ll love you even when we’re old and wrinkly. Happy anniversary!
25. I'm glad I asked you out on this day many years ago. Happy anniversary!
26. I'm so excited about the future because I can't wait to make all of our dreams come true. Happy anniversary and cheers to many more.
27. I’m so lucky to have you and your love. Thanks for putting up with me for another year!
28. In a world where so many things can be uncertain, you are the one thing that I will always be sure of. Happy anniversary!
29. I still remember the way my heart leaped when you got down on your knee and asked me to be your wife. Of course I said yes, and I’d say it all over again. Yes to you. Yes to this life we’ve made. A thousand times YES to our love!
30. Like the smiles in our selfies, you light up my life. I love you! Happy anniversary.
31. Love is but a word until someone comes along and show you the meaning. Happy Anniversary love!
32. May our everyday be as special as our wedding day. Wishing you a very happy anniversary.
33. May our love grow stronger as the years add on. Happy wedding anniversary!
34. May the rest of our lives always be like our first anniversary — exciting, youthful and hopelessly romantic. Happy first anniversary!
35. Our anniversary marks 365 more days you’ve made me laugh, appreciate you, learn, grow and be oh so glad we’re together!
36. Our love is not about how many days, months, or years we’ve been together. To me, our anniversary is about how much I love you every single day.
37. Sometimes I wonder how you put up with me, but then I remember that I put up with you too, so that makes us even. I love you!
38. The best love stories start with the words “I do.” May this wedding anniversary bring you heaps of love, joy and happiness!
39. The main thing in married life is the love from your better half and you are very lucky in this case. Happy wedding anniversary.
40. The only secret behind a successful and happy marriage is to find a right person. And a person is right for you if you love to be with them.
41. There's no one I'd rather sit on the couch watching TV with. Happy anniversary!
42. There's nowhere else I'd rather be than right here by your side with your hand in mine. Happy anniversary.
43. The years will pass but I wish that the love between us only grows more stronger as the time pass by. Happy Anniversary!
44. Through all of life’s mountaintops and valleys, I’m so blessed to be able to share this roller coaster of life with you.
45. To another year of sharing sunsets and dreams.
46. Wedding anniversary is not just a date. It is the day which makes us remember how beautifully we knotted this relationship. Happy anniversary.
47. With you in my life I know I’ll always have the support that I need to follow my dreams. Thank you for being my biggest dream come true of all!
48. You deserve the world, and I know I can’t give that to you. So I’ll give you the next best thing: my world.
49. You give real meaning to this beautiful relationship. Wish you a very happy anniversary.
50. You make every day more magical than the last.
There goes our collection of the best romantic anniversary wishes for your significant other. Spice up your love life on your next anniversary by showering your partner with these timeless messages of love and hope.
50th Wedding Anniversary Poems
You'll find variety of free 50th wedding anniversary poems here. This 50th wedding anniversary poetry will brighten up a card, invitation, or gift.
50th anniversary poems could also be called golden wedding anniversary poems, since gold is the traditional gift for a 50th anniversary.
Your Marriage Is Golden
A partnership like yours is rare;
50 years you’ve been together!
You’ve always been a loving team,
In sunny and stormy weather.
Nothing can tarnish your lasting love;
At 50 years, you're gold.
Your affection shines as you go through the years,
With each other to love and to hold.
By Joanna Fuchs
Anniversary poems for parents are in demand. Here’s a free 50th wedding anniversary poem for parents.
Nifty Fifty
Our family’s full of joy because
You’re celebrating your fiftieth;
And as your kids, we want to say
As parents, you’re the "niftieth!"
On your golden anniversary,
We hope you have lots of fun.
We’re happy for you, and for us, because
In the parent lottery, we won!
By Joanna Fuchs
Before using our poems please see our
See all three of our
This page of 50th anniversary poems for greeting cards,
50th anniversary poetry can offer compliments. This anniversary message congratulates the couple on being good role models.
Golden Kudos
Another anniversary;
Kudos are now due
To this radiant, golden couple:
Your 50th is quite a coup!
You keep on keeping on;
However do you do it?
You make marriage look so easy,
Like there’s really nothing to it.
Congratulations, you two;
We wish you all the best.
May all the years to come
Be just as richly blessed.
By Joanna Fuchs
A 50th anniversary poem is about a marriage that has actually lasted a half century!
Half-Century Anniversary
A half century of marriage
Deserves a celebration.
Your 50-year relationship
Rates major acclamation!
Congratulations to you both
On your durable rapport;
Happy 50th anniversary,
And may you have many more!
By Joanna Fuchs
Here's another free 50th wedding anniversary greeting that takes note of the 50th being the golden wedding anniversary. Any collection of 50th wedding anniversary poems has a few of these.
A Golden Couple
Half a century ago, they say,
A wonderful marriage began that day.
Two beautiful people joined as one,
And worked together to make living fun.
We celebrate now those fifty years;
We raise our glass and give three cheers:
To partners in life in both work and play,
It’s our pleasure to share your golden day.
Happy 50th Anniversary!
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
More 50th Wedding Anniversary Poems
This 50th wedding anniversary poem, in free verse, cites some of the benefits of having a compatible partner for life.
Role Models
You two are role models
for everyone who believes in eternal love,
for those who trust that there really is
a "one and only."
You are role models
for the benefits of a happy marriage
through unconditional love for one person
for fifty years.
You are role models,
showing that two are better than one,
that it is better to be a team
in facing life's challenges.
You are role models
for commitment, for caring,
for unselfish devotion.
Happy fiftieth anniversary!
May your love continue to be
a golden beacon for the rest of us.
By Joanna Fuchs
This free 50th wedding anniversary poem is a golden anniversary poem that congratulates the couple on their marriage's longevity.
Fifty Years
Fifty years is quite a while
For most good things to last;
But you’re still together and still in love;
You must share a wonderful past.
We celebrate you this wonderful day,
And hope that your bond keeps on growing;
You’re a pair we should study and do what you say,
'Cause your secret is well worth the knowing!
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
Golden anniversary poems should make the couple feel special, as this free 50th wedding anniversary poem does.
Golden Aura
A golden aura surrounds you two,
a couple representing
all that’s right about marriage,
a pair who have triumphed
over time, over challenges, over all,
and continue to bond, serve and love.
A golden aura symbolizes unselfishness,
generosity, and happy compromise
out of love for each other.
You are an extraordinary duo,
and we wish you
comfort, peace, and happiness
all the years of your lives.
By Joanna Fuchs
This golden wedding anniversary poem is a free 50th wedding anniversary poem for parents.
Take A Bow!
Mom and Dad,
For 50 years, you’ve been the ones
Who showed us how to live.
Your marriage demonstrates it best,
How to love and how to give.
You always had a helping hand,
A smile and a dose of cheer;
Your selfless, sweet devotion
Kept us sheltered, year by year.
You’ve dealt with life like champions
For half a century now;
You’ve blessed all those who know you;
Mom and Dad, please take a bow!
By Joanna Fuchs
A 50th anniversary verse can have a light touch while it give congratulations, as this free 50th wedding anniversary poem does.
Continuing Joy
When something works well for 50 years,
There sure isn’t cause for complaint;
Who can deny it’s a remarkable feat?
(You’d think there’d be some, but there ain’t.)
Congratulations to you on this special day;
Fifty years you’ve been loving and living;
Our wishes are for the continuing joy,
That your love and your marriage keep giving.
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
This free 50th wedding anniversary poem could be for parents or it could be for anyone.
Smooth Sledding
We've admired you since your wedding;
We appreciate the joy you've been spreading.
We know just where you're heading--
For nothing but more smooth sledding!
Of years, you've accumulated fifty;
We think that's really nifty!
With love, you're never thrifty;
You're really special, if you catch our drifty.
By Joanna Fuchs
Free 50th wedding anniversary poems can refer to this anniversary as being “golden,” as this golden anniversary verse does.
Strong Union
It’s your golden wedding anniversary,
And it makes me so happy to say:
Through the years I’ve gotten to know you well,
And I’m proud to applaud you today.
Now your union is golden; it’s 50 years,
An accomplishment hard to achieve;
I hope you will flourish as more years go by,
And whatever you want, you receive.
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
An anniversary wish should acknowledge the affection that has held the couple together so successfully before wishing for more good times, as this anniversary verse does.
The Big Five-Oh
Congratulations on your feat,
Amazing…the big five-oh.
You’re good as gold
With each other to hold,
The nicest couple we know.
We wish you more good times,
Happiness, peace and more.
May each day bring joy,
Love time can’t destroy,
And more golden years in store.
By Joanna Fuchs
Here's a short 50th anniversary poem, perfect for a card.
Golden Blessings
So much time, so much love,
Golden blessings from up above.
Sweet affection always there
In a special couple, who always care.
We send our wishes, warm and fond
Congratulations on your 50-year bond!
By Joanna Fuchs
There are a lot of searches for 50th anniversary prayer, and it certainly is appropriate for this achievement, so here is a 50th wedding anniversary blessing.
50th Anniversary Prayer
Dear Lord, these two have been as one
Through times of trial and times of fun,
50 years as man and wife,
They’ve built a home, a love, a life.
Please bless them in the times ahead
With love as strong as when they wed.
We pray their love will always hold
A solid bond as good as gold.
Keep them safe, keep them true,
Honoring and obeying You.
By Joanna Fuchs
Curious about the Christian religion? What is Christianity?
What is a Christian? What is Christian faith?
To see the answers and find out how to become a Christian,
See all three of our
There are more than 800 poems at this site.
to access all of our greeting card poems.
› ›
• 50th Anniversary Poems
Oyewole Folarin loves writing greeting-card messages and helping others find the words they need for life's special moments.
Find ideas for what to tell your partner or family member for their 50th wedding anniversary.
Are you looking for heartfelt sentiments to write in a 50th-year wedding anniversary card for your husband, wife, parents, grandparents, or friends? Sometimes, it can be difficult to think of heartfelt words to write in a card for a celebrating couple.
A 50-year-old marriage deserves a great celebration and comes with lots of best wishes and beautiful memories. Here’s a list of marriage anniversary wishes, messages, and sayings that you can write in a note, greeting card, or text to your loved one on their special day.
Get your golden anniversary card ideas from the list below and then write your own unique and beautiful golden anniversary message to convey your sincere feelings on their special day.
50th Anniversary Messages (for Your Husband or Wife)
• Staying together for 50 years without thinking about filing for divorce calls for a big celebration tonight. Happy 50th wedding anniversary!
• I wish you joy, success, and the best of luck on our golden anniversary. You’re my darling husband. Happy 50th wedding anniversary!
• This 50-year wedding anniversary attests to the fact that we are the most tolerant partners. Happy golden anniversary!
• The wonderful years we have shared together attest to the fact that you are mine and I’m all yours. Congrats, my sweetheart!
• I would like to express my sincere thanks for all the wonderful support you have given me, and for staying with me for 50 years without strife. Happy 50th wedding anniversary!
• I wish you lots of love and happiness today and for many years to come. May our marriage remain perfect, as expected! Congratulations to my lovely wife!
• Wishing you a happy 50th wedding anniversary. 50 years have gone by, so let’s have lots of kisses and hugs like we've never had before. I love you!
• This 50th year of our marriage attests to the fact that we are meant for each other. Congratulations, my love!
• You are the most amazing partner—any [woman/man] would be happy to have you in their life. Congratulations and happy wedding anniversary!
• Honey, I’ll love and respect you 'til death do us part. Congratulations, my love!
• Happy 50th wedding anniversary to the most kindhearted and loving partner ever. Thank you for making me smile and feel loved always.
• Sweetheart, 50 years of marriage have gone by. I look back and it seems like we just met today. I’ll remain faithful to you 'til death do us part.
• We took our marriage vows 50 years ago. Sweetheart, please let the love in our marriage continue 'til death do us part. Happy anniversary!
• Looking back on all the sweet memories that we shared together as a couple, I can't count the number of times that you have made me feel great and loved! Congrats!
• I would like to let you know that you’re the perfect partner for me. I’ll love you 'til death do us part. Congrats!
• My heart is filled with so much joy and happiness that there are no other emotions in it today. The only thing it contains is a celebration of the golden love you have given me. Congrats to a wonderful marriage partner!
50th Wedding Anniversary Messages for a Celebrating Couple
• I wish you and your marriage partner all the very best that life has to offer. Congratulations!
• What is more important in life than having a partner who is caring, tolerant, and loving? I wish you more blissful years of success in your married life.
• We admire how you found a love so worthy and thoughtful with whom to live the rest of your life. Congrats.
• Happy golden anniversary to the #1 couple in the world. I am looking forward to celebrating your next fifty years of marriage with you. Happy anniversary!
• Congratulations to a wonderful couple on their 50th wedding anniversary. I wish the next fifty years will be filled with so much fun, love, happiness, and laughter.
• A very happy 50th wedding anniversary to both of you. Keep on looking adorable as you age together. Congratulations!
• Enjoy all the beautiful memories that come with the celebration of a golden wedding anniversary.
• I’m super excited to see you celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary. May you continue to have peace as you grow old together—congratulations!
• It’s a thing of joy to join you in celebrating your golden wedding anniversary. Here’s wishing you more beautiful memories as your love continues to stand the test of time. Congratulations!
• May the bonds of your marriage continue to grow strong amidst all fears! Congratulations and happy golden anniversary!
• Here’s wishing you all the very best on your 50th anniversary. I wish you many more years of fun, enjoyment, happiness, and good health. Congratulations!
50th-Year Marriage Anniversary Wishes
• I’m sending you lots of love, thoughtful wishes, and happiness during this amazing milestone in your married life. Please accept my heartfelt wishes.
• It’s pleasure to be part of your 50th anniversary. You are both a welcome addition to the Golden Couple Club. Congratulations!
• I wish to congratulate both of you on your golden anniversary. May your matrimonial home be filled with lots of love and happiness! Congratulations to the most amazing couple ever!
• You have been role models, and your marriage has been a shining example to others. On your golden wedding anniversary, I hope you have lots of fun and enjoyment. Happy 50th anniversary!
• Living together for fifty years often comes with rough patches, but also lots of beautiful memories. May this special day and the years to come be filled with love, joy, and happiness! Happy golden anniversary!
• I’m really excited to share your golden day with you. Happy 50th wedding anniversary!
• Both of you made us proud today for being a good example to upcoming couples. Congratulations and happy 50th wedding anniversary!
• May this special golden anniversary bring you more joy, love, laughter, and success than you could ever imagine.
• For fifty years, you’ve been living together as a happy duo. We celebrate you today and wish you peace, comfort, and happiness. Happy anniversary!
• Heartiest congratulations as you celebrate your golden anniversary. I wish you lots of love and happiness in your married life as you grow old together.
• A 50th wedding anniversary not only means that your marriage is 50 years old but also shows that your love is 50 times stronger than before. Happy 50th wedding anniversary!
• Today I’m sending this congratulatory greeting card to both of you for staying together for fifty years without dissolving your marriage. Please accept my best wishes.
• Wishing you the best of luck and a marriage full of love and enjoyment. Happy 50th wedding anniversary!
Religious 50th Wedding Anniversary Messages
• As you celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary today, I pray that God grants you the wisdom needed to continue to grow old together. I wish you many more wonderful years of marriage.
• I’m so excited to celebrate your 50th anniversary with both of you. May God in His infinite mercy continue to bless you and protect your matrimonial home from all evils! Congrats!
• I congratulate you on the occasion of your golden anniversary. I pray God continue to bless your marriage and guide both of you through the years ahead. Congratulations!
• Mom and Dad, we say a golden thank you to both of you as we celebrate your golden wedding anniversary. May God grant you good health to enjoy the fruits of your labor! Happy golden anniversary!
• I know for sure that the next 50 years of your marriage will be more blissful than you could ever imagine. I pray that God grants you long life as you grow old together.
Marriage Quotes
• “Love is the thing that enables a woman to sing while she mops up the floor after her husband has walked across it in his barn boots.” —Hoosier Farmer
• “A happy marriage doesn’t mean you have a perfect spouse or a perfect marriage. It simply means you’ve chosen to look beyond the imperfections in both.” —Fawn Weaver
• “Marriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It’s something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every day.” —Barbara De Angelis
• “A great marriage is not when the perfect couple comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” —Dave Meurer
• “The difficulty with marriage is that we fall in love with a personality, but must live with a character.” —Peter Devries
• "Nothing in this world could ever be as wonderful as the love you've given me. Your love makes my days so very bright, just knowing you're my darling wife. Happy anniversary." —Joanna Fuchs