110 Vintage Valentine Card Sayings That Still Work Today

Vintage Valentines had a way of being sweet without trying too hard—sometimes romantic, sometimes a little sassy, and usually short enough to fit on a card. Here are 110 vintage-style sayings you can use today for cards, notes, gift tags, and even lunchbox messages.

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Quick Vintage Valentine Sayings (10)

1. Be Mine.
2. Be My Valentine.
3. My Heart Is Yours.
4. Yours Truly.
5. Valentine, I Adore You.
6. With All My Heart.
7. My One and Only.
8. Love You Always.
9. Yours, Valentine.
10. You’re a Darling.

Funny Vintage Valentine Sayings (25)

1. You’re the cream in my coffee.
2. Be mine—or at least be nearby.
3. I’m sweet on you… and not just the candy kind.
4. You stole my heart. Please return it—after Valentine’s Day.
5. You make my knees weak… or maybe that’s just my age.
6. I like you more than my favorite chair.
7. I’d share my last cookie with you. (That’s serious.)
8. If loving you is wrong, I don’t want to be right… but I do want dessert.
9. You’re my favorite trouble.
10. Let’s be sentimental and slightly ridiculous together.
11. I’m nuts about you—certified.
12. You’re the bee’s knees (and I’m the heart-eyes).
13. I love you more than a bargain at the five-and-dime.
14. You’re a real peach.
15. I’d write you poetry, but my pen’s shy.
16. You’re the only one I’d save the good chocolate for.
17. My heart says “yes.” My common sense says “also yes.”
18. Be my Valentine… I already told my mother.
19. You’re my favorite person to do nothing with.
20. You make me feel all fluttery—like a bad hat in a strong wind.
21. I’m stuck on you like paste.
22. You’re the cat’s pajamas (and I’m not even kidding).
23. I’d cross town for you… in uncomfortable shoes.
24. I’m fond of you in a highly suspicious way.
25. Valentine, you’re a treat—and I don’t mean leftovers.

Romantic Vintage Valentine Sayings

1. Since I met you, my heart has had a home.
2. You are my sweetest thought.
3. I loved you then, I love you now, I’ll love you always.
4. My days are brighter with you in them.
5. Yours is the love I’d choose again and again.
6. You are the best part of my every day.
7. My heart knows your name.
8. In a busy world, you are my calm.
9. You are my favorite place to be.
10. I thank my lucky stars for you.
11. I’m grateful for your love—today and always.
12. Every love song makes sense because of you.
13. I’d choose you in every lifetime.
14. My heart is happiest with you.
15. You are my constant.
16. My love for you grows quieter, deeper, truer.
17. You are the gentle joy I didn’t know I needed.
18. My hand fits yours like it always belonged there.
19. Loving you feels like coming home.
20. You are my favorite promise.
21. I adore you more than words behave.
22. Your love makes ordinary days feel golden.
23. I’m yours, now and always.
24. I carry you with me—everywhere.
25. Forever is easier when it’s with you.

Sweet & Simple Sayings (25)

1. You make me smile.
2. You’re my favorite.
3. I’m so glad it’s you.
4. Lucky me.
5. You’re a sweetheart.
6. You’re easy to love.
7. My heart says your name.
8. You’re my happy thought.
9. Love you, Valentine.
10. You’re a bright spot in my day.
11. You’re simply wonderful.
12. You’re a joy.
13. I’m grateful for you.
14. You’re my kind of sweet.
15. You make life nicer.
16. You’re a darling friend.
17. You’re my sunshine (even in winter).
18. You’re a keeper.
19. I’m sweet on you.
20. You’re the best.
21. You’re a little bit magic.
22. You’re my heart’s favorite.
23. Thanks for being you.
24. You’re loved more than you know.
25. Happy Valentine’s Day, dear.

Friend Valentines & Galentine Sayings (15)

1. Friends like you are rare treasures.
2. You’re my favorite kind of company.
3. So glad we found each other.
4. You’re the best friend a person could ask for.
5. You make the world sweeter.
6. Here’s to us—hearts and all.
7. You’re a true gem.
8. You’re the kind of friend people write about.
9. Life’s better with you in it.
10. You’re my forever friend Valentine.
11. Thanks for always showing up.
12. You’re the fun in my “funny Valentine.”
13. You deserve all the good things (and the good snacks).
14. You’re one of my favorite humans.
15. Love you, friend—today and always.

Kid-Friendly Valentine Sayings (10)

1. You’re a great friend!
2. You’re so cool!
3. You’re awesome—be my Valentine!
4. You make school more fun!
5. You’re sweet!
6. You’re the best buddy!
7. Happy Valentine’s Day!
8. You’re a star!
9. You’re a super pal!
10. You’re a treat!

Bonus: Short Sign-Offs (10)

1. Yours always,
2. With love,
3. All my love,
4. Fondly,
5. Yours truly,
6. Love always,
7. With affection,
8. Ever yours,
9. Kisses,
10. Your Valentine,

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