Happy Valentine’s Day Friend: Sweet & Funny Messages to Share (2024)

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love, fancy dates, and buying expensive gifts for your significant other. It’s also the perfect opportunity to celebrate other influential, lovable, and fun people in your life — your very best friends.

Use this Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to say “Happy Valentine’s Day friend!” to your besties. With these Valentine’s Day message ideas, you’ll find the right words to tell them just how much they mean to you, and why you’re glad to have them by your side.

How to Craft the Perfect “Happy Valentine’s Day Friend” Message

Your friends know you love them, but if you’re not exactly a wordsmith, you might be looking for the right words to express how you feel. Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day or you simply want to wish your friends a Happy Valentine’s Day, here’s what you need to create a unique and thoughtful message.

1. Set the Tone

Before you can create your Valentine’s Day message, first you need to figure out the tone. Think about your recipient, whether they love jokes, or whether they’d appreciate something more sentimental. Also, consider your own style and approach so that the message you craft feels personal.

A hilarious Valentine’s Day message that pokes fun at the fact your best friend hasn’t found their soulmate yet might work among the closest of friends, but the humor could get lost on a new friend. One of your good friends might love a meme or play on words — like this punny Mushy Love card — while another would prefer a sweet Valentine’s Day quote. Keep your friends’ personalities in mind, tailor each card and message to them, and you’re on your way to creating a great Valentine’s Day message.

2. Show Your Appreciation

Whether you write a long letter or add a personal note in a greeting card, this holiday is a fantastic opportunity to tell the recipient what a great friend they are.

Go beyond the standard “Happy Valentine’s Day” by reflecting on what you’re grateful for, and why you’re happy to have them as a friend. Use phrases like “I’m forever grateful for your sense of humor” or “there’s nobody with a kinder soul than you” to highlight what you love about your friend.

3. Make It Feel Personal

While you’re sharing what you love about your friend, take it a step further and share why you feel that way. Reflect on a specific memory or moment in time that stands out to you and mention it in your Valentine messages for friends.

Maybe a friend was there with you through a tough time, or they helped you move into your new apartment. Maybe they were your first friend in your new city, or they were a major factor in helping you get your dream job. Sprinkle some feel-good nostalgia into this year’s Valentine’s Day wishes with a personal story or memory that reminds you of your friendship.

4. Find the Perfect Valentine’s Day Card

Before you can share your thoughts and feelings with your best friends, you need to find a place to do it. Match your heartfelt, funny, or sweet message with the perfect Happy Valentine’s Day card — like this 4 Ever Love Card.

Greenvelope’s digital greeting cards give you the ideal place to showcase your hilarious greeting or cute Valentine’s Day wishes for your closest friends. Look through our collection of Valentine’s Day cards. When you find the one you want, customize the wording, layout, fonts, and colors to make the design your own. You can even add a gift card if you like for a Valentine’s Day gift that feels authentic, personal, and uniquely yours.

Happy Valentine’s Day Friend: Wording Ideas for Your Card

Sometimes it helps to have a foundation to work from when writing your Valentine’s Day ecard, and these wording ideas are just that. Use these messages below to help you create a DIY Valentine’s Day message that you can add to a fun card — like this Teeny Hearts card.

Simple Ways to Say “Happy Valentine’s Day Friend”

You don’t need to write a long letter to a friend for your message to make an impact. Here’s how to surprise your friend with a short but sweet Valentine’s Day greeting.

1. You’re the perfect valentine, bestie! Love you mucho!

2. Happy Valentine’s Day to my BFF!

3. Love you, mean it. Happiest Valentine’s Day to you!

4. Wishing the best friend in the whole world an amazing Valentine’s Day.

5. Have the best Valentine’s Day, [Name]!

6. You’re a true friend who’s worth celebrating today and every day!

7. I’m so glad you’re my best friend. Have a great Valentine’s Day!

8. Cheers to being an awesome friend, [Name]!

Heartfelt Ways to Say “Happy Valentine’s Day Friend”

For a sincere and thoughtful Valentine message that’ll make them smile, here are some heartfelt words to consider.

9. Happy Valentine’s Day, [Name]! I’m so grateful for everything you’ve ever done for me, and I hope we remain friends forever.

10. You’re one of the best people I’ve had the fortune to know, [Name]. When you’re around, the world feels brighter. Happy Valentine’s Day, friend!

11. Sending you lots of happy vibes this Valentine’s Day! Last year was tough, but we made it through. This year will be one for the books. I love you!

12. You’re a true friend, [Name]. Thank you for always being you!

13. Happy Valentine’s Day to you, my dear friend. There’s nobody else in the world who understands me like you do. I’m so thankful for our time together.

14. Sending you lots of love this Valentine’s Day, [Name]. I hope you have an amazing time with [Name] and I can’t wait to see you soon!

15. You’re a truly special friend, [Name]. Thanks for being my best friend and having my back when I need you most. Know that I’m always here for you!

16. If true friendship had a name, it would be yours. Have a magical Valentine’s Day [Name] — you deserve it!

Funny Ways to Say “Happy Valentine’s Day Friend”

Who says Valentine’s Day has to be serious and sentimental? Celebrate a fun Valentine’s Day moment with these quirky, lighthearted, and funny Valentine’s Day wording ideas.

17. Cupid’s arrow might have missed us, but there’s always next year. (Or the year after or the year after that.) Happy Galentine’s Day!

18. Who needs a spouse when we already have our soulmate?! Here’s to us and our fabulous, life-long friendship!

19. You deserve all the “BFF” candy hearts in the world, [Name]. Have a sweet (if not slightly sour) Valentine’s Day!

20. They say true love exists, but it sure does seem to keep ghosting us. Here’s to our boo-tiful friendship!

21. People joke that we’re like an old married couple. Well, that’s just fine by me. Happy Valentine’s Day to my better half!

22. There’s nobody I’d rather sit and watch horror movies with on Valentine’s Day. Thanks for being my up-for-anything pal, [Name]!

23. Happy Galentine’s Day! Or as we single gals like to say, Happy Independence Day!

24. All you need is love? Nah. All you need is a bestie, some wine, and chocolate. Here’s to a very happy Galentine’s Day!

Say “Happy Valentine’s Day Friend” to Someone Special

This is the perfect time of year to remind your best friends just how much they mean to you. Tell them how grateful you are for their presence, how they brighten up your world, and how there’s nobody else you’d rather travel through life with. Combine a thoughtful message with our best Valentine’s Day ideas, and you have the recipe for making someone’s day.

Use this guide to help you plan a beautifully unique Valentine’s Day message, then choose one of our Valentine’s Day cards to match. Customize elements of the design, add your personalized message, and send the card on its way. Your friend is sure to feel the love.