180+ 'Happy First Year Anniversary' Quotes & Wishes For Couples

Looking for extra special 1 year anniversary quotes to impress your beloved? In this post, we bring you the best collection of romantic quotes for the occasion. The first wedding anniversary is more than special for any couple as it reflects one year of togetherness. You would wish for many more such anniversaries with your spouse on this day. Make the most of this occasion and appreciate the journey with your partner with a beautiful quote or message crafted for them. If you are unable to come up with a quote, pick any from our exquisite list of first anniversary wishes or use it as an inspiration to make a special message.

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1st Anniversary Wishes For Partners

Thank your partner for all the amazing memories over the years. Check out these best first wedding anniversary wishes for your husband or wife.

1st Wedding Anniversary Wishes For Husband

This past year after marriage has been a constant learning of how amazing and supportive your husband is. So, as you celebrate your first wedding anniversary, share any of these wedding anniversary wishes for your husband to express your love and feelings to him.

  1. You are the greatest gift in my life. Happy one-year of togetherness, my love.
  2. Thank you for the countless memories over the year. Happy anniversary, dear.
  3. You are the perfect definition of a husband. You are everything that I had wished for. I love you more with every passing day. Happy anniversary, my prince charming!
  4. I am glad I found someone to spend the rest of my life with. Happy anniversary, my love.
  5. Cheers to us for completing a year of knowing, loving, and accepting each other for who we are. Happy anniversary, dearest husband. May we stay together forever!
  6. You know, behind every awesome person is another awesome person. And you are not just behind me, but with me too. Happy anniversary, my partner for life.
  7. With you, every day is a gift for me. Celebrating one year of love and companionship feels like a dream. Happy anniversary, hubby!
  8. It takes a whole lifetime to find a soulmate. I’m lucky to have found you.
  9. You taught me what true love is, my dear. Happy anniversary.
  10. At times, I feel, why didn’t I meet you earlier? But I’m so thankful for finding you and so glad to share this amazing journey with you. Happy wedding anniversary, dear hubby!
  11. May our love and trust for each other keep growing. Happy first anniversary.
  12. My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude as we celebrate our first year of togetherness. Happy anniversary, my sweet husband!
  13. I am so lucky to have an affectionate, loving, and caring husband like you. Happy first anniversary, dear.
  14. How quickly time flies, isn’t it? The journey of a year with you has been incredible and I hope to spend all the years ahead with you. Happy anniversary, dear hubby!
  15. Here’s to countless anniversaries we are yet to celebrate. I love you, darling husband.
  16. On this special day, I’m sending you warm hugs and kisses to reach your heart. Happy anniversary, my love!
I wish our love flourishes, 1 year anniversary quotes

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  1. Thanks for being my pillar of support. You are the best husband anyone could wish for.
  2. Here’s to the man who successfully plays the role of a friend, philosopher, andguide to me. Happy anniversary, my love. Thank you for being so amazing.
  3. I am so glad I found the right person for me. You light up my life in every way. Happy anniversary, dear.
  4. Happy anniversary to my man who stole my heart and has filled my life with colorful hues.
  5. You will always be my stud muffin. Glad I took my sacred wedding vows with such an amazing person. Thank you for an amazing year filled with love and happiness.
  6. Dear husband, you are the one who takes my side and soothes my worries. Happy anniversary!
  7. I wish our love never fades over time. May we continue our marriage forever with dedication and devotion. Happy anniversary, dear.
  8. Keeping my head on your shoulder gives me the strength to face any challenge. Looking at you fills my heart with joy. As we celebrate another year of togetherness, I want to remind you how special you are to me. Happy anniversary, love!
  9. I’m the luckiest woman in this world to have a faithful, loving, and understanding husband like you. Happy first anniversary.
  10. No matter where we go, or how difficult the situation is, we will always be there for each other. On this special day, I raise a toast to this promise. Happy first anniversary, dear love!
  11. I wish our love will flourish and stand the test of time. Love you, my dearest husband.
  12. Cheers to our first year of marriage! You make me feel like a princess. Thank you for all the love and support, dear husband.
  13. Time flies. Can’t believe it’s been a year already. Happy anniversary, dear.
  14. My dear husband, you bring a ray of sunshine into my life. Thank you for all the priceless moments. Happy anniversary!
  15. Thanks for watching my favorite shows with me. You’re the best husband in the whole world.
  16. Happy anniversary, my man! You understand me like no one else. Here’s to us and our beautiful journey.
  17. If I had to choose between you and a room of puppies, I’d still choose you. Happy anniversary, dear.
  18. I love you with all my heart. Happy first anniversary, my hubby.
  19. Having you as my partner is my pride. Love you so much. Happy anniversary, my sweet and caring husband!
  20. We have made memories for a lifetime in the past one year. It has been a year of happy matrimony. Happy anniversary, dear.
  21. It’s been a pleasure watching days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and months to a year. I’m looking forward to watching how years turn into a lifetime with you. Happy anniversary my love!
  22. You are the best thing that happened in my life. Happy first anniversary, my love.
  23. You make me the happiest person with your love and adoration. Thanks for being my husband. Happy anniversary!
  24. Your arms make me eager to cuddle with you; your eyes make me lost in you. You have everything that I wanted in my husband. Happy anniversary!

First Wedding Anniversary Wishes For Wife

Celebrating the first anniversary is a great milestone and a time to reflect on the love, joy, and growth you’ve experienced together as husband and wife. Share these heartfelt wedding anniversary wishes for wife to express your love and appreciation for her.

  1. I couldn’t have wished for a better partner in my life. Happy anniversary, dear.
  2. How quickly time flies when you are with the right person! Happy anniversary, my beloved wife!
  3. Your smile makes my day. Happy first anniversary, my love.
  4. Happy anniversary to the woman who stole my heart and made every day feel like a dream.
  5. I’m so grateful to have a strong and caring wife beside me. Happy first wedding anniversary, dear wifey!
  6. Thank you for bringing joy to my life every day. Happy first anniversary, dear.
  7. To the woman who completes me in every sense, happy anniversary!
  8. Here is to completing the first milestone in our relationship. Happy anniversary, my love.
  9. Some say that the first year of marriage is the toughest, but with you, everything seems so effortless. Thanks for being my constant support. Happy anniversary, wife!
  10. May we be together like this forever. May we be loyal and devoted to each other always. Happy first anniversary, my dear wife.
  11. I must have done something great in my past life to get a wife like you. Happy anniversary, dear.
  12. 365 days of pure bliss! May our love continue to grow and flourish. Happy anniversary, dear!
  13. Marrying you was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. I love you, dear.
  14. You are my missing piece of the puzzle. With you, all my dreams have turned into reality. Thank you, my lovely wife, and wish you a heartfelt, happy first wedding anniversary.
  15. You are my soulmate, and I promise to be by your side forever. May our love last an eternity. Happy anniversary, dear.
  16. Always remember, dear wife, that I will always be with you through thick and thin. I’m blessed to have a wife like you. Happy anniversary!
  17. My life has turned upside down ever since I met you. Happy anniversary, my love of life.
  18. I can’t stop thanking my stars for the day you walked into my life. I’m so much happier than ever before. Happy anniversary!
  19. I get way excited about life because you are with me. Happy anniversary, dear.
  20. You are the perfect definition of ‘better half.’ Can we be more in love, dear wife? Wishing you a happy anniversary filled with love and warmth.
  21. My love for you increases with each passing day. I grow fond of you every passing hour. Happy anniversary, dear.
  22. There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe my love for you. Thank you, my dearest wife for bringing so much happiness into my life. Happy anniversary!
  23. One year has passed in the blink of an eye. Nostalgia brings tears to my eyes as my love for you remains the same. Happy anniversary, dear.
  24. You are the reason I believe in magic, my wife. Happy anniversary!
  25. You are my favorite person in the whole world. Happy first anniversary.
You are my favorite person

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  1. You have changed my life for good. I’m so lucky to have you, my love.
  2. Your love is like a wind that carries me forward in life. Happy anniversary, my beloved wife!
  3. I believe in true love because of you. Happy anniversary, darling.
  4. Here’s to the beginning of an epic love story! Happy anniversary.
  5. Thank you for sticking with me through thick and thin. I love you beyond words.
  6. Happy anniversary, my dear wife! This one year has been an adventure full of love, joy, and countless memories. Thanks a ton, dear.
  7. Thank you for all the laughter, love, and adventure in the past year. Many more to come. Happy anniversary, dear.
  8. With your support, I can easily overcome any hardship. Love to the moon and back, dear wife, and happy anniversary.
  9. Here is to our first year of joyous companionship. Happy anniversary, my love.
  10. I’m so lucky to have you by my side in this life. Happy first anniversary, dear.
  11. On this special day, I’m here to send my heartiest anniversary wishes to convey my love to you. Happy anniversary, dear love!
  12. Happy first anniversary to the woman who changed my life forever. I love you.
  13. You are the only person, dear wife, who brings out the best in me and I’m grateful to you forever. Happy anniversary, darling!
  14. In the past one year of marriage, there has not been a single moment that I didn’t feel loved. Thanks dear wife for filling each day with immense love and care. Wish you a very happy wedding anniversary!
protip_icon Quick tip
Reminisce about all the wonderful times you two have shared as you mark your first anniversary. Compile all the pictures and videos, remix them with your favorite song and present it as a gift on the anniversary.

One Year Relationship Anniversary Quotes For Couples

Relationships flourish with appreciation and effort. Send these one year relationship quotes to your partner and make their day.

One Year Anniversary Quotes For Boyfriend

  1. “Happy anniversary to the man who taught me romance and who brings a lot of joy into my life.”– Unknown
  2. “I am grateful that you were born, that your love is mine, and our two lives are woven and welded together.” — Mark Twain
  3. “Forever is a long time, but I wouldn’t mind spending it by your side.” — Unknown
  4. “If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk through my garden forever.” — Alfred Tennyson
  5. “Even though we have been together just a year, I feel I have been with you forever.” — Unknown
  6. “I wish you to know that you have been the last dream of my soul.” — Charles Dickens
  7. “This year, I promise to love you more than the day before.” — Unknown
  8. “Love grows more tremendously full, swift, poignant, as the years multiply.” — Zane Grey
  9. I love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you.” — Roy Croft
  10. “Relationship is a rollercoaster ride. I’m lucky to have you by my side.”– Unknown
Relationship is a rollercoaster ride

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  1. “We are made for each other. Without you, I’m nothing.” — Unknown
  2. “From the moment I met you, my life has changed. After a year, I have realized myself to be immersed in love with you.”
  3. “I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more.”—Angelita Lim
  4. “Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.” — Unknown “Real love stories never have endings.” – Richard Bach
  5. “You are the best thing that’s ever been mine.” — Taylor Swift, “Mine”
  6. “When I look at you, I see my entire life in front of me with you.”
  7. “Because of you, I laugh a little harder, cry a little less, and smile a lot more.” — Unknown
  8. You are my heart, my life, my one and only thought.” — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  9. “Our anniversary is just a momentary celebration, but our relationship is a timeless one.” — Unknown
  10. “I love you more than my own skin.” — Frida Kahlo
  11. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”—Audrey Hepburn
  12. “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
  13. “If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.”—Jane Austen
  14. “When I sleep, I dream of you. When I’m awake, I think of you.”
  15. “You are one of those people who meet when life decides to give you a gift.” — Charles Dickens
  16. “One year down, I am still crazy about you.” — Unknown
  17. “Your eyes are cisterns that quench my torments.” — Charles Baudelaire
  18. “One year of countless memories and many more to go.” — Unknown
  19. “Come live in my heart, and pay no rent.” — Samuel Lover
  20. “I will love you truly forever and a day!” — William Rose Benét
  21. “To the man who makes my heart beat faster, happy anniversary.
  22. “I will love you all my life and when I die, I will still love you through eternity and beyond.” — Leann
  23. “Each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.” — Rosemonde Gerard

One Year Anniversary Quotes For Girlfriend

  1. “It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” — Rita Rudne
  2. I’ve never had a moment’s doubt. I love you. I believe in you completely. You are my dearest one. My reason for life.”― Ian McEwan, Atonement
  3. “Grow old with me, the best is yet to be.”—Robert Browning
  4. “The time I spend with you is the one I’m most alive”– Unknown
  5. “When I look into your eyes, I know I have found the mirror of my soul.” – Joey W. Hill
  6. A year ago, I found someone special. And now, after a year, I feel grateful for this gift.”
  7. Having begun to love you, I love you forever – in all changes, in all disgraces, because you are yourself.”― Thomas Hardy, Tess of the D’Urbervilles
  8. Each time you happen to me all over again.”- Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence
  9. “My heart dances in joy marking one year of our journey together filled with love and joy. Happy anniversary, my dear girlfriend.”
  10. “To be together is for us to be at once as free as in solitude, as gay as in company.”- Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre
  11. “From the moment I met you, I knew you were the one whom I had been looking for.”
  12. “You are the friend to whom my soul is attached as to its better half. You are dearer to me than language has the power of telling.”- Frances Burney
  13. “I’ll love you and care for you until my last breath.” — Unknown
  14. “All that you are is all that I’ll ever need.”—Ed Sheeran
protip_icon Quick tip
Go bar hopping with her(if she enjoys it) on your anniversary. Dance to your favorite numbers, enjoy your drinks, and have an epic night filled with excitement and fun.
  1. “Asking you out for coffee a year ago was one of the best decisions of my life.” — Unknown
  2. “When I saw you I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew.”- Guiseppe Verdie
  3. “You have made me realize what true love is and I’m grateful for all the cherishable memories we have created together. Happy first anniversary!”
  4. “If I know what love is, it is because of you.”—Herman Hesse
  5. “The past 365 days with you were more enjoyable than my entire life.” — Unknown
The past 365 days with you were more enjoyable than my entire life

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  1. “You’re my love of life and best friend, and you’ll always be.”– Unknown
  2. “To the most incredible person, my dearest girlfriend. Wish you an anniversary filled with love and hope.”
  3. “This day, a year ago, my life changed for the better.”– Unknown
  4. “This day marks one year of our boundless love..”– Unknown
  5. “Everyday’s a celebration of love when you are around, my love. Happy anniversary!”
  6. “You are the sweetest dessert that life has given me.”
  7. “On this special day, I wish that our love continues to bloom like the finest wine of the vineyard.”
  8. “You’re the love of my life and a blessing from God.” — Unknown
  9. “Life is beautiful when you have your soulmate by your side.”– Unknown
  10. “You are the cherry on top of my life, my dear love.”
  11. “Like the stars, our love will also shine the brightest. Happy anniversary, sweetheart!”

1st Anniversary Messages For Friends

If your friends or close ones are celebrating their first wedding anniversary, these 1st year anniversary wishes for friends and family are a perfect way to congratulate them on this memorable occasion.

  1. Happy first anniversary to the love birds. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.
  2. One year down and many more to go. Happy first anniversary to the lovely couple.
  3. It seems like yesterday we were at your wedding, and now we are celebrating one year of your marriage. Happy anniversary, dear friends.
  4. The bond you both share is incredible. Happy anniversary.
  5. You guys always set the bar high when it comes to relationships. Happy anniversary, dear.
  6. Happy one year of wedding to my best friends. Here’s to many more years of love and togetherness.
  7. You were great before, and you are great after marriage. First marriage anniversary wishes to my favorite couple.
  8. Congratulations on achieving this milestone, my dear friends! Wishing you a lifetime of joy and happiness.
  9. One wonderful girl + one wonderful boy = one wonderful marriage. Happy first anniversary.
  10. As a friend, I only wish that your love may continue to grow stronger with every passing day. Happy first anniversary to an incredible couple!
  11. The first year of the marriage is the hardest. But you made it look the easiest. Happy first anniversary, dear.
  12. A whole year of love and friendship. Happy anniversary, my best mates.
  13. You are the cutest couple I know. Happy first anniversary.
  14. Happy anniversary to the couple who illuminates everywhere they go. May your love story never have an ending.
  15. Sending lots of love on your first wedding anniversary. May God bless you.
  16. Happy first wedding anniversary to the couple who define true love. You have set an example for others. Congratulations once again!
  17. Happy anniversary, dear. May you be happy like this always.
  18. You both are a perfect example of how a couple should be. Your unity is an example of love and togetherness. Happy anniversary, dear.
  19. You guys rock! Just stay together and in love. Happy anniversary, friends!
  20. Happy first anniversary to the couple who always amazes us with your unique bond. .
  21. May your years be filled with laughter and joy. Happy anniversary.
  22. May your bond remain the same and may you both be blessed. Happy anniversary, sweet pals!
  23. Happy anniversary, dear. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
  24. Happy anniversary, my favorite couple. May your love last forever.
  25. I wish my best friends a peaceful married life with tons of magic. Happy anniversary, guys!
  26. Happy first anniversary, dear. It is a delight to watch you both together.
  27. You have successfully completed the first milestone of your relationship. Wishing you a happy anniversary.
  28. Remembering your wedding day still brings happy tears to my eyes. Happy anniversary, my best friend. May you continue to live gracefully.
  29. To the couple who has proven that love conquers it all. Happy firstst anniversary, dear friends!
  30. Happy anniversary, my friend. Tell me, when is the treat?
  31. May you both always live happily. Happy anniversary, dear.
  32. On your first anniversary, I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. I love you both.
I wish you both a lifetime of happiness, 1st Anniversary Messages For Friends

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  1. Congratulations on your first anniversary. May the love between you both always bloom.
  2. Happy anniversary, my dear. May you continue to stay like this forever.
  3. May your love grow with each passing year. Happy anniversary, dear.
  4. Happy anniversary, dear. May God bless you both with abundant happiness.
  5. I earnestly hope on this special day that your love grows infinite times more, buddy. Have a wonderful day.
  6. Happy anniversary, my friend. You both make a lovely couple together.
  7. Happy anniversary, dear. May God bless you two with the best in life.
  8. Wish you a happy first anniversary. Waiting for the party eagerly.
  9. The first anniversary is always special. Have a great day with your significant other.
  10. Happy first anniversary, my favorite couple. May you both live a happy and fulfilling life always.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the first anniversary called?

The first anniversary is also called the paper anniversary to mark the fragility of the new relationship. Paper also symbolizes a new beginning, like starting a new chapter with a clean sheet of paper.

2. Is the first wedding anniversary important?

Yes, first wedding anniversaries are significant because they celebrate one year of love, growth, and companionship with your spouse. The first year is also crucial for helping the partners understand how the relationship may turn out and what to expect from each other in the future. Thus, the first anniversary is an important milestone.

3. How can I use first anniversary quotes to inspire future goals and aspirations as a couple?

First anniversary quotes help you reflect on your growth as a couple. They remind you and your partner of the unique bond you share. Additionally, they help you re-acknowledge each other’s strengths and weaknesses, which is vital to set future goals and aspirations. You and your partner can read these quotes together to reinforce the importance of standing by each other through life’s challenges and working towards your dreams together.

4. How can I use first anniversary quotes to express my admiration and respect for my partner’s qualities and character?

Choose quotes that best describe your partner’s qualities and character traits. Use them to draft a personalized message that admires their positive attributes. Try including specific instances from your journey with them to demonstrate how your partner’s qualities and character traits positively impacted your life.

5. What are good first anniversary ideas?

Plan a memorable date night by recreating your first date to take a trip down memory lane with your partner. Alternatively, you can plan a weekend getaway to your partner’s favorite destination to spend quality time together and create new memories. You may also write love letters to explicitly express your feelings and emotions to each other. Going for an outdoor adventure like hiking, cooking together, and watching a movie are a few more ways to make your first anniversary memorable.

6. What are some romantic first anniversary quotes for him?

Here are some romantic first anniversary quotes for him that you can use.
1. One year with you feels like a wonderful dream. I can’t wait to spend forever with you.
2. Every moment with you has been special. Happy first anniversary to the love of my life.
3. From our first date to our first year together, you’ve brought so much happiness into my life. Happy anniversary, my love.
4. Our first year together has been amazing. Thanks for bringing so much love and joy into my life.
5. I never knew love could be so perfect until I met you. Happy anniversary to the man who completes my life.

7. What are some funny first anniversary quotes for him?

Here are some funny first anniversary quotes that will bring a smile to his face.
1. Happy anniversary! If we survived our first year, we can handle anything—except maybe laundry.
2. One year down, forever to go! I can’t believe you put up with my quirks.
3. We made it through our first year! Here’s to another year of me asking if you’ve seen my keys.
4. Congrats on getting through our first year without going crazy! Let’s keep it up.

8. How to personalize anniversary quotes?

If you want to add a unique touch to these anniversary quotes, you can add terms of endearment or an inside joke that only your partner will understand. Talk about fond memories or important events and achievements that are meaningful to you. You can also celebrate your partner’s favorite traits in these quotes. Most importantly, express your true feelings for them and excitement about your future together.

Celebrating one year of togetherness with your special someone is a huge milestone. All your moments of love, silly fights, and deep understanding have led up to this day, and it needs to be celebrated grandly. So whether it’s your anniversary or your friend’s, wish them with these one-year anniversary quotes to express your love and appreciation for them. Pen down one of these 1st marriage anniversary wishes on a lovely card paired with flowers or a gift, or send them over text and wish them an everlasting bond ahead.

Infographic: First Anniversary Gift Ideas

Time flies! You two have spent a year together and are reveling in marital bliss. Since it’s your first anniversary, you may want to gift your better half something they will cherish for life. If you are confused about what to gift them, checking out this infographic on some memorable gift ideas can help.

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Key Pointers

  • First anniversary quotes and wishes celebrate the completion of your first year being married to the love of your life.
  • You can share these wishes and quotes in person or via text messages and social media if you are away from your spouse.
  • First anniversary wishes can be used to show how much you appreciate your spouse, and how being with them for a year has improved your life.
  • You can personalize your wish by relating it to your spouse’s personality or interests, and even add them to a card with your anniversary gift for them.


Are you unable to brainstorm an anniversary caption? Use this video and uncover some unique quotes to make the couple feel special and joyful.

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