Celebrating the 40th anniversary is a huge thing. It’s almost half a century of being together! Here are 130 heartwarming happy 40th-anniversary wishes you can use to congratulate your loved ones on this important milestone in their lives.
Top Happy 40th Anniversary Wishes
1. “For me, you two are the angels from heaven. Only angels could love each other so truly and make a home for their kids that feels like heaven.”
2. “Your love gives me hope about how genuine feelings still exist in a world full of lies. Happy 40th wedding anniversary, lovelies. It is such a great day for a celebration.”
3. “You are the couple that inspires us the most. After 40 years, you are as strong as you have always been. It’s truly incredible. Congratulations and my best wishes on your anniversary.”
4. “You two make me realize that true love does happen! Whatever I am today is only because of both of you. It’s my honor that I’m your son! Happy Anniversary.”
5. “Couples like you are hard to find nowadays. Your long-lasting marriage almost seems like a fairy tale to us. Happy anniversary dear mom and dad!”
6. “No matter what life has thrown at you, you’ve made it through together. After 40 years, you are still as strong as you’ve ever been. Congratulations and best wishes on your anniversary.”
7. “The years will go by faster than you can imagine, but fortunately your love is truly timeless. Congratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary.”
8. “It must have felt amazing realizing how much you have grown in love. Happy 40th wedding anniversary. I hope you always keep each other happy the same way.”
9. “Congratulations on 40 years of love, dedication, happiness, and disputes. Your love makes me envious, and it makes me want to find my soul partner as well. I wish that everyone could find love as lovely as yours.”
10. “True love never fades away. Thank you for showing me the true nature of love. Someday, I wish to have a happy married life like you. Happy anniversary!”
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Happy 40th Anniversary Wishes For Parents
1. “Forty years of being together are not easy, but look at you. Both of you made this journey so smooth and beautiful. Happy 40th anniversary, Mom and Dad.”
2. “Finding someone you are compatible with is like climbing a mountain. Only with a lot of patience, hard work, and commitment can you reach the top. You two belong together. Happy 40th anniversary.”
3. “At this point, one year is only 1/40th the total time you’ve been married. Your next year together is only a sliver of your marriage, but we know it will be a sweet one.”
4. “Love brought you close to each other, the trust made you a perfect couple, your sharing and caring made a perfect family, and I am happy to be a part of your life circle. For forty years, you enjoyed each emotion and accepted it with a smile. But the canvas is not complete at all as it has a space for your future journey. Happy anniversary.”
5. “Mom and dad! Thanks a lot for being not only the best parents but also the best friend. You have taught us that happiness depends on trust, love, and sacrifice. Happy 40th anniversary.”
6. “My heartiest congratulations on your 40th Anniversary! You both are not only husband and wife but also best friends. We are so grateful to you for giving us a happy family. Cheers to your lovely relationship!”
7. “It is never too old to celebrate love. Forty years of togetherness is a day of grand celebration. It proves that your love is real enough to hold on to each other despite all the problems and misunderstandings.”
8. “There is no one else who embodies love and happiness as you do. You are made for each other, and I’m so lucky to have you as parents. Happy Ruby anniversary, mom and dad.”
9. “In the era of divorce and doubt, your love and commitment can be a true example for many people. I feel lucky to be your son. Wishing you love and happiness on your special day!”
10. “I hope the love story between the two of you never ends! Congratulations on your anniversary! Take love from your daughter.”
11. “Dear parents, many congratulations on your 40th anniversary! You have sacrificed all your happiness for us and tried your best to fulfill our wishes. We can’t forget your unconditional love and support. I pray to God to give you all the happiness because you truly deserve it!”
12. “Happy 40th wedding anniversary, my beloved mom and dad! You both gave me life, taught me all the good things, and raised me with much care. I’m thankful to God for sending me into your lives. All I want is to see you happy all the time.”
13. “You have been the most amazing example to me and everyone else of what makes a perfect couple. Your love has been a constant presence in my life and has kept me secure and inspired. Congratulations, mom and dad on 40 special years!”
14. “To the couple who taught me how two different individuals could be so perfect for each other. Happy 40 years of marriage Mom and Dad.”
15. “Most kids find it hard to figure out what they truly want their future to look like. For me, I have known what I want my future to look like – just like your present. Happy 40th anniversary, my lovely parents!”
16. “Happy 40th anniversary Mom and Dad. May you blow out the 40 candles on your anniversary cake.”
17. “The strength of your love warms my heart! The way you two understand each other is magical! Keep loving each other in this way. Happy ruby anniversary to my mom and dad!”
18. “Mom and Dad, I cannot begin to describe how blessed I am to have you in my life. Seeing true love through you both makes my heart happy. As your daughter/son, I see perfection in both of you. I love you.”
19. “Congratulations, mom and dad. Even after all these years, it’s obvious to me how much you care about one another and that your love will last forever. Have a wonderful anniversary.”
20. “Because of you both, the world knows that truth and love ruby anniversary wishes exist. Keep these beliefs alive and cherish one another. Happy anniversary!”
21. “You and dad have always been meant to be. Your love is celebrated every day! Happy wedding anniversary, mom!”
22. “Most people find it hard to believe in “forever”, but seeing the never-ending love between both of you makes me believe in “forever”. Happy 25th-anniversary, mom and dad!”
23. “Your reason for celebrating your anniversary may be love. But my reason for celebrating your anniversary is that you both are like a blessing from the Gods above. Happy anniversary mom and dad.”
24. “Graduation, birthday, or first job – no celebration of my life would have been worthy if not for your anniversary, making our family stronger with each passing year. Happy anniversary.”
25. “You are the parents that all kids hope to have, you are the couple that all lovers hope to be, and you both are the pillars of support that every family wishes it had. Happy anniversary to my favorite people ever.”
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Happy 40th Anniversary Wishes For Friends
1. “Wanted to wish you a happy and loving anniversary today. Cherish one another, and be the king and queen of true love. Happy Anniversary, lovebirds!”
2. “Forty years of togetherness have been full of ups and downs. To this wonderful couple, I wish you both a 40th marriage anniversary. Keep growing old and stronger together.”
3. “Happy 40th anniversary to the lovebirds. I wonder what it takes to have a relationship like yours. Is it the strong desire to be together forever or the unconditional love and support?”
4. “You have crossed 40 years of a long journey and experienced many ups and downs together. Still, you both look fresh, as if it is your first date. Some good moments you capture, but some bad moments come too. Nothing can make you apart as the love you shared wins over any problem. Happy anniversary.”
5. “This date marks the most special day of your life. I always pray for the most successful married life for you, my friend, and I wish you many more years of a happy life. Happy 40th Anniversary!”
6. “It must feel wonderful to take care of the one you love so dearly. You guys are lucky to have fallen in love with each other. I wish you nothing but more happiness. Happy 40th wedding anniversary.”
7. “Finding somebody with whom you are compatible is like climbing a mountain. You can only get to the top with patience, hard work, and dedication. Congratulations on your 40th Anniversary.”
8. “You have experienced many ups and downs together, but this never impacted your relationship. Congratulations on your ruby anniversary, my best friend.”
9. “I always thought that phrases like ‘once upon a time’ and ‘happily ever after’ only existed in fairy tales. But your marriage made me realize that they exist in real life too. Happy anniversary.”
10. “We are so happy to be part of your Ruby Anniversary celebration. May the coming years bring more charm and beauty to your bond.”
11. “On this important day, I want to wish you love, prosperity, joy, and happiness. Let it lead the both of you all the time in your life! Happy 40th Anniversary!”
12. “You’ve made it to four decades, and now you’re only one more away from half a century. We hope the next decade is full of great times!”
13. “The couple wishes each other a happy anniversary. It’s challenging to discover and impossible to obtain a pure love like yours. I hope you realize how inspiring your love is to all of us.”
14. “To see two people who are just as in love as the day they met even after 40 years is so inspiring. You are a truly astonishing couple, and I’m delighted to wish you a happy Ruby anniversary.”
15. “Guys, I’d like to wish you a happy 40th anniversary. Thank you for demonstrating how incredible love can be when handled properly, and you’ve nailed it when it comes to making each other happy.”
16. “Reaching 40 years of marriage is so impressive. We are all in awe of you as a couple. Congratulations, and here’s to many more happy years as man and wife.”
17. “A person may grow old by the passing of each year, but a relationship will never grow old if there is true love. Your marriage is a perfect example of true and unconditional love.”
18. “A toast to a beautiful couple. You two deserve the happiest days that life can offer. Congratulations on your 40th anniversary day.”
19. “Another year to create precious memories together. Another year to discover new things to enjoy about each other. Another year to strengthen a marriage that defines forever. Happy anniversary!”
20. “May your bond last forever and your love be the pen that writes your story. Happy Ruby’s wedding anniversary, friend. You two are the best.”
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Happy 40th Anniversary Wishes To My Husband
1. “Let’s recall our sweet memories of forty years of the journey! Happy 40th anniversary, my love.”
2. “The only thing sad about being married to you for 40 years is that we can’t live together forever. I know that we’ll get to be together in heaven, though.”
3. “My feelings for you are everlasting. I still look at you with the same tenderness, and I still have butterflies aggressively attacking my stomach when I look at you. Cheers to another year of loving each other unconditionally.”
4. “I will always remember the day of our marriage. I still think that it was the happiest day of my life because I made it harder for you to escape from me. Now you have to spend a lifetime with me, baby. Happy anniversary!”
5. “I hope our love remains forever fresh and blossoms every day. To my husband and my everything, happy 40th wedding anniversary.”
6. “Forty years seems difficult, but with you, I enjoyed every moment of my journey. Being with you makes my life so wonderful that it feels like Valentine’s day every day. Happy ruby wedding anniversary!”
7. “Has it been forty years since we first met? Has it really been that long? I swear we were just kids back then. We have had so many good years together, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you and always…Happy Anniversary!”
8. “Happy anniversary, my darling hubby. Forty years is a mere drop in the ocean compared to how long I want to spend with you. I love our life and what we’ve accomplished, and I look forward to so many more great times with you. Happy Anniversary”
9. “When we first got married, my worries and fears were about what the future would bring us. They have faded over the years, and as our marriage clocks 40 today, new waves of gladness have flown in. Happy 40th anniversary to my best friend and husband.”
10. “If there is anything these past 40 years of marriage have taught me, it is that no one can ever love me the way you do. Happy 40th anniversary to my one and only.”
11. “You’ve been my husband for 40 years now. I still love you just as much, if not more, than when we first started dating. You are a wonderful father and grandfather. You always make me feel special. So thank you for being you. Happy Anniversary!”
12. “We’ve been through the best of times and the worst of times, through thick and thin. Together we are stronger than ever, and I will always stand by your side. Happy 40th Anniversary!”
13. “When I’m having a bad day, you always know what to do to make me feel better. I’m not sure what I’d do if you weren’t there. I wish both of us happy for the rest of our lives! Happy 40th!”
14. “Happy 40th wedding anniversary to my one true love. It doesn’t matter how many years pass, I will always love you. Here’s to many more years where our bond only grows stronger.”
15. “Every anniversary comes to an end, but our love never will. Best wishes to the love of my life, my biggest support, and my best friend. I found everything I’ve been looking for. You’re all I need.”
16. “We’ve had 40 years to learn all the imperfections in each other, but we’ve also had 40 years to become more patient with each other.”
17. “Forty years may appear to be a long time, but I have thoroughly cherished every second of my trip with you. Being with you makes my life so fantastic that I feel like I’m in a dream. I am wishing you a happy 40th wedding anniversary!”
18. “For 40 years, you loved me. For 40 years, you made me happy, fought hard for our family, and made me the happiest woman in the world! I am so lucky to have you as my husband. May we celebrate many, many more decades together. Happy 40th Anniversary!”
19. “I never imagined life could be this wonderful with you in it. I’m very fortunate that I could bring you along on this long adventure. My love, I wish you a happy 40th anniversary.”
20. “Being in love with you makes life more wonderful than I could have ever imagined it being. Happy 40th wedding anniversary.”
21. “We may not be very rich in material possession, but we are more than bountiful in marital grace. Happy anniversary, love.”
22. “Not everyone gets to marry the person they love. I feel like the luckiest person among them. Happy 40th anniversary.”
23. “Wow! I was struck by how rapidly time passes today. It seems like we were married only a few days ago. I love you, infinity. Here’s to you, my friend! Sweetheart, I wish you a happy anniversary!”
24. “No matter how much time goes by, I’ll never forget the first time you looked at me and how I fell in love. Happy 40th anniversary, love.”
25. “There is nothing better than finding your soulmate and spending the rest of your life with them. I am so grateful to you for treating me like a Queen. Happy 40th Anniversary, husband.”
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40th Wedding Anniversary Wishes For Wife
1. “After 40 years, I still find myself stealing glances at you. You are beautiful today, more than the first day I laid eyes on you. Happy 40th anniversary.”
2. “Thank God for adding another year to our list of jubilees. I’d like to see if you can out-dance me on the dance floor—if you still have the moves. Happy 40th anniversary.”
3. “Being in love through all these years is amazing. You make me feel like I’m the king of the world. I will always choose you, love. Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life by your side. Cheers to our forty years of a happy marriage. I’m looking forward to celebrating our platinum jubilee.”
4. “I have never thought that I will ever be able to be with someone for so long or to love someone so much. You made me change my mind. I want to spend every second of my life with you. Happy anniversary, honey.”
5. “Let’s keep on growing! We will be best friends forever. Let’s keep on growing! We will be best friends forever. There will never be enough time with you. I don’t ever want to imagine life without you! Let’s keep on growing!”
6. “The love we share is as precious as a ruby, as flowing like water, and of the strongest bond ever known. Let’s enjoy our wonderful day in each other’s arms. Happy 40th anniversary.”
7. “I am grateful to whatever force in this universe brought us together. Be it chance, fate, or something else, I just know that finding you has made me the happiest man alive. Thank you for 40 truly amazing years.”
8. “Being in love through all these years is amazing. You make me feel like I’m the king of the world. I will always choose you, love. Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life by your side. Happy anniversary.”
9. “You are my world, and even after 40 years, I find myself as crazily in love with you as the day we met. Happy anniversary to my perfect wife.”
10. “If time could be played over and over again in a loop, I would put the first year of our marriage on repeat because it has been fabulous. Happy first anniversary, dear.”
11. “I will never stop feeling so lucky to have found the most incredible woman that you are. I adore you and every single second we are together. Happy 40th anniversary, my love.”
12. “Happy Anniversary to the person I love most in this world. The world has changed so much since we wed, but one thing that stays the same is my love for you. Happy 40th!”
13. “Cheers to our forty years and many more to come. My life would be useless without you, my love. Happy 40th anniversary, my beautiful wife!”
14. “Nothing compares to falling in love with you and celebrating our long relationship. It’s been four decades since we’ve seen each other, but it feels like yesterday. Dear, I wish you a happy wedding anniversary.”
15. “Happy 40th anniversary to my woman who’s given me a better life. Thank you for everything all these years!”
16. “The celebration of our anniversary doesn’t have to end in 24 hours. We will celebrate our love for our whole life, and I will keep reminding you how I feel about you every single day. I love you, baby.”
17. “I want to spend another 40 years with you, my angel. You make me happier than I thought possible, and I am indebted to your love. Happy anniversary.”
18. “There’s nothing sweeter than falling in love with you and celebrating our long journey together. It has been four decades with you, but it feels like yesterday. Happy ruby wedding anniversary, dear.”
19. “Cheers to our forty years and many more to come. My life would be useless without you, my love. Happy 40th anniversary, my beautiful wife!”
20. “I have loved you for so long now, it’s hard to imagine my life without you. I am so glad our paths crossed. I can’t wait to promise you another year! I love you!”
22. “The celebration of our anniversary will last for twenty-four hours, but the celebration of our lives together will last a lifetime and beyond. Happy first anniversary, my darling.”
23. “For all the 40 years we’ve been together, it’s been a dream for me. Every moment with you makes me realize just how lucky I have been to have a wife as truly amazing as you are. Thank you for hanging my darling forever, and happy anniversary.”
24. “You are my one true love, my partner in crime. You are the other half of me, the father of my children, the man I want to grow old with. There are 40 years behind us and 60 ahead. We have had our share of ups and downs, but through it all, I have loved you more every day!”
25. “Today is our 40th wedding anniversary, my sweetheart. I want to thank you again for your love and companionship these past years. You are the best wife that any husband could ask for!”
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Sweet 40th Wedding Anniversary Wishes
1. “Your marriage is an inspiration to us. Heartiest congratulations on the completion of 40 years of marriage.”
2. “Your love inspires me to believe that true feeling can still exist in a world full of deception. Lovelies, I’d like to wish you a happy 40th wedding anniversary, and it’s a fantastic day for a get-together.”
3. “40 years ago, a girl so beautiful walked down the aisle with eyes full of dreams to fulfill her dreams of getting old with the man she loved. Forty years later, their lives are still a fairytale. Happy wedding anniversary.”
4. “To see two people who are just as in love as the day they met even after 40 years is so inspiring. You are a truly astonishing couple, and I’m delighted to wish you a happy Ruby anniversary.”
5. “Today is the wedding anniversary of the two most beautiful couples I’ve ever seen. Congratulations, mom and dad! Every parent should be like you. I’ll always remember your sacrifices for us. May this day be repeated many times in your life! Happy 40th Anniversary.”
6. “Love takes a great deal of patience and sacrifice. You are both fighters for overcoming all challenges that came your way on your love journey. Happy 40th wedding anniversary!”
7. “The bond you have with each other is love, respect, and care, and it is 40 years of your journey where lots of emotions are shared. Looking at you gives me the feeling of youth because your love is still as young as it was 40 years ago. Happy Anniversary to Mom and Dad!”
8. “With so much love in your hearts, I am sure that you both will be together for eternity. I think you’re a match made by God Himself since you two are so compatible. Happy 40th anniversary. Happy 40th Anniversary.”
9. “Beginning to look all starry-eyed is simple. However, keeping each other happy in affection is a difficult task. You both look so happy together, and you make the extreme look so natural. Congrats on finishing 40 years of fellowship.”
10. “Meeting the one you love and spending the rest of your life with them is bliss. You are fortunate to have such luck. Congratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary.”
11. “Congratulations, mom and dad, for sticking with each other all these years like super glue. Please, share with me the secret formula that I could apply to mine! Have the best anniversary!”
12. “I feel lucky to have known a couple who have nothing but unconditional love for each other in their hearts. It is such a pleasure to know how strong your love is. Happy Anniversary.”
13. “You have been the strongest support for each other; without one, the other cannot function well. Happy 40th wedding anniversary. We love how adorable you look together.”
14. “With such a great amount of adoration in your heart, I am certain that you both will be together forever. I believe you’re a match made by God Himself since both of you are so viable. Happy 40th anniversary.”
15. “I want to congratulate both of you on completing 40 years of celebrating your love for each other. May you get many such years till your last breath.”
16. “Congratulations on completing 40 years of love together. What a lovely couple you make! May you always remain this happy with each other. We adore you.”
17. “People say that if love is true, then it can be seen or felt without saying a word. Your love shines in your eyes when you look at each other. Happy 40th anniversary.”
18. “It is never too old to celebrate love. Forty years of togetherness is a day of grand celebration. It proves that your love is real enough to hold on to each other despite all the problems and misunderstandings. Happy 40th Anniversary.”
19. “An old-fashioned love like yours, full of love letters and gorgeous flowers, is hard to find. And it’s harder to make a relationship work, but you two do it so perfectly. Happy anniversary to my favorite couple.”
20. “In this world of fake promises, you two are examples of true love and dedication. I wish someday I will have a happy married life for these many years. Happy anniversary!”
21. “It’s simple to fall in love. However, keeping each other happy in love is a difficult task. You appear so happy together, and you make the difficult seem simple. Congratulations on celebrating 40 years of marriage.”
22. “You two are like salt and pepper. Beautifully different but gorgeous together. Best wishes for your 40th wedding anniversary.”
23. “Happy Anniversary. Every relationship has its fights and arguments. But that does not mean it won’t work. And you are the perfect example of it. You make it look really easy.”
24. “It is believed that when our soul is sent to this Earth, we spend our lives trying to find our other half. Isn’t that a beautiful tale of love? Happy Anniversary. Your love was made in heaven.”
25. “True love can never be stopped. You were destined for each other, and after 40 years, it’s still so obvious to see. Congratulations, and enjoy your anniversary.”
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To Conclude
There you have it, 130 unique and heartfelt ways to wish someone a happy 40th anniversary!
I hope you enjoyed the article.
Until next time!
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