Heartfelt 1-Year Anniversary Quotes to Celebrate A Year of Love

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One year ago, you said “I do” to the love of your life. Or maybe you celebrated your first year of dating with your sweetheart. Or perhaps you toasted to a year of friendship with your best buddy. Whatever the occasion, a one-year anniversary is a milestone worth celebrating. And the best way to commemorate these 12 months of joy is through the appropriate 1-year anniversary quotes. In this article from Viva Wedding Photography, we’ve compiled sweet words to show how you love and care for your loved one on this special occasion. 

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1. “I was made and meant to look for you and wait for you and become yours forever.” — Robert Browning

2. “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” — Herman Hesse

3. “You are the finest, loveliest, tenderest, and most beautiful person I have ever known—and even that is an understatement.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald

4. “We keep this love in a photograph/We made these memories for ourselves/Where our eyes are never closing/Our hearts were never broken/And time’s forever frozen, still” — Ed Sheeran

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5.”I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” — Rita Rudner

6. “You are the butter to my bread and the breath to my life.” — Julia Child.

7. “I don’t need a fairy tale, I need a happy ending with you.” — Anonymous.

8. “It’s been a year since we made our promises to each other, and I still feel like the luckiest person in the world to have you as my husband.” — Anonymous.

9. “One year ago, we took the first step in our journey together. Here’s to many more steps, side by side.” — Anonymous.

10. “Happy anniversary to the one who makes my heart skip a beat and my life so much brighter.” — Anonymous

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11. “The past year has been filled with so many incredible moments, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us.” — Anonymous.

12. “I don’t need a special day to tell you how much I love you, but on our first anniversary, I want to shout it from the rooftops.” — Anonymous.

13. “I’m yours. No refunds.” — Anonymous

14. “I want all of my last to be with you.” — Anonymous

15. “I never knew love until I met you, and I never want to know anyone else.” – One year anniversary quotes

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16. “I may not be your first love, first kiss, or first sight, but I just want to be your last everything.” – Anonymous

17. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” – Audrey Hepburn

18. “I never want to stop making memories with you.” – Pierre Jeanty

19. “Love is not about how many days, months, or years you have been together. Love is about how much you love each other every day.” (1-year anniversary quotes for husband).

20. “You and I are meant to be together, forever and always.” – Downton Abbey (Lady Mary to Matthew)

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21. “The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.” – Nicholas Sparks

22. “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu

23. “I could never have dreamed you into existence. You are a surprise to me.” – John Green, The Fault in Our Stars

24. “We are all a little weird, and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” – Dr. Seuss

25. “You are my today and all of my tomorrows.” – Leo Christopher

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26. “For it was not into my ear you whispered, But into my heart. Twas not my lips you kissed, But my soul.” — Judy Garland

27. “So it’s not gonna be easy. It’s going to be really hard; we’re gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, every day. You and me… every day.” — Nicholas Sparks

28. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn

29. “If you find me not within you, you will never find me. For I have been with you, from the beginning of me.” — Rumi

30. “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one days so I never have to live without you.” — A. A. Milne

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31. “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” — Emily Bronte

32. “A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance, and tenacity. The order varies for any given year.” — Paul Sweeney

33. “The very thought of you makes my heart sing/Like an April breeze on the wings of spring.” — “My One And Only Love” by Sting 

34. “I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words/How wonderful life is while you’re in the world.” — “Your Song“ by Elton John

35. “You’re always the first and the last thing on this heart of mine/No matter where I go, or what I do/I’m thinking of you.” — “Thinking Of You” by Dierks Bentley

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36. “Take my hand, take my whole life too/For I can’t help falling in love with you.” — “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley

37. “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” — Narcissus and Goldmund by Herman Hesse

38. “I seem to have loved you in numberless forms, numberless times, in life after life, in age after age forever.” — Rabindranath Tagore

39. “Yours is the light by which my spirit’s born—you are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.”― E. E. Cummings

40. “I swear I couldn’t love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow.” — Leo Christopher

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41. “If I had a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk through my garden forever.” — Alfred Lord Tennyson

42. “You make me want to be a better man.” — As Good As It Gets by Melvin Udall

43. “If I had to dream up the perfect woman, she wouldn’t even come close to you.” — Cory Matthews in Boy Meets World

44. “My soul and your soul are forever tangled.” — N.R. Hart

45. “I look at you and see the rest of my life in front of my eyes.“ (1-year anniversary quotes for wife).

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46. “I love you, not only for what you are but for what I am when I am with you.“ — Roy Croft 

47. “A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you.“ — Henry Wadsworth

48. “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” — Paulo Coehlo

49. “I love you, and that’s the beginning and end of everything.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald

50. “I love you past the moon and miss you beyond the stars.” — J. M. Storm 

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51. “Happy anniversary to the man who taught me romance and who brings a lot of joy into my life.”– Unknown

52. “I am grateful that you were born, that your love is mine, and our two lives are woven and welded together.” — Mark Twain

53. “Forever is a long time, but I wouldn’t mind spending it by your side.” — Anonymous.

54. “If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk through my garden forever.” — Alfred Tennyson

55. “Even though we have been together just a year, I feel I have been with you forever.” (1-year anniversary quotes)

56. “I wish you to know that you have been the last dream of my soul.” — Charles Dickens

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57. “This year, I promise to love you more than the day before.” — Unknown

58. “Love grows more tremendously full, swift, poignant, as the years multiply.” — Zane Grey

59. “I love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you.” — Roy Croft

60. “Relationship is a rollercoaster ride. I’m lucky to have you by my side.” — One year anniversary quotes for boyfriend.

61. “We are made for each other. Without you, I’m nothing.” — Unknown

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62. “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

63. “Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.” — Unknown “Real love stories never have endings.” – Richard Bach

64. “You are the best thing that’s ever been mine.” — Taylor Swift, “Mine”

65. “Because of you, I laugh a little harder, cry a little less, and smile a lot more.” — One year anniversary quotes for him.

66. “You are my heart, my life, my one and only thought.” — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

67. “Our anniversary is just a momentary celebration, but our relationship is a timeless one.” — Unknown

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68. “I love you more than my own skin.” — Frida Kahlo

69. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”— Audrey Hepburn

70. “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

71. “One year down, I am still crazy about you.” — Happy 1st anniversary quotes for him.

72. “If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.”— Jane Austen

73. “You are one of those people who meet when life decides to give you a gift.” — Charles Dickens

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74. “Your eyes are cisterns that quench my torments.” — Charles Baudelaire

75. “I’ve tried so many times to think of a new way to say it, and it’s still I love you.” — Zelda Fitzgerald

76. “If I had a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk through my garden forever.” — Alfred Lord Tennyson

77. “I will love you truly forever and a day!” — William Rose Benét

78. “I will love you all my life, and when I die, I will still love you through eternity and beyond.” — Leann

79. “Each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.” — Rosemonde Gerard.

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Romantic quotes for her on your 1st anniversary – Photo by: Regain

80. “It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” — Rita Rudner.

81. “I know that somehow, every step I took since the moment I could walk was a step towards finding you.” — Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks.

82. “When I look into your eyes, I know I have found the mirror of my soul.” – Joey W. Hill.

83. “The time I spend with you is the one I’m most alive” (1-year anniversary quotes for your girlfriend).

84. “No matter what happens, I will never, not in a thousand tragic outcomes, ever regret loving you.” — Frost Like Night by Sara Raasch

85. “It’s like at that moment the whole universe existed just to bring us together.” — Serendipity.

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86. “Asking you out for coffee a year ago was one of the best decisions of my life.” — Anonymous.

87. “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” — Herman Hesse

88. “The past 365 days with you were more enjoyable than my entire life.” — Unknown

89. “You’re my love of life and best friend, and you’ll always be.” (1-year anniversary quotes for girlfriend).

90. “This day, a year ago, my life changed for the better.” — Anonymous.

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91. “This day marks one year of our boundless love.”– Unknown.

92. “You’re the love of my life and a blessing from God.” — Unknown

93. “Life is beautiful when you have your soulmate by your side.”– One year anniversary quotes for her.

94. “You are my today and all of my tomorrows.” — Unknown.

95. “I have found the one whom my soul loves.” — Song of Solomon 3:4

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96. “Your hand touching mine. This is how galaxies collide.” ― Sanober Khan

97. “If forever does exist, please let it be you…“ — A.R Asher

98. “Soul meets soul on lovers’ lips.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley

99. “You make me want to be a better man.” — As Good As It Gets by Melvin Udall.

100. “Life is the flower for which love is the honey.” – Victor Hugo

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1st-anniversary messages for friends

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Happy 1st anniversary quotes for couples you care about – Photo by: PhotographyCourse

101. Happy first anniversary to the lovely couple. I wish you a lifetime filled with happiness.

102. Congratulations on your 1st anniversary! Your love story is just beginning, and I can’t wait to see the many chapters of happiness and love that unfold for both of you.

103. It feels like just yesterday we were attending your wedding, and now we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of your marriage. Happy anniversary, dear friends!

104. The bond that you both share is truly remarkable. Happy anniversary!

105. As far as relationships go, you two are always the gold standard. Congratulations on your first anniversary, dear.

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106. Happy anniversary, lovebirds! It’s been a fantastic year witnessing your love blossom. May the years ahead be even more incredible and filled with beautiful moments.

107. Your greatness has only grown since you tied the knot. Happy first wedding anniversary to my favorite couple!

108. Congratulations on completing one year of love and companionship! May your 1st anniversary be a symbol of the beautiful future that lies ahead for both of you.

109. A great girl and boy make a wonderful marriage—happy first anniversary.

110. As a friend, my only wish is for your love to continue growing stronger with each passing day. Happy first anniversary to an amazing couple!

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111. The first year of marriage is often considered to be the most challenging. You made it appear effortless. Happy first anniversary, my dear.

112. Wishing you a Happy 1st Anniversary! May the warmth of your love continue to light up your days, making every moment as special as the first day you met.

113. You two are the most adorable couple I know. Happy first anniversary!

114. Happy anniversary to the couple who shines brightly wherever they go. May your love tale never come to an end.

115. Congratulations on your first wedding anniversary; you two epitomize real love. You have set an excellent example for others to follow. Once again, congratulations!

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116. Celebrating your 1st anniversary, my friends. I hope this kind of joy lasts forever for you two.

117. On this wonderful day, my sincere wish is that your love deepens beyond measure, my friend. Wishing you a fantastic day.

118. You two are the epitome of what a couple should be. Your unity exemplifies love and togetherness. Congratulations on your first anniversary!

119. Well done, you guys! Continue to love each other and remain united. You two have my heartfelt anniversary wishes!

120. Happy 1st anniversary to the most wonderful couple! May the love you share today continue to grow and blossom in the years to come. Cheers to your beautiful journey together.

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121. The memory of your wedding day still brings tears of joy to my eyes. Happy anniversary, my dearest friend. May you continue to live with grace.

122. Happy anniversary, my dear friends! Your love is a shining example of commitment and companionship. May your journey together continue to be extraordinary.

123. Celebrating one year of love and happiness! May your 1st anniversary be the beginning of a lifetime filled with shared dreams, exciting adventures, and everlasting love.

124. As the years go by, may your love deepen. Celebrating your anniversary, you two!

125. A joyous first anniversary to you both. I am eagerly anticipating the celebration.

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We hope you enjoyed reading these 1-year anniversary quotes and found some that resonated with you and your relationship. Whether it is your own anniversary or that of a friend, you can use these quotes to convey your love and appreciation for them. Write down one of these words on a beautiful card accompanied by flowers or a gift. Alternatively, you can send them a text and express your wishes for their everlasting bond in the future. Whatever form of presentation, these quotes compiled by Viva Wedding Photography will surely touch their heart.

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