36 Love letter ideas that’ll make your partner fall in love with you all over again.
Writing love letters may seem old-fashioned, but these love letter ideas will show you new ways to craft letters that your significant other will treasure for years to come.
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Love letter ideas that’ll win their heart.
Love letters don’t just help you express your love, admiration, or gratitude for your partner. They’re also great when you want to build deeper connections with your significant other, celebrate relationship milestones, and rekindle passion during challenging moments in your relationship. What’s more, you can write love letters to preserve meaningful moments and create new ones with your partner.
Browse this list of love letter ideas to get started.
Love letter ideas for him.
Express your gratitude and appreciation for your significant other and make him feel cherished with these love letter ideas for him.
Write a love letter without using the word “love.”
Find new ways to express your thoughts and feelings without using the word “love” in your letter. This is a fun little exercise that lets you get creative. Or, instead of a letter, make a sweet card with a heartwarming message for your significant other. Use Adobe Express to make meaningful cards for free in minutes.
A love letter in your language (with a translation).
Write a love letter in your first language. Remember to include a translation in case your partner doesn’t share the same first language.
Highlight his lovable qualities.
Write a love letter that focuses on specific qualities that inspire you or make your partner stand out. Recall instances where he showed these qualities.
Looking back.
Reflect on your relationship, including your wins, the challenges you tackled, and how you’ve grown together over the years.
Love letter ideas for her.
Craft heartfelt messages to celebrate your partner’s individuality and impact on your life. These love letter ideas for her will help you get started. Note that you can customize these ideas to fit other significant occasions, such as when you want to express your affection for your mom on her birthday.
Tell a story.
Recount a time when your partner made a significant impact on your life. For example, if you were struggling or feeling vulnerable, write about how your significant other was able to help you out.
Be inspired by nature.
Use nature-inspired imagery to describe your partner or your relationship. For instance, you can compare her presence to the sun peeking out after a storm and saying how she brightens your world.
Recall your firsts.
Write a love letter focusing on the firsts you’ve experienced as a couple, from your first date to your first big adventure. Elaborate on what each of these moments means to you.
Make your own love dictionary.
Find words that remind you of her. For each word, come up with a personalized definition that’s tied to your relationship.
Cute love letter ideas.
Love letters don’t always have to be so serious or formal. The best thing about writing love letters is that you can add a lighthearted and playful touch to them. Keep things casual and sweet with these cute love letter ideas. Up the charm to 100 by including a small gift or adding an inside joke that’ll evoke joy and make your partner laugh.
Love coupons.
With your love letter, include coupons for activities or favors like “Redeem for homemade lasagna” or “Good for a week’s worth of chores.
Go on a mini adventure.
Make your partner laugh out loud.
Does your significant other have a great sense of humor? Draw hilarious doodles alongside your letter to better illustrate your point while making them laugh at the same time.
The future in mind.
Write a love letter describing your vision of your future with your significant other, including the dreams and adventures you’d love to share with your partner. With the free love letter templates from Adobe Express, it’s easier than ever to get started writing.
Creative love letter ideas.
Love letters don’t have to be plain and “boring.” These creative love letter ideas will show you how you can make impactful and standout love letters that’ll warm your partner’s heart.
Add a sweet illustration.
Vibrant illustrations help bring your love letter to life. Consider experimenting with different mediums like watercolors, acrylic markers, and ink. Turn your artwork into a small poster that you can frame and give to your partner. With beginner-friendly tools from Adobe Express, you can turn any artwork into a poster, card, or flyer in minutes.
Make a personalized scrapbook.
Turn your love letter into a touching scrapbook filled with mementos, notes, and drawings of your favorite moments together. For example, use Adobe Express to make a stunning photo collage featuring your dates over the years. Then, add that photo collage to the scrapbook.
Include tiny but meaningful objects.
With your letter, include mementos or trinkets that will remind your partner of your moments together. For example, include pressed flowers from the bouquet they gave you or include a framed ticket for the first movie you watched together.
Take a stab at writing an original poem.
Something that captures how you feel about your partner. You can also share a love poem that your partner loves and write about how the poem describes or fits into your relationship.
How to make the most of these love letter ideas.
1. Pick your message.
Think about what you want to say—whether it’s romantic, heartfelt, or playful. Choose a love letter idea that speaks to your relationship.2. Open Adobe Express.
Start a new project and browse templates that match your vibe. You can search for “love letter,” “romantic card,” or “Valentine’s” to get inspired.3. Make it personal.
Add your own words, photos, and colors. Try handwriting-style fonts or soft color palettes to set the mood. You can even upload a photo of you two together.4. Add creative touches.
Use design elements like hearts, flowers, or animations to make your letter pop. Try layering text over an image or adding a subtle background texture.5. Share the love.
Download your letter to print or send it digitally. You can also post it on social media or schedule it to arrive on a special date.
Romantic love letter ideas.
These romantic love letter ideas will help you strengthen your emotional connection with your partner. These are great if you’re aiming for a heartfelt communication style that’s suitable for major events like anniversaries.
Nothing is ever too corny.
The key to writing a meaningful romantic love letter is to be genuine with your significant other. If you think that what you’re writing is “too corny,” consider making several drafts. If you’re not happy with your draft, chuck it in the bin. Give yourself the grace (and lots of patience) to fail. Eventually, you’ll get the hang of it, and it’ll be easier for you to write a romantic love letter.
Life is like the movies.
Conjure up romance by penning a love letter that makes your partner feel like they’re in a romantic movie or novel. It doesn’t have to be an entire movie. For example, you can focus on a significant event in your life, like your first meeting, and then write that as if it’s a scene in a romance flick.
Make an audio recording.
Instead of writing a first draft, why not make a recording of you talking about your partner? This can help you pick out details to include in your letter later on. This exercise could help your ideas flow better too.
Look to other love letters for inspiration.
The great thing about writing love letters is that there’s no one right way to do it. However, if you find it difficult to start, seeking inspiration from famous love letters can help you get started. This doesn’t mean that you’ll be copying them. Study how the original writers went about expressing themselves or what techniques they used to elaborate their ideas. Then, try to apply what you’ve learned to your own love letter.
DIY love letter ideas.
These DIY love letter ideas will help you find new ways to add a personal touch to your love letters. Surprise your significant other with something unexpected and thoughtful with these love letter ideas.
A treasure box.
If you’ve got a lot of time on your hands, then this DIY love letter idea is worth a try. Make a box out of cardboard with compartments or drawers. Each compartment will hold a letter. For example, if your anniversary is due in two weeks, consider making a box with 14 compartments to hold the same number of letters. Or you could just make a box with a few compartments. There’s no right or wrong way to go about this.
A mini album.
Make reprints of your favorite photos of you and your partner. Compile them in an album, where each photo opens up to reveal a short love letter. Consider including a QR code that leads to a shared online album where your partner can access a curated photo collection.
Add it to a care package.
Fill a box with your partner’s favorite things, whether it’s food or art materials. Then, make a pocket on the inside of the front panel so you can insert your love letter.
A grand pop-up.
Make an “explosion” box using this template from Jennifer Maker. What makes this DIY love letter idea so great is that, while it can be a bit time-consuming, it gives you plenty of room to express yourself. The box includes several pockets where you can stash away notes, letters, and trinkets. Plus, the middle part is perfect if you want to include a sweet gift. It’s like an advent calendar in box form.
Short love letter ideas.
Writing a short love letter is a tricky challenge. How will you manage to fit all your ideas and feelings into a short letter? These short love letter ideas will help you write short yet memorable and impactful love letters.
Come up with points.
Brainstorm for some points you want to write about or include in your short love letter. These can include what you love about them or specific things they do that make you feel loved.
Focus on what you feel.
What do you feel when you think about your partner? Write about that. Use analogies or metaphors to help flesh out your ideas.
Change your perspective.
Writing a love letter, even a short one, can be intimidating. This is why reframing your letter and how you approach writing it helps. For instance, think of what you would include in a birthday or thank-you card for your significant other. Usually, you’ll be expressing your gratitude or respect for them. Now, in your short love letter, expand on those ideas and include the characteristics that you appreciate about your partner, for example.
Find inspiration from your photos or mementos.
Go back through your photos and the mementos you’ve collected over the years. This exercise can give you some much-needed inspiration to get started. Make a bullet list of what you love, appreciate, or are grateful for about your significant other.
Card love letter design ideas.
Make visually appealing love letters with these card love letter design ideas. These are perfect for larger celebrations like weddings or birthdays or for when you want to make each day more magical for your significant other.
Make a flipbook.
Create a card with mini-pages, with each page containing a new message, illustration, or sweet mementos like personalized photo collages or notes. Think you have a lot more to say? Why not make a companion video to your flipbook? Add a QR code to the card that links to a series of short video messages.
The big reveal.
Design a card with a “window” on the front. Using a piece of cardstock and a utility knife, carefully cut out the front in whatever shape you want to reveal a part of your letter or illustration inside the card. For an interesting effect, add clear cellophane or colored semi-transparent paper to create a stained glass look.
A double-sided card.
This is similar to conventional cards except that, with this one, you’ll be adding a custom work like your original illustration or a dramatic black and white photo collage to one side of the card, opposite your love letter.
A work of art.
Make a custom painting or illustration depicting one of your favorite moments with your partner. This serves as the card’s cover. On the back of the card, write your love letter.
Unique love letter ideas.
Want to make an unforgettable gesture? These unique love letter ideas will show you fresh and exciting ways to express your feelings.
Make a series of letters.
Remember the “Open When…” trend almost a decade ago? This might be a good time to revive that. Write letters that your significant other can open during specific periods. For example, on one envelope, write “Open When…you need some much-needed encouragement,” while another envelope can have something like “Open When…you’re feeling sad.” Other ideas include:
- Open when we’re having a fight
- Open when you need a quick pick-me-up
- Open when you want to be reminded of a happy memory
Gamify it.
Turn your love letter into a puzzle or include a mini-game. This not only makes it unique but also engaging. Plus, the recipient will acknowledge the time and effort you put into making such a cool and sweet love letter.
Embroider it.
Transform your love letter into something truly unique and special with this unique love letter idea. Apply embroidery to the actual letter or make a fabric envelope to serve as a canvas for your embroidery work. The DMC website is a great place to start, as it offers tons of free patterns. Or use free coloring pages if you need quick patterns.
Jazz up the envelope.
The envelope is still a part of your letter, so it’s important to also pay attention to it. Make your letter stand out by customizing your envelope. Take a blank envelope and decorate it to reflect your or your partner’s personal style. For example, if they like arts and crafts, include an illustration featuring one of their hobbies.
You can also add a wax seal and botanical accents like herb sprigs, pressed flowers, or dried leaves. Or you could go the minimalist chic route by picking a solid-colored envelope and adding a dainty watercolor flower on the flap.
Tips to make memorable love letters.
How do you write a love letter that effectively conveys your thoughts and feelings? Follow these tips to write love letters that your partner will want to read all over again.
- Exercise. Your writing muscles, that is. Start writing down your thoughts. Don’t stop and make edits. Once you have the initial draft, start a fresh letter using your draft as inspiration.
- Keep it simple. What’s important is being genuine. Being verbose can muddle your message. Even if you think it’s weird or corny, your partner will surely appreciate all the time and effort you’ve put into writing a heartfelt letter.
- Dig deep. Think about why you love your partner or what made you fall in love with them. Then, go deeper. For example, you want to say that your partner is kind. What makes them kind, and in what specific instances did this trait make an impact on you?
- Start small. Write love notes instead of letters. Once you get the hang of it, start writing longer notes, then short letters, and then transition to writing longer love letters.
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