After 40 years of love, laughter, and lasting memories, it’s time to celebrate something truly special.
A 40th wedding anniversary is more than a number it’s a milestone of strength, partnership, and joy.
Finding the right words to honor this moment can be tough. But don’t worry we’ve got you covered!
In this post, you’ll find the perfect 40th wedding anniversary quotes.
Whether you want to be sweet, silly, short, or sentimental, these ideas will help you say just what’s in your heart. From romantic messages to Instagram captions, you’ll find something for every kind of celebration. 💕
💖 Romantic 40th Wedding Anniversary Quotes
Celebrate your love story with heartfelt and romantic words. These quotes are perfect for cards, letters, or a special anniversary toast.
Forty years later, I still choose you every day
Our love story is my favorite book
You are my forever and always
Growing old with you is my greatest joy
Four decades of love, and I’d do it all again
You’re still the one who makes my heart skip
Thank you for 40 years of patience, laughter, and kisses
Every wrinkle tells our story
True love is 40 years and counting
You’re the reason I smile every day
I fell for you then, I fall for you now
You’re my home, always and forever
With you, forever doesn’t feel long
I loved you then, I love you more now
Our love is timeless
You are my heart’s favorite place
Still holding hands after all these years
Forty years of “I do” and I still do
The best part of life is you
Together is my favorite place to be
Every year with you is a blessing
Love only grows stronger with time
You’re not just my spouse you’re my soulmate
Here’s to the love that lasted and lasted
You make forever feel easy
😂 Funny 40th Wedding Anniversary Quotes
Add some humor to the celebration with these light-hearted and funny quotes. Perfect for speeches, cards, or social media captions!
Forty years and we still haven’t killed each other
Marriage: the original long-term subscription
Still married, still laughing… mostly at each other
We survived 40 years of each other’s cooking!
Here’s to 40 years of avoiding arguments (or trying to)
Love is blind and after 40 years, maybe a little deaf too
I still do… but now with reading glasses
Who knew “for better or worse” meant this much laundry?
We go together like coffee and spilled milk
Still snoring in harmony after 40 years
Forty years of teamwork: I mess up, you fix it
Marriage: 40 years of saying “What?” because someone mumbles
Here’s to 40 years of never agreeing on what to eat
Forty years, one remote, no peace
We make 40 years look this good
We stuck together longer than most cell phone plans
It’s not love without a little sarcasm
Love, laughter, and 40 years of inside jokes
Marriage is when you finish each other’s… sentences and desserts
Together, we aged like fine wine and expired cheese
I married you for love and stayed for the WiFi
40 years of love and selective hearing
You’re still my person even when you snore
Still crazy about you… just a little more crazy
Cheers to 40 years of “Where did we put the keys?”
💌 Short & Cute 40th Wedding Anniversary Quotes
Sometimes, less is more. These short and sweet quotes are perfect for texts, captions, or simple anniversary wishes.
40 years, still my forever
Love grows stronger every year
Together always, forever yours
You complete me
Still in love after all these years
Cheers to 40 years
Four decades, one love
So glad I married you
Love you more every day
You’re my always
Soulmates for life
One heart, two souls
Our journey, our love
Still falling for you
40 years of hugs
Built to last
Just us, always
Hand in hand forever
Here’s to forever
You’re my person
Made for each other
True love never fades
We did it 40 years!
You’re my happily ever after
Always and still
📸 Best 40th Wedding Anniversary Quotes for Instagram
Make your 40th anniversary post stand out with these Insta-worthy quotes. Add a picture and some hearts and you’re golden!
Still crushing on you after 40 years 💘
Love looks good on us 💑 #40YearsStrong
Forever started 40 years ago 💍
40 years. One love. Endless memories ❤️
Built a life, raised a family, kept the spark 🔥
Partners in love, life, and everything in between 💕
Same hearts, new memories every year 💖
From newlyweds to old sweethearts 📷
40 years and you still make me smile 😊
Marriage goals since [insert year] 💫
We’re the real definition of couple goals 💯
Happily ever after looks like this 💒
Here’s to love that never quits 🍷
Love that stands the test of time ⏳
Still doing forever with you 💞
40 years, countless laughs 😂
Every wrinkle tells our story 📖
Cheers to four fabulous decades 🥂
Best decision I ever made 💗
My heart still skips a beat for you 💓
You + Me = 40 years of magic ✨
Together is always better 💌
Then. Now. Always ❤️
Swipe right 40 years ago 😉
Celebrating our Ruby Romance ❤️💎
🌟 Trending 40th Wedding Anniversary Quotes This Year
Here are this year’s most shared, loved, and reposted quotes for 40-year anniversaries. They’re perfect for modern cards and social media!
Our love has aged like vintage wine 🍷
40 years and still going strong 💪
We didn’t just survive marriage we rocked it 💃🕺
Married for 40 years, and the adventure continues 🚀
Love isn’t perfect, but ours is real 💖
We turned 40… together ❤️
Ruby hearts and real memories 💎
Still saying “I do” every single day 💬
The best stories take time ours took 40 years 📚
Marriage is a journey and what a ride it’s been 🛤️
40 years of love, laughs, and loyalty 🐾
Together, we made a life worth loving 🏡
Love aged like a fine memory 💘
Here’s to the ones who never gave up 💥
We kept the spark alive for 4 decades 🔥
Marriage is a dance and we never missed a beat 🎶
40 years of kisses and chaos 💋
We’re better than ever 40 years later 🥰
Not perfect, but perfectly ours 💞
Our love is old-school, and we like it that way 💿
No filter needed for 40 years of love 📸
Love that lasted through it all 💓
Still loving, still laughing, still us 🤗
Ruby anniversary, real romance ❤️
Here’s to our timeless love 🕰️
✍️ Bonus: Personalized 40th Wedding Anniversary Quotes
Make your message even more special with quotes that feel personal. You can fill in the blanks or customize the idea!
I’d marry you again 40 times over
From the moment I met you in [insert year], I knew
After all these years, I still get butterflies
We’ve built a beautiful life, one day at a time
Thank you for being my partner in love and life
You’re still the best part of every day
Every gray hair tells a love story
I’m so proud of the love we’ve grown
Here’s to everything we’ve been and all we still will be
You’re my greatest adventure
Our love is my favorite thing about this life
I found forever in you
Thank you for choosing me, every day
Your love is my anchor
Here’s to 40 years of laughter, lessons, and love
You are the song in my soul
I wouldn’t want this journey with anyone else
My heart is still full because of you
40 years of magic, memories, and moments
I’m so lucky to grow old with you
You turned my life into a fairytale
Every moment with you is a gift
You are the love of all my seasons
I love you more with every sunrise
You’ve made life sweet, year after year
🎉 Conclusion
Celebrating 40 years of marriage is no small thing. It’s a journey of love, growth, laughter, and commitment.
Whether you’re writing a card, making a toast, or posting online, these 40th wedding anniversary quotes will help you honor the love story that’s lasted four beautiful decades.
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