130+ Happy 30th Anniversary Wishes for Spouses, Friends, & More

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Being married for 30 years is an important milestone in a couple’s relationship. That’s why we’ve put together this list of more than 130 happy anniversary wishes to help you celebrate your friends’ , your parents’ , or your own marriage. Plus, we spoke with certified wedding planner Ivy Summer and event planner Christa Innis to get their best tips for wishing someone a happy anniversary.

Top Happy 30th Anniversary Wishes

  • Celebrating three decades of walking hand in hand through life’s many paths.
  • You are my ultimate dream come true. Happy 30th anniversary!
  • “My heart is, and always will be, yours.” – Jane Austen
  • Still crushing on you, even after all these years. 💕
  • 30 years together… but who's counting?
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Best Happy 30th Anniversary Wishes for Couples

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  1. When a couple is celebrating their 3rd decade together, it’s a huge deal! Tell them how much you admire their relationship and wish them the very best for the future with one of these happy anniversary wishes for couples:
    • Every day, continue to love each other more and more. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • Happy 30th anniversary! Your commitment and love are truly admirable.
    • After thirty years, it’s clear that your journey together was always meant to be.
    • Lots of love and best wishes on your special day. You’re the best husband and wife team I have ever known. Happy 30th anniversary.
    • Wishing a perfect pair a perfectly happy day. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • To the couple who turned “we” into a lifetime adventure—you’re 30 years in and have so many more good times to enjoy.
    • You two are the definition of relationship goals. Cheers to 30 years and many more to come!
    • Congratulations on 30 years of marriage! You've officially earned your PhDs in patience and forgiveness.
    • You two are beautiful souls united together on a touching journey of love. Many congratulations to you… and happy 30th anniversary!
    • Can’t believe it’s been 30 years already. Here’s to many, many more!
    • Celebrating three decades of walking hand in hand through life’s many paths.
    • Even after 30 years, you both love each other the same way you did when you met. Happy anniversary!
    • Thirty years of marriage is a beautiful achievement. May your bond continue to deepen and grow stronger with each passing year.
    • Congratulations on reaching this beautiful 30-year milestone. May your love continue to grow and flourish for many more years.
    • Happy 30th anniversary! Here's wishing you another 30 years of true love.
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Funny Happy 30th Anniversary Wishes for Couples

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  1. Celebrate 30 years of love with a little humor. Laughter strengthens relationships and helps diffuse conflict. It’s also a great way to bring more joy and zest into your life. [1] Is there any better anniversary gift? Give the happy couple—or your significant other—a chuckle with one of these anniversary wishes:
    • Thirty years of marriage: I’ve laughed with you, cried with you, and grown with you. Mostly, I’ve just been amazed you’ve put up with me this long.
    • Being married is like having a best friend who doesn’t remember a single thing you say. Happy 30th anniversary, you two!
    • Happy 30th anniversary! Are you marathon runners? Because your love goes the distance!
    • Marriage is like a deck of cards. In the beginning, all you need is two hearts and a diamond. By the end, you wish you had a club and a spade! Happy 30th anniversary!
    • If love is blind, then marriage is a real eye-opener. Thank God you’re a perfect match, and your married life is super hot. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • Even though we have more grey hair, wrinkles, and body aches, celebrating our marriage anniversary never gets old. Happy 30 years!
    • Happy 30th anniversary! You’re still the one I want to annoy for the rest of my life.
    • Happy 30th Anniversary! They say love is blind, but after 20 years, I think we both need glasses.
    • Cheers to the couple who laugh together, even when they can’t remember why they’re laughing. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • Today, we celebrate the best decision you ever made. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • You’ve spent 30 years driving each other crazy, and you’re still going strong! Congratulations!
    • Happy 30th anniversary! My love for you still gives me the same feeling as when I see my food coming at a restaurant.
    • Thirty years of marriage and you still can’t decide where to eat. Here’s to many more years of indecision!
    • From cheers to tears and occasionally throwing spears, you two have seen it all over these 30 years. Happy anniversary!
    • Thirty years of marriage and you’re both still alive and kicking. Cheers to many more years of love and laughter!
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Touching Happy 30th Anniversary Wishes for Husbands

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  1. Summer shares that the best marriage advice she’s ever heard is to treat your husband like a guest in your home from the night before to the night after your anniversary. Part of that is sharing a touching anniversary message for husbands , like the ones below, to show them they’re loved:
    • Happy 30th anniversary to the undeniable love of my life. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t thank God for blessing me with you.
    • Thank you, my husband, for 30 happy years. I’m so glad we found each other and have had the chance to share our lives.
    • Our wedding day wasn’t perfect, but it was the happiest day of my life. Thank you for being by my side for 30 years.
    • I want to wish my incredible hubby of 30 years a happy anniversary. You have been my rock through thick and thin, and I am eternally grateful for that.
    • Even after 30 years, I’ve never known anyone more handsome, more kind, and more loving than you. Happy anniversary to my one and only true love.
    • I am so lucky you chose me, and I’ll never regret choosing you. Here’s to 30 beautiful years together!
    • We may have changed since we got married 30 years ago, but through that, we’ve only grown closer. I love you so much! Happy anniversary, sweetheart.
    • You have shown me what love really is and what it can become. I’m so proud to be your wife! Happy 30th anniversary!
    • Twenty years ago, I said “I do,” and I’d say it all over again. I love you more with each passing day.
    • Happy 30th anniversary. We’ve had so many wonderful memories together already. Here’s to many, many more!
    • Thank you for 30 wonderful years of marriage, my love. It’s been an amazing ride with you, and I hope to continue making memories with you for many years to come.
    • I can’t believe that I’m married to my best friend. Thank you for making each year together better than the last. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • I still get butterflies in my stomach when I see you. You’re my everything. Happy 30th anniversary, my love.
    • It’s a privilege to be in your presence. You’re not only a loving partner, but you’re also an overall amazing person. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • You made my heart skip a beat the first day that I met you, and it has never stopped. Happy 30th anniversary, baby.
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Sweet Happy 30th Anniversary Wishes for Wives

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  1. Express your devotion to your wife with your anniversary message. “Surprises are always a great way to begin an anniversary… It doesn't have to be a grand show or grand gesture,” explains Summer. In fact, a sweet and simple love note might just be the perfect surprise to win your wife’s heart all over again. Here are a few 30th anniversary wishes for wives to get you started:
    • One look into your dreamy eyes and my heart instantly melts. I’ve loved spending the last 30 years with you and can’t wait to spend 30 more.
    • Thirty years, and my love for you still blooms anew each day, my beautiful wife.
    • 30 years ago, I never dreamed that life could be this beautiful, but here we are. Happy anniversary!
    • Thirty years of marriage is a masterpiece we've painted together. I'm so grateful to have you as my wife.
    • For 30 years, you’ve brought me endless joy, and I can’t imagine a single day without you. Wishing us a million more anniversaries together. I love you!
    • Three decades together, and our love is more passionate than ever. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you, my soulmate. Happy anniversary!
    • On this day, and every day, I am reminded why we are meant for each other. Here’s to 30 years of wedded bliss!
    • Thirty years ago, I married the love of my life, and I am still in awe of the incredible woman that you are. Happy anniversary, my dear wife. You inspire me every day.
    • Waking up with you by my side is the best part of my day, especially today. I’m so thankful to call you mine. Happy 30th anniversary, babe.
    • In these three decades, you’ve been my constant, my heart, and my home. Happy anniversary, my darling love.
    • You are my ultimate dream come true. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • For 30 years, we’ve built a life that’s filled with love, laughter, and forever memories.
    • Of all the love stories in the world, ours will always be my favorite. Happy 30th anniversary, my love!
    • Three decades with you feels like a dream I never want to wake from.
    • When I look into your eyes, I see the most wonderful woman in the world. Happy 30th anniversary, sweetheart!
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Happy 30th Anniversary Wishes for Parents

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  1. Your parents’ relationship strongly influences how you handle your own romantic relationships. [2] If you admire their bond and appreciate the good example they set for you, celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary by telling them. Here’s a list of happy anniversary wishes to inspire you:
    • You two are a real-life love story, and I feel so lucky to have had a front row seat. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • Your love for each other is always what made our house a home. Happy 30th anniversary to the best parents in the world.
    • To my loving parents, happy 30th anniversary! Your love and commitment to each other are worth celebrating today and always.
    • Happy 30th anniversary to my amazing parents. You two are the reason I believe in soulmates.
    • Happy 30th anniversary to the best parents in the world! May your day be almost as special as the day I was born.
    • Happy 30th anniversary! When it comes to love, I hope the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
    • Happy 30th anniversary! I am so proud to call you my parents. You’ve taught me that a strong, trusting partnership is the key to a happy family.
    • To my wonderful parents, who have proved that love isn’t just a 4-letter word—it’s a lifelong journey. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • To my parents on your 30th anniversary—thank you for all the love and support you’ve given me over the years. I hope my own love story will be as great as yours someday.
    • If there was a couple like you in every family, this world would be so much more romantic, happy, and colorful. Congratulations on your 30th anniversary, Mom and Dad!
    • Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad! Congratulations on 30 years of tolerating each other’s jokes and still managing to laugh.
    • Happy 30th anniversary to the best parents anyone could ask for! I am so grateful to have been a firsthand witness to a love story as beautiful as yours.
    • To the best parents in the world, thank you for loving me as much as you love each other. It’s truly inspiring to see! Happy 30th wedding anniversary!
    • Happy 30th anniversary, Mom and Dad! You’ve always taught me to be patient, kind, and respectful, and I hope to have a love as long-lasting as yours.
    • Mom and Dad, congrats on another year of love and memories. May your love grow and flourish for many more years to come. Happy 30th anniversary!
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Happy 30th Anniversary Wishes for Friends

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  1. Help your friends celebrate 3 decades of love. Knowing if you should get someone an anniversary gift can be confusing. But Innis tells us, “I don’t think anniversary gifts for friends are necessary… It’s more about celebrating than spending extravagantly.” They’re sure to treasure your good wishes, whether they come with a gift or not. Help your friend celebrate with one of the following anniversary wishes :
    • May your 30th wedding anniversary be as beautiful as the bond you have shared. Happy anniversary, love birds!
    • Separately, you’re powerful individuals, but as a pair, you’re unstoppable! Happy 30th anniversary to one of my favorite couples!
    • Congratulations on 30 years of building a life together, brick by brick, memory by memory. Wishing you both a happily ever after that lasts for eternity.
    • Cheers to a couple who exemplify a good and healthy partnership. Happy 30th anniversary.
    • You've officially survived three decades of marriage. That calls for a serious celebration! Let’s party!
    • Spending time with you guys is one of my favorite pastimes. You make life more enjoyable. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • We congratulate you both for being together for 10,957 days! That’s a miraculous milestone. Stay blessed and together forever. Happy 30th anniversary.
    • Congratulations on another year of being a perfect couple. Your friendship means the world to me! Happy 30th anniversary.
    • Happy 30th Anniversary! Your marriage is proof that love, laughter, and a little bit of compromise can go a long way.
    • You two are the most adorable love birds I’ve ever known. Wishing you a lifetime of love. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • Your 30 years of togetherness are a perfect example of enduring love and commitment. May your love story continue to be an extraordinary one. Happy anniversary!
    • You do a remarkable job of making marriage look easy. You should teach a class! Happy 30th anniversary to such a special couple.
    • Sending you our warmest wishes on your 30th wedding anniversary. May your love story continue to inspire us all.
    • I’ve never seen a couple so right for each other. You two are a beautiful example of what it means to be happily married. Wishing you a very happy 30th anniversary!
    • You guys are the best couple. I have seen you guys grow and mature so much that today, on your 30th anniversary, it gives me immense joy to be by your side.
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Romantic Happy 30th Anniversary Quotes

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  1. A romantic quote from a movie, book, or song might be the perfect touch for your anniversary message for your spouse. It can also be a lovely touch in a card for your favorite married couple. Here are a few quotes to help you add more romance to your anniversary wishes:
    • “I was made and meant to look for you and wait for you and become yours forever.” – Robert Browning
    • “I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning
    • “I hope you don't mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you're in the world.” “Your Song,” Elton John
    • “I would rather spend one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.” – J. R. R. Tolkien
    • “You make me happier than I ever thought I could be, and if you let me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you feel the same way.” – Friends
    • “If you fall, I will catch you, I'll be waiting...time after time.” “Time After Time,” Cyndi Lauper
    • “I love you and I like you.” – Parks and Recreation
    • “My heart is, and always will be, yours.” – Jane Austen
    • It's the way that you know what I thought I knew. It's the beat that my heart skips when I'm with you.” – “Crazy in Love,” Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
    • “You are the bane of my existence and the object of all my desires.” – Bridgerton
    • “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” – Audrey Hepburn
    • “It's you and me. It's always been you and me.” – New Girl
    • “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” – Emily Brontë
    • All of my whole life through, I never loved no one but you.” – “Baby Love,” The Supremes
    • “Love grows more tremendously full, swift, poignant, as the years multiply.” – Zane Grey
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Cute Happy 30th Anniversary Social Media Captions

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  1. Take the celebration to social media with a cute anniversary caption. If you live far away from friends and family, post about your 30th anniversary on social media. Try choosing a cute picture of the two of you or a beautiful image that has meaning to you both. Here are some options for fun captions to accompany your image:
    • Still crushing on you, even after all these years. 💕
    • A toast to our 30th year of building a beautiful life together. Happy anniversary!
    • Milestone Alert: 30 years with my best friend, lover, and partner in life. Here's to many more! 🍾
    • Forever and a day more—Happy 30th anniversary to us!
    • Two hearts united forever in love . 💕 Happy 30th anniversary to us!
    • Celebrating a love that stands the test of time. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • 30 years together… but who's counting?
    • Decades of love, laughter, and memories. Here's to our 30th anniversary and many more to come! 🥂
    • 3 years, countless memories, one timeless love. Happy anniversary! 😍
    • Growing old together, but still feeling like teenagers in love. Happy 30th anniversary!
    • Celebrating our love, which has aged like fine wine. 🍷 Happy 30th anniversary! 🍷
    • You're my today and all of my tomorrows.
    • Through thick and thin, highs and lows, our love has only grown stronger with every year. Cheers to 30 years!
    • Together through the years: a love story written in shared memories. Happy 30th anniversary to us!
    • 30 years later, and I’m still falling for you every day. 😍
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Happy 30th Work Anniversary Wishes

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  1. Honor 30 years of hard work with uplifting anniversary wishes. Spending 30 years at a company is a truly impressive accomplishment. Show your colleague how much their hard work inspires you on their workiversary . Try one of these work-appropriate anniversary wishes to help them celebrate:
    • Thank you for your leadership, inspiration, and hard work. Hope you have an amazing day on your 30th work anniversary!
    • What an incredible achievement! I'm in awe of your well-deserved career milestone today.
    • How were we so lucky to work with you for 3 decades and counting? Here's to hoping for many more years working together!
    • I am so proud to be on your team. You inspire so many to go the extra mile. Congrats on this terrific 30-year milestone!
    • Over the past 30 years, you've changed us for the better. Thanks for challenging us to do the very best we can. Wishing you a special day!
    • Wow, 30 years! Your commitment to our organization is inspiring. Thank you for everything you've done and continue to do.
    • 30 amazing years! I'm constantly amazed by your leadership, expertise, and dedication.
    • Celebrating you today & every day (but especially today). Happy 30-year work anniversary!
    • Congrats on your 30th work anniversary! So incredible to see all that you've accomplished. I can't wait to see what's next for you.
    • Three decades of excellence! Thank you for your continued dedication and hard work. You’ve made such an amazing impact on our company’s future.
    • Congrats on 30 years! I wish we could've worked together for all of them.
    • Congratulations on your 30th work anniversary. I really appreciate your empathy, kindness, and daily support.
    • You're a superstar! Where would we be without you? Happy 30th work anniversary!
    • Time really does fly! Congrats on 3 whole decades of success, hard work, and impact.
    • Happy 30th work anniversary! Truly couldn't imagine this team without you.
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Traditional 30th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

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    The traditional 30th anniversary gift is a pearl. Pearls are said to symbolize the beauty and purity of a long union. Gifts involving pearls, like necklaces , earrings , or rings, are good choices for 30th anniversary gifts. Cufflinks , tie bars , or money clips adorned with mother-of-pearl are also good traditional choices. [3] You could also get creative.
    • However, in the modern era, some associate diamonds with the 30th anniversary, so diamond jewelry would also be appropriate.
    • The diamond symbolizes endurance, beauty, and strength, just like your marriage.
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    Lilies are the flower associated with the 30th anniversary. They symbolize transition, rebirth, and the new stage of life you and your spouse are entering. They’re also a great way to decorate for a party or to give as part of a gift. [4]
    • An item engraved with a lily or a lily-scented candle would also be thoughtful gifts that follow tradition.
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    The color green is also associated with the 30th anniversary. Green symbolizes and pays tribute to how the couple has grown together over the years. [5] Anything green, like bed sheets , plants, or even pistachio candy would be a nice traditional gift.
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Personalizing Your 30th Anniversary Wishes

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  1. Whether you’re writing a card or sharing a happy anniversary message in person, the best way to start is by congratulating the couple on achieving such an impressive milestone. Let them know how happy you are for them, and that their commitment is inspiring to you.
    • You can also thank them for setting such a wonderful example. It’s especially meaningful if you can talk about specific aspects of their relationship you admire.
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    Reflect on memories you share with them. Summer recommends pulling in a nostalgic past experience to create a new experience. This can mean tailoring your 30th anniversary wishes or card to the couple to make them more personal and meaningful.
    • If you’re writing a card for your spouse, talking about your favorite memories is a great way to celebrate the time you’ve spent together.
    • Think about all of the best memories from your time together, not just the past few years, so you can bond over these shared moments.
  3. End your message with a wish for good fortune and many more happy years together. Tell them how excited you are to see how their relationship will continue to grow.
    • When writing to your spouse, tell them what you hope for your relationship in the coming years.
    • And don’t forget to tell them how much you love and appreciate them!
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