How to Write the Best Love Letters to a Spouse
Saying I Love You With a Personalized Anniversary or Holiday Gift
Aug 18, 2009
Writing a love letter is a romantic and unique gift for a spouse on a wedding anniversary, holiday or other occasion. This personalized gift is a free way of saying “I love you” that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Saying “I Love You” on Wedding Anniversaries
The first step to writing a love letter for a Valentine’s Day or anniversary present is to choose the paper. Although it does not matter if the love letter is hand-written or typed on a computer, the letter should be printed and not sent via email. This unique anniversary present will likely be saved for a lifetime. Select high-quality stationary for a wedding anniversary gift or an acid-free, fun, printed paper for Valentine’s Day or Christmas presents.
Don’t plan to start writing on the special paper right away. Set aside some time and jot notes on regular paper or in a word-processing file to begin. To set the tone for the letter, play soft romantic music and light a candle. Place a picture of a favorite moment together on the desk or look at a picture of the beloved husband or wife.
A Letter Is a Unique Anniversary Present
A love letter is a creative way to celebrate the first wedding anniversary, as the traditional gift for the one-year wedding anniversary is paper. For a personalized wedding anniversary gift or Valentine’s Day present, begin by making a list of a few of the most memorable moments in the last few years. What goals have been attained as a married couple? What surprises or challenges have been met together? What is unique and special about the relationship? Also consider where the relationship will go in the future. What hopes and dreams does the couple share? Asking these questions and ones like them will help craft a personalized gift for a husband or wife.
To make the love letter a personal reflection of the marriage, focus on what makes the recipient special and unique. What is the spouse’s most admirable personality trait? Perhaps a husband is awed by his wife’s generosity or a wife finds her husband’s financial wizardry amazing. Husbands and wives can consider their spouses’ strengths and how they make up for their own weaknesses to create a balance in the marriage.
How to Write a Love Letter
When the brainstorming is complete, it is likely a common theme is apparent. Start the letter by reflecting on a treasured memory. Add details and thoughts about this memory that the recipient may not know. For example, a husband may describe the atmosphere while waiting for his bride to walk down the aisle or a wife may share when she first knew she had found “the one.”
In the middle of the letter share how the recipient’s personality or strengths make him or her special. Share the unique qualities the spouse brings to the marriage. Then share dreams and hopes for the future. Explain how the couple will work together to meet the future goals and challenges they will face together. Allow thoughts to flow to create a personalized letter. Those who get stumped for how to continue can look back on their brainstorming to see what fits or add a quote about love and life. Proofread, spell check and print the letter on special paper.
Writing a love letter to a spouse is a unique and personalized gift. A love letter fits the bill for a first wedding anniversary gift for those who would like to select a gift off the traditional anniversary gift list. A love letter can be a creative Christmas or Valentine’s Day gift for a spouse who wants to send more than a greeting card. Brainstorm ideas before writing, and then allow the love words to flow.
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