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Whether you go all-out or prefer low key celebrations, a card on Valentine’s Day will always be a staple.

With or without flowers and chocolate, cards are the perfect way to show your partner how much they mean to you with a touching message that will become a keep-sake for years to come. Alternatively — go for something funny.

But the tradition is not only reserved for romantic relationships, Galentine's Day is very much a thing and offers you the opportunity to write a kind word to a friend with specially designed cards.

From sweet heart-warming options, to cheeky novelty alternatives, via personalisable and 3D cards that bring the wow-factor, we’ve gathered our favourite for Valentine’s (and Galentine's) Day 2019.

Cute and romantic cards
James Ellis Stevens Be Mine Valentines Card
This eye-catching card has the words ‘Be Mine’ written across the front with the added embellishment of glitter sequins for a snow globe-like effect. Blank inside.

Lobster Card
Taking inspiration from one of the most well-known Friends quotes, this Katie Leamon card makes reference to Phoebe’s (debunked!) fact that lobsters mate for life. Blank inside.Love of my lifey wifey Valentine's day card
Simple but effective, show your wife what she means to you with this two-toned card that reads ‘Wifey, You’re The Love Of My Lifey’. Blank inside.Novelty cards
All I Avo Wanted Valentines Card
What better way to show how much you love your partner than with a cute cartoon of the millennial-favourite fruit alongside the caption, ‘You’re All I Avo Wanted’. The card is blank inside.

Bitfit' Funny Valentine's Card
If you’re partner loves their step counter almost as much as they love you, this will make the ideal card with a play on the name of the brand FitBit.

Our Love Could Survive Anything
As this card so accurately puts it, if you can survive building Ikea furniture with no arguments, then you can survive anything.Thank you for swiping Valentine's card
This bold illustrated design will make the perfect card for any Tinder or dating-app related romances. The card is left blank inside.Personalised cards
Painted Hearts Multi Photo Upload Valentine's Day Card
With this card from Moonpig, you can add up to eight pictures of you and your partner stemming throughout your relationship. There are also four different sizes available, from a standard to a giant 29.3 x 41.9cm option.Valentine's Day 7 Multi Photo Upload Card
Create your very own bespoke card with Funky Pigeon where you can add photos and the name of your partner. Opt also for a small, standard or large option.Valentines Coupon Card
Make this year’s Valentine’s Day card that extra bit special with this option that offers coupons on the front to be redeemed for various activities and meals. You can customise the front with your partner’s name as well as the coupons.

3D cards
I Love You Pop Up
For an option that will bring the wow-factor, look for further than this card from Cardology. When you open it, I love you is spelt out with 3D lettering made out of paper.One I Love Pop-up Bears Valentine's Card
This classic card from M&S has a pop out illustrated design of two bears and heart-shaped balloons.Couple Kissing Pop Up
Cue the oohs and ahhs with this laser cut card that reveals a 3D couple surrounded by hearts who kiss as the card opens.

Galentine’s day cards
Sisters Before Misters Card
Treat your best friends this Galentine’s day with a card that shows your priorities are always on point.Personalised Name You're My Best Bitch Galentine's Day Card
Personalise this pink embellished card with the name of your best friend as well as photos in honour of Galentine’s Day.

Fave babe Valentine's card
This fun card from Paperchase has a vibrant illustrated design that is ideal for your Galentine.ES Best product reviews are unbiased, independent advice you can trust. On some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage. The reviews are compiled through a mix of expert opinion and real-world testing.