We know how busy life can get, but still how important it is not to miss the special occasions! Finding a gift and birthday card is the easy part. Knowing what to write inside…well, that can take some time! If you’re feeling stuck for inspiration to find the right words, we’ve got your back! Whether you want to send a loving message to your mum, a funny message to your brother, or a heartfelt message to a friend you’ll find the right words to put a smile on their face here. 

Here are our 40 birthday messages…

1. Happy Birthday to the best person I know (yes, that’s you!). I’m so excited to see what the next year brings…hopefully lots of laughs and many more joyous memories. 

2. Happy Birthday! No matter how old you get, thank goodness I’ll still be younger.

3. My queen! I hope your day is fabulous, wonderful, and as amazing as you are!

4. Happy Birthday to my love. Thank you for being you and bringing so much joy to my life. 

5. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays to my wonderful daughter/son. Every day you make us proud beyond belief, and we love you so very much.

6. Birthdays are the BEST, especially yours, because you get to share cake with me!

7. Hope all your birthday wishes come true!

8. It's your special day — get out there and party!

9. Wishing you the biggest slice of happy today.

10. I hope your celebration gives you many happy memories!

11. Our age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying us!

12. Hope your day is full of relaxation, an abundance of love, and your favorite type of cake.

13. Thank you for always providing me with hope, encouragement, joy, and support. You are the best, and I hope that your birthday is as unforgettable as you are.

14. Happy Bithday to one of the kindest people I know!

15. Like a fine wine, we get better with age. Or maybe we just feel better about our age with a little bit of wine.

16. At least you’re not as old as you will be next year. Happy birthday.

17. Happy birthday. I pray all your birthday wishes to come true.

18. May all the joy you have spread around come back to you a hundredfold. Happy birthday.

19. We have shared so many magical moments of our life. We laughed and cried together and made smiles out of frowns. Wishing you a Happy Birthday.

20. Thank you for always being there to listen. I am so lucky to have you as my best friend. Enjoy your birthday!

21. Happy Birthday, my love. I hope you get everything your heart desires, because that’s exactly what you’ve given me.

22. Happy Birthday to my best buddy!

23. Don’t worry about the future, I’m sure you’ll have a bright one. Don’t worry about the past, you can’t change it. Don’t worry about the present, I don’t have one for you!

24. You get more amazing every year. I hope your birthday is too!

25. You are a treasure! Happy Birthday!

26. Enjoy your special day, I hope you get spoilt rotten because you deserve the best!

27. Wishing you another year of accomplishments!

28. Happy birthday, bestie. Wishing you divine peace and joy for all your years ahead.

29. Get the cake and confetti, it’s time to celebrate my bestie. Happy Birthday!

30. Friends are the family we get to choose and I’m so glad that we chose each other. Happy birthday to my wonderful best friend.

31. May your birthday be filled with happiness, joy and blessings.

32. We’ve been through so much together and I couldn’t imagine life without you. Happy birthday!

33. Congrats on hitting another milestone! First shot’s on me, then another 20 to go! Happy birthday!

34. Thank you for being the best partner and companion in my life. I can’t wait to have more adventures and memories with you. Happy birthday to you my love.

35. In case you didn’t already know, you’re a remarkable mum. Don’t ever forget it! Happy birthday!

36. Happy birthday to one of my favorite people in the history of ever.

37. Don’t think of another birthday as getting older, think of it as becoming vintage.

38. Happy birthday to the man with all the answers. Have a wonderful birthday, Dad!

39. You’re my strength, my anchor, my everything. I love you forever. Happy Birthday Honey!

40. The best memories of my life are with you. I hope you have the best birthday ever.

So there you have it, we hope you found something that inspired you! 40 birthday messages suitable for every kind of birthday. And if you happen to be looking for a birthday bouquet to go with your card, take a look at our range beautiful birthday bouquets, available for same and next day delivery.