When it comes time to wish someone special a Happy Birthday, you want to do so in a way he or she will remember. Birthdays are special events in a personâs life that deserve to be celebrated. Although your friend may say that their birthday is just a regular day, they will still feel honored to receive a special message. Birthday messages are just as fun to send as they are to receive, and a unique message will stand out from the generic happy birthday wishes. Check out our wonderful collection of cute birthday wishes for your family and friends. Whether you handwrite your birthday message in a card or send it in a text, it is guaranteed to make your favorite person smile. Send them an unforgettable birthday message!
35 of the Cutest Birthday Messages
⢠Youâve put a smile on my face so many times, I hope I can give you one in return on your big day. Youâre sweet, cute, kind and so many other things. Being in your life is a blessing. Happy birthday, sweetie!
⢠Vanilla, chocolate or marzipan too! No matter the flavor your cake comes in, it canât ever taste better than you!
⢠Wishing you many amazing surprises on your birthdayâŚ.like every gift you ever wanted and the biggest birthday cake you ever saw!
⢠Your birthday is the start of another year with more surprise and joy around every corner. Unless you take the corner too quicklyâŚin that case you might just get cake in your face.
⢠Life is hard, but birthdays are good because I got a chance to give you a hug!
⢠Happy birthday, smiley-face! Your smile is my favorite thing in the world, and today I will make sure it shines brighter than a million suns.
⢠Words are too few to wish you a good birthday. It is your special day. Make it the best!
⢠Iâm sorry I canât be there for your birthday, but my thoughts are always with you. Happy birthday to the worldâs most amazing friend!
⢠Whatever you may do on your birthday, may it bring you the happiness you deserve.
⢠Birthdays only come once a year. Whether you are grateful for that or not, make sure this one is the best one ever!
⢠From my heart to yours, happy birthday! I hope your heart bursts with love on your special day. Though not literally. That wouldnât make for a very good birthday : )
⢠Youâre so sweet I hope you find sweetness just as cute on your birthday.
⢠Happy birthday! You always make me so happy that I just canât help but smile. May you smile all day today on your special day.
⢠There is no amount of confetti or glitter that could sparkle as much as you. Still, I hope you are showered in shiny thoughts as you begin your next amazing year.
⢠Birthdays are like fine wine, homemade cupcakes and fizzy champagne. You have to savor them while you have them. Indulge your every wish on this special day.
⢠This is the first day of the rest of your life. Will you join me for the rest of your birthdays, darling? I can think of nothing I want more than that.
⢠No matter how many birthday cake candles youâve got lit, theyâll never light up my life like you do. Have a good one!
⢠Donât think of your birthday as getting another year older. Think of it as another year well spent with friends and family. I know am looking forward to the next year because we will get to spend it together. Hereâs to you, my love.
⢠Surround yourself with laughter and happiness on your birthday! That means you shouldnât invite your mother-in-law over for the celebration.
⢠I hope you have only the best surprises on your birthday! I canât tell you what any of them are, of course, because then they wouldnât be surprises anymore.
⢠Take a day off today to celebrate your birthday. Better yet, take a whole year off and tell everyone that you are younger! If you need help celebrating, Iâm right here! Happy birthday!
⢠Here is wishing you great happiness and a joy that never ends even once your birthday is behind you. Birthdays are highlights, but that doesnât mean the celebration of your life should end tomorrow. Enjoy who you are everyday because the rest of us do!
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⢠Been thinking about you this day, and I canât get you out of my mind. What day is it anyway? Wow! Itâs your birthdayâdelight yourself in it!
⢠As you celebrate your 40th birthday, enjoy the memories of yesterday and plan to make many more in the following years.
⢠Stop counting wrinkles and gray hairs. Instead, measure your years by the joyous experiences youâve had. Letâs make today another one. Best wishes on your special day.
⢠To someone who is forever young, have a great day. Forget about the wrinkles, age spots, gray hairs and other things that come along with aging. Instead, look to your heart and act the age you feel. Youâll always be a kid inside and nothing can stop you!
⢠No matter where you end up as the years go by, love is what will matter most. And on your birthday, you have plenty of that! Love is the greatest gift anyone can give you. Just be thankful that on your birthday, you get love and more!
⢠Make your birthday memorable. Blow out the candles on the cake and celebrate! Then enjoy what life brought to you in the past year and look forward to what is yet to come.
⢠One more year is behind you. Your birthday reminds us that we have reason to be thankful for each and every day that goes by. The world is a better place because you are in it and on your birthday, remind yourself of that fact!
⢠Happy birthday to the most beautiful person I knowâŚinside and out! Gray hairs come and go, but a sweet spirit is here to stay.
⢠I wish you a happy birthday, plenty of celebrations, and lots of presents. Though only the kind that you really want and not the things that remind you of your growing age.
⢠My world is sweet because of you. On your birthday, I wish you all the happiness the world can offer. And on a day where you get presents, cake, and parties, happiness is not that hard to come by!
⢠On your big day, I wish you hours filled with peace, love, joy, and only the sweetest things life can bring. Cake comes first, you can worry about the rest later.
5 Romantic Distance Birthday Wishes
Even though we are far apart, know that Iâm thinking of you on your special day. I hope you have a wonderful time and I canât wait until we can be together again.
Happy Birthday! Iâll be thinking of you today, like every day, and hoping youâre having a great time celebrating turning another year older. I love you so much.
Happy birthday, my love. Iâm so sorry we canât be together this year, but we will have many more to come, and I promise we will make up for it next time we are together.
Sending you all my love on your special day. I wish we were together, but I think somehow it will make it even more special when we can finally celebrate in the same place. You deserve to have a fantastic day. Love and kisses.
Happy birthday to the love of my life. I feel so blessed that we found each other, and want you to know that Iâm sending you the longest hug and hundreds of kisses on your special day!
5 Funny long distance birthday messages
He's more into humor than cute? Try out these funny but loving birthday wishes on your long-distance husband / partner.
Happy Birthday! Hereâs to hoping you age like a fine wine rather than a moldy banana!
Cheers to another year! Have a drink for me, Iâll be having a few for you! Have a wonderful birthday, my love.
So⌠Jason Momoa is single now, but since itâs your birthday I decided to wait at least a couple of weeks until I run off into his arms. đ Happy birthday, baby!
Happy birthday to my silver fox! Definitely older, maybe not wiser, but still the love of my life.
I was trying to think of what to get you for your birthday, I wanted to give you the best possible gift, something special, precious, priceless, one of a kind⌠but then I realized that you already have me, so this card will have to do!
4 Long distance birthday poems for boyfriends or husbands
Distance separates us-
But you are always with me.
In my heart
And on my mind.
On this day
And forever.
My love is with you
Always.
Although we canât be in the same place,
I want you to know I miss your face.
Separated as we are by the miles,
I canât wait to kiss you and make you smile.
Sending you this card to say
Iâm wishing you the perfect day,
With cake and laughs and gifts galore,
I miss you loads and love you more!
We may be many miles apart,
But I always have you in my heart.
On this special day more than most,
Iâll cheers to you and raise a toast.
5 Birthday quotes for your long distance lover
Because sometimes a quote just sums up what's in your heart better! Here are 6 quotes to use as birthday wishes in your long distance husband's or boyfriend's card.
"Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears."
â John Lennon
"If ever there is tomorrow when weâre not together⌠there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if weâre apart⌠Iâll always be with you.â
A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
"As men get older, the toys get more expensive."
Marvin Davis
"Once the realization is accepted that even between the closest human beings infinite distances continue, a wonderful living side by side can grow, if they succeed in loving the distance between them which makes it possible for each to see the other whole against the sky."
Rainer Maria Rilke
âThe only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.â
Theodore Roosevelt
Hopefully you found some inspiration from this list and managed to find the perfect birthday wishes to send to your long distance husband or boyfriend that will make them smile and feel special. Sent in a card along with a gift, they are guaranteed to appreciate your effort and thoughts this year.
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Funny Birthday Sayings
Maybe you donât want to just wish the person a happy birthday; you want to make them laugh, too. It could be a momentous birthday year, or perhaps the person doesnât always look forward to birthdays. Whatever the reason, adding some humor to the occasion might be just the ticket. Here are some funny birthday sayings from which to choose.
⢠Welcome to the [20s, 30s, 40s, etc] club! We have the best parties!
⢠Age is just a numberâhow far can you count?
⢠Welcome to [age]. Same song, second verse!
⢠Youâre only as old as you feel! (At least thatâs what I keep telling myself!)
Inspirational Birthday Wishes
Inspirational birthday wishes are great for when someone is experiencing a special milestone birthday, like a sweet 16, a "legal adult" age of 18 or 21 or the retirement age of 65. An inspirational message welcomes them to their new life and celebrates the adventures to come. Here are a few to get you started on your cardâs message.
⢠This is your year!
⢠Itâs another great year ahead!
⢠Wishing you a wonderful 365 days full of all your dreams coming true.
⢠Cheers! Youâre 21!
⢠Welcome to adulthood! Get ready to vote and make your voice heard!
⢠This is just the first day of what will be an amazing year!
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Cute Birthday Messages
A cute birthday message is fun to include in a card for anyone. You can write something to make the birthday person feel good about themselves on their day or to express your excitement for the upcoming birthday celebration. Here are some examples of cute birthday wishes:
⢠Youâve grown up so fast! Happy Birthday!
⢠Cheers! Have a great day â and year!
⢠Hereâs to you!
⢠You make [age] look good!
⢠So proud to celebrate you and everything youâve become on this special day.
Sentimental Birthday Wishes
If you have a close relationship with the birthday guest of honor, you might want to write some sentimental birthday wishes in the card. Are they one of your best friends? Your spouse or partner? A personal message is the ideal way to convey to them your gratefulness for their presence in your life. After all, everyone likes to hear words of appreciation.
⢠Thank you for being such a thoughtful friend. Youâre definitely one worth celebrating!
⢠Weâve shared some wonderful times together! Looking forward to many more!
⢠Celebrating you is my favorite thing to do.
⢠Iâll always look back on our memories fondly! Hereâs to making more this year!
⢠Iâm so glad we are friends!
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21st Birthday Messages for Boys
If youâre looking for happy birthday wishes for boys, youâve come to the right place. We find that the more specific you are with your message, the better. So if you choose one of the below, make sure to add something you love about the person to make them feel that much more special.
⢠Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you know! Congratulations on your 21st birthday!
⢠Happy happy 21st birthday! Always remember that life is not about finding yourself, itâs about creating yourself. Wishing you all the best for the next chapter.
⢠Congratulations on reaching one of lifeâs biggest milestones! Your future looks so bright!
⢠As you turn 21 today, I was just reminiscing about all of your impressive achievements and all of the wonderful moments we have shared together. I hope that your 21st birthday marks a fabulous start to your adult life and that you are always blessed with great opportunities and exciting adventures!
Birthday Wishes for Sons Turning 21
Milestones like your 21st birthday can be really overwhelming. A great tip weâve found for making it all a bit easier is to keep your message honest and brief. Donât feel pressured to write long messages or sentiments that donât resonate. Weâve got some examples below.
⢠When I turned 21, the times were simpler, slower and quite frankly, more boring. Today, 21 is your ticket to a new and exciting world. Itâs time to celebrate! Happy 21st birthday my son!
⢠Only a few parents are privileged to be blessed with a gifted son like you. Happy 21st birthday to the best son in the whole wide world.
⢠No matter how many birthdays come and go, youâll always be my little boy. Congratulations on your new chapter. I love you so much!
21st Birthday Messages for Girls
Weâve tracked down some lovely 21st birthday wishes for girls to help you get started! From what weâve seen in our research, a sincere compliment goes a long way so donât be scared to tell someone what you love about them.
⢠If thereâs one person who makes me want to live for 1000 more years, it's you. Happy birthday my girl!
⢠The world is a much more beautiful place with you in it. Iâm really glad you were born. Happy 21st birthday!
⢠Happy 21st! Your future does not lay in front of you, it lies deep inside you. When life becomes a rollercoaster, climb into the front seat, throw your arms in the air and enjoy the ride.
⢠Many congratulations on your 21st! Wishing you success and happiness on your very special birthday!
⢠21 looks absolutely beautiful on you. May your beauty be as everlasting as the heavens. Happy 21st birthday!
Birthday Wishes for Daughters Turning 21
Watching your little girl grow up can be as sad as it is exciting. These conflicting emotions make it hard to put how youâre feeling into words. Read on for some suggestions of how to tell your daughter just how much she means to you.
⢠A daughter like you is more priceless than the most beautiful diamond. You are not only strong and wise, but kind and thoughtful as well. Happy 21st, sweetheart!
⢠For 21 years, Iâve watched you grow, change and mature. I have lived in awe of your ever-burning spirit and your unbridled passion for every second of those years. May your birthday shine as bright as you.
⢠A daughter is someone you can laugh with, dream with and love with all your heart. Happy 21st birthday my girl.
Every time I try to define beauty and grace, you come to mind. And with each new year, the definition gets even better.
⢠You are loved for the little girl you once were, the special woman you are now and the precious daughter you will always be. Congratulations on your 21st birthday, my girl!
Sincere 21st Birthday Wishes
A message written from the heart goes a long way. It lets the person know that you care and adds to the memory of the special occasion.
⢠Behind you all your memories. Before you all your dreams. Around you all that love you. Within you all you need. Happy 21st birthday!
⢠Your 21st birthday is a special time indeed, where youâre given the key that unlocks the door to your future! I hope that the path ahead is bright and kind to you. Youâre a great person who deserves the very best in life! Happy birthday and many congratulations!
⢠Happy 21st birthday to someone who has a truly bright future ahead of them! I hope you have a fantastic day!
⢠A very happy 21st birthday to you! Congratulations! I hope that your day is filled with celebrations, and that on this very special day youâre surrounded by those who you love most in the world!
Funny 21st Birthday Messages
Starting a new year off with a laugh never hurt anyone! Adding a funny message is a great way to remind your loved one that adulthood isnât all serious.
⢠Congratulations on turning 21! I hope your birthday is so great that youâll need sunglasses to open the fridge in the morning.
⢠Time to celebrate your induction into full adulthood! Happy birthday!
⢠You know what they say about turning 21? Old enough to know better, and young enough not to care. Enjoy it! Happy birthday!
⢠Happy 21st birthday! Now that youâre getting older, I hope your last trip round the sun wasnât too tiring.
⢠Youâre 21! Now you can legally do everything youâve been doing all along!
⢠Hope your birthday is twenty-onederful!
21st Birthday Quotes
Sometimes you read a quote that makes you think to yourself, âwow, I couldnât have put it better myself!â Quotes are a great source of inspiration and a nice addition to any 21st birthday message. They usually carry advice thatâs withstood the test of time and can offer a bit of insight into what lies ahead. Weâve picked some that we think are perfect for starting a new chapter on the right foot.
⢠âThe secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.â â Lucille Ball
⢠âThe great thing about getting older is you don't lose all the other ages you've been.â â Madeleine L'Engle
⢠âEvery age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.â â Brigitte Bardot
⢠"Birthdays are natureâs way of telling us to eat more cake." â Edward Morykwas
⢠âDon't just count your years, make your years count.â â George Meredith
⢠âThere are two great days in a person's life â the day we are born and the day we discover why.â â William Barclay
It can be easy to get caught up in the stress of planning celebrations and the pressure to say the right thing. But at the end of the day, your loved one will value the thought more than anything else, so donât sweat the small stuff!