Birthdays are special occasions that call for a celebration, and first birthdays are all the more special to parents. Your baby may not remember the celebrations, but they can surely read all the wishes you have written for them after they grow up. So, shower as many birthday wishes as you can on the little one.
Whether you want to pen those wishes on a birthday card or put them on a banner, here is a list of beautiful, heart-melting, and even funny 1st birthday wishes.
1st Birthday Wishes For Daughter
Having a baby changes your perspective on life. It brings little joys and sweet moments every day, such as being kissed by your baby or waking up next to a cooing or gurgling baby girl. Here are some first birthday wishes your daughter will cherish once sheās old enough to understand their value:
2. "Our first year with you has been the most special year of our lives. We continue to love you more and more every day."
3. "Well, little princess, your reign over the kingdom of our hearts has reached a full year."
4. "Pink lips, bright eyes and beautiful hair, you already look like a doll! My pretty one, you are going to grow up into a star. Happy 1st birthday!"
5. "Baby girl, we could never give you a gift as great as the one you have given us. We are blessed to have a beautiful daughter."
6. "You may not remember the flavor of your first birthday cake, but you will always feel the warmth and love that your parents put into making it a special one. Happy birthday!"
8. "You have graced our lives for a full year now. Thank you for all that you have given to us. Happy birthday!"
9. "You give us a gift every day. One year with you has meant 365 special gifts for us. Each day with you in our lives is an irreplaceable and priceless present."
10. "Happy birthday to the sweetest one-year-old little girl we have ever known."
11. "Itās been a whole year since we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. We count those blessings every day."
12. "Enjoy your special day. You deserve a lifetime of happiness."
14. "This is just the first of many "happy birthdays" for you. Have a deliciously fun 1st birthday, little cutie!"
15. Watching you grow day by day is in itself is a pretty sight. Iām sure youāll grow up into a wonderful person just like your parents. Happy first birthday, my child."
16. "With your unlimited cuteness, you have the power to make anyone do whatever you want. Happy first birthday to the most powerful person in the family right now."
17. "When you blow out your candle today, make a wish for time to stop passing by so quickly."
18. "Our lil princess, you are one year old already? Where did the days fly? We hope to celebrate many more birthdays. Happy birthday, darling."
20. "Roses are red, violets are blue, today you are one, next year youāll be two! Happy birthday!"
21. "Your first year has flown by so quickly, baby girl. Please try not to grow up too fast!"
22. "May your first year be the first of many more filled with just as much love and happiness."
23. "Happy birthday my sugar plum! May your special day and every other day bring you as much happiness as you bring to all of us!"
24. "We pray that your life continues to be a blessing to your family and that your family continues to be a blessing to you. With lots of love, Happy first birthday!"
26. "The warmest birthday greetings to my cute little princess! May this carefree happiness and joy of your first birthday continue for many years to come!"
27. "Life will have its twists and turns, ups and downs, but your innocent smile will always wipe off our frownsā¦ā¦happy first birthday!"
28. "My little darling, may every year of your life be as happy-go-lucky as your first one. Happy first birthday!"
29. "I want to give you a big hug, my precious little bug. Happy birthday to an incredibly great-looking one-year-old."
30. "Hoping you have a great start in life, my precious, little darling. May it begin with your first birthday!"
32. "You might not be able to blow out the candles on your cake. But your love is like the light of a million candles that brightens up our lives in a way that no one can explain. Happy birthday my dear girl."
33. "Your angelic smile and your innocent eyes support my belief that life is worth living despite all the troubles. Happy birthday, my daughter."
34. "Whether you turn one, thirteen or eighteen, you will always be my lifeās reigning queen. Happy first birthday."
1st Birthday Wishes For Son
Birthdays give parents a wonderful opportunity to express their love for their little boys. Here are some unique first birthday wishes for sons:
35. "You may be just a toddler and may not really care, but we promise to celebrate your birthday with pomp and flair. Happy first birthday!"
37. "Hope you get spoiled on your first birthday. You are an awesome kid and deserve the best things in your life. Enjoy your first special day, little prince!"
38. "Have an awesome day today! You might not remember it, but we all will because it is a special day ā the first of many birthdays to come."
39. "It is your big day today, little boy! We wish you a very special birthday because you only turn one once."
40. "You are one today, and this is a very special day. You might not know it yet, but you are loved by all. Have a great first birthday!"
41. "Happy first birthday! You are going to be a big boy, and we all look forward to seeing you continue to grow."
43. "Hey kiddo, we wish you a great day and hope you receive some great presents."
44. "Happy first birthday to you. Have a rocking day today, and enjoy your cake and ice-cream."
45. "Are you ready to turn one? Ready or not, you are now one! All the best to you, we love you."
46. "Nothing can explain how proud we are of you and how blessed we are to know you. Have a great birthday today."
47. "Many great wishes to you on your first birthday. I wish you nothing but happiness today."
49. "In only twelve more years, you will become a rebellious teenager who will not like being given hugs and kisses. Until then, let me cuddle you to my heartās content. Wish you a happy first birthday."
50. "We canāt believe you are now one! Have a joyful day today and always. Bless you!"
51. "We have the best son in the world, and we love you very much. Enjoy your day today."
52. "Happy first birthday to the best boy ever. Youāre loved by everyone around you, and you are going to have an awesome day today."
54. "Are you really one today? Wow, time has gone by fast. You are the best son anyone could have. Enjoy your first birthday."
55. "Many great wishes to you on your first birthday ever. I want to wish you nothing but happiness today."
56. "You are a great son, an awesome nephew, and a great brother, and you are only one! We look forward to celebrating your birthday today."
57. "You may only be turning one, but you have already made a huge impact in our world. Have a good birthday."
58. "Dear birthday boy, when you came into this world, you made everyone around you happier. We all gratefully look forward to another year of joy as we watch you grow."
60. "You have a natural ability to make people smile and laugh. You could probably do standup comedy, if only you could keep your balance better."
61. "Youāre not just one year old. You are 12 months old. That makes you sound a lot older. Happy first birthday anyway!"
62. "One year ago you came into our life and brought with you so much sunshine and joy! Happy birthday, little darling. Let me give you a huge hug!"
63. "You are so little right now but you have brought unimaginably large amounts of happiness into our lives. Happy birthday son."
64. "You seem to have miraculous powers, little one. You canāt walk or talk but the entire household functions as per your demands. Happy birthday."
66. "Who knew that one tiny little ball of sweetness (YOU) could improve the lives of so many? Happy Birthday to our little miracle."
67. "Donāt worry if you donāt understand what is happening around you. First birthdays are understood and enjoyed only in hindsight in the form of cute selfies taken by mommy and daddy. Happy birthday little one."
First Birthday Wishes For A Niece
Nieces hold a special place in the hearts of their aunts and uncles. They are pampered, spoilt and doted upon. Your nieceās first birthday gives you yet another opportunity to shower all your love and affection. Here are some first birthday wishes to show your love:
68. "Happy first birthday! Remember that thereās more to life than birthday cake, balloons, and presents. Thereās also ice cream. Whether your mom likes it or not, you will always be spoilt by me. Happy birthday to my lovely niece."
69. "Cuddle-coo, sweetie-shoo, pretty-poo ā I want to wish you a happy first birthday, but I just canāt get over how cute you are!"
70. "Everyone says you have gotten my looks! Well, then you are definitely beautiful my little girl. Happy birthday my beautiful niece!"
72. "Happy first birthday to my favorite rolly-polly of love, my honey bunch of joy."
73. "The cutest selfies ever, are the ones taken with you. Happy first birthday."
74. "Turning one year old is AWESOME! You get to smash cake all over the place, spit it back out on your Mom. If anyone gets mad at you, just cry a lot, and theyāll forgive you. Have a happy birthday, kiddo!"
75. "You have the sweetest laugh and the sweetest cry. I canāt stop loving you no matter how much I try. Happy birthday!"
76. "You are the familyās little wonder. Today is your day to steal the thunder. Happy first birthday!"
First Birthday Wishes For A Nephew
The bond between nephews and uncles/aunts is momentous. Nephews hold a special place in our hearts and give us another excuse to go overboard. Here are some special first birthday wishes for your nephew:
78. "We are lucky to have you as a nephew, and we want to say happy birthday to you."
79. "I thank God you are my nephew, and pray you will have a blessed day today. Happy first birthday to you."
80. "Are you sure that you havenāt learned how to write yet? Because you carved your name all over my heart on the very day you were born. Happy first birthday."
81. "Happy first birthday to the cutest little scamp Iāve ever known!"
82. "You are going to melt my heart and empty my pockets because I just canāt resist pampering you with gifts again and again. Happy birthday!"
84. "Happy birthday to a magical one-year-old who has me under his spell. Itās so much fun when you turn one. Happy first birthday, my little sweetheart! Enjoy every moment!"
First Birthday Wishes From Guests
One-year-olds cannot read, so you should focus on choosing a message that the mom and dad can appreciate. You can choose birthday messages that describe how adorable the baby is, or you can inject a little humor into your messages by making light fun of how the baby has turned their parentsā worlds upside down.
Here are some first birthday wishes that can give you the right amount of inspiration:
85. "Finding the perfect gift for a baby, who has already received the wonderful gift of perfect genes, is not easy. Happy first birthday to the little one and best wishes to the proud mommy and daddy!"
86. "Happy first birthday to a super-cute bundle of joy so full of energy. Lots and lots of energy from all of us!"
87. "We want to be the first ones to wish "happy first birthday" to the first baby in the family and the proud parents."
88. "Happy first birthday! At your age, life is full of so many opportunitiesā¦to throw food at grown-ups."
90. "One is more Onederful than you ever Onedered. Happy first birthday!"
91. "Congratulations, your parents have managed to tolerate you, and you have managed to tolerate your parents for one whole year. Only about two more decades to go before you move out. Happy first birthday."
92. "Happy first birthday to you! We love you like your parents do and hope you receive many amazing presents that you enjoy playing with."
93. "Your parents are lucky to have you, as you are to have them! Such a perfect family! Happy birthday little one."
94. "Forget the latest iPhone. YOU are the latest obsession of the entire family. Happy 1st birthday."
Funny First Birthday Wishes
And whatās a birthday without a little bit of fun? In fact, birthdays mean fun, frolic, and food. Here are some funny first birthday wishes that can tickle your funny bones.
96. "A first birthday is special because itās the only time when you can eat your birthday cake with your hands, face or feet! Happy bday!"
97. "Never underestimate the power that one-year-olds possess. From constant squeals to dirty nappies, they make everyone dance on their tiny fingers. Happy birthday."
98. "On your first birthday, we want to celebrate the miracle of your birth and new life by stuffing our faces in front of you. Yum! Happy first birthday!"
99. "Letās toast to a year of sleepless nights and immeasurable joy! You turned one!"
100. "Wishing you a Onederful birthday, full of Oneder."
102. "Turning one means never having to say youāre sorry. Just cry and only stop when your mom and dad have forgiven you. Enjoy the good times, while they last!"
103. "Hoping you shake, rattle and roll every second of your first birthday!"
104. "Unwrapping gifts, blowing candles, playing games, eating cake and having fun. There is so much work to do, and you are just one. Happy birthday!"
105. "Donāt be upset if you canāt blow all your candles in one go. It only means that you still have a lot to grow. Happy first birthday!"
The best wishes are ones that come from the heart. Use these as they are or as inspiration for your own. With the showering of your kind wishes and those from others, we hope your baby has a wonderful first birthday. A very happy day to him/her and congratulations to you on surviving the first year!
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What is the best message for a friendās birthday?
The best message for a friendās birthday is one that reflects your relationship with this person. Do you have a ton of fun together? Then send them something goofy that references a wild time youāve had with them. Have they changed your life with their friendship? Maybe pen a few examples of how your relationship has changed you for the better. Whatever you write, make sure it comes from the heart!
What do you write on a birthday card?
A birthday card doesnāt need to be complicated but it should contain the following elements:
ā¢ A greeting: This can be as simple as stating "Happy birthday!" right up at the top.
ā¢ Best wishes: This section should include your key birthday message as well as reflections on your friendship, thoughts about this person, or hopes for their future.
ā¢ Closing message: You can end the card with a suggestion to spend time together soon or mention a gift you got them or are sending them in the mail.
30 Classic and short birthday wishes for a friend
Create cards for the people in your life with these thoughtful standards that fit well in any celebration message.
ā¢ Thank you for always being a friend I can count on. Happy birthday!
ā¢ Wishing my bestie the absolute best on their b-day!
ā¢ Cheers to more fun, more memories, and more cake! Happy birthday!
ā¢ I canāt think of a better gift than your friendship ā happy birthday!
ā¢ Cheers to another trip around the sun! Keep on shining, bestie.
ā¢ Youāre the brightest star in the galaxy! Happy birthday!
ā¢ Wishing my favorite partner in crime a very scandalous birthday!
ā¢ Happy birthday to my best friend in the whole wide world.
ā¢ Cheers to your own personal new year ā letās make it one for the books!
ā¢ You make our world a better and brighter place ā happy birthday love!
ā¢ Enjoy your special day to the fullest, bestie!
ā¢ Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year ahead.
ā¢ Today we celebrate you! Happy birthday to a real one.
ā¢ I hope all your wishes come true! Happy birthday!
ā¢ Wishing you nothing but love and happiness on your special day!
ā¢ I hope your birthday is as special as you are, friend!
ā¢ Go bestie, itās your birthday!
ā¢ Get the cake and confetti ready, itās time to celebrate the best person ever!
ā¢ May all your wishes come true today and always.
ā¢ Happy cake day, babe!
ā¢ Itās your special day ā get out there and celebrate!
ā¢ Our age is merely the number of years that the world has enjoyed us!
ā¢ This day is all yours ā have fun!
ā¢ Happy birthday to my ride or die! Love you, bestie!
ā¢ Wherever the year ahead takes you, I hope itās somewhere with me.
ā¢ Hereās to more life, love, and adventures along the way!
ā¢ My best friend was born today! Where would I be without you?!
ā¢ Happy birthday to this dime in their prime!
ā¢ Happy birthday to my forever-young friend!
ā¢ Life is more fun by your side ā happy birthday!
30 Funny birthday wishes for best friends
Your friendsā birthday messages will take the cake with this collection of cute and clever sentiments for funny birthday cards and captions.
ā¢ However old you are is the new 30. Happy birthday.
ā¢ Like a fine wine, we get better with age. Or maybe we just feel better about our age with a little bit of wine.
ā¢ Happy birthday to someone who is smart, talented, pretty, creative, and fabulous. I love that weāre so much alike.
ā¢ It is scientifically proven that people who have more birthdays live longer. Congrats on your success.
ā¢ At least youāre not as old as you will be next year. Happy birthday.
ā¢ Just imagine the things youād want to hear on your birthday and then pretend I said them. Love you, babe!
ā¢ Your birthday outshines all the other 364 days of the year. Happy birthday!
ā¢ If things really do get better with age, then youāre nearing perfection. I bet it feels as good as it looks. Happy birthday!
ā¢ For your birthday, how about a fruit salad instead of cake? A fruit salad with mostly grapes ā no, all grapes. Fermented grapes. Wine it is.
ā¢ I can barely keep up with everyoneās birthdays these days, but you better believe Iād never forget yours. Happy birthday to the best friend there is.
ā¢ A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the best person in the world was born. Happy birthday, bud!
ā¢ Best friend, weāve been through it all. Weāve celebrated birthdays together from our diaper days as kids, and I look forward to our diaper days as adults. Letās live it up while weāre young.
ā¢ Your birthday is a painful reminder of how old Iām getting. At least weāre in it together.
ā¢ Happy birthday to someone who is smart, talented, pretty, creative, and fabulous. I love that weāre so much alike.
ā¢ It is scientifically proven that people who have more birthdays live longer. Congrats on your success.
ā¢ Hereās to hoping all your candles this year donāt set off the fire alarm. Your birthday is gonna be lit.
ā¢ Another birthday, another year older. Donāt you think itās about time we started to act our age? Well, I know exactly what youāll say. Next year. Happy birthday.
ā¢ Youāre not old. Youāre just old enough to know better but not old enough to care. Happy birthday.
ā¢ Another year to prove that older doesnāt really mean wiser. Happy birthday.
ā¢ When I say, "have a happy birthday," you better freaking do it!
ā¢ Wishing you nothing but tacos and champagne on your big day, or whatever else makes it special!
ā¢ Can you hear that down the block? Thatās me screaming, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!"
ā¢ Weāre both getting old, but whoās counting? Happy birthday!
ā¢ If youāre getting old, that means I am too! Happy birthday geezer!
ā¢ Donāt think of it as getting older; think of it as becoming a classic.
ā¢ Youāre older than yesterday but younger than tomorrow ā happy birthday!
ā¢ Hey, you! Itās your birthday! Candles! Cocktails! Cake! Gifts! Can you tell Iām excited?!
ā¢ Donāt forget your real gift: everyone singing "Happy Birthday" to you awkwardly later tonight!
ā¢ How many birthdays have we spent together now? I guess itās official ā youāre stuck with me!
ā¢ Letās party like itās [insert your friendās birth year]! Happy birthday to a true vintage!
24 Special birthday wishes
No one knows you like your best friends, so remind them of how thoughtful you can be with these tender birthday wishes.
ā¢ Today was the best because I got to spend it with you ā happy birthday!
ā¢ I hope youāre beginning and ending your day with happy thoughts ā happy birthday!
ā¢ Happy birthday to my favorite secret-keeper! Thanks for always keeping things interesting.
ā¢ I canāt imagine life without my best friend, and Iām so grateful for you! Happy birthday!
ā¢ Today a true queen was born and Iām so honored to be in your court. Happy birthday my royal highness!
ā¢ You are one of a kind and deserve everything good that this special day will bring!
ā¢ Happy birthday to my gorgeous, brilliant, and dedicated friend ā keep living your best life!
ā¢ Weāve made so many wonderful memories together ā hereās to a million more!
ā¢ Happy birthday to one of the most special people in my life and wishing you many more.
ā¢ Iām so grateful for your friendship and all the fun weāve had together. Happy birthday, I love you!
ā¢ Happy birthday, friend! I hope you enjoy your big day to the fullest.
ā¢ Today should be a national holiday because itās the day my best friend was born!
ā¢ I know we donāt live together anymore so Iām shipping you an abundance of love this birthday, bestie.
ā¢ May this day bring you all the joy you deserve. Happy birthday, friend.
ā¢ On this special day, I raise a toast to you and your future. Happy birthday.
ā¢ Donāt count the candles but see the light they give. Donāt count your years but see the life youāve lived. Happy birthday my sweet friend.
ā¢ There are friends, and then there are best friends. Happy birthday to the best friend whoās ever lived.
ā¢ Today is my annual reminder that thereās no one like you! Happy birthday friend!
ā¢ Iām so proud of how much youāve grown this year. Happy birthday.
ā¢ Happy birthday! Thank you for living your life in a way that makes every day worth celebrating.
ā¢ Happiness is seeing your best friend grow up with you! Happy birthday!
ā¢ Cheers to the nights that turned into mornings and the friend that turned into family. Happy birthday!
ā¢ Happy birthday to an inspiring person who is a shining example for all of us!
ā¢ Your year ahead is full of promise and potential ā may you make it the best one yet!
16 Romantic birthday wishes
Is this the year that your friendship blossomed into romance? Appreciate your love with these soft and romantic statements you can send to your babe. You can also edit these for Valentineās Day, Galentineās Day, or Palentineās Day cards and messages.
ā¢ Every day I spend with you is the new best day of my life ā happy birthday!
ā¢ Taking a moment to feel gratitude for the day that we shared, and I patiently await what tomorrow has in store for us. Happy birthday, my love!
ā¢ "You know youāre in love when you canāt fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." ā Dr. Seuss
ā¢ No matter where you are in the world, I hope you feel my love. Happy birthday, baby.
ā¢ "The best way to remember your wifeās birthday is to forget it once." ā E. Joseph Cossman
ā¢ "To give somebody your time is the biggest gift you can give." ā Franka Potente
ā¢ Thanks for being my partner in all things, especially in celebrating you!
ā¢ I hope your special day bring you all that your heart desires, including me!
ā¢ Much like the way you entered my life, I wish you a day of pleasant surprises!
ā¢ Sending you birthday wishes wrapped up with all my love!
ā¢ Happy birthday to my number one! Hereās to another year of laughing and loving with you.
ā¢ I canāt believe how lucky I am to have someone like you. You make every day of my life so special. I canāt wait to celebrate your big day with you!
ā¢ The world became a better place when you were born, and Iām so honored to spend this day with you.
ā¢ Sending my love to the most wonderful person I know ā you always bring out the best in me, and I love you for that.
ā¢ Happy birthday babe! You do so much for others, so Iām thrilled you can take time for yourself on your big day.
ā¢ Youāre my one and only, forever and always. Happy birthday my love!
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