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Looking for the right words to express Happy 90th birthday wishes? Wondering what to write in a 90th birthday card? Try one of these cheerful quotes or greetings!
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Funny 90th Birthday Wishes
Make your favorite senior laugh out loud with one of these funny 90th birthday quotes!
• Lucky for you, vintage is in. Happy 90th Birthday!
• You're not old, you're a classic.
• I'm not saying that you're old…but your candles cost more than your birthday cake!
• Everyone gets to be young once. Your turn is over!
• It's your 90th birthday – feel free to wine if you want!
• I hope I'm as wonderful as you are when I turn 90…even just half as wonderful would be great.
• On your 90th birthday, remember – age is only important if you're a cheese.
• A true friend knows how old you are…and stays for the party anyway. Happy 90th Birthday!
• Don't get all weird about growing older. Our age is simply the number of years the world has been enjoying us.
• May your 90th birthday be filled with magic moments…and lots of merlot!
• Happy 90th birthday to my best friend! Here's to another year of laughing at our own jokes and keeping each other sane!
• Like fine wine, we get better with age. Or maybe we just feel better about our age with lots of wine. Happy 90th Birthday!
• Take every birthday with a grain of salt. Of course, this works best if the salt is accompanied by a margarita.
• A little medical advice for your 90th birthday. Eat lots of birthday cake – it's good for you! Studies have shown that the more birthday cakes you've gotten, the longer you live.
• Happy 90th Birthday to someone who is forever young!
• At 90, you're still playing with a full deck. Who cares if you shuffle a little slower?
• Thinking about getting a tattoo for your 90th birthday? The best bet would be your name and address.
• On your 90th birthday, remember: you're only as old as you feel. So don't go around feeling old people.
• Don't think of it as turning 90…think of it as turning 18 with 72 years of experience.
• You'll never be old as long as your mind is young and your heart is pure. In other words, you're screwed!
• 90?? Don't panic – you've still got it! The hard part is remembering where it is.
• Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter! Happy 90th Birthday!
• You're not getting older…you're increasing in value. Have a fabulous 90th birthday!
• With age comes new skills. Now that you're 90, you can laugh, cough, sneeze and pee all at the same time!
• Turning 90? Keep in mind – you're only as old as you remember you are!
• Don't let turning 90 get you down…because it's way too hard to get back up again!
• Just think of 90 as 9 perfect 10s!
• If things really do get better with age, then you're approaching perfection! Happy 90th Birthday!
• Age and glasses of wine should never be counted.
• Don't pout because you have 90 candles on your cake. Just be glad you have the strength to blow the damn things out!
• Birthdays are good for your health! Studies have proven that people who have more birthdays live longer.
Sentimental 90th Birthday Wishes
This is the perfect occasion to let your favorite senior know how much you care about them. Try using one of these sentimental 90th birthday quotes to express your feelings of friendship and love.
• When you look back over 90 years, I hope that your memories are warm ones. When you celebrate today, I hope that your heart is filled with love and joy. When you look forward to the future, I hope that all your dreams and wishes come true.
• I hope your 90th birthday is just as special as you are.
• Congratulations on your 90th birthday! You are truly an inspiration, and I feel so blessed to have you in my life.
• May you have a happy and healthy 90th birthday! I hope you enjoy many more beautiful days ahead of you.
• I'm so lucky to have someone as special as you in my life. On your 90th birthday, I hope that you are blessed with love, health and happiness.
• Happy 90th Birthday! It's wonderful being able to share such a special birthday with someone like you. You have a heart of gold, and are so warm, loving and kind to everyone you know. I'm so glad that we have such precious memories to share.
• You've gathered 90 years of amazing memories. I hope your birthday is a day full of new fun and surprises.
• Count your days by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Wishing you a joy-filled 90th birthday!
• I hope your 90th birthday is full of sunshine and rainbows, love and laughter. You deserve the best day ever!
90th Birthday Wishes for Mom
Looking for just the right Happy 90th birthday message for Mom? She'll love one of these sweet quotes!
• Your 90th birthday is a milestone that makes me realize that my love and respect for you grow stronger each day. Happy birthday to the best Mom ever!
• Sending you a 90th birthday wish that's wrapped up with all my love!
• Mom, Happy 90th Birthday! I hope your birthday is as bright as your smile, as sweet as your love, as fun as your spirit, and as wonderful as you are. Thanks so much for always being there for me.
• We have the perfect mother and daughter relationship. You're my mother, and I'm perfect. Hope your 90th birthday is filed with laughter and love!
• Happy 90th birthday to my amazing Mom! You're not only my mother, but you're my best friend. There is no one in the world that could ever take your place, and you mean more to me than you will ever know.
• I hope that the suns shines as brightly on your birthday as your love has always shone on me. Happy 90th birthday to the most loving mom ever!
• On your 90th birthday, I hope that you enjoy all the beauty and love that surrounds love. Thank you for being such a special part of my life.
• Thank you for being my heart's first home. I wish you the most amazing 90th birthday ever!
• You are more than just a mother to me…You are my guidance, my strength, my teacher and my best friend. Thank you for giving me all the best in my life! Happy 90th Birthday, Mom!
• Of all the moms in the world, I'm so grateful that I got you. I hope your 80th birthday is unforgettable!
• Happy 90th birthday, Mom! Now that I'm older, I want to thank you for never leaving me in a shopping cart and running away. That must have been tempting.
90th Birthday Wishes for Dad
Send Dad one of these cheerful 90th birthday greetings.
• Dear Dad, It's like you just turned 18. 72 years ago, that is. Happy 90th birthday!
• Happy 90th birthday to the greatest man in the world: my friend, my protector, my father.
• God must have sent you into my life so that I would always have love in my heart. I wish you the most amazing 90th birthday ever, Dad!
• Happy 90th Birthday, Dad! I wish you a fabulous birthday, because you are a fabulous Dad. Enjoy your special day!
• I'm thinking of you and all the wonderful times we've shared. Thank you for so many amazing memories and experiences! Happy 90th Birthday, Dad!
• As each year passes, I realize just how luck I am to have such a wonderful father like you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope your 90th birthday is just as wonderful as you are!
• Having a Dad like you has made my life so much happier and more complete. I've learned so much from you, and I treasure every moment and lesson. On your 90th birthday, I want to thank you for all that you've done for me. I love you, Dad
• Superheroes are one in a million. An amazing Dad like you is one in a lifetime. Thanks for everything! Happy 90th birthday, Dad!
• Before you blow out the candles on your 90th birthday cake, I hope you'll take a moment to remember what a wonderful father and friend you are. I'm so blessed to have you in my life.
• No gift can ever match the love and affection you've given me all the years of my life. Have a fabulous 90th birthday, Dad!
• Dear Dad, Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Thank you for believing in me and always being there when I need it most. I hope you have the most joyous 90th birthday ever!
90th Birthday Wishes for Grandma
Looking for cute quotes for Grandma's 90th birthday? Here are some wonderful ideas:
• Happy 90th Birthday, Grandma! You make the world a better place to live in – a place full of happiness and joy simply be spreading your immense love and care. Thanks for everything!
• Thinking loving thoughts of you, Grandma – and wishing you a 90th birthday that's as special as you are!
• On your birthday, I'd like to say how much I appreciate all the little things you've done for me that have always made such a difference in my life. Wishing you a happy 90th birthday!
• Happy 90th birthday to the world's best Grandma!
• God has truly blessed our family with you, Grandma. I hope all your birthday wishes come true!
90th Birthday Wishes for Grandpa
• You are the coolest Grandpa in town. Happy 90th Birthday! Love from your favorite grandchild,
• Grandpa, I hope your 90th birthday is filled with love, joy, fun and laughter. I am so thankful to have you as my grandfather!
• All the wonderful times I've spent with you will be sweet memories for the rest of my life. You are such an inspiration to me!
• The best Grandpa in the world deserves a special greeting from his favorite grandchild. Happy 90th birthday, Grandpa!
• You've brought so much joy and happiness to my life. I love you, Grandpa – Happy 90th birthday!
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Birthday wishes come in all different shapes and sizes. Finding the right way of saying Happy Birthday is not always so easy, so we've pulled together some examples for you and put them into different categories so you'll be able to find a great birthday message to suit the birthday boy or girl.
• Birthday wishes
• Heart-warming birthday wishes
• Birthday wishes for her
• Birthday wishes for him
• Funny birthday wishes
• Birthday wishes for kids
• Short birthday wishes
• Individual birthday wishes
• Heart-warming birthday quotes
• Top tips for birthday wishes
• How do you say Happy Birthday?
When choosing how to wish someone Happy Birthday, you should think about how you'd like them to react when they read it. Does the birthday boy or girl like a bit of humor and cheek or would a wise quote be a better choice?
Birthday wishes
80 different ways of saying Happy Birthday
We have pulled together 80 different ways of saying Happy Birthday and put them into categories for you.
Here you'll find heart-warming, individual, funny and short ways of wishing men, women and children Happy Birthday, as well as some apt birthday quotes with pictures, so from now on finding the right birthday wishes will be a piece of cake.
Heart-warming birthday wishes
There's something for everyone in this category. These kinds of birthday wishes often come from the heart and are suitable for wishing a Happy Birthday to anyone you know.
Whether said to a family member, friend or acquaintance, young or old, these wishes are friendly and gracious, and there is no danger of any misunderstandings. These beautiful words are sure to spread some joy and shouldn't be missing from a birthday card.
• Wishing you a very happy birthday and a year filled with love, adventure and prosperity. Here’s to you!
• The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything.
(Oscar Wilde)
• Wishing you all the happiness and love in the world today. May all your dreams come true and may Lady Luck pay you a visit. Happy birthday to one of the sweetest people I know.
• Sending you smiles for every moment of your special day. Have a wonderful time and a very happy birthday!
• Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy. Happy birthday!
• Forget the past; look forward to the future, for the best things are yet to come.
• Here's wishing you a birthday
That's happy through and through
For you're so nice, that's just the kind
That you're entitled to!
• Be happy! Today is the day you were brought into this world to be a blessing and inspiration to the people around you! You are a wonderful person! May you have more birthdays to fulfill all of your dreams!
• Your birthday is the first day of another 365-day journey. Be a shining thread in the beautiful tapestry of the world and make this year the best ever. Enjoy the ride.
• Count not the candles, see the lights they give. Count not the years, but the life you live. Wishing you a wonderful time ahead. Happy birthday.
Birthday wishes for her
Birthday wishes for her
Below you can find some birthday wishes that you could send to all your girl pals, female relatives or even your girlfriend to bring a smile to their faces. Just pick the message that suits the birthday girl best.
• Sending a bouquet of happiness your way… to wish you a very happy birthday!
• I may not be by your side celebrating your special day with you, but I want you to know that I’m thinking of you and wishing you a wonderful birthday.
• Here's a smile from me… to wish you a day that brings the same kind of happiness and joy that you bring to me. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday to you
Dear friend of mine
I hope you have a day
That is simply divine!
• I wish for all of your wishes to come true. Happy birthday!
Birthday wishes for him
Birthday wishes for him
Below you can find some birthday wishes for all your guy mates, male relatives or even your boyfriend.
They are sometimes a little cliché, but they can also result in a laugh or two. Choose the saying that suits the birthday boy best.
• Today is your day, live it like you are king of the world and don’t mind what others say, this day is just for you! Happy birthday.
• Happy birthday to a great guy! You do so much for others. I hope you can take some time for yourself on your big day. You deserve it as much as anyone, and more than most.
• Hope your birthday is just like you… totally freaking awesome!
• I am blessed to have a buddy like you. Happy birthday, dear friend. May your special day be loaded with happiness and love.
• In you, I found
Pure happiness
The best moments
And utter bliss.
May that also be true
Of your special day.
Happy birthday.
Funny birthday wishes
Funny birthday wishes
When it comes to using cheeky or funny birthday wishes, you should be careful not to hurt anyone's feelings and make sure the recipient understands your humor.
After all, the birthday boy or girl should enjoy their day and you probably want to make them laugh instead of making them feel blue.
Phrases that make fun of old age, in particular, are not for sensitive or pessimistic people who struggle with ageing.
• One year older? Don't take it so hard! Keep up the shenanigans, or you'll grow up.
• On your birthday, I thought of giving you the cutest gift in the world. But then I realized that is not possible because you yourself are the cutest gift in the world.
• Happy Birthday! You know, you don’t look that old. But then, you don’t look that young, either.
• To quote Shakespeare: "Party thine ass off!"
• Most people will make fun of your age now. But not me! Because I do not make fun of old people.
• At your age, the saying "beauty comes from within" is really gaining momentum. Happy birthday!
• It’s birthday time again, and wow! You’re a whole year older now! So clown around and have some fun to make this birthday your best one. Happy birthday!
• My birthday! "How many years ago?
Twenty or thirty?" Don't ask me!
"Forty or fifty?" How can I tell?
I do not remember my birth, you see!
But — how old am I? You must tell.
Just as old as I seem to you!
Nor shall I a day older be
While life remaineth and love is true!
(Julia C. R. Dorr)
• Congratulations on being even more experienced. I’m not sure what you learned this year, but every experience transforms us into the people we are today. Happy birthday!
• Cheers on your birthday. One step closer to adult underpants.
• You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime. Happy birthday!
• Don't worry, gray hair can be dyed! Happy birthday!
• You’re older today than yesterday but younger than tomorrow, happy birthday!
If you want to send some funny birthday wishes, how well you know the birthday boy or girl makes a big difference. Writing a funny quote in a card sent to an acquaintance or your supervisor can quickly backfire.
You're bound to know close friends or colleagues you regularly laugh or joke with much better, and then it won't be a problem to send them a funny quote or saying to wish them Happy Birthday. The birthday messages here are suitable for both men and women.
Birthday wishes for kids
Birthday wishes for kids
Birthday wishes for kids should, first and foremost, be fun. They shouldn't deal with any issues relating to the seriousness of life or adulthood, but they should pick up on funny things that children can relate to.
Here are a few examples relating to the special qualities or hobbies of children.
• Is there such a thing as being too cute? Not when it comes to you! Happy birthday, cutie!
• What a day to be happy,
And smile the whole way through,
Today is your big birthday,
A special one just for you.
Blow out all your candles,
Make your wishes come true,
Eat slice after slice of cake,
Nothing is too good for you.
• As you blow out your candles, I hope all your wishes come true. Happy birthday!
• Sending you a hundred bazillion kajillion happy wishes for a happy birthday!
• One thousand kisses coming your way,
because we love you so much.
From me you get the biggest kiss,
I'm sorry, but it's a must!
• X years ago a baby arrived, without stockings, without a shoe, dear X, that was you! Happy Birthday!
• Why fit in, when you were born to stand out? Happy birthday to the one and only unique kid in town.
• You're growing into the best version of yourself. Keep challenging yourself! Happy birthday, kiddo!
• Enjoy these sweet birthday wishes coming your way. Have an awesome birthday!
Rhymes are particularly good for children as they sound nice to the ear and are easy to remember. Younger children may even enjoy reciting rhymes aloud. Birthday wishes for children should always use simple words and be easy to understand.
Short birthday wishes
Short birthday wishes
Especially if the birthday boy or girl usually gets a lot of different well wishes from all kinds of friends and acquaintances, they probably won't have time to read any long messages.
• Have the best birthday ever!
• Happy birthday to my ride or die. Love you millions!
• Enjoy your special day!
• Our age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying us!
• Happy birthday! Here’s to more life, love and adventures with you!
• Wherever the year ahead takes you, I hope it’s happy.
• Thinking of you on your birthday and wishing you all the happiness in the world.
• Wishing you the biggest slice of happiness today.
• Today is about you. I can’t wait to celebrate you all day long!
• The day is all yours – have fun!
If you're sending a birthday card, it's usually nicer to include a longer message after one of these short birthday wishes. Close friends and family, especially, will certainly be very happy to receive more than one short sentence. But short birthday wishes also come in handy for filling in gaps if you don't know what else to write and still have some space on the card.
And if you don't know someone that well, a brief phrase in a card will be enough to wish them a Happy Birthday. This is more about the gesture – they won't be expecting a long message.
Individual birthday wishes
Individual birthday wishes
Wish someone Happy Birthday by writing something personal – think about something specific you know about them or their life and write about it in a message.
Below you'll find some simple birthday wishes and longer birthday messages that are wonderful for filling a card.
We've included a variety of phrases relating to different preferences, skills and hobbies, so hopefully you can find one that suits your birthday boy or girl.
• For me, your birthday is not the only time to celebrate you. If I had my way, every day would be a celebration in your honor. Happy birthday!
• Things change but you've managed to stay the same all these years. You're still the same wonderful person you've always been. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday to an amazing friend. You’re a genuine classic in an average world. May your special day be extraordinary in every way, just like you are.
• Happy birthday. You deserve all the love, joy, inspiration and adventure that you bring to everybody else. Wishing you an epic birthday, as extraordinary as you are.
• Happy birthday! Life is short, and birthdays are even shorter. Blow out your candles and eat as much birthday cake as you want. Seize this special day.
• I know, usually it's you who's the teacher. But today I want to teach you something: your birthday is for enjoying, laughing and relaxing. Don't stress today, I'll take care of all the mishaps!
• Happy birthday. May the joy, kindness, laughter and wonder that you spread each and every day of your life turn your special day into the birthday celebration of the century.
• I'm afraid I'm not so good with words. Guess you'll have to give me some advice there, but well, you have today off and we're here to celebrate your birthday together. Here's to your eloquence and my presence – cheers and all the best!
• Please don't think about the office today, it's your birthday after all.
Oh well, greetings from the office from your work colleague, congratulations and see you Monday!
• My dear,
I know you love shopping more than anything. But you'll have to take the day off today as your guests have shopped long and hard to (hopefully) bring you some great gifts for your birthday.
We're happy to be celebrating with you and well, if you have to exchange something, at least you have a reason to go into town again!
Individualized birthday wishes are especially nice for your friends and family and show them that you know them well and have made an effort. It could be particularly cute if you were to draw a small doodle to match your message inside your birthday card.
Heart-warming birthday quotes
Using quotes to wish Happy Birthday
Quotes are also suitable for wishing someone a Happy Birthday. They can be little pearls of wisdom about life and ageing. Our quotes include the words of witty writers, philosophers and other famous celebrities.
Quotes can be used as short birthday messages and apply to almost everyone, similar to proverbs. They are usually a bit more on the serious side and are therefore suitable for friends and family, as well as for acquaintances or work colleagues.
• Old age has a great sense of calm and freedom. When the passions have relaxed their hold, you may have escaped, not from one master but from many.
(Plato)
• We turn not older with years, but newer every day.
(Emily Dickinson)
• Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.
(Titus Maccius Plautus)
• Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
(Mark Twain)
• With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
(William Shakespeare)
• And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.
(Abraham Lincoln)
• God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.
(Voltaire)
• Just remember, once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed.
(Arthur Schopenhauer)
• If we could be twice young and twice old we could correct all our mistakes.
(Euripides)
• Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.
(Franz Kafka)
• Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
(Mahatma Gandhi)
• Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young.
(Theodore Roosevelt)
• We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
(George Bernard Shaw)
• Our birthdays are feathers in the broad wings of time.
(Jean Paul Richter)
• When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.
(Cherokee proverb)
It's always nice to add a few words of your own to your chosen quote – either some personal birthday wishes or perhaps a little explanation. You could write what this quote means to you or how you understand it. Direct references to the birthday boy or girl are also a nice idea.
Top tips for birthday wishes
Top tips for birthday wishes
The easiest way to wish someone Happy Birthday is probably to buy a card with a ready-printed message. However, it is much nicer and more personal to write something of your own inside.
You won't have the problem that you like the card, but you don't think the message is right for the recipient, and you can decide for yourself how much you want to write inside.
Write large and you'll fill up the card with one sentence, or write extra small so you can fit a longer heartfelt message inside – it is entirely up to you.
How do you say Happy Birthday?
The best option to go for depends entirely on the age of the recipient and your relationship with them. While your aunt might be happy to receive a nice WhatsApp message, your boss might be a little confused.
And while you might send your buddy a silly saying to make fun of their age, your grandma might not be happy about receiving something like this at all.
So make sure you always tailor your wishes to the person whose birthday it is, and weigh up how close you are and what your relationship is like.
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