The Importance of Birthday Messages (and Getting Them Right for Your Loved Ones)

Birthdays are the perfect opportunity to celebrate the special people in our lives. It’s a day that belongs to them, to mark their time on the Earth and in our lives, so it’s important to use the right words. Give your son, wife, dad, brother or nan a birthday message that will make them smile, laugh or cry with happy tears - because it only comes around once a year. Here’s a little inspiration to get you started.

For Your Wife

My darling wife, it’s so hard to find the words to express how much you mean to me, because I love you more than words can say. You are the most caring, loving and beautiful person I’ve ever met and I can’t imagine my life without you.

Happy Birthday to my gorgeous wife. We have already had so many great years together and I can’t wait to share more with you. You are the person who I want to grow old with.

Dear Wife, I know you were a little anxious about your birthday, but look at it this way: at least you’re not as old as you will be next year!

For Your Husband

Happy Birthday, darling husband. I knew when we first met that I wanted to share many birthdays with you, and I’m so thankful I get the chance. I hope I can make each one even more amazing for you than the last.

Dear Husband, on your birthday, I’m reminded how much we’ve been through together and that life hasn’t always been easy, but we’re getting through it together. I can’t imagine experiencing it with anyone else.

Husband, thanks for doing your part to make me look younger every year! Happy Birthday, gorgeous!

For Mum

On your birthday, I want to appreciate and thank you for everything that you have done for me. You have stood by me in my hard times and also celebrated with me in my good ones. My life would not be the same without you.

Mum, I have always admired your cheerful, loving and supportive nature. You’re not only my mum, you’re my best friend. Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Mum! Please know that you are always on my mind and I wish that we could spend more time together. I love you so much.

Happy Birthday to the woman who never failed to act impressed by every crappy gift I ever made for her.

For Dad

Thank you for being such a great dad. I promise to always be there for you, just like you have been there for me when I’ve needed you most. I’ll never forget it. Happy Birthday, Dad.

Happy Birthday, Dad. Today, I’m reminded of all the fun times we’ve had. We may not see each other as much or play games like we used to when I was young, but we have so many great memories to look back on.

Dad, on your birthday, put your feet up, relax and enjoy your favourite things. You deserve it!

Happy Birthday to my own personal search engine. Thank you for always having an answer to any question.

For Your Daughter

Dear Daughter, how can I describe what you mean to me? I thought my life was full and complete, but then you came along and changed everything. I’m reminded of this every day, but especially on your birthday.

Happy Birthday, Daughter. You may be older, wiser and not need me so much anymore, but you’ll always be my baby girl, no matter how many years go by.

My darling daughter, all these years I’ve cleaned for you, cooked for you and you’ve driven me mad with worry, but I wouldn’t change a second! That said - the bill is in the post! Happy Birthday!

For Your Son

Happy Birthday, Son. I’ve loved watching you grow and I’m so proud of the person you’ve become. I can’t wait to see what this year has in store for you.

Dear Son, on your birthday, I realise I have nothing left to teach you. You’re making your mark on the world and doing it brilliantly. I hope you have the best day.

Son, you were a wonderful child and you’re now a wonderful man - let’s just not mention the teenage years! Happy Birthday!

For Your Brother

I'm so lucky to have you as my best friend and to know that you always will be - there’s no other friendship like it! Thank you for all the fun and jokes we’ve had. I can't imagine my life without you, Brother!

Happy Birthday, Brother. I’ve been able to watch you grow from a boy to a man and I can’t wait to see what life has next in store for you. I’m so pleased I get to experience it with you!

Brother, on your birthday, I want to take a moment to be serious. Seriously funny, that is. Because how could I miss an opportunity to joke about how old you are!

For Your Sister

Dear Sister, words cannot express how much you mean to me. All I can say is that you have shown love to me, cared for me and amazed me with your acts of selflessness. I hope you have a birthday as amazing as you are.

Happy Birthday, Sister! We may not see as much of each other as when we were kids, but I still treasure and love you all the same.

Sister, I got the brains, the beauty, the humour. And you got...me! I love you. Happy Birthday!

For Grandpa

Happy Birthday, Grandpa. You’ve always been an inspiration to me. If I’m as wise, smart and handsome as you are at your age, I’ll count myself lucky.

Dear Grandpa, we don’t say ‘I love you’ often, but we can make an exception on your birthday. I hope you have an amazing day - you deserve it.

Happy Birthday, Grandpa. Just remember - it’s better to be over the hill, than buried under it!

For Grandma

Dearest Grandma, on your birthday, I just want to say how much I appreciate all the love and sacrifices you have made for all of us all these years. I feel so lucky to have been shaped by your warm and caring heart.

Happy Birthday, Nanny. I’m sorry for not calling more, but I’ll try to be better! I hope you know how much I love you.

Grandma, you’re as sweet as the cakes you bake, as warm as the slippers you wear and now as old as the tea set you never use! Happy Birthday!

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