Happy Birthday Messages: Wishes to Write in a Birthday Card

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By Blake Flannery

How to Say Happy Birthday

"Happy birthday" is just one short example of a birthday message. You can use these birthday messages and tips to help you write the perfect happy birthday message. Sometimes you will want a funny birthday message and other times you will want a serious and genuine message. Sometimes you may need to write a belated birthday card message. You can use the examples of birthday messages below to help you write your own.

The examples below include funny birthday messages, general happy birthday messages, and belated birthday messages. Also, look for the list of common words used in birthday messages. These can be used to give you basic vocabulary to write your own message. Also, you will find some examples of messages that will make a happy birthday less likely. Keep it light humor or sincere for the best results.

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Once you turn 70 you can get a membership into the senior birthday cult where you worship your leader from a swimming pool.
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Once you turn 70 you can get a membership into the senior birthday cult where you worship your leader from a swimming pool.

Funny Birthday Messages

1. "There is a really smart, rich, and famous person who was born today. Too bad it wasn't you. Maybe it will be next year. Happy birthday."

2. "You didn't get older, you became more distinguished. I can tell by your silver crown. Happy Birthday!"

3. "No matter how old you get, I don't think you'll ever grow up. Happy birthday."

4. "I'm sorry we couldn't put the candles on your cake. There were too many to meet fire code. Safety first! Especially at your age."

5. "Just think, in a few years I won't have to give you anything for your birthday because you'll forget what day it is. Happy Birthday, while you still remember."

6. "You say you want to stop having birthdays, but the people who have stopped don't seem to be doing as well as you. Count your blessings. Happy birthday."

7. "I would make fun of your age, but there are so many other things that are more fun to make fun of you for. Happy birthday."

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General Happy Birthday Messages

1. "I hope you have a wonderful birthday."

2. "Wishing you a happy birthday, a great year, and many more to come. Happy Birthday."

3. "I hope you are as happy on your birthday as you make me feel when you are around."

4. "I can't think of anyone who deserves a happy birthday more than you."

5. "This is a happy day for those who you have blessed with your presence. Now you get blessed with presents."

6. "I am glad you were born, because I have enjoyed being around you and getting to know you.  Happy Birthday!"

7. "I love it when you have a birthday, because it reminds me how much I love you. Happy Birthday."

8. "Some things get better with age.  You're one of them.  Happy Birthday!"

9. "I don't really have anything witty to say.  So Happy Birthday."

10. "Just thought I'd let you know I was thinking of you on your birthday."

Belated Birthday Messages

1. "I like to think of my belated birthday card as an early birthday card for next year. Happy early birthday."

2. "You only have one actual day that you were born, so I figure all your birthdays are belated birthdays."

3. "I am really sorry I forgot your birthday, but I figure better late than never."

4. "It only took you one day to be born, and I missed it. So I'm wishing you a happy birthmonth.  Now you have four weeks to party instead of one day."

5. "Happy Belated Birthday."

6. "Since I missed your birthday, how about rescheduling it for next year on the same day. Happy belated birthday."

7. "Surprise!  I forgot your birthday. And another surprise... I remembered. Happy belated birthday."

8. "I wanted to make sure my Birthday card didn't have any competition, so I sent mine in the off season.  Happy belated birthday."

How not to Say Happy Birthday

There are hardly any messages that can't be pulled off under the right circumstances, and birthdays are one of those occasions where almost anything goes.  However, you may not want' to use these happy birthday greetings:

1. "I'll be glad when you're dead... Another year, another tally for my countdown."

2. "Who cares about your birthday.  I mean, it's not like a holiday or anything."

3. "I got you this card because I am supposed to respect my elders."

4. "Big deal.  You're old!  It's not funny, but you're getting funnier looking."

Birthday Messages

Make it a special message.
Make it a special message.

Words for Birthday Card Messages

Use these common birthday message words to help you put together your own message.  If you just throw them together you are likely to get a decent, simple, happy birthday message.

  • Birthday, happy, year
  • hope, dreams, best
  • celebrate, young, old
  • today, party, wonderful
  • special, perfect

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