These 'Happy Birthday' Messages Are So Much Cuter Than A Cake Emoji
If you’re lucky enough to have a best friend (or a few), you already know that they are the most fun to shop for out of anyone in your life. In fact, getting your best friend the perfect birthday present is the easy part. What’s really a testament to your friendship is your ability to send the perfect birthday text, write the very best birthday card, or post an IG caption worthy of a repost.
The only problem? Getting emotional with your bestie is kind of hard. Hasn’t everyone seen those memes about how real best friends can probably count the amount of times they’ve hugged on one hand… or have approximately three pictures together from over the house of their decade-long friendship? And even if you are already the lovey-dovey type with your best friend, how are you gonna come up with something funny or wholesome to say on their special day that hasn’t already been said?
As wise men say, your presence itself is present enough on your best friend’s birthday… and maybe the actual presents are enough, too. But, let’s be real: you love that person so much, they deserve some words of affirmation from you on their special day. So, from niche, milestone birthday greetings to the most classic birthday wishes, here are 120 things you can write up for your best friend to help make their birthday amazing.
Milestone Birthday Wishes
21, can you do something for me?
IDK, are you feeling 22?
Is that 24-karat magic in the air I smell? Oh, it's just you.
Nobody likes you when you’re 23!
You know what’s funnier than 24? 25!
26? You’re now the same age as Meredith Blake when she started dating Nick Parker. Get to work.
Little Miss 26.
You’re 27? That’s like…59 in bunny years.
27 years old ✓ No money ✓ No prospects ✓ Already a burden to your parents ✓ Frightened ✓
Happy 28 to my best mate.
“29! 29!’ —Schmidt, New Girl (2011)
“Thirty, flirty, and thriving!” —13 Going On 30 (2004)
Welcome to your dirty 30s.
Talk thirty to me.
Hey, don’t stress: Carrie Bradshaw was 32 in the first season of Sex and the City.
Forty is the new f-word.
Wholesome Birthday Wishes
On this day, a queen was born!
Don’t count the candles, just enjoy the glow.
I hope your cake is as sweet as you are.
Happy birthday to my partner in crime.
May this birthday be one for the books.
The best memories come from bad ideas done with good friends. Let’s make some tonight!
Happy birthday to my human diary.
“Every day is a gift. But some days are packaged better.” ―Sanhita Baruah
Happy Birthday! Make a wish, and I’ll do everything I can to help it come true.
Happy birthday, thank you for being my unpaid therapist.
Our friendship is my favorite sitcom. Happy birthday to my co-star!
No one will ever be as entertained with us as us–and I like it that way. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, hot stuff!
Relax, it’s your birthday.
May all your cupcakes have extra frosting.
“Go shawty, it’s your birthday!” —50 Cent
Happy birthday to the coolest chick I know.
Happy birthday from your biggest fan.
Pop some bubbly, it’s your birthday!
BirthDAY? Baby, you deserve a whole week.
You don’t look a day over fine AF.
When I’m with you, every day is apathy.
Well, let them eat cake!
You bring the pretty, I’ll bring the party.
The One Where it’s Your Birthday…
Today should be a national holiday.
Your candles won’t be the only thing getting lit tonight.
Bestie, you age like fine wine
Funny Birthday Wishes
Next year, we'll celebrate from the nursing home.
It’s your birthday! My second favorite birthday of the year!
One year closer to retinol and retirement!
Bestie birthday paragraph coming soon…
“No, no, no, can’t be. I distinctly remember, your birthday was LAST year.” —Tangled (2010)
It’s probably time to start lying about your age.
Happy birthday to my emotional support friend.
This is actually a thank you card for your mom.
Let the celebration be gin.
Happy birthday to my BFF…my BFFL…BSF? I don’t know, whatever the kids are calling it these days.
It’s me. I’m the birthday present.
Nothing is better than a best friend… unless it's a best friend with cake.
I would walk through fire for you… but, uh, just send me your birthday wish list instead.
You might be asking: “So, you just gonna bring me a birthday gift on my birthday to my birthday party on my birthday with a birthday gift?” And the answer is yes. Yes I am.
You’re the she to my ‘nanigans. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday! Consider this gift payment for putting up with me all these years.
I’m so glad we’re gonna grow old together and that you have a head start.
I’m such a good friend, I forgot how old you are.
Here’s to getting older, but never wiser.
You’re not aging, just upgrading.
“I love you, b*tch. I ain’t ever gonna stop loving you, b*tch.” Happy birthday.
Rude that you’re older than me, but ok.
Here’s your birthday card. In 365 days, you MIGHT get another one.
Studies show that the more birthdays you have, the longer you live.
I’m just here for the cake.
Your present is better than this birthday post, I promise.
Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star!
Paris Hilton once said you should live every day like it’s your birthday. So let’s party extra hard today!
Could be worse, you could be Samantha at the beginning of Sixteen Candles.
Happy birthday, Mr. President.
Dermatologists HATE her. Happy birthday, best friend.
Another one, thank you!
Thoughtful Birthday Wishes
I am so lucky to have you in my life. Happy birthday.
They say not all soulmates are lovers… wishing a happy birthday to mine.
“You don't get older, you get better.” —Shirley Bassey
Happy birthday to the person that makes me laugh the loudest.
A true friend is life’s greatest treasure. I am so glad I found you.
On my birthday, I used to wish for a sister. And then I got you!
You’re my person. Happy birthday!
“Friendship is the purest love.” —Osho. Happy birthday.
Looking forward to another rotation around the sun with you, best friend.
You make every day brighter. Happy birthday, best friend.
“Life is better with every year of living it.” —Rachel Maddow
I am so thankful that you were born. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to my truest friend.
“It takes a long time to become young.” —Pablo Picasso
Cherishing all the memories we share together today. Here’s to many more!
“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” —William Shakespeare
Friends are the family you choose, and I am so honored you chose me. Happy birthday!
“Women’s friendships are like a renewable source of power.” —Jane Fonda. Happy birthday to my power source.
True friends are like stars: You don’t always see them, but you know they are there. Sending you love on your birthday.
A year older, a year bolder. Happy birthday to the strongest woman I know.
The world is better with you in it. Happy birthday, best friend.
Enjoy being celebrated for the gift that you are.
I’m blessed with the best! Happy birthday.
You are so loved. Happy birthday!
“We turn not older with years, but newer every day.” —Emily Dickinson
Happy birthday to my best friend. I don’t know what I would do without you.
“I wouldn’t trade it for anything, no, never. Your friendship is the best present ever.” —Winnie The Pooh
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