{"id":16709,"date":"2022-02-02T13:21:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T18:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/?p=16709"},"modified":"2025-03-13T08:33:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T12:33:08","slug":"what-to-write-in-a-birthday-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/what-to-write-in-a-birthday-card\/","title":{"rendered":"What to write in a birthday card: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overhead-shot-looking-down-on-woman-at-home-writing-in-birthday-card-picture-id1157317711.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overhead-shot-looking-down-on-woman-at-home-writing-in-birthday-card-picture-id1157317711.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overhead-shot-looking-down-on-woman-at-home-writing-in-birthday-card-picture-id1157317711-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/overhead-shot-looking-down-on-woman-at-home-writing-in-birthday-card-picture-id1157317711-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Having trouble figuring out what to write in a birthday card? You\u2019ve come to the right place. Given the number of birthday cards we send and create every year, we\u2019ve come to think of ourselves as birthday card experts. Writing masterful birthday wishes requires nothing less than a good heart and a steady hand. Just kidding \u2013 it requires very little. Here, we\u2019ve broken down everything from general sample birthday wishes you can include in just about anyone\u2019s birthday card to examples for different relationships you may have in your life. You can browse at your leisure \u2013 gaining insight into the whimsical world of birthday card messages or simply use the table of contents to navigate your way to the section that fits your needs. Go ahead, keep reading to find out exactly what to write in a birthday card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip: Send birthday cards in minutes. Postable will print, address, and mail them for you. Plus the selection of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\"><strong>birthday cards<\/strong><\/a><strong> will blow your mind.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Pro PRO tip: You can schedule all of your birthday cards for an entire year in one sitting. Automated birthday cards are a thing of the present. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/automated-birthday-cards\"><strong>Find out more here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jump to a specific section on writing a birthday card:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#short-sweet\">Short, sweet, and casual birthday message examples<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#compliment\">How to add a compliment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#personal\">Getting personal in your birthday message<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#quote\">Birthday quotes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#friend\">Birthday wishes for friends<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mom\">Birthday wishes for mom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dad\">Birthday wishes for dad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#children\">Birthday wishes for children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#milestone\">Milestone birthday wishes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#funny\">Funny birthday messages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#professional\">Professional birthday messages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#professional\">Belated birthday messages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#end\">How to end your birthday card<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In general, what should I write in a birthday card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we jump into the specifics, let\u2019s just cover the basics. The following examples can be applied to just about any birthday card you write. To be even more general, a birthday message should include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A salutation (Definitely use their name.)<\/li><li>\u201cHappy birthday\u201d (Don\u2019t forget to actually say these words in some manner.)<\/li><li>Your positive wishes (This can show up in many different ways as you\u2019ll soon see.)<\/li><li>An appropriate sign off (Should depend on the relationship.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the length of your birthday wishes to a few sentences \u2013 this is a card not a novel. Don\u2019t get off topic and maintain the focus on the birthday person.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MEERALEE130.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MEERALEE130.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MEERALEE130-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MEERALEE130-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the Birthday Cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"short-sweet\">Short, sweet, and casual birthday message examples&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These little quips can be included in any birthday card and are very generalized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Happiest of days to you!<\/li><li>Enjoy your birthday.<\/li><li>Hope you have the best birthday.<\/li><li>Sending you all the best wishes on your birthday.<\/li><li>Cheers to a lovely birthday.<\/li><li>Cheers to you!<\/li><li>Wishing you all the best on your day.<\/li><li>It\u2019s your special day; enjoy it!<\/li><li>Hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and lots of birthday cake.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"compliment\">Add a compliment to sweeten it up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You deserve the greatest of birthdays.<\/li><li>Your positive attitude has been a gift to us all; you deserve the best birthday.<\/li><li>Hope your birthday is as special as you are.<\/li><li>Sending you all the kindness in the world on your birthday \u2013 you deserve it.<\/li><li>You\u2019ve done so much good for your community \u2013 it\u2019s your turn to enjoy!<\/li><li>You\u2019re an absolute delight to be around and I\u2019m excited to celebrate your special day with you!&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personal\">Get a little more personal, if your relationship with the recipients calls for it&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re writing a birthday card to someone close to you then touching on a few personal details will make your card feel special. Consider your relationship with this person and what it means to you. You can draw from past shared experiences, inside jokes, or simple gratitude for having that person in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Friendship is one of life\u2019s most precious gifts and having yours has been one of my greatest pleasures.<\/li><li>Having you in my life the last ten years (holy moly has it been a decade?!) has been one hell of an adventure \u2013 I\u2019m sure glad you were born!<\/li><li>You\u2019re the best gal a boy could ask for! I can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you on your special day.<\/li><li>Remember that one time in Tennessee? Looking forward to recreating that celebration this year!<\/li><li>Another birthday! What a journey the last three years have been\u2026 Feels like I\u2019ve known you forever. Happy birthday!<\/li><li>I can\u2019t imagine my life without you. I better thank your parents today too. Happy birthday!<\/li><li>I\u2019m so lucky to have you in my life.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NOTEWORTHY118.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NOTEWORTHY118.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NOTEWORTHY118-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/NOTEWORTHY118-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the Birthday Cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quote\">Add a birthday quote!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re at a loss for words you can always count on someone else\u2019s. After all, it\u2019s all been said before. Using a birthday quote is a nice way to round out your birthday message. Depending on the tone you\u2019re going for, there are lots of options from something lighthearted and whimsical to a more serious formal quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>\u201cThe great thing about getting older is that you don\u2019t lose all the other ages you\u2019ve been.\u201d \u2013 Madeleine L\u2019Engle<\/li><li>&nbsp;\u201cAnd in the end, it\u2019s not the years in your life that count. It\u2019s the life in your years.\u201d<br>\u2014<em>Abraham Lincoln<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday4-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-e4fa29ec-20a1-4e69-aa51-5f5628bfaee9\"><li>\u201cYou are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.\u201d \u2014C.S. Lewis<\/li><li>\u201cLet us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.\u201d<em> \u2014Plautus<\/em><\/li><li>\u201cThe more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is to celebrate.\u201d \u2013 Oprah Winfrey<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-f39e82c8-b1f3-46ad-820e-eccd582d3d70\"><li>\u201cYouth has no age.\u201d \u2013 Pablo Picasso<\/li><li>\u201cToday you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Seuss<\/li><li>\u201cAge is a case of mind over matter. If you don\u2019t mind, it doesn\u2019t matter.\u201d \u2013 Mark Twain<\/li><li>\u201cAge is something that doesn\u2019t matter, unless you are a cheese.\u201d \u2013 Luis Bunuel<\/li><li>\u201cThe secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.\u201d \u2013 Lucille Ball<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday6.png 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday6-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General birthday wishes: a summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, so in general the above sections will give you some good ideas on what you can write in a birthday card for just about anyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Wish them a happy birthday<\/li><li>Add a compliment<\/li><li>Make it personal (should the relationship call for it)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n    <p>Send birthday cards in minutes. Postable will print, address, and mail them all for you. <\/p>\n    <div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener\" noopener=\"\">Birthday Cards!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But this is an ultimate guide so that means we\u2019re going to dig even deeper. If you\u2019d like your birthday wishes to be less general and more specific not only to the person, but the unique birthday then we\u2019ve got more examples you can use below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"friend\">What do you write in a birthday card to a friend?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SUSIEESSE183.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SUSIEESSE183.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SUSIEESSE183-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SUSIEESSE183-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Show me birthday cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Friendships are one of life\u2019s most satisfying adventures and having yours has been a true gift. Happy birthday.<\/li><li>Violets are red, roses are blue &#8211; your birthday will be awesome and you are too!<\/li><li>You\u2019ve been a stellar friend all these years and I look forward to making your birthday just as spectacular!<\/li><li>Happiest birthday, friend!<\/li><li>Sure glad you were born!<\/li><li>Friendships like yours are one in a million. Happy birthday!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/happy-birthday-bestie-how-to-make-your-bffs-bday-epic\/\">Birthday Surprise Ideas for Your BFF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mom\">Birthday wishes for mom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moms deserve the world so make sure you make an effort to send her (at the very least) a lovely birthday card. No, a text will not cut it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/POSTABLE2790-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/POSTABLE2790-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/POSTABLE2790-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/POSTABLE2790-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the Birthday Cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>I definitely don\u2019t say this often enough, but you are amazing. Thank you for being the best mamma! Happy birthday.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Thank you for doing all that you do for our family; it does not go unnoticed. Happy birthday!<\/li><li>Mom, I hope you take time for yourself today (and every day) and enjoy your birthday.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You are the rock of this fam; happy birthday!<\/li><li>YAS Queen! You are the queen of our family and we are all so grateful for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dad\">Birthday wishes for dad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Put a smile on dad\u2019s face \u2013 it\u2019s the least you could do for his birthday. Send dad a birthday card he\u2019ll appreciate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/POSTABLE2791.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/POSTABLE2791.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/POSTABLE2791-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/POSTABLE2791-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the Birthday Cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To a true gentleman \u2013 dad, happy birthday!<\/li><li>Dad, thank you for always being there for me. Happy Birthday<\/li><li>To the man who has set a positive example for me my whole life \u2013 happy birthday!<\/li><li>Daddio, please enjoy your special day and know that I\u2019m sending you all my love.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dad, I continue to look up to you many years even after I realized we\u2019re the same height. Happy birthday!<\/li><li>Sure glad you were born; definitely worked out well for me.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"children\">Birthday wishes for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids \u2013 regardless of their age \u2013 love getting birthday wishes from parents too. Whether your offspring are living on their own or they\u2019re currently eating pizza in their PJs down the hall, send them a lovely birthday card to give them all the fuzzies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EFRANCES355.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EFRANCES355.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EFRANCES355-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EFRANCES355-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the Birthday Cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-5d96f39e-0ea8-4e96-af52-c75b27e4a1c0\"><li>It has been my privilege and pleasure to watch you grow into the spectacular young woman that you\u2019ve become. Cheers to another year of growth!<\/li><li>This day fifteen years ago was one of the happiest days of my life. Happy birthday sweetheart.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A mom knows best and this one says you better spend your birthday doing something special!<\/li><li>Don\u2019t do anything I wouldn\u2019t do. Happy birthday!&nbsp;<\/li><li>Way to keep growing, you\u2019re doing a great job! Love being there for you each and every step of the way.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Birthday1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Birthday1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Birthday1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Birthday1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Birthday1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Birthday1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"milestone\">Milestone birthday wishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All birthdays are special, but there\u2019s those few in every life that tend to get extra attention. It\u2019s those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/plan-a-memorable-milestone-birthday-celebration-1196828#:~:text=All%20birthdays%20are%20special%2C%20but,30%20and%20recur%20each%20decade.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">milestone birthdays<\/a> that deserve a little extra love too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EFRANCES276.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EFRANCES276.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EFRANCES276-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/EFRANCES276-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the Birthday Cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-7a6c0dcd-2b23-44e4-bf81-cf433ce953f4\"><li>Welcome to the 50s club. I think you\u2019re going to like it here.<\/li><li>Happy 21st! Enjoy all the festivities and feel free to take advantage of the hangover care package I left in your dorm.\u00a0<\/li><li>Pink is the new black just as 40 is the new 30. Who knew?! Happy Birthday!<\/li><li>Congratulations on turning 18 and getting registered to vote! Adulting is hard \u2013 you\u2019ll find out soon enough \u2013 but at least you can say you\u2019re a constituent now.\u00a0<\/li><li>Welcome to your 30st where naps are the new shots.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday9.png 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday9-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday9-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday9-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"funny\">Funny birthday greetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to go wrong with a funny birthday card message\u2026 Unless the recipient doesn\u2019t have a sense of humor. Or you end up offending them. Or they\u2019re just grumpy. Ok, so it\u2019s not that hard, but don\u2019t let that discourage you. Sending someone a funny birthday greeting is a sure (almost) way to make their day a little more delightful. And if you\u2019d rather send a funny birthday card than write a funny message, we\u2019ve got just the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/funny-birthday-cards\">funny card collection<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday21-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday21-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday21-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday21-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday21-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday21.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-0f859921-3e36-49e9-8388-3de447854492\"><li>You made it to [X age]! Congratulations on surviving this long. We knew (sorta) you could do it.<\/li><li>Congrats on not being dead yet!<\/li><li>You\u2019re only young once (and that ship has sailed).<\/li><li>Let\u2019s party like it\u2019s 2019 (only outdoors and six feet apart).<\/li><li>It\u2019s that time of the year\u2026 TREAT YO SELF!<\/li><li>Donut forget to have an awesome birthday!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday11.png 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday11-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday11-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional\">Professional birthday messages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What to write in a birthday card to a coworker, business partner, boss, or client generally follows the same rules. Just keep the messaging professional and you\u2019ll be good to go. Here are a few short examples of things you could use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your positive attitude is always such a joy to work with. Hope you have a joyous birthday!<\/li><li>Your support has been extremely influential during the course of my career and I am so grateful. I wish you the best birthday!<\/li><li>From all of us here at [X], we wish you a happy birthday. Looking forward to continuing our work together.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n    <p>Schedule all of your clients\u2019 birthdays in one sitting. They\u2019ll get mailed out for you throughout the year automatically.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/automated-birthday-cards\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener\" noopener=\"\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-send-business-birthday-cards\/\">6 Reasons to Send Business Birthday Cards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"belated\">Belated birthday wishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those times you don&#8217;t get the birthday card in the mailbox quite in time for the big day, the belated birthday card is a perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GOODTWIN157.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GOODTWIN157.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GOODTWIN157-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GOODTWIN157-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the Birthday Cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>My deepest apologies for sending this late. I hope your birthday was as special as you are.&nbsp;<\/li><li>As they say\u2026 Better late than never. Right? I certainly hope so. Hope your birthday was spectacular because you deserve it!<\/li><li>Happy belated birthday. I hope you got to spend it with those you love most.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Imagine all the excuses I could come up with, but instead I\u2019ll just say I\u2019m sorry I\u2019m late. Happy belated!<\/li><li>You know me\u2026 Always late to the party. Hope yours was something special. Happy belated birthday!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"end\">How to end a birthday card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ve written your birthday message, but how do you come to a complete end? Signing off any greeting card can be a tricky business (not really), but we\u2019ve got some examples you can use to end your birthday message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The important thing to keep in mind is the relationship between you and the recipient. The formality level should reflect this relationship. For example, don\u2019t use \u201cLove\u201d as a signoff to your clients.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEVERETPAPERIE221.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEVERETPAPERIE221.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEVERETPAPERIE221-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/LEVERETPAPERIE221-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Show me birthday cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>All my love<\/li><li>All the best<\/li><li>Love ya<\/li><li>Hugs<\/li><li>Xox<\/li><li>Delightfully yours<\/li><li>Cheers<\/li><li>Best wishes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Related:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/how-to-sign-a-card\/\">74 Ways to End a Letter (Examples &amp; Tips)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to send a birthday card?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n    <p>Send birthday cards in minutes. 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