Heartfelt birthday messages for daughter from dad
• "You’re my biggest blessing and I never take that for granted. May all your hopes and dreams come true. Happy birthday!"
• "When I look at you, I see an incredible woman who knows what she wants out of life. Your ambition is admirable, and I’m so lucky to be able to watch you blossom. Happy birthday!"
• "You stole my heart the day I stared into your bright eyes. I’ve been in awe of you since day one and that will never change. I love you. Happy birthday, daughter."
• "Happy birthday to my little girl, who has grown into an outstanding young woman. You make me so proud! Love, dad."
• "Even though I can no longer hold you in my arms, you'll always be my baby. Happy birthday, sweetie!"
Short and sweet birthday messages for your daughter from dad
• "Happy birthday! You are the absolute best daughter a dad could ever have!"
• "I admire the strong, independent woman you’ve become. You’ve made your father very proud. Happy birthday!"
• "You’re the best thing that ever happened to me. Happy birthday!"
• "You’re the brightest jewel in our family. Happy birthday to my precious daughter!"
• "Let’s eat cake! Happy birthday to the sweetest gift I’ve ever received."
Funny birthday messages for daughter from dad
• "May all your birthday wishes come true — except the illegal ones. Happy birthday!"
• "I suppose it’s too late to return you to the stork, right? OK, I guess we’ll keep you! Happy birthday!"
• "I wouldn’t trade you for the world. Well, unless of course the price is right! At any rate, happy birthday, daughter!"
• "As a thank you for all those sleepless nights I had when you were a baby, I think I’ll take up drumming and stay at your place for a week! Happy birthday!"
Heartfelt messages from mom
• "Happy birthday to the one who makes me see life in full color! You add sparkle and pizzazz to everything, and today we celebrate the fun firecracker that you are!"
• "As you blow out your candles, stop and give thanks for all of life’s blessings. I pray for you daily. Happy birthday, my angel."
• "My hope is that you remain the sweet and kind person you’ve always been. Wishing you nothing but the best today and always!"
• "Being your mother is an honor and privilege. I’d do anything for you today and always. Happy birthday!"
Short and sweet birthday quotes from mom
• "Nothing lights up my world like you do! Wishing you the happiest birthday ever."
• "Happy birthday to my darling daughter!"
• "Happy birthday to the sweetest girl I know!"
• "I’m the luckiest mom on earth because I have you as a daughter. Happy birthday, to my special girl!"
• "Happy birthday to the coolest kid in all the land! Mommy loves you more than you’ll ever know!"
Funny messages from mom for daughter
• "Wishing my favorite mini-me a fabulous birthday!"
• "Cake should be the only food we eat today! Remember, mothers always know best. Happy birthday, my sweet!"
• "Wow, we’re starting to run out of space on the cake with all these candles! You’re catching up to me. Happy birthday!"
• "I should be the one getting presents today. After all, I’m the one who brought you into the world! Happy birthday!"
• "Happy birthday to the person who decided to put me through hours of labor and then cried about it for months!"
Heartfelt birthday wishes for daughter-in-law
• "Today, I hope you take the time to reflect on how much you’ve impacted our family. You truly make our lives better. Happy birthday!"
• "Nobody is as kind and compassionate as you! May this day bring forth all the good that you give. Wishing you the best birthday!"
• "I don’t know what I did to deserve a daughter-in-law as caring, thoughtful, and loving as you. We really hit the jackpot with you. Happy birthday!"
• "I hope this birthday brings you joy and happiness because you’re more than deserving. Our family loves you!”
• "Happy Birthday! Wishing you, my wonderful daughter-in-law, a birthday that is as special as you are. I’m so thankful that you are a part of our family. Enjoy your celebration!"
Short and sweet birthday wishes for daughter-in-law
• "Happy birthday, my new daughter! Our family is even better because you’re in it!"
• "No one can make me laugh and smile like you do. You’re such a joy to be around. Happy birthday!"
• "Happy cake day!"
Funny birthday wishes for daughter-in-law
• "I took a poll, and the results are in: You’re the absolute best daughter-in-law in the world! Happy birthday!”
• "Our son is a lucky man, and he’d better treat you extra special on your birthday. Tell him Mom said so! Happy Birthday!"
• "Anyone brave enough to marry our son/daughter deserves a great birthday. We’re glad to have you as our daughter-in-law."
Milestone birthday messages for daughters
• "You illuminate the lives of everyone you encounter. May your warm spirit continue to shine and touch others each and every year. Wishing you the best of everything on your special __th birthday."
• "No matter what you decide to do in life, just know that I’ll always be your biggest cheerleader. Happy __th birthday, to my favorite girl.”
• "Watching you blossom into a beautiful young lady has been one of my biggest joys. Wishing you a wonderful __th birthday."
Last words
Still not sure how to word your daughter’s milestone birthday wishes for your daughter? Take a look at this helpful article that shows you what to write in a milestone birthday card. All ready?
Funny Birthday Wishes For Daughter From Mom
• Happy birthday to my beautiful daughter! May your day be filled with laughter, love, and lots of cake. Just don't forget to save me a slice!
• Happy birthday, sweetie! You're growing up so fast. Soon you'll be too cool to hang out with your old mom. Until then, let's party like it's 1999!
• Happy birthday to my amazing daughter! You light up my world like nobody else. I hope your day is as awesome as you are!
• Happy birthday, my dear daughter! Remember, age is just a number. Unless, of course, you're a cheese. Then age is very important!
• Happy birthday, princess! I'm so proud to be your mom. You're smart, funny, and beautiful inside and out. And you're always up for a good dance party!
• Happy birthday, my little superstar! May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and lots of hugs. And don't forget to make a wish when you blow out the candles!
• Happy birthday to my favorite daughter! (Don't tell your sister!) May your day be filled with all the things that make you happy – candy, friends, and unicorns!
• Happy birthday, my love! You're the best thing that ever happened to me. And if anyone messes with you, they'll have to answer to your mama bear!
• Happy birthday, sweet pea! I'm so lucky to have you as my daughter. You make every day brighter with your smile and your silly jokes. Keep shining, my little star!
• Happy birthday, my beautiful girl! You make my heart sing with pride and joy. And if anyone ever tries to bring you down, just remember – you're a boss and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Funny Birthday Wishes For Daughter From Dad
• Happy birthday to my wonderful daughter who always keeps me on my toes, and my wallet empty! Just kidding, I love you more than anything.
• As your dad, I have to remind you that getting older doesn't mean you have to act your age. So, let's celebrate your birthday like we did when you were five – with cake, balloons, and lots of giggles!
• Happy birthday to my amazing daughter! I'm so proud of the person you've become, and I'm honored to be your dad. Just don't forget to call me once in a while, okay?
• Another year older and wiser, but not too old to still have a blast on your birthday! Let's party like it's 1999, or at least like it's a Tuesday night.
• To my sweet and sassy daughter on her birthday: I hope your day is as wonderful and unforgettable as you are. And if that means lots of cake and ice cream, so be it!
• Happy birthday to my favorite daughter! Just don't tell your siblings I said that. Let's celebrate with lots of love, laughter, and all the embarrassing dad dance moves I can muster.
• To the apple of my eye on her special day: I hope your birthday is filled with love, laughter, and lots of presents. But mostly love – because that's what dads are for.
• Happy birthday to my daughter who's always been my little princess. Now that you're all grown up, I hope you find your own prince charming. Just make sure he treats you like the queen you are.
• As your dad, it's my job to embarrass you, so here goes: Happy birthday to my daughter who's not a teenager anymore, but still acts like one sometimes. Love you lots!
• To my daughter on her birthday: I hope your day is filled with all the things that make you happy – chocolate, shopping, and of course, quality time with your dad. Okay, maybe not that last one.
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Whether you're celebrating with a Kardashian-level bash or keeping it simple with a smash cake and some family and friends, you're obviously going to need to take tons of cute photos to remember everything. You only turn 1 once, after all, and you and your child will both want to look back on the special memories someday. My oldest child is almost 4 by now, but I still love flipping through pics from her 1st birthday bash, and seeing how much she's grown and changed since then (and what an awesome job I did planning that party, to be honest).
These 29 cute captions are perfect for a special baby's big day, whether you want something funny, something sentimental, or something perfect for that epic cake smash.
• You may not remember today, but I'll never forget it.
• You're the one unwrapping all the presents today, but you're the greatest gift I could ever ask for.
• When you were born, I thought I couldn't possibly love you any more than I did in that moment. But I was so wrong, because I've loved you more and more every single day since then.
• I had no idea how much love and happiness could be packed into a single year, until this past one as your mama.
• Today and every day, I love you more than you could ever possibly know.
• On your very first birthday, I'm torn between wanting you to stay this little forever, and being so incredibly excited to see how you grow and change as you get older.
• No matter how grown up you get, I'll always think of you as my sweet little baby.
• On your first birthday and every birthday to come, may you be filled with as much joy as you bring everyone around you.
• We've celebrated your first smile, your first giggle, your first step, and now, we get to celebrate the biggest first of all — your very first birthday.
• It's fun to be one, but then again, every day with you is the best day ever.
• One year ago, you made me a mom. I'm not sure what I did to deserve the incredible honor of raising an angel like you, but I'm so glad that you're mine.
• My one-derful birthday baby, I hope you're always as happy as you are on this momentous day.
• "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be." — Robert Munsch
• "When I was one, I had just begun." — A.A. Milne
• "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." — Dr. Seuss
• "Every day is a gift. But some days are packaged better."― Sanhita Baruah
• "All children, except one, grow up." — Peter Pan
• Your first taste of sugar became your first bath of sugar.
• Let them eat cake! And let them stay little.
• A first birthday is the perfect excuse to try some cake.
• Hulk Smash? More like CAKE SMASH.
• To be fair, I want to eat all of my birthday cakes like this, too.
• If you can’t blow out the candles on your own cake, you might as well smash it.
• You were all I ever wanted, and I still can’t believe you are mine. I also still can’t believe how loud you are.
• Happy first birthday to you and to my C-section scar. May you both continue to grow and stay strong.
• I can’t believe we made it one whole year, and tonight I’m going for this glass of wine like you went for that cake.
• Happy birthday to my baby, who does not even know it’s his birthday and cried all day. Same, kid. Same.
• You know, they should really make Happy 1 Year At Keeping Your Kid Alive hats for mom.
Your daughter is one of the most special women in your life. You've watched her grow up and blossom into the brilliant person she is today. But what is the best message for her birthday? How do you say happy birthday to your daughter in a way that's meaningful? And how can you really express your love for her?
We’ve rounded up a range of birthday messages for her to capture different approaches to saying happy birthday. From sincere and sweet, to funny and a bit cheeky, we’re sure you’ll find something that will suit the mood and occasion perfectly for your family.
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How do you say happy birthday to your daughter?
When it comes to birthday greetings for your daughter, you want to make sure you’re choosing a message that leaves her feeling loved and celebrated. You know your daughter best, and we’ve found that the most successful cards are often the ones that come from the heart.
Don’t spend too much time stressing over what to write in a birthday card, instead take a look at the messages, quotes and sayings we’ve found for your daughter on her special day.
Funny birthday wishes for your daughter
My birthday prayer for you today is that the good Lord will cure you of your cell phone addiction. Happy birthday my daughter.
Best birthday wishes for a wonderful daughter. I have nothing but sweet memories about raising you, although it’s entirely possible I’ve blocked out some of the teen years. Happy birthday my girl!
Happy Birthday to my daughter. I told you to stop growing up so fast, but as usual, you didn’t listen. Love you!
No matter how hard you try, you can’t catch up to my age. And besides, you’ll always be my little darling. Happy birthday, angel!
You make everything about life sweeter than all the candy in the world. Happy birthday, sweetie!
Forget about the past, you can’t change it. Forget about the future, you can’t predict it. Forget about the present, I didn’t get you one. Happy birthday to my daughter!
Happy Birthday, Daughter! There may be a few more wrinkles in your birthday suit, but you’re still looking good!
When you’re hurt, I’m hurt. When you’re happy, I’m happy. When you’re broke, go find a job. Happy birthday, princess!
Sincere birthday wishes for daughters
I knew when you were growing up that you would become the greatest person that I’ve ever known. And now that I can see it before me, you still make me wonder what I did to deserve such a gift of a daughter. Happy Birthday my beautiful girl.
Happy birthday, beautiful. You have made us the happiest parents to have ever walked the surface of the earth. We wish you all the best.
You have awed me at every stage of your life – from delightful baby, to sweet little girl, to the strong, poised, independent woman you are today. Happy Birthday to a lady I am so proud to call my daughter.
Strength, compassion, and independence are great qualities in a person — as you prove all the time. Today gives us the perfect opportunity to remind you of that. Sending birthday wishes for Daughter of the Year!
Even if I had designed exactly what traits I thought I wanted in a daughter, I could not have even come close to the awe-inspiring qualities that I see in you. The most beautiful part of you is how you follow your dreams at all times. Happy birthday to such an amazing daughter!
Every day we feel so blessed to have a daughter like you. From the adorable freckled toddler to the hard-working teenager you are now, you have continuously impressed us by how you use all of the talents God has given you. Today we celebrate you! Happy Birthday!
Birthday quotes for your daughter
"A daughter is God’s way of saying, I thought you could use a lifelong friend" – Unknown
"Little girls are the nicest things that happen to people. They are born with a little bit of angel shine about them, and though it wears thin sometimes there is always enough left to lasso your heart." – Alan Beck
"Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. In love to our wives there is desire; to our sons, ambition; but to our daughters, there is something which there are no words to express." – Joseph Addison
"A daughter is a day brightener and a heart warmer." – Unknown
"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." – Winnie the Pooh
"A daughter is a bundle of firsts that excite and delight, giggles that come from deep inside and are always contagious, everything wonderful and precious and your love for her knows no bounds." – Barbara Cage
"Life is tough my darling, but so are you." – Stephanie Bennet Henry
"A daughter is the most precious gift of life who lets our heart dance with joy" – Apollo M
"Daughters are angels sent from above to fill our heart with unending love." – J. Lee
Happy birthday to a daughter who is far away
No matter how far you are, my heart will always beat for you. Happy birthday my dear, may your day be filled with happiness.
Happy birthday to my daughter! With each birthday that passes, you amaze me more and more. You have turned out to be such an intelligent, fun, and caring person who has so much going for them in life. I’m excited to see what the future holds for you. Have a wonderful birthday!
As you continue with your journey in life, albeit far away, just remember that mom and dad love you so much and we’ll do everything in our power to ensure that your journey is as smooth as possible. Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to my daughter! May this year bring you plenty of reasons to smile, and endless opportunities to make you happier! Wish we could be with you today, but I just want to let you know that you are loved for the little girl you were, for the special woman you are and for the angelic daughter you will always be.
I always feel so far away from you on days like this. But I want you to remember that life is never easy, and though you will face certain hurdles, during dark times, travel towards the light. Always believe in yourself and do not forget you will always have us beside you. Happy birthday my beautiful daughter.
You think of yourself as a strong person, and then your heart melts with the arrival of your baby girl! What a spectacular young lady you have become! Happy birthday, may life’s joy always find its way to you!
Happy birthday to someone who is like a daughter to me
Wishing you a memorable birthday celebration filled to the brim with measureless joy. It’s a great blessing and privilege to have you as a second daughter.
On your birthday, let me give you a small piece of advice. The world is not always fair, and you will have your share of disappointments, but what matters is how you get back on your feet; also I will always be there for you at every step of life to guide you. Happy birthday sweetheart.
Even though we aren’t related by blood, you’ve always been like a daughter to me, and a daughter like you deserves nothing but the best on her special day, and for all her birthday wishes to come true! Happy birthday my dear.
With every birthday of yours, we're reminded of what matters most to us: you. We’re so grateful we were blessed with a gift like you. You’ve always been like a daughter to us. Happy birthday, sweetie!
On this very special occasion of yours, I truly wish you that you have an amazing day, filled with joy, laughter, presents and love. Because this is what an exemplary daughter like you deserves. Happy Birthday!