A son-in-law can be like another son to you, or the son you never had. And the best part is, you get to skip all the diapers, potty training, teen misbehavior, and college tuition. In short, you get to start your relationship with your new “son” after the really tough parenting is already done.
Your son-in-law's birthday is a perfect time to show your appreciation for this special relationship. After all, it's the anniversary of the day that you didn't have to bring him into the world.
If you're wondering how exactly to wish your son-in-law a Happy Birthday, we've got more than a few options for you. The following birthday wishes for a son-in-law are written in a variety styles. Whether your son-in-law is truly like a son to you, or not quite so close, you can find a birthday message below that fits the bill.
Sincere
To start, here are some heartfelt birthday messages for a son-in-law. Consider using one of these if you have an especially tight relationship with the birthday boy.
• Happy Birthday to a wonderful son-in-law. If we didn't think you were awesome, we never would have let you marry our daughter!
• Happy Birthday to the world's best son-in-law! We couldn't ask for a better husband for our daughter.
• Happy Birthday to a great son-in-law! Your parents welcomed you into the world on this day, and we're sure grateful that you eventually made your way into our world as well.
• You're a wonderful husband, father, and son. In fact, you're just a wonderful person, and we hope you have a wonderful birthday to match!
• Happy Birthday to a wonderful son-in-law. We're so proud to have you as part of our family!
• You are the best thing that ever happened to our daughter. Thanks for being you – and Happy Birthday!
• Happy Birthday to a special son-in-law! We taught our daughter to exercise good judgement, and she did us proud when she made the wise decision to marry you.
• You're an amazing husband and father. As a son-in-law, you're not too shabby either. Happy Birthday from the in-laws.
• We've always wanted the best for our daughter, and guess what? You are the best. Happy Birthday to an amazing son-in-law.
• Our daughter always was a picky eater. Good thing she was picky about choosing a husband, too! She couldn't have picked a better one. Happy Birthday to a son-in-law who is a perfect fit for our family.
• Happy Birthday to a guy who was truly made for our daughter.
Funny
• Sons-in-law like you don't come along very often. That means we're not letting you go. Happy Birthday!
• Happy Birthday to our son-in-law. The day you married our daughter was one of the happiest days of our lives. And also one of the most expensive.
• Happy Birthday, son-in-law! Wouldn't it be great if there were more birthdays to celebrate in our family? Hint hint!
• We wanted to get you an amazing gift for your birthday, but then we realized that we already made a beautiful girl just for you. We can't top that!
• NO ONE WILL EVER BE GOOD ENOUGH FOR MY DAUGHTER. Except you. You're undeniably awesome. Best wishes on your birthday.
• Happy Birthday, son-in-law! Thanks for choosing our daughter to be your wife, and sticking with her even after you found out how crazy her family was!
• Happy Birthday to the guy who was destined to marry our daughter. If meeting us didn't scare you off, then you two were truly meant to be!
• Best birthday wishes from your favorite in-laws!
• Happy Birthday to a great son-in-law! The only thing standing between you and the title of “greatest son-in-law” are a few grandkids.
• You and our daughter are a perfect match. You're hard-working. She's high-maintenance. Hope you can take some time for yourself on your birthday.
• Happy Birthday, son-in-law! As a charming, talented, amazing guy, you have always fit right in with this family!
From Mother-in-Law
Here are some birthday wishes to a son-in-law from a mother-in-law.
• Happy Birthday to my amazing son-in-law. You're truly like a son to me, except that I didn't actually have to give birth to you (thank you so much for that!).
• I know you've been waiting eagerly to hear from your mother-in-law on your birthday. Well, here you go… Happy Birthday!
• Mothers-in-law are notoriously hard to please, but I couldn't be more pleased that you married my daughter. Happy Birthday to an amazing son-in-law!
• Happy Birthday to a smart, caring, and hard-working son-in-law… from a very appreciative mother-in-law.
From Father-in-Law
Finally, here are some birthday wishes to a son-in-law from a father-in-law.
• Happy Birthday to my son-in-law! You're truly a great guy. You know I wouldn't trust just anyone with my daughter.
• Happy Birthday to a strong, smart, ruggedly handsome man. You know what they say – girls always choose a husband who reminds them of their father!
• Thanks for another year of being the greatest son-in-law a guy could ask for. Enjoy your birthday!
• Happy Birthday to a great son-in-law. Who would have thought that that scrawny punk who wanted to take my daughter away from me would actually turn out to be an alright guy?
• On Jun 2, 2022
Diane from CO Asked “
We are heading to Disney World in July to celebrate my daughter's 21st Birthday - this was her choice.
Would like to do something special for her during one of our days there . Do you offer any kind of I'm 21 sashes, or buttons? Thank you!!”Hello there, Diane! Welcome to planDisney! Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out and allowing us to help you plan your special vacation to Walt Disney World Resort!
First, I would like to wish your daughter a very happy 21st birthday! The best way to celebrate any occasion is with a trip to Walt Disney World Resort but I especially find this to be true with extra special occasions such as this one!
A vacation to Walt Disney World Resort is already magical as is but I am happy to report that there are many different ways you can add some additional pixie dust to your birthday trip!
First, be sure to pick up a complimentary birthday pin for your daughter! These are available across Walt Disney World Resort in locations such as the front desk of your Disney Resort hotel or at any Guest Relations location. While there are no specific 21st birthday pins, you can ask that your daughter’s pin be customized with a short message about it being her 21st birthday. Whenever she wears this pin, she will have Cast Members, as well as other Guests, wish her a happy birthday as well!
My second recommendation would be to check out Disney Floral & Gifts! This amazing service provides both fully customized and pre-selected gift baskets for any occasion and can be delivered right to your Disney Resort hotel room.
If you would like to order a cake for your daughter’s birthday, you can either surprise her with one at a participating dining location or pick up a pre-made cake from Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs! Either option is a great way to celebrate your daughter’s birthday in a classic way while enjoying some delicious sweets!
Best of luck as you continue to plan for your daughter’s birthday trip to Walt Disney World Resort! Please let us know if we can answer any other questions for you as well!
~Wyatt
Here is a list of 75 amazing 21st birthday messages for your daughter on her milestone birthday.
#1 To my daughter: I am so proud of all of your hard work, your generous spirit, and your positive attitude. I just know you will do big things in this world. Happy 21st birthday.
#2 Wishing my daughter the best 21st birthday ever. From the day you were born, you have made my world a better place. I could never have imagined I would be so lucky as a parent. Thank you for all you have given to me these past 21 years. You have all of my love.
#3 Happy 21st birthday, Daughter! You are the center of my world and the light that fills up every single day. Thank you for being wonderful, beautiful you.
#4 May our sweet daughter have the greatest 21st birthday ever! What a light you are in our lives. We could never have asked for or imagined a better you. Our hope for you is that you continue to be true to yourself and be grounded in who you are. This world is already a better place because you are in it. We look forward to seeing you shine ever more brightly in the coming years.
#5 Happy 21st birthday, to our amazing daughter. Thank you so much for being you. We have been truly honored to watch you grow and become a light to everyone who knows you. Let your light continue to shine brightly as you make your path in this world. We love you so much.
#6 Happy 21st birthday, to the daughter who makes the sun shine with her laughter. You make our world complete.
#7 21 years ago, a very special daughter was born to us. You have left your footprints on our souls, and for that, we are forever grateful to you. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and are thankful we are your parents. Happy birthday!
#8 Daughter, for 21 years we have had the great joy of watching you grow up to become a wonderful, caring, and intelligent young woman. We are so proud of who you have become and we are looking forward to watching the wonderful things you will do in your life. Near or far, we will always be here for you and love you more than life itself. Happy birthday.
#9 I am so appreciative to have such a one-of-a-kind daughter. On your 21st birthday, I hope that you receive all that life has to offer to someone as thoughtful as you are. You’re a shining light in the lives of everyone who is lucky enough to know you. Happy birthday!
#10 Happy 21st birthday, to the smartest, silliest, most clever daughter I could ever hope for. Every day, you make my life complete. I love you to the moon and back.
#11 Happiest of birthdays to an exceptionally spectacular daughter. Now that you are 21, you are a young adult and continue to be an example to all. Never change. You are simply magnetic.
#12 Happy 21st birthday, to a very special daughter. Every day watching you grow up has been the great joy in our lives and we are so proud of you. Once upon a time, you needed us so much, and now you are a grown woman. We hope we can continue to be there for you through the highs and lows that life will bring you. You are our everything. We love you eternally and unconditionally.
#13 To an exceptional daughter on her 21st birthday, congratulations! Your big day is here, and no one is more deserving of such a fantastic occasion than you. You’re the most down-to-earth and compassionate person I know and I’m so thankful for that. Have a spectacular time and please please be careful out there! Happy birthday!
#14 Congratulations on turning 21, my treasured daughter. Every parent ever wishes for a daughter just like you. You are so cherished and loved. Happy birthday, I hope that you have a day that is just as extraordinary as you are.
#15 Sending my best wishes to an outstanding daughter on her 21st birthday. You have always been so dedicated, courageous and brave. It is a privilege to watch you grow up to become such an impressive young woman. Enjoy your day. You deserve it!
#16 Loving wishes on your 21st birthday, daughter. You are admired and loved by so many people because you are absolutely extraordinary. I hope today brings you happiness and that you make fabulous and unforgettable memories.
#17 Happy birthday to my cherished daughter! On your 21st birthday, I hope that you realize just how outstanding and phenomenal you are as a human being. I will never stop being proud of being your parent. You are simply sensational.
#18 Happy 21st birthday to my intelligent, remarkable and precious daughter. Words cannot hope to describe how proud I am of you today and every single day that you have been a part of my life. You are truly a gift. I will love you forever, and then one day more.
#19 On your 21st birthday we want you to know that every day with you has been a gift. You brightened up our lives from the day you arrived. Happy birthday, daughter.
#20 Daughter, watching you grow up has been an amazing experience that I would never change. Have a truly fantastic 21st birthday. I hope that all of your wishes and dreams come true. You are so precious and treasured by everyone around you, especially today!
#21 Today is your special day! Happy 21st birthday to my daughter. You have worked so hard and grown into such a wonderful young woman. The world holds great things for you.
#22 Happy 21st birthday to my daughter. The day you came into my life, you taught me what true love and happiness really are. I would not be me without you. I love you so deeply and unconditionally.
#23 We are so happy to celebrate our wonderful daughter on your 21st birthday. Every day you impress us with your passion for life, your intelligence, and your spirit. Happy birthday!
#24 To my amazing daughter on your 21st birthday. Thank you for 21 years as your parent. You are the greatest gift I could ever receive. Happy birthday!
#25 Happy 21st birthday, to the daughter who always puts others above herself, works hard and loves life. We are so grateful to be your parents.
#26 Every year, we celebrate the birth of the daughter who made our family complete. Happy 21st birthday to the world’s greatest daughter.
#27 Happy 21st birthday, to a truly unique daughter. You bring so much creativity, passion, and beauty into the world and I’m so proud of you.
#28 Today our wonderful daughter turns 21. Time flies, especially when we have an incredible daughter who makes every day such a gift. We love you so much. Happy Birthday!
#29 Wishing the happiest 21st birthday to my beautiful daughter. Every day, you teach us something new, and we’re so proud of who you’ve become.
#30 Daughter, you’ve come such a long way, and today you’re 21. We are so proud of all your accomplishments and hard work and wish you the happiest birthday ever.
#31 Happy 21st birthday to my daughter and best friend. You bring so much love and light into the world, and it’s a gift being able to watch you grow. I hope you know what an absolute treasure you are. Stay true to you, my dear. You are simply extraordinary.
#32 These past 21 years as your parents have been a joy and an honor. May your birthday be as sweet and wonderful as you. Happy birthday, our pride and joy!
#33 Daughter, today as you celebrate your 21st birthday, I wish you a day filled with laughter and joy. Happy Birthday!
#34 To our precious daughter on her 21st birthday. We love you so much and are so amazed and proud of the kind, wonderful, caring young woman you’ve become. Happy birthday!
#35 I hope your 21st birthday is just as exceptional as you are. I could not be more thankful for having such a considerate, kind and compassionate daughter. I am so happy that you are blossoming into who you were always meant to become. Happy birthday!
#36 Every day, I am grateful to see the thoughtful, responsible, caring young woman you’ve become. I am so thankful to be your parent and so proud of you. Happy 21st birthday!
#37 To my brilliant and beautiful daughter on her 21st birthday. You are a rare and wonderful soul who makes the world a better place. Continue to be strong and fearless in whatever you do and wherever you go. And when you need rest, come back home to us. We will always be waiting with open arms. Happy birthday, our love.
#38 On this special birthday, our daughter turns 21. It has been such a joy to watch you grow into the woman you’ve become. Happy birthday!
#39 Happy 21st birthday to the most special young woman in our world. It is an honor to call you our daughter.
#40 Wishing you eternal happiness and divine love on your 21st birthday. You are the greatest daughter we could ever ask for. We will love you forever, plus one day. Happy birthday!
The Most Famous Quotes to Include with Your Birthday Message to Your Daughter
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.”
Ayn Rand
“And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.”
Mark Anthony
“I know my worth. I embrace my power. I say if I'm beautiful. I say if I'm strong. You will not determine my story. I will.”
Amy Schumer
“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things, and crushes down remorselessly all that stand in its path.”
Agatha Christie
“Absolutely, I don’t believe in rules. As I tell my daughter when she is mischievous, ‘Well-behaved women rarely make history.’”
Nia Vardalos
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you can never see the shadow.”
Helen Keller
“I’ve never had a moment’s doubt. I love you. I believe in you completely. You are my dearest one. My reason for life.”
Ian McEwan
“Children and mothers never truly part, bound in the beating of each other’s heart.”
Charlotte Gray
“Do not forget to tell your daughters God made them beautiful.”
Habeeb Akande
“Remember that you are the ocean. And no one, not even the moon itself is allowed to control your glorious, beautiful tides.”
Nikita Gill
“Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That’s what little girls are made of.”
Bethany Hamilton
“Daughter are angels sent from above to fill our heart with unending love.”
J. Lee
“To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don’t worry about darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest.”
Napoleon Hill
“Daughter, there are not enough words to tell you how much I love you!”
Catherine Pulsifer
“A daughter is a miracle that never ceases to be miraculous…full of beauty and forever beautiful…loving and caring and truly amazing.”
Deanna Beisser
“A mother teaches her daughter how to feel about herself, about handling pressure, about relishing life’s joys and conquering fears.”
Melissa Harrison
“Having a little girl has been like following an old treasure map with the important paths torn away.”
Heather Gudenkauf
“Being a daddy’s girl is like having permanent armor for the rest of your life.”
Marinela Reka
“Every day is Father’s Day to me when I’m with her: when I’ll be able to hold my daughter and see her grow and see her smile. That’s Father’s Day to me every day.”
Saquon Barkley
“As they get older, our daughters become more and more like us too.”
Amy Newmark
“I never thought I would say this but raising a daughter is different than raising a son. But the one thing that is not different is my love for each of them.”
Catherine Pulsifer
“A mother who radiates self-love and self-acceptance actually vaccinates her daughter against low self-esteem.”
Naomi Wolf
“Are we not like the two volumes of one book?”
Marceline Desbordes-Valmore
“Fathers, be good to your daughters. You are the god and the weight of her world.”
John Mayor
“Today I will do what others won’t so tomorrow I can do what others can’t.”
Jerry Rice
“From a little girl so very small, how and when did you get so tall?”
Karen Mortensen
“A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give.”
Laurel Atherton
“Everywhere, we learn only from those we love.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“A daughter is a treasure and a cause of sleeplessness.”
Ben Sirach
“Don’t be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“A mother's treasure is her daughter.”
Catherine Pulsifer
“Every moment I have had with my daughter is precious.”
Cathy Shaffer
“Good daughters make good mothers.”
Abigail G. Whittlesey
“And though she be but little, she is fierce.”
William Shakespeare
“I find as I grow older that I love those most whom I loved first.”
Thomas Jefferson