Looking for inspiration on what to write in a birthday card for your other half?
We have the answer for all manner of relationships and all the things you could write to make their day extra special. Whether you are looking to embrace the love and romance or would rather keep it short or sweet, we have a whole host of romantic, funny, sentimental messages and more. We have also included some top tips for celebrating your loved one’s birthday.
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Writing a birthday card for your girlfriend, boyfriend or long-time partner
It is always important to remember our loved one's birthdays, and a nice card can a great way to let them know just how much you care. However, finding the right words to express what you feel for them could be a challenge.
Romantic messages
A card full of special feelings and romantic sentiments is bound to make them feel all fuzzy inside. If you prefer to lay on the romance, you could consider writing something like:
• You will always be the one for me.
• One day a year is simply not enough to celebrate someone as awesome as you.
• You mean the world to me!
• I love you to the moon and back.
• You deserve the world and more.
• Every day you bring more happiness into my life!
• There’s no better feeling than being with your best friend.
• You are my happily ever after.
• I hope your birthday is as special as you are!
Keeping it short and sweet
Not everyone likes to write too much on birthday cards and you may prefer to stick to the point with a short and simple message such as:
• Your smile makes me smile!
• All my love on your birthday.
• I am happiest when I am with you.
• Happy Birthday to the one I love.
• Happy Birthday to the best boyfriend/ girlfriend in the world!
• Today we celebrate you.
• You are my soul mate, my partner and my most trusted friend.
• I hope all your hopes and dreams come true.
Something funny
For you what to write in a birthday card for a partner could be all about the giggles. Put a smile on your loved one’s face with a funny birthday message such as:
• Congratulations on becoming another year older- shame it’s not wiser!
• Happy birthday to the only person to ever laugh at my jokes.
• It’s better to be on the hill than under it!
• They say that it is scientifically proven that people who have more birthdays live longer.
• Regardless of how old you get, I will always be younger.
• You are now officially too old to have individual candles for your cake. Enjoy retirement!
• Happy Birthday from the best gift ever… (Me!)
• When I'm as old as you, I hope that I am half as funny as you think you are.
Example birthday card messages
We know that the wording you use on a birthday card is important and there is much to consider when determining what to write on your partner’s birthday card. If you are looking for something that feels more personal, consider adapting one of these example birthday card messages for a girlfriend or boyfriend.
If you are looking to send your significant other an extra-special birthday card with a personalized message, we are confident you will find the ideal one amongst these example birthday card messages:
What to write in a birthday card for a new relationship – early days
An example of what to write in a birthday card for a new relationship.
If you have yet to say the L-word to each other, you might prefer to not say it for the first time via a card. However, you could consider writing something like:
Dear Darling,
Sending birthday wishes to the sexiest man/ woman I know. I am so happy that you are in my life and I am so excited for our future together.
Here’s to our first birthday of many together.
Best Wishes.
Long term love
Here's what you could write to someone you've been with for a long time.
If you are madly in love and you want to write a heartfelt message to your long term lover, you could consider writing something like:
To my partner in crime,
You deserve recognition for more than one day a year. You are my rock, my best friend, and you get sexier by the minute.
I am so thankful you were born, so let’s celebrate!
Love you always.
Fabulous fiancé/ fiancée
When writing a birthday card for your wife or husband to be, you may want to include an extra special message about how excited you are for your upcoming nuptials.
To my fabulous fiancé/ fiancée
Here’s to many more happy birthdays together!
I am so lucky that you are choosing to become a grown-up with me and I can’t wait till I can call you my wife/ husband.
You were my birthday wish and I hope you get yours!
Love you forever.
Birthday messages for your life partner
If you are wondering what to write in a birthday card for your girlfriend, boyfriend or life partner, express your feelings and let them know you care with a message such as this one:
Dear you,
Sometimes I look at you and realise how lucky I am to be growing old together.
You still make me feel special after all these years together and I am blessed you chose to be my wife/ husband/ penguin.
You mean the world to me, my love!
Long distance love
Unfortunately, we cannot always spend our birthdays with those we love. If your love lives long distance, you could consider writing a message such as this:
My dearest (Name),
Even though we are miles apart, you are always in my mind and always in my heart.
I wish we could celebrate together but instead, you get this card! You mean the world to me and I am so excited to see you again.
Lots of Love!
Celebrating your partner’s birthday – 5 ideas
Whether it is early days or a long term love, it is always nice to make their birthday extra special. Get inspired with our birthday celebration ideas for boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, husband or partner.
Some of our favourite ways to celebrate your significant other’s special day include:
#1 Intimate dinner party:
Whether you would prefer to invite family or friends or just have a meal for two, cook your special someone something special to make
#2 Picnic for two
Dine al fresco and enjoy a picnic for two in the great outdoors.
#3 Throw a party
If you want an extra special celebration for your partner's milestone birthday, you could consider throwing them a party with all their nearest and dearest in attendance.
#4 Go on holiday
Whether you go for something fancy or just book a quiet weekend getaway, why not take your partner on a special birthday holiday? This would be a great idea for a special milestone birthday treat!
#5 Let them choose
It’s their birthday so why not give them a day of choosing exactly what you do! Whether it is watching a football match, going to the spa, or having a sofa day, you have to promise that they are in charge for the day – within reason of course!
Writing a birthday card for the one you love
Our top tips for making sure that their birthday card makes the best impression include:
• Personalizing your message to them;
• Including inside jokes or cutesy nicknames you have for each other;
• Sharing your favourite memories from throughout the year;
• Hinting at a birthday surprise you have planned for them;
• Thinking about whether your partner would prefer something romantic or something more light-hearted.
Whether it is a new relationship brimming with potential or one built on years of shared memories, the message you include on a card can turn it from an everyday greeting to a sentimental memento. As a result, it can definitely be a challenge figuring out what to write on a birthday card for boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife. Hopefully we could help!
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Spoil your boyfriend or husband with these hearty birthday messages. These birthday quotes for him will make him feel loved and special.
As you grow older, birthdays become less important. When you enter adulthood, gone are the days when a bunch of people hold your hand and sing the birthday song in a circle.
Many guys don't want to waste a day thinking and preparing for a birthday party. For them, bday is just another normal day.
But we have more than enough reasons to love birthdays. For the one having a birthday, it's the time to feel special and be spoiled. For his family and friends, it's the perfect day to express their love and care.
If your boyfriend or husband is not a birthday person, here is a list of sweet birthday quotes for him to put a smile on his face. Write them down on a card and send them with your gift. These hearty birthday wishes will be the cherry on top.
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• Sweet birthday quotes for him
• Funny birthday wishes for boyfriend or husband
• Short birthday quotes for him
Sweet birthday quotes for him
Birthday is the day to say “I love you,” a little bit different. If your boyfriend or husband is a low-key romantic, these birthday quotes will give him all the feels.
You are proof that perfect guys exist. Happy birthday, sweetheart.
I'd give you the stars. But they don't shine as bright as you do. Happy birthday.
I don't know what gift I can give you because you are the best one. Happy birthday.
Life is better when I am with you. Happy birthday.
Hope the candles on your cake light up the best smile I've seen. Happy Birthday.
A mirror is a perfect gift for you because then you'll see what I see – a terrific and adorable human being.
Can't wait to spend all the future birthdays with you. Happy birthday my love.
Are you ready for the next 365 days with me? I know I am.
Everything about you makes me tick. Keep up the good work.
With you is all I ever want to be. Happy birthday.
I don't know what I was looking for. Then you came along and gave me the answer. Happy birthday.
Thank you for reminding me what butterflies are like. Happy birthday, sweetie.
Funny birthday wishes for boyfriend or husband
Those who laugh together stick together. Do you share a lot of inside jokes with your Significant Other? Does he make you laugh so hard that your stomach hurts? Here's a list of funny birthday messages to share with him.
Just before I lose hope in humankind, here you come. Happy birthday, babe.
Brace yourself. Cause we are going to spend countless birthdays together.
Hope your birthday is as nice as your butt.
Gone are the days when you spit all over a cake and watch your friends eat it with a smile. Embrace the new normal birthday.
Thank you for being my mom-friend boyfriend. Happy B-day.
For the boyfriend that is considerate and caring, this birthday message will tease and praise him at the same time.
Happy birthday from the love of your life.
Glad I swipe right. Happy birthday, babe.
Met online? This birthday quote is perfect for him.
You are the hottest nerd I've ever seen. Happy birthday.
I found the one I want to annoy for the rest of my life. Happy birthday.
I don't celebrate the days that make you look older, except for yours. Happy birthday, honey.
Roses are red. Violets are blue. I am so lucky cause I have you. Happy birthday.
If you are a mess, you'd be a hot one.
Short birthday quotes for him
Sometimes a few words carry more weight than we could imagine. These short birthday quotes are sweet, precise and will make it on the smallest birthday cards.
Hugs, kisses, and birthday wishes for the best man in the world.
No cake is sweeter than you are. Happy birthday!
A bit older, a lot wiser. Happy B-day, baby.
I love you to the moon and back. Happy birthday my sweetheart.
You are rare. Happy birthday.
Your hug is my favorite place. Happy B-day.
I fall in love with you every single day. Happy birthday.
A year older, a year bolder. Happy birthday.
Stephanie says:
Happy Birthdy Evan !!!! Mason , Tio & Titi love you !
Mirka Karina Linares says:
Happiest Birthday to your Sweet Boy! ❤️❤️
Dominique Hernandez says:
Happy Birthday Evan! May you day be filled with many blessings and surrounded by love.
Jennifer Chamoun Johnston says:
So handsome!! Happy Birthday Big Man! I too love those unexpected hugs and “Evan quotes.” I love being your Pia!
Cheri Arreola says:
Happy Birthday Evan!!
Brenda Soto says:
Love the picture, happy birthday Evan,
Janice Bigio says:
They grow up so fast! Happy Birthday to your baby. 😉
Ichelle Rubero says:
He's so beautiful Ailyn!! Happy happy bday sweetie!!!
Matthew Epperson says:
Happy bday buddy! Hope you're having tons of fun today.
Marcela Herrera says:
Happy birthday Evan, you are very handsome
If you have a brother-in-law, you probably feel lucky to have been given another sibling a little bit later on in life.
In many ways, our brothers-in-law are exactly like the brothers who’ve been there for us since we were younger. They offer support, guidance and a joke or two when you really need to hear one. However, for some reason, it can often be difficult to express how much your brother in law means to you.
On his birthday, it is especially important to try and find a way to let him know. Below, you will find a few of our tried and trusted tips on how you can incorporate heartfelt birthday wishes into your brother in law’s birthday card.
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• Happy Birthday Brother-in-Law
• Birthday Wishes For Brother-in-Law
• Heartfelt Birthday Messages for Brother-in-Law
• Birthday Wishes For Brother-in-Law Who is Like a Brother
• Funny Birthday Wishes for Brother-in-Law
• Quotes For Your Brother-In-Law's Birthday
Happy Birthday Brother-in-Law
When it comes to anyone’s birthday card wishes, the more personal you can make it, the better. This lets the recipient know that they mean a lot to you and will instantly make them feel special.
Here are a few easy ways in which you can personalize your brother in law’s birthday card.
• Add any little stories or treasured memories that you share with your brother in law into the message that you write. This will remind him of the bond that you share and will go a long way in making the birthday card a bit more special.
• Include any little inside jokes you may have with your brother in law. These can be something silly or sweet and may not seem like a big deal but will show your brother in law that you enjoy the time you spend with him.
• Address the card to any nickname that you have for him, as this goes a long way in making the message feel more personalized. Similarly, if he has a nickname for you, be sure to sign the card off with that nickname.
• The most important thing to remember is to write your birthday message to your brother in law from the heart. Don’t rush it and write something generic down. Think carefully about what you will write, and we guarantee that he will love it that extra bit more.
Birthday Wishes For Brother-in-Law
Even our brother-in-law needs to be reminded of how awesome he is. His birthday is the perfect opportunity to tell him what an amazing person he is!
• Happy Birthday brother-in-law! We are so lucky to have you be a part of this family.
• Happy Birthday brother-in-law! Wishing you a fantastic birthday filled with lots of love and happiness.
• To my dearest brother-in-law, thank you for all that you have done for this family. Have a blast!
• I hope your birthday is as amazing as you are! Thank you for being a wonderful addition to this family. Happy birthday brother-in-law!
Heartfelt Birthday Messages for Brother-in-Law
Often a few sincere words speak volumes, and these ideas are great inspiration:
• I hope your birthday is as happy and fun as you are my dear brother-in-law! You are a great guy and I hope you have a wonderful birthday. May you be abundantly blessed throughout this year and beyond!
• Happy birthday, brother-in-law. I hope this upcoming year is even better than the last! May this birthday mark the beginning of a new period of flying high and success in your life.
• On your birthday, I just wanted to say that you are one of the best things to have happened to my sister. I hope you have a wonderful birthday. It’s been great getting to know you over the years, and I hope the coming year makes all your wishes come true.
• To my brother in law, I wish you a day filled with gifts, hugs, food, laughter, and love. May you continue to be a blessing to others. May you have a long and peaceful life. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday and cheers to you, my sweet brother-in-law! You’ve made it another year. Just remember, you’re not another year older, you are another year better! I wish you nothing but happiness and joy.
• You have been a good father to my nieces and nephews and a good husband to my little sister. You know me, I was born to criticize. But with you, I can't find anything wrong.
Birthday Wishes For Brother-in-Law Who is Like a Brother
• Sometimes, we are lucky enough to have a brother in law that is just as good as a brother by birth. Thanks for being a great brother. I hope your birthday is amazing!
• We weren’t born as family, but it feels like we were. Happy birthday to the best brother by marriage anyone could ask for! I am so thankful to have you as part of the family and I hope that the upcoming year is everything you hope for and more.
• We’re far from similar but I’m glad we could become good friends and brothers. I’m happy to have such a great brother in law. Happy birthday! I hope your birthday is as fantastic as you are!
• My sister has always been the caring and thoughtful one. I’m so glad that she found a man who treats her the way she deserves to be treated. Happy birthday to the brother in law our family has always hoped for – you mean so much to all of us! We love you very much.
• I know I don’t say this enough, but since it’s your birthday I figured that now is as good a time as any. You’ve made such a great addition to this family, you’ve made my sister happy, and our family is all the better for you being in it. Happy birthday!
Funny Birthday Wishes for Brother-in-Law
• Happy birthday to my brother-in-law! A great man who has the courage and strength to live with my sister!
• To my dear brother in law, as long as you keep taking my side when I have an argument with your sister, I’ll make sure every birthday is filled with the best gifts! Happy birthday!
• Being my brother-in-law is really the only gift you need. You're welcome.
• Brother-in-law. The Man. The Myth. The bad influence. Happy birthday, bro.
• Happy birthday to one of the few people I can actually tolerate on a daily basis.
• There are lots of great people in our family, but you are special… you volunteered.
• Happy birthday, brother-in-law! Congratulation on surviving another year of family madness!
• Happy birthday to a brother-in-law who has the BEST sister-in-law in the world. You're one lucky guy.
• I am smiling because you are my brother-in-law. I am laughing because there is nothing you can do about it! Happy birthday!
• I’m so glad that my sister chose you (and not some other jerk) to be a member of our family. Happy birthday, brother in law! May this year bring you everything you wish for and so much more!
Quotes For Your Brother-In-Law's Birthday
It can often be difficult to find the right words to express yourself and to let your brother in law know how much he means to you. If this is the case, let others do the talking for you.
Below are a few great quotes that you can incorporate into your brother in law’s birthday card.
• "All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece but not too much." – George Harrison. Happy birthday to the world’s greatest brother in law. May your year be filled with plenty of love, happiness and cake!
• "You don’t get older, you get better!" – Shirley Bassey. Here’s to getting even better, my super brother in law! I am so glad that you have joined our family. You mean the world to us.
• "Don’t just count your years. Make your years count." – George Meredith. Happiest of birthdays to you, my dear brother in law! I know you will make this new year count.
Regardless of what you say, as long as it comes from the heart, your brother in law is bound to enjoy his birthday. Plus, he’ll appreciate all of the effort that you put into creating a thoughtful birthday message for him!