Our mums mean the world to us. They’re our caregivers, our voices of reason and oftentimes, our best friends too. Mothers are superheroes in their own special way.
But what about the card?
It can sometimes be difficult to find the right words to let her know just how much she means to you. How do you summarise every wonderful thing that she has done for you in a few sentences? "Happy birthday" just isn’t enough.
If you, like so many of us out there, struggle to find the perfect words for your lovely mum, have a look at some of our ideas below.
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• How To Wish Mum a Happy Birthday
• Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Mum
• Funny Birthday Messages for Mum
• Birthday Messages To Send From Afar
• Happy Birthday Mum Quotes
• Happy Birthday Poems for Mum
• Happy Birthday Mum in Heaven
How To Wish Mum a Happy Birthday
A few extra touches here and there will really make your mum feel special. Follow these steps to personalise the card – it will make all the difference!
• If you have a special name that you call your mum, like "mumsy", "momaloo" or even "mama duck", use it to address the card.
• Think about what makes your mum unique. Is she very loving? Does she love being glamourous? Would you describe her as creative or thoughtful? Think about whatever it is that makes her exceptional and select a few adjectives to incorporate into your overall message.
• Try and write a birthday wish from the heart. Think about all the sweet, perfect things you wish for her for this new year in her life. Don’t rush it – sometimes something as precious as this takes time.
There’s no one in the world who could ever measure up to your mum, which is perhaps why it can be so difficult to put your birthday wishes for her into words.
Below are a few suggestions for you to use as a guideline. Incorporate any special memories or inside jokes you may have into them to help make her feel extra important on her special day.
Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Mum
• Mum, if it weren’t for you, I would never even have become half the person I am today. Thank you for being an exceptional mother, an amazing friend and someone I look up to every day of my life. Happy birthday!
• I don’t know where I’d be without you. You taught me to be patient, you taught me to be kind. You also taught me to work hard and to respect others. Most importantly, you taught me to see the best in myself. On your special day, I want to say thank you for everything. Happy birthday, Mum!
• Cheers to a woman who is full of grace, love and lessons. We could not be more thankful for all you have done. Happy birthday to the world’s most wonderful mum!
• Mum – there are 365 days in a year, but your birthday outshines every single one of them.
• We are so blessed to have you to turn to for advice, to mend our broken hearts and to make such special memories with. We appreciate everything you have done for us and not a day goes by when we are not thankful for you and everything you continue to do. Happy birthday!
• Mum, you are not just the most special mum in the world. You are out light on my darkest day, and the brightest smile in any room. You do so much for our family – I think you’re a superhero! Happy birthday, SuperMum!
• Happy birthday to the very first friend I ever had! I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you by my side through all of life’s ups and downs. You’re always there for me, and I hope you know that I am always here for you.
Funny Birthday Messages for Mum
• Thank you for not telling my sisters/ brothers I'm your favourite!
• Happy birthday to a mom who looks young enough to be my sister. Note that if you ever start looking younger than me, we're going to have problems!
• Happy birthday to my dear Mum! May we continue to drive each other crazy for years to come.
• We have the perfect mother and daughter relationship. You're my mother & I'm perfect. Happy birthday, Mum!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Now that I'm older I want to thank you for never leaving me in a shopping cart and running away. I know it was tempting.
• I would have got you a funny card, but I know at your age bladder control can be a problem… Happy birthday, Mum!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Guess raising me didn't send you to an early grave after all!
Birthday Messages To Send From Afar
Sometimes it’s not always possible to be with your mum on her special day. Here are some ideas for those of you sending birthday cards from afar.
• No matter how far apart we may be, you are always in my heart, Mum. Happy birthday!
• Mum, you showed me how to face the world, and now I’m travelling it! I couldn’t be more grateful for everything you have taught me. Happy birthday!
• Thank you for always giving me hope, always encouraging me and always supporting me. I wish I could be there with you on this special day. Happy birthday, my precious Mum!
• Mum, the more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. I might not be there with you today, but today I am celebrating you. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Thank you for being there for me through all the highs and through all the lows, and for everything in between. I wouldn’t be who I am today without you, but I do wish I was there with you.
• Sending love and hugs from afar to you, my Mum, my superstar! I hope that this day is just as special as you are! Thank you for everything that you have done for me – you mean more to me than words can say. Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Mum Quotes
• “To the world, you may be one person, but to me, you are the whole world.” – Dr Seuss
• “A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” – Unknown
• “All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln
• “Happy Birthday to the woman who gave me life then taught me how to live it.”– Unkown
• “A mother is she who can take the place of all other but whose place no one else can take.” – Cardinal Meymillod
• “Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” – Unknown
• “Behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begins.” – Mitch Albom
• “A mother is the one who fills your heart in the first place.” – Amy Tan
• “Everything I am, you helped me to be.” – Unkown
Happy Birthday Poems for Mum
• Roses are red, violets are blue, there's no one I'd rather turn to in times of need than you. Happy Birthday, Mum!
• I hope to be a mother like you. Strong, loving, devoted, inspiring, wonderful, and cool. Happy Birthday!
• I just want to let you know, you mean the world to me. Only a heart as dear as yours would give so unselfishly.
• Celebrating you today brings joy to my heart. To me, you'll always be a priceless work of art.
• Mother, you are beautiful. Mother, you are kind. Endearing thoughts of love for you are always on my mind. Happy birthday.
Happy Birthday Mum in Heaven
If your mum is no longer with you in person, you can still celebrate the beautiful woman she was and your memories of her. Here are some messages that say “Happy heavenly birthday, Mum”.
• Mom, I know Heaven must be beautiful right now… because it has you in it! Happy birthday.
• Though you are not here with me, I know you will always guide me and be with me through thick and thin. Happy Birthday Mum in heaven.
• No words can describe how much I love you, and how I so wish you were here with me today. For your birthday, I send to you in Heaven all my love.
• Wherever you are resting I hope that you can see, how precious and uplifting your memory is to me.
• Not a day goes by when I don't think of you, miss you, love you and thank God that I was blessed to be your daughter/son. Happy birthday, Mum.
• May our friends and family in heaven hold you closely and sing you a song. And I'll be sending a million hugs and kisses today and all year long.
• So many memories, Mum, come flooding back today. Of birthday celebration before you went away.
When it comes to your mum’s birthday, be sure that you write her a card that’s from the heart. She is the most wonderful woman in the world, after all.
No matter what the birthday gift may be, she will absolutely love it and treasure your card’s message forever. Remember: she even loved those macaroni necklaces you used to make for her in nursery school!
For Any Beautiful Lady
Here are some messages you could send to any special woman in your life on her birthday.
• Happy Birthday, beautiful! May your day be as wonderful as you are.
• Happy Birthday to a lady who's beautiful inside and out.
• Hey beautiful, hope you have an awesome birthday! It's only fitting, given what an awesome lady you are!
• Happy Birthday to the most fabulous lady in the history of fabulous ladies!
• Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! That's right, one birthday wish isn't enough for a beautiful person like you.
• Just wanted to send you a quick Happy Birthday message, along with a reminder of how beautiful you are.
• Happy Birthday to one Stone. Cold. Fox.
• Happy Birthday, pretty lady! You are truly aged to perfection.
• If you only knew how beautiful you are… you'd probably be insufferable. Happy birthday, gorgeous!
For a Beautiful Wife or Girlfriend
Here are some affectionate birthday wishes for your lady love.
• Happy Birthday to a world class thief. You stole my heart, and you continue to take my breath away.
• Today is the birthday of the loviest lady in the world, my wife! Happy Birthday, beautiful!
• Happy Birthday, sexy lady! I've got a special present for you later, but it probably won't be much of a surprise to you 😉 .
• Happy Birthday to my stunning wife! You're every bit as beautiful as the day I met you.
• You are so beautiful to me… and to every other person on the planet. Happy Birthday, and thanks for being my lady.
• Happy Birthday to the most beautiful woman on the planet!
• Happy Birthday, baby! Somehow you get more and more beautiful every year.
• I have as much reason to celebrate your birthday as you do, because you mean the world to me. Happy Birthday, beautiful!
• Happy Birthday to the beautiful woman who makes me happy every day.
• HBD to OSH! Translation: Happy Birthday to One Serious Hottie (that's you)!
For a Beautiful Friend
Here are some birthday wishes crafted specifically for a favorite female friend. For more ideas, check out these birthday wishes for a best friend.
• Happy Birthday to a beautiful person and a wonderful friend! Hope your day is full of the same sort of joy you bring to everyone you know.
• Best birthday wishes to a beautiful lady and an amazing friend.
• Happy Birthday to my hot friend. The fact that you're turning a year older today is the only thing keeping my jealousy in check.
• Happy Birthday to someone who's way too hot for her age.
• Happy Birthday, you gorgeous bitch.
• Hey beautiful girl… hope you get everything you want for your birthday. You deserve it.
• Happy Birthday to my foxy friend! How the hell do you keep getting more beautiful?
For a Beautiful Daughter
• Happy Birthday to the best and most beautiful daughter in the world!
• Happy Birthday, beautiful girl! Hope my wonderful daughter has a wonderful day!
• I'm continually amazed at how smart, strong, and thoughtful my daughter is. Happy Birthday, beautiful!
• Happy Birthday to a beautiful, kind, and talented lady. I'm so proud to have you for a daughter.
• Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter! She's grown from a little lady to a lovely lady, and I couldn't be prouder.
For a Beautiful Sister
• Happy Birthday to my hot sister! Hope the day treats you right!
• Happy Birthday to a beautiful sister and a great friend!
• So maybe I wasn't always completely on board with the idea of having a sister… but now I'm damn glad you were born. Happy Birthday, beautiful!
• Life just wouldn't be the same without my smart, sweet, sassy, stunning and all-around splendid sister. Happy Birthday!
• Happy Birthday to the lady who got all the good looks in our family.
Are you reading this because you want to find appropriate birthday wishes for employees, colleagues, and coworkers? Then you’ve come to the right place! Recognizing birthdays is special for anyone. But, for an employee, it’s an important way of making your employees feel recognized and valued. We have put together a list of quirky, work-appropriate, and heartfelt happy birthday wishes for employees that you don’t have to spend long wondering what to say to them!
Why is it important to acknowledge employee birthdays?
Celebrating your employees’ birthdays is an absolute must! If you don’t, you may end up losing valued members of your team. Birthdays are one of those times of the year when people think about their life and evaluate their situations. Because of this, birthdays are one of the most common days on which people quit their jobs. So, a simple happy birthday message to employees can go a long way! Putting in a little effort to show your appreciation for your employees can make them feel valued. In turn, this will make them feel happier in their position at your company, and you will see increased employee retention.
Best happy birthday wishes for employees to send on their special day
Here are the 30+ unique happy birthday wishes for employees to make them feel happy and appreciated on their very special days.
Birthday wishes for employees about their character
1. It’s unlikely to find a good employee who is also a friend! You’re an exceptional employee, and we have nothing but respect and admiration for who you are. Happy Birthday.
2. We’ve heard so many great things about you from your team and everyone in the workspace. It must be from the positivity you bring to work and is an extremely admirable quality. Keep working hard! Happy Birthday.
3. A fantastic team member like you is so invaluable to us! We’re pleased that you’ve built such strong bonds with every member of the team. Here is a bouquet of happiness for you! Wishing you good health and prosperity.
4. You have done so much great work for the company, and we’ve decided that it’s no longer enough to just call you a great employee. You are a great member and are invaluable to the team! We hope that every day is filled with happiness, prosperity, and well-being. Have a great birthday and a marvelous year ahead.
5. We feel extremely thankful to have an employee like you who fits in so well with our company culture. We appreciate all your hard work and wish you all the best. Happiest of birthdays!
6. We want you to know that no one else could do the amazing job that you do. It is an absolute delight to share the workspace with someone as diligent and persevering as you. Happy birthday and thank you for sticking with us!
7. Remarkable people deserve remarkable things! We hope that nothing but amazing things occur in your life and that your year ahead is filled with nothing but joy and wellness. We hope to spend many more days, months, and years working with you! A very happy birthday to an amazing employee.
Professional birthday wishes for employees
8. I just want to let you know that all the great things you’ve achieved since your arrival have not gone unnoticed. You are a one-of-a-kind employee, and we are proud to have you in the workspace. Happy Birthday!
9. Best wishes on your birthday! You are an extremely dedicated employee, and we are very grateful for that. It’s clear that you think of the company as your own, and your work sure does reflect it.
10 . Over the time you’ve been working for us, it’s evident that you are a pillar of this company. Your resourcefulness and creativity are invaluable qualities. Keep it up! Happy Birthday.
11. We want to wish a powerhouse of an employee a very happy birthday! You are dedicated, industrious, and reliable and deserve nothing but the best. Here is to your amazing day and a fantastic year ahead!
12. If we had the best employee award, you would win it hands-down! You are the dictionary definition of what a great employee is. We hope you have a wonderful birthday and a prosperous year ahead.
Warm and heartfelt happy birthday messages for employee
13. To a valued employee who has directly contributed to the success of this business by working hard, happy birthday. We wish you only the best in life, filled with contentment and success. Have a great day!
14. It’s your birthday and all we want to do is put a smile on your face! You deserve all the blessings coming your way because not only do you do outstanding work, but you are also an outstanding person! Happy birthday to you.
15. Very happy birthday to the person who has been so blessed to have an amazing employer like me! Just kidding! We are the ones who are blessed to have someone like you on our team. Have an amazing day, and keep up all the good work you do for us.
16. Your birthday means a lot to us because you are a top employee and one of the most creative and resourceful members of our team! Happiest of birthdays, and we hope that you enjoy this day and have a great year ahead.
Longer happy birthday wishes for employees
17. Today is the perfect day to begin another year-long journey. Today is a clean-slated start to new endeavors, hopes, dreams, and beginnings. Don’t forget to make sure that you are having great adventures during this journey. We wish you never cease to enjoy all the small joys in your life. Happy birthday!
18. We are filled with nothing but pride when thinking about an employee like you! You have the whole world at your fingertips, and a myriad of opportunities lies ahead. Our wish for you is that today is just overflowing with immense happiness. As people, we tend to dread aging but for today, don’t count the candles, just enjoy the glow!
19. All the words in the world could not describe how much we value you as an employee, team member, and friend. You are talented and hard-working. It is your positivity and personality that make our days at work a delight, and everyone on the team agrees. Here is to your happiness, good health, and prosperity!
20. Happy birthday! You are an invaluable asset to this company, and we can’t imagine what things would be like without you. We can't show you enough gratitude for choosing to work with us. On this special day of yours, you must know how much we appreciate the work you do for us. Have a great day.
21. You bring so much positivity, joy, kindness, and passion to this team and it’s only fair that we wish that your year ahead is filled with the same. We hope that you enjoy your birthday because you deserve nothing but the best. May your day be filled with all the cake and chocolate you desire! Happy birthday.
Short and sweet happy birthday wishes for employees
22. We wish you all the best on this special day and hope for more good things to come. Happy birthday!
23. We want to wish you a very happy birthday! Today’s the day to celebrate what a great person and employee you are. All the best to you!
24. We hope you have fastened your seat belt! Your life is about to race off into the sun. Happy birthday and hope you have a smashing day and year ahead!
25. To one of our most esteemed employees, happy birthday! We hope this day is special and that it brings all the happiness you deserve.
26. May this birthday be the start of a year filled with good luck, good health, and great vitality. Wish you a very Happy Birthday!
27. Take the day off, enjoy with your loved ones, and don’t forget to share your birthday cake with us. Happy Birthday, Dear!
28. To an employee that is an essential asset to this company, thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Best wishes for your birthday and enjoy your celebrations.
29. We are frequently humbled by your exceptional work ethic. If you keep working this hard, you will always be successful in whatever you do. Happy Birthday!
30. You help this team achieve great heights, and we are so lucky to have you on board. We wish for nothing but the best in all your endeavors. Happy birthday.
31. Best wishes for your birthday, and thank you for all the hard work! You’re a top employee, and we truly appreciate having you with us.
32. We have watched you go from a new hire to that hard-working employee to a valued member of our team and family. We wish you nothing but prosperity. Happy birthday to you!
33. From all of us here at the company, we wish you a happy birthday and a wonderful, successful year ahead!
34. May this special day be full of joy, surprises, and fun. May this day become as incredible as you are. Happy Birthday!
Now, go and celebrate!
Sending your employees a kind birthday wish, even if it’s short and simple, is important and can make a big difference to their day. We all love some good wishes - especially from someone we look up to. If you want to make your employees feel special, it would be a great start to send them one of the above wishes on their birthday and have a small celebration. This is sure to make them feel special and brighten up their day!
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