What to write to your best friend on her birthday

What would we do without our friends? Whether it’s the funny friend who keeps things light…the helpful one who gives advice…the co-workers we vent to…our book club gals…our weekend pals…the cool new friend we instantly clicked with…or our childhood bestie who we can still talk to about, well, everything— there’s something unique, special, and important about every good friend we have. And on their birthday, we want to make them feel that way, right? So we go the extra mile, beyond a text or post or even a phone call, and we pick out a great greeting card that sums up our friendship perfectly.

But wait — if the card already says it all, then what on earth do we write inside a birthday card for a friend? Don’t worry, it’s easier than you think to add that perfect personal touch.

Birthday greetings for best friends follow pretty much the same three guidelines as buying a great gift: make them feel unique, appreciated, and loved.

Unique

If you were to describe this friend in a few words, what would they be?  What are some personal jokes or experiences you’ve shared? What makes this friend different than your others?

Appreciated

When you think of this friend, what are you thankful for? What are some helpful things they’ve done or said? Why are they important in your life?

Loved

Remembering your friend on their birthday with a card already shows you care, but if you love them like family, or they truly are your best friend, don’t be afraid to tell them so.

Example of Birthday Messages to a Friend:

So if we put this magic formula all together, some things to say to your best friend on their birthday might look something like this:

  • Thanks for always being there with a listening ear and great advice — I don’t know what I’d do without you.
  • Your birthday is celebrated once a year, but having a friend like you is something to celebrate all year long!
  • Happy Birthday to my most creative and talented friend! What a gift you are to everyone you know — especially me.
  • Awesome guy. Awesome friend. And you deserve an awesome year!
  • You have a magical way of making work fun. Thank you for that!
  • Happy Birthday, my friend — you always know how to make me smile!
  • Even when we’re apart, you’ll always be one of my closest friends. Miss you — and we’ll celebrate soon!
  • Just thinking what a wonderful friend you are and hoping you have a beautiful birthday.
  • From phone calls over coffee to crazy nights out — our friendship makes life better in so many wonderful ways!
  • You’re my partner-in-crime, my voice of reason, my confidant, my comic relief…and the BEST best friend I could ask for.
  • [Twenty] years of friendship. Countless amazing memories. And many, many more adventures to come!
  • You were my “BFF” long before it was abbreviated! And you always will be.
  • We can totally be ourselves with each other — I love that about us.
  • Forever young. Forever friends. Forever grateful for you.
  • You’re more than a friend, you’re family to me — and I’ll always be here for you.

Now, simply customize what’s unique, appreciated, and loved about your friend, and you’re sure to find just the right words to say in your birthday messages to a close friend. And, by the way, good for you for caring so much to make this extra effort! Your friend is lucky to have you. Remember, you’re important to them, too, just by being your wonderful self. So as long as what you write sounds authentically “you,” it will be exactly the right way to brighten your friend’s day.

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Wendy Bomers has been a greeting card writer since the age of ten. Okay, maybe not professionally, until her mid-twenties. But way back when kids were planning to be vets and teachers and firemen, Wendy wanted to write cards when she grew up…and have “a job that makes people happy every day.” Now, after over twenty years in the biz, Wendy still feels incredibly lucky to help American Greetings create happiness, laughter, and love – and still hopes to make you smile!


If you are fortunate enough to have a good friend or a best friend, then you have something that many people do not: a bond with another person that is truly unique and special. And if it is your friend’s birthday, then you’ll want to find just the right way to say “happy birthday friend” Finding the perfect words for someone who has played such an important role in our life can be a challenge, but never fear, this collection of birthday wishes for friends and birthday wishes for best friends will help you do just that.

We are born with family, but we get to choose our friends, and anyone that makes the cut must be truly special. They are the people we play with, joke with, get silly with, confide in and just plain hang out with. Your friend’s birthday is one of the most significant days of the year to them, so why not try to make it special by sharing a message that will touch them or make them laugh? So check out the different greetings below, listen to your gut as you read them, and once you find just the right one, text it, email it, share it on social media or just tell them in person so they know how important they are to you!

We hope that you and your friend have the best birthday celebration together, and many more!

This compilation contains:

  • Birthday wishes for friend
  • Birthday wishes for a best friend
  • Funny birthday wishes for best friend

We hope you enjoy these birthday messages and are able to find the one that perfectly expresses how you feel about your friend.

  • I feel so lucky to have you as my friend. Hope your birthday is as special as you are. May all of your dreams come true. Thanks for being such a great friend. Happy birthday!
  • Celebrating you today... your humor, your charm, and all the ways you make this world a better place. Happy birthday!
  • You’re simply a wonderful friend, and each year that passes only makes you more so. Happy birthday!
  • Happy birthday to the kind of friend everyone wants to celebrate!
  • I am looking forward to many more years of friendship and birthdays with you. Have a fantastic birthday!

What to write to your best friend on her birthday

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Send your friend this birthday wish, or share it with them on social media.

  • Happy birthday to someone who has EXCELLENT taste in best friends. Enjoy your special day!
  • I want to wish you all the love and happiness in the world, all of which you deserve. Happy birthday my friend!
  • I am grateful that you are a part of my life. All the best on your birthday!
  • In good times and bad, I’ll always be by your side. Happy birthday friend!
  • Happy, happy birthday! You deserve all the cakes, love, hugs and happiness today. Enjoy your day my friend!
  • May God shower you with blessings today and always. Happy birthday wishes for my friend!
  • Happy, healthy, exceptional, rocking birthday to you my friend!
  • Every step of the way you were there for me. Through thick and thin I’ll always be there for you. Happy birthday wishes!
  • Thanks for another year of being an awesome friend. Happy birthday dear friend!
  • I am grateful for your true friendship. Hope you birthday is amazing as you are my best friend!
  • I wish you love, hope and everlasting joy and happiness. Thank you for being my best friend.

What to write to your best friend on her birthday

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Share this message with a close friend on their birthday.

  • I am so proud to be your best friend. May you have a happy and healthy birthday!
  • You understand me like nobody else. I have a sibling in you my friend. Happy birthday to my best friend!
  • Thank you always being there to listen. I am so lucky to have you as my best friend. Enjoy your birthday!
  • I am so thankful and happy that we are best friends. Enjoy your birthday and happy birthday wishes for my best friend!
  • Happy birthday to my best friend, the one who laughs at my silly jokes and still stands beside me even when I do dumb and stupid things!
  • Best friend: someone whom you can be yourself with, someone whom you can have pointless conversations with, someone who still likes you even when you’re weird, someone who forgets to buy you a birthday gift…that’s why I came up with this. Happy birthday my best friend!

What to write to your best friend on her birthday

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Add a little bit of humor to your friend's birthday with this birthday wish image.

  • Happy birthday to my best friend! We are such a great team: I am smart, good-looking and talented and you are great at being my friend!
  • You may be getting older but at least I still look great! Happy birthday best friend!
  • I am so blessed to have a friend like you. It may be your birthday, but I feel like I am the one with the gift!
  • May you have a happy, healthy, peaceful, successful and fun year. And may this year be your best one yet.
  • Today is your special day and I promise to try my utmost to not steal the spotlight from you for at least one day! Happy birthday my friend.
  • The only gift I have for you is my continued friendship. I went searching for the perfect gift to give you, but you are such a perfect friend that nothing seemed good enough. It has nothing to do with me being cheap!
  • I am so grateful to God for our friendship. May you continue to be showered by God’s blessings and may we always find time for each other. Happy birthday dear friend.
  • Here’s to all the birthdays we have celebrated together! I hope today is an amazing one and I look forward to celebrating many more together!
  • Birthday greetings and cheers to you my friend. I hope your day and your year are both spectacular ones.

We truly hope you have enjoyed these birthday wishes, messages, greetings and quotes for friends and best friends.

These birthday wishes (and more!) can be found on best-birthday-wishes.com!

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