50 Great Birthday Speeches for All

Struggling to craft a sweet and touching happy birthday speech to a loved one or acquaintance? If that is what you are battling with, you have come to a place that will help you easily surmount that challenge.

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Below we have put together some beautiful speeches that you can deliver on the birthday celebrations of the wonderful people in your life. You can use these fine orations the way they have been published here or pick ideas from them to write your own.

Birthday Speech for a Friend

Whether it’s your best friend or a friend from middle school that you haven’t seen for years, you’ll find what you need here.

Funny birthday speeches

This category could fit anyone in your life. So, if you want to stand out and make them laugh, this is for you.

Birthday speech for Mom

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Tips to make birthday speeches epic Follow these proven speechwriting tips

To get started, take a look at my speechwriting tips below or  check out some speech samples right here.

Because your loved one's birthday celebration is important enough to call for a speech from you, it's not enough to just get it right   — you need to make yours epic.

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Determine if you need to write a formal or informal speech

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Knowing your audience will help you craft the best speech

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Decide on the tone you would like to use

Avoid anything that will be hurtful or embarrassing

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Use the 25 questions below to write your speech. Try to answer each one. The more you answer, the better your speech will be.

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How to Write a Wonderful Birthday Speech

If you've been asked to write a birthday speech for a friend, colleague or family member, you're probably suffering from mixed emotions! On the one hand, it's an honor to be asked. On the other, you might feel entirely panic-stricken! What on earth will you say? How will you do the birthday boy/girl justice?

The tips on this page are designed to help - and at the end of the page, there are a couple of links to sample speeches which you can adapt and use yourself if you need to!

Tips for crafting a knockout birthday speech

Do your research.

If you're being asked to speak at a birthday celebration, then you probably know the person who is having a birthday pretty well. But that doesn't mean you can skip this all-important step!

Find out a little MORE about the guest of honor that you didn't know. Ask their friends or family members to tell you a unique story about the person you are honoring.These kinds of memories can make great material to put into your speech. Memories from family members tend to be of a touching, sensitive nature, whereas the recollections of friends are often hilarious! Using both will give you a well-rounded speech that will appeal to everyone. Plus, you'll get to know some of the guests better, so you'll be more at ease speaking in front of them.

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Be Sensitive

Some people treat a birthday speech as an opportunity to roast the guest of honor. While a little bit of joking around is acceptable - and can be fun - don't try to embarrass the individual.

This is their special day, one which they should be enjoying. Make an attempt to really honor who they are, by acknowledging their contribution to your life and the lives of all the people in attendance.

Know the Audience

Ask a professional speaker, and they will tell you that you have to know the audience to deliver a great speech.

This doesn't mean that you have to be acquainted with every guest, but you should know the general make-up of the crowd.

Are the guests all family and close friends? Are there co-workers present? How about kids?

You have to be sensitive to the audience before you deliver your speech. Being prepared means inquiring about the people in attendance.

Leave on a High Note

Remember, your speech is meant to honor and celebrate someone on a momentous occasion.

Don't ramble or get muddled with complex topics. Keep the general tone light and celebratory. Be sure to tell the person a happy birthday and thank the person who invited you to speak.

Birthday parties are meant to be fun occasions. Make sure that you keep these tips in mind when you are asked to speak for friends or family members at their party.

You'll probably bring a gift to the party, but a great birthday speech may be the gift that the guest of honor will remember the most.

Looking for an example of a written tribute? Check out this 50th Birthday Speech for an idea on what to say and how to structure your presentation.

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40th Birthday Speech Example

This free 40th birthday speech should give you some great ideas on what to include when you're asked to speak on this very special occasion.

Birthday speeches honor and celebrate the person who has reached this milestone in their life. Here is an example of a 50th birthday speech.

50th Birthday Speech

Birthday speeches honor and celebrate the person who has reached this milestone in their life. Here is an example of a 50th birthday speech.

Use this free birthday speech as a model for one of your own. Choosing one quality of the birthday girl/boy and expanding on it is a great way to start!

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Use this free birthday speech as a model for one of your own. Choosing one quality of the birthday girl/boy and expanding on it is a great way to start!

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Birthday speeches.

They're fun to listen to and fantastic to be on the receiving end of.  However writing one for somebody you love can be a completely different story. And I'm picking that's why you here.

I understand the issues involved in preparing a speech, especially one for someone close to you! They can be daunting. 

What you'll find on this page

Image - "Happy 50th birthday to you" in vintage fonts on charcoal background.

What's the common problem with writing a birthday speech?

The problem is not because you don't want to publicly acknowledge the person whose birthday it is. You do.

It's generally more a case of agony caused by indecision through not knowing where to start.

Perhaps you've read my birthday speech tips page and are caught up wondering what to put in, what to leave out, how long will the speech take to say when it's finished, and what joke or special quotation to use, if any?

Now I know this struggle, because I've been there, done that and chewed the tops of pencils down too. A blank page has a tyranny all of its own! 

A birthday speech example

So to help preserve your pencil collection and your sanity here's an example speech which I hope lessens at least some of the anxiety you may feel about writing.

Speech context

Before you rush on to read it, you need context. That is you need to know who this speech is for, who wrote it, why the birthday is significant and the setting it is delivered in. This will help you make sense of it, giving you a complete picture.

Enter Alan West

Although I wrote this speech especially for you, we're pretending it was written for the 50th birthday of a man called Alan West. We're also pretending it was delivered at a party for his friends and family by his close friend of 30 years, Mark.

As you read it, imagine you are hearing it spoken aloud.

You'll see he's been "roasted" - teased, or made fun of, in a kindly way. 

The speech has a speaking time of approximately 5-6 minutes, depending on how fast, or slowly, you speak. That length is good for this type of occasion. 

 50th birthday speech for Alan West

"Good evening all. It's great to have you here.  Most of you know my feeling on birthdays.

50th birthday speech quote - Birthdays -By the time you've had over thirty, there should be a cease and desist order against them.

Generally I say, what's the big deal?

By the  time you've had over thirty, there should be a cease and desist order against them.

They're not unusual. Everybody has them and at the same rate as everybody else - one a  year. They happen whether you want them to or not.

Believe me, I know. I've had quite a few  and looking around this room I can see it's the same for others as well.

So why are we here?

It's not to celebrate the inevitable passage of time but something much more. Everyone has  birthdays but not everyone is my friend, Alan West.

Alan, you are unique. And today I'm gladly putting aside my grumbles about birthday  speeches, balloons, presents and silly hats, to honor you.

You've reached the 50 milestone. 50 birthdays, that's a whole lot of living. Enough  to establish the character of a man, to know who he is. And I've known you through about 30  of them.

So what I want to know is, when are you going to give up the idea that you're a surfer? 

We all know your geriatric surfboard has gone to the beach with you every summer for at least the  last 15 years and never once got wet. Millie says you're waiting for the big one. I say it  happened in 1988 and you were too busy zinc coating your nose to notice.

Rumor has it that  your surfboard has been bolted to the top of whatever wagon you've had is ever since.

50th birthday speech quote: He says he can't seem to get a good fit these days. I say his days of being good and fit have long since gone, up and over the hill.

Likewise his growing collection of fancy running shoes. He says he can't seem to get a good  fit these days. I say his days of being good and fit have long since gone, up and over the  hill.

And then there's the annual season tickets to 10 nights of film festival screenings.

They  seem like a good idea. They were a good idea in the days when the ratio of  surplus energy to the number of hours in a day was higher.

Doesn't he know, he's at that age when his back is expected to go out more frequently  than himself?

But seriously folks, aside from his lamentable quirks of character Alan is a friend - a real  one. He's there when you need him - offering practical advice on just about everything, from  how to unblock the drains to how to meet personal tragedy with courage.

And Alan's not a  mere theorist who has read the books. He walks his talk and walks it tall.

I know he's shy about having his good deeds displayed in public.

A less kind person than myself  might say that's because if everybody knew just how helpful he could be, he'd be called upon  all the time. And that would mean no time for polishing the surfboard or adding another pair  of shoes to the collection. But I know better. He's modest.

However on this occasion I'm  going to ignore his finer feelings. 

I thought it would be great to publicly acknowledge all the personal and lovable qualities we admire about Alan. So I asked around.

I had a couple of contributions. One from Sam who mentioned his foot size was  similar to yours and that his runners were down at heel.

The other was from my son who said  he'd be willing to take the film passes off his hands.

Neither was the type of thing I had in mind. So I was forced to think for myself.

50th birthday speech quote: I value the way we can agree to disagree and still count each other as friends.

Alan, you're an important touchstone in my life.

For 30 years we've stood by each other through the good as well as difficult, challenging times.

I value your opinion (when it's not on the dubious merit of old surfboards). I value the way we can agree to disagree and still count each other as friends. I admire your humor and humility. Then there's your persistence which some might call stubbornness.

I could go on but because I want to preserve what's left of our friendship and  myself, I won't. They say, looks can't kill however the one you're giving me now seems  murderous.

So before I'm forcibly shut-up, I'll do it myself.

In conclusion, please raise your glasses to Alan, to friendship and to birthdays. May you  have many more."

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Now it's your turn to write a birthday speech, go back to the page on how to write a speech and begin. Once you've done that, you've got the hardest part over!

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Do you want to check over another speech before you begin? Here's a 40th celebration toast from a mother to her daughter. And there's this 18th birthday speech of thanks too. The speaking is thanking family and friends for coming along to help celebrate.

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50th Birthday Speech Samples That Make A Powerful Impression

Have an upcoming party and want to see some 50th birthday speech samples ? If you need help with your birthday party speech, there are some ideas for crafting your own perfect oration below.

Feel free to borrow these ideas and customize them to your own situation. I hope it makes your party plans so much easier!

Check out this page, too , if you’re looking for roasting jokes to use on your loved one.

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50th Birthday Speech Samples

When you want to make their special day even more memorable, a great speech for a best friend or a close family member is a great way to do it. You can cap off the ending of the 50th birthday party with a beautiful, heartfelt speech for the guest of honor. Or, you can use this birthday speech as the kickoff for the party. What matters the most is how you express your happy 50th birthday message and a great speech can help you do exactly that.

Let’s take a look at some sample speeches. First, we have a sample 50th birthday speech for an adult child to their mother. Then after that, you’ll see some other popular examples.

50th Birthday Speech – Adult Child to Mother

A poignant speech dedicated to a caring mom. Could you customize this for your birthday party?

Tonight we celebrate the 50th birthday of a woman who’s been the light of all our lives for many years. She’s been a beacon for my brothers, my sisters, and me, and she’s always, always, always been there when we needed her.

Since her talents and kindness have touched us in such a special way, it seems only fitting to take the time to honor her with this party.

When I say talents, I’m referring to her culinary skills and the incredible pies she makes us. So good!

I’m also referring to her financial prowess and knowledge of tax law. Who needs Turbo Tax , when you have a mom like ours?

But as I said, Mom has always been there and when you live with someone, you really get to know them. You get to know their funny quirks like how they always double and triple-check that you remembered things like your books or your lunch before leaving the house for school in the morning.

In Mom’s case, she’d follow us down the street to make sure we had our things in hand. One time, one of our friends thought we were being stalked, but we assured them this was just how our Mom was.

Or how about the time I forgot my science project at home? She actually nearly pulled together a police escort to get the thing delivered to the school on time for the Science Fair. That was great, but all the other kids saw it and we didn’t hear the end of THAT for quite some time. I was always proud of her passion, even if some people thought it was a bit “obsessive.” (And I mean that in a good way, Mom!)

Another very cool thing was that Mom is/was also psychic. Whenever my sisters and I would come home just five minutes late, Mom would be standing inside the door as though she knew the exact moment we’d arrive. Sometimes we’d wonder if she’d been standing there all night! (My brother is nodding his head, yes. So maybe she really did hover near the door when we girls were on dates.)

I know all of these things make it seem that Mom was overly protective, but she really wasn’t. She was just very interested in her kids. In fact, she came to every one of our sports games, every school play, and every field trip. Of course, as a fantastic baker, she participated in every bake sale we had. It always kept her busy.

We are all so grateful for the love, the help, and the wonderful meals she made for us. Mom always took very good care of her family. Hopefully, this party will show her just how much we really love her.

Thank you, Mom! Love you!

50th Birthday Speech From Wife to Husband

This is a good idea if you want to give hubby a loving jab in the ribs and guests a good laugh…

He may be an old fart, but he’s still young at heart! I want to thank you all for being here. I’m going to use it … the ultimate “F” word: John’s turned fifty!! Even scarier is knowing I’m not far behind!

Though many years have passed, I can still remember every one I’ve spent with him like it was yesterday. He is truly one of a kind, and I am delivering this speech to honor him and the amazing memories he’s created that we cherish.

50 is a big number and I’ve been lucky to spend the last 30 of them with him:

I can say the fishing tales continue as usual, but that fish that got away keeps getting bigger!

The “honey-do” list keeps getting longer.

And his ability to forget birthdays and anniversaries has never improved.

Even with all these quirks, he is still the most wonderful man, husband, and father. He can now add “wonderful grandfather” to that list, too!

He’s been teaching for 30 years and this passion will continue even after retirement with four grandchildren hanging on his every word.

He always makes us laugh – like the time he had that “big catch” of a fish that he attempted to reel in. He was concentrating so hard, he fell straight into the water! And after all that, including the wet clothes, he realized his big catch was a large tree stump!

He has always been the shoulder to bear the weight of my problems – ensuring that no matter what, his family and friends are happy.

Let’s take this night to celebrate John and all his amazing qualities, as well as the impact he has on our lives.

Raise your glasses and let’s toast to an amazing husband, loving father, caring grandfather, and great friend. And most of all … a precious gem we’re all grateful to have in our lives.

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50th Birthday Speech for that Special Father

A very nice speech for Dad, whether you’re male or female.

First and foremost, Happy Birthday to the world’s greatest dad!

Thank you to everyone for joining me in celebrating my father’s 50th birthday. I hope you’re all enjoying the evening as much as we are.

When I think of my dad, I think of the person I look up to and always strive to be like. My dad has always made sure his loved ones were cared for (even if he wasn’t). He always made sure even in the roughest times, we kids never knew about or “felt” the struggles.

Like everyone else, my childhood was less than perfect, but dad always made the best of it and made it perfect for us.

Dad has always been known for his calm and soothing demeanor. A running joke is that dad has two speeds “slow” and “reverse.” He always takes every day one at a time and doesn’t sweat the small stuff. I swear dad will live to be 150 because he never stresses about anything.

If any of you have spent enough time with dad, you know what I mean when I say dad has an amazing sense of humor, though his jokes are, shall we say … different. But I admit, I laugh so hard I almost cry. The famous dad joke … wait for it…

What is orange and green and red all over?? A wounded cheezie hopping in the grass!

It goes without saying, but my dad means the world to me and I will always be daddy’s little girl!!

Hopefully, these 50th birthday speech samples give you some great ideas for your very own speech. Good luck and get creating!!

Toast Your Dad’s 50th Speeches

These are best for a son to use to toast his dad.

A Funny idea to toast your dad’s 50th

Dad, you’re always there when I need you.  You managed to make all my football games and only got thrown out once!  But don’t worry about that. That ref didn’t know what he was talking about. You weren’t swearing … you were just being … passionate!

Seriously, Dad, you’ve been a wonderful father all these years.  You’ve helped me through thick and thin and I’m not even referring to my recent weight loss! You’ve always given a kind word of support at just the right time and your encouragement has gotten me countless things in my life.

Yeah, sometimes you were more like a friend than a father.

Mom’s a good sport. She puts up with us both. Thanks, Mom!

Now that you’re 50, Dad, I don’t want you thinking you’re old. Even though your birthdate looks like something out of a history book, you’re not old at all. You can still play basketball better than me, although it does help that you’re 6 inches taller.

And as long as you have a nap you can stay up all night, just like me!  Some people might think you’re old, but not me. I know I can still count on you to go camping, even if we have to camp closer to the bathrooms now.

I know I tease and poke fun, but you really mean a lot to me…to all of us.  We hope you enjoy your party because we had a great time putting it together. We did it to show you how much we love you and to make sure you didn’t get depressed!

Here’s to Dad, everyone! [Raises glass]

A More Serious Idea to toast your dad’s 50th

Dad, we’ve gathered here tonight to honor you as an individual.  You are a special person to everyone in this room and too often, we don’t get around to telling you that. We hope you enjoy everything we’ve done for you here and take it in the spirit it was intended: a light-hearted expression of how we feel about you.

It’s also time to reflect and appreciate all the things you’ve accomplished in your life, including raising three great kids and making our mom so happy.  We all appreciate what you’ve done for us.

You’ve worked for 30 years at the same job, lost sleep over our teenage antics, and in the end, still liked us enough to help pay for our college education.

I don’t know where this family would be without you.  Who in the world is willing to put up this crazy family? You have one daughter who’s a rock musician, another daughter who’s a bookworm, and me, a nut for obscure computer programming languages.

With such a diverse interest base, it’s hard to figure out what any of us have in common, yet we all get along great! That is mostly due to you and your diplomatic ways. Not to mention your talent for conversation.

Anyway, Dad, this party is to thank you for everything and to let you know we appreciate you. Have a great time tonight and know that we love you!

50th Birthday Speech Writing Ideas

A 50th birthday party is a perfect time for a great speech to honor the birthday guest of honor. We’ve got all the tricks and tips you need to write great 50th birthday speeches. The best way to show how much you care about the birthday “girl/boy” is to write a speech to share at their birthday celebration. When you want to share best wishes, reminisce over past memories, and highlight the many years of the awesomeness of having them in your life, a birthday speech is a great way to do it. But what if you can’t find the right words to say what you want to say? I’ve got some great speech writing ideas to help you out.

These speeches can be:

You can use lines like “From the bottom of my heart” when talking about a great friend or beautiful child. You could also work some 50th birthday poems into your speech and recite them for everyone.

Step by Step Guide to Birthday Speeches

Some other tips when writing birthday speeches:

With these easy steps, you can create the perfect 50th birthday speech.

50th Birthday Speech Writing Tips

Looking at a sample speech is a great way to help you get started on writing your own. Now that you have some great speech ideas and 50th birthday speech examples, let’s take a look at some speech writing tips to help you write your own. If someone special to you is celebrating a milestone birthday like the half-century mark, that deserves a very special speech. But don’t worry if you don’t know what to say, or if you get nervous about giving speeches because I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about it below.

How to write a 50th birthday speech

Do you need to write a 50th birthday speech, but don’t know where to start?

To help you do your part and create an awesome birthday celebration, I’ve created this helpful guide with tips and tricks for writing your perfect speech.

Writing a speech isn’t as difficult as you might think. The key is to break it down into easy-to-do steps and then do first things first. So, let’s do it, shall we?

First Step: Brainstorm

This is where you’ll decide on the theme and direction of your speech.  It’s a list of ideas you can add to as you go.  You’ll do this brainstorming step before anything else, then plug these ideas into the rest of the steps below.

So how do you do this?

Well, you’re going to write down all the important points you want to convey in this 50th birthday speech.

Ask yourself these questions and write them down.  If doing this brings to mind other things, by all means, include them as well:

You can make these items bullet points for now. You can flesh everything out later. Think about how you want to wish them good health, happy times with the ones they love, and what other types of beautiful things you may want to say. This is a happy day to express yourself and how much this person means to you in more than you can squeeze onto a birthday card. This is the type of birthday greeting that will be cherished for many years to come.

Now that you have a big list of items that are personalized to your birthday person, let’s look at the next step.

The 50th Birthday Speech Structure

This part is a flash from the past, going back to school days when we, as students, had to do some writing as part of the curriculum.  Hopefully, you have fond memories of this from your growing-up years!

Back in those days, we students had to write essays and book reports.  We didn’t just blurt out our reports any old way we chose. We used a structure.  That same structure can be applied to writing a speech.

Here it is. Does it ring any bells from your schoolday memories?

Using this basic arrangement will help you know what to write.  You’ll plug in the ideas from your brainstorm list and simply write each section — separately, if necessary.  Then tie each section together.  Plus, since your oration will be well-organized, your audience will be very impressed with your public speaking skills!

Now I’ll cover some tips and tricks for each section of your 50th birthday speech.

Content Ideas

Okay, now you have some idea of messages you want to convey or things to include from the brainstorm above. They can be married together into an overall theme or simply included as a body idea item. The good news is, you’re part of the way there already!

Here might be some examples:

Moving on, if you completed the brainstorming step and feel okay about it, you have numerous ideas of sentiments and ideas to cover in your speech.

Beyond that, if you want to take it to the next level, here are some ideas to make your speech more interesting or even entertaining:

Okay, now that we’ve covered all of that, let’s put this all together.

Writing Your 50th Birthday Speech

Here’s a suggestion on how to get this masterpiece to take shape:

But!  Let’s say things are just not flowing. What do you do?

Once you get through your draft, make sure to:

Rehearse Your 50th Birthday Speech

Even if you’re an expert public speaker, it never hurts to rehearse.  And if you’re a novice, you will especially want to practice.  Why?  Because practicing your speech will make you feel more relaxed and comfortable.  A lot of what will make your speech a success is how you deliver it, so practice!

Now for some extra tips for putting the polish on your work.

Writing the introduction

How about your speech’s conclusion?

Other Tips and Hints for a Winning 50th Birthday Speech

I hope these guidelines on how to write a 50th birthday speech make your task easier.  I also hope it helps you write a memorable speech for your guest of honor. It’s their big day, make their celebration great by making them feel special!

Good luck to you. I know you can do it!

You can give your birthday speech right before you cut the birthday cake, or before dinner, if there’s going to be a fancy birthday dinner. Whenever you do it, and whatever you say, just know that a special milestone birthday like this is worth celebrating in all the most beautiful ways you can. Enjoy!

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Birthdays would not be complete without a toast, even the simplest ones, coming from friends, families, and loved ones. These birthday toasts and speeches can help to make the celebrant feel loved and appreciated on the special day of his or her life. Sure, gifts may bring a smile to the celebrant’s face, but there’s nothing that can compare to the joy that a celebrant would feel upon hearing your birthday toasts and speeches. If you need help coming up with the sweetest birthday toasts and speeches, then check these out.

To the most secretive person, I have known who has certainly fooled us with his actual age, happy birthday to you! May this day bring so much love and happiness to you!

Today, another year will be added to your life, and as you look back on the recent years of your life, take pride in knowing that you have achieved so much compared to other people your age. Happy birthday buddy!

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To the person who inspired me so much in life, God bless you! Today, take time to sit back, relax, and enjoy life! Forget about work, just for once! Happy birthday!

Cheers to the greatest person I know! You’re so amazing, and you inspire me to do great in everything! Happy birthday!

Toast to the many years of success, my friend! You have made it this far in life despite of the many challenges that came across your way! You’re such a great inspiration to the people around you, happy birthday!

Fear not as you add another year to your life buddy! Remember, age is just a number. It can only be better as you wish for it to be. Wonderful birthday!

Cheers to your birthday! Don’t be afraid of growing old. This only proves just how long you’ve lived on Earth and how much you’ve done in order to help make this world a better place to live in!

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Today, you’ve achieved something that no one can take from you. I’m talking about the white hairs and the wrinkles on your face! Be proud of it my friend! Happy birthday!

Cheers to the person who has all the qualities of being a survivor and a warrior at the same time! You’ve surpassed each and every challenge in your life with great courage and faith! Happy birthday buddy!

Toast to your birthday my sweet friend! Keep on shining as one of the brightest stars that you’ve always been! Happy birthday!

Happy birthday to you! Remember that no matter how old you get you’re still looking younger than your actual age! You make me so proud my friend!

Cheers to your birthday! Our deep friendship is one of the reasons why I’m motivated to wake up every single day! We may not be related to each other, but we do have a bond that’s proven by time. Happy birthday!

Cheers to the most amazing woman I know! I believe I drank so many times to wish you good health that I ended up ravaging my own health! Happy birthday to you, my amazing friend!

Cheers to aging gracefully! I never even thought that it’s possible to look so gorgeous at 50 until I met you. Happy birthday!

Toast to your birthday and for the coming years! Together, let us discover the amazing mysteries of life with great love for each other. Let’s have fun while everything lasts! Happy birthday bud!

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Toast to adding another year to your life! Remember that you are still not too old to set out on a new adventure of a lifetime. In fact, you’re still as brave as a lion and as strong as an ox! Happy birthday!

When things seem difficult for you, please know that I will always be here to understand what you are going through. You can always count on me my friend! Cheers to your birthday!

Happy birthday to you, my great friend! Remember that you can always ask help from me anytime. I will always be here for you, I promise that!

This toast is for the most incredible person I know! Thank you for loving me unconditionally. No one has ever done it better than you! I love you so much, happy birthday!

Toast to your birthday mom! You’ve loved me so much without expecting something in return. And for that, I promise to always love you as much as I can! Happy birthday mom!

Happy birthday to you! Let me take this opportunity to let you know how much you really mean to me. No matter what happens, I promise to always be by your side until the day I die.

I dedicate this toast to our friendship! May the Lord continue to give you the strength and the courage to face life’s daily challenges! Happy birthday my friend!

Cheers to another year in your life! My only wish is for you to have a longer life so we can still continue to share many more great memories together! Happy birthday my love!

Here’s wishing you a very happy birthday my friend! I’m truly honored to be one of your closest friends! You’re such a joy to be around and you never fail to share to me some of your words of wisdom.

You’re one of the best people that I always look up to. Thank you so much for being my inspiration in life and for always pushing me to do my best in everything. Cheers on your birthday!

I would like to offer a toast to the most loving and kindhearted woman I know – my loving wife! Have a wonderful birthday to you my sweetheart. Please know that I really love you so much!

Happy birthday sweetheart! Wonderful achievements deserve wonderful rewards as well. You have already conquered a lot of battles in life and now would be the perfect time to earn your rewards.

Cheers to another year in your life, my friend! Now that it’s your special day, you should take time to relax and enjoy your party. You truly deserve it! Have a happy birthday!

In this day and age, good friends are absolutely hard to find that’s why I feel so blessed to have found you. Cheers to your birthday! Please know that you mean the world to me!

Let’s toast to many more birthdays to come in your life, my love! A beauty like yours is truly a gift from God and I’m totally blessed to have you in my life. Happy birthday to you!

I’m never great at buying wonderful presents for special occasions like your birthday. That’s why I would like to make up to you by making a toast on your special day. Happy birthday honey!

Have a wonderful birthday to you my sweetheart! Let us forget about how much you have aged. Instead, we will celebrate all the things that you have accomplished in life.

People say that everyone should have someone to hold on to in order to make it through life and surpass all the challenges along the way. I’m glad I found that person in you. Happy birthday!

The special celebrations we shared made me appreciate the beauty of being your best friend. Have a wonderful birthday to you! Cheers to many more years of great blessings and abundant of happiness!

Let’s have a toast on your birthday! Remember that the best gift that I’ve ever received in my life is you and you’re the only one that I will love and cherish until the last days of my life. Happy birthday my sweetheart!

Cheers to your special day my love! May the good Lord continue to bless you with many more blessings, good health, and lasting wisdom!

Cheers on your birthday! May only prayer is for the Lord to bless you with many more years in your life! Thank you so much for bringing so much happiness in my life. Have a wonderful birthday!

A friend who will stay with you during the good times and the bad is as precious as gold. Thus, she deserves to be cherished and kept. That is why I am keeping you forever my friend. Happy birthday!

I can’t ask for a better gift this year than to have you beside me. May you feel the same way sweetie! Cheers on your birthday!

To the woman who means the world to me, may we both live forever so we can fully enjoy each other’s company until eternity! Cheers to your birthday honey!

I would like to dedicate this toast to the woman who means the world to me. May all your dreams and wishes come true someday! Happy birthday!

It’s rare to find people who will add more value to your life and love you with all your heart. That’s why I’m so lucky to have found my way in you honey. Happy birthday!

To the sweetest and most kind hearted person I know, happy birthday! Thank you for always being with me, through the good times and the bad. I can no longer ask for a better friend from God because I already have the best!

Cheers to more cuddles and sweet kisses! On your birthday, I just wanted you to know that I will always love you regardless of the things that we have to go through. Happy birthday to you!

Have a wonderful birthday to you my love! I truly appreciate all the little things you’ve done for me. You’re the reason why I managed to surpass all the challenges in my life. Happy birthday sweetie!

Toast to many more birthday sweetie! On your special day, I just wanted to let you know that I am truly grateful for all the things that you do. Thank you so much for all your sacrifices just so our relationship can grow stronger than ever! Happy birthday!

Cheers to your birthday! I promise to love and cherish you forever! I will be right by your side no matter what. I love you so much, my love! Happy birthday!

Thank God for adding another year to your life. This also means another chance to correct the mistakes you’ve made in the past and another chance to do the things you fail to do. Have a blessed birthday to you!

To the most beautiful angel who came to my life, happy birthday to you! You’re not only my angel, but also my savior as well. You are always there to comfort me whenever I’m feeling distressed and needed a hug. Thank you my sweetheart! Happy birthday!

Let’s toast to a happy and wonderful journey for the years ahead! I’m truly blessed to have you in my life sweetheart, and I can never imagine my life without you in it! I love you so much! Happy birthday!

I thought angels are supposed to only live in heaven. I didn’t know that they could be here on Earth too! In fact, one of they most beautiful angels I know is celebrating her special day today. Happy birthday!

Let’s have a toast on your birthday! No words can ever express how much you really mean to me! You’ve been a great inspiration to me and I can’t thank God enough for having you beside me. Happy birthday!

Let’s toast to a future that’s filled with so much love, happiness, and adventure! Have a wonderful birthday to you sweetie!

Here’s to a life that’s filled with more adventures! On your special day, I just want to wish the best of luck in all your endeavors in life! Happy birthday!

Cheers to good health! May you live a life that’s filled with contentment and gladness in your heart! Happy birthday!

On behalf of everyone else celebrating this special day, I offer this toast for your good health and great fortune! May the Lord find you worthy to receive good health and great riches! Happy birthday!

Cheers on your special day! May you live a life filled with love and happiness and may you learn to appreciate and be grateful to the kind of life that you are given! Happy birthday!

As you add another year in your life, take comfort in knowing that there’s no such thing as going downhill for great people like you! Therefore, you must look forward into conquering the next level of your achievements. Happy birthday!

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Happy birthday! Don’t worry too much about adding another year in your life. Instead, you should consider your wrinkles and grey hairs as achievement. They are proof of how great of a warrior you are in life.

Cheers to adding another year into your life. Please do not start a fire those many candles on your cake! Just kidding! Happy birthday my friend!

Let’s have a toast on your special day my love! What started as friendship has turned to be one of the reasons I wake up to every single day! I love you so much and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life loving you!

Happy birthday to my significant other! My only wish is for us to continue loving each other! I love you so much and I promise to be by your side until the last days of my life! Cheers!

Happy birthday to you my dear! Let’s toast to the many more years to come in your life! I promise to always be by your side! So let’s explore the world together and share the laughter and tears!

I only have these things to say on your birthday today – I’ll never be above or below you. Instead, I will always be by your side no matter what! Happy birthday sweetie!

Cheers to your birthday my friend! Wonderful friends like you are hard to come by! You’re worth more than you can imagine to me. Always stay happy! Happy birthday!

Let’s have a toast on your special day, my love! The more birthdays we share, the more that I realize that I have truly made the right choice to become a part of your life! Happy birthday sweetie!

You’re the best blessing I received from God. May this birthday of yours give you many more returns! Happy birthday to you, my love!

Let’s have a toast on your birthday. May this be one among the many more birthdays that will come your way! You truly deserve a great life because you bring so much joy to the people around you! Happy birthday!

In this world, it’s hard to find people who can add great value into your life. But I’m glad that I found you. You have certainly made my life more valuable through and through. Happy birthday to you!

Your love is true to the core and you’ve supported me over the years through the good times and the bad. Thank you so much my sweetheart! Happy birthday.

Let’s toast on your birthday sweetie! Your birthday is another chance for us to correct the mistakes we made. It’s a great opportunity for us to grow what we have started and encourage one another to greater heights! Happy birthday!

Cheers on your special day! May the heaven smile upon you today and may all the angels above cheer upon your achievements in life! Happy birthday!

Angels are there to lift us up when we’re down and to help us when we’re in need. I’m so lucky to have found my angel in you. Happy birthday sweetie!

There are no words that can express how much you really mean to me. You’ve been a great inspiration to my life and I thank God every single day for sending you to me. Cheers on your birthday!

On your special day, allow me to thank you for everything that you have done for me. Thank you for being a great friend, my inspiration, and my source of happiness. Happy birthday!

Let’s toast to your special day my friend! You’re such a great blessing to my life. You’re one of the few people who stayed with me despite the many challenges that I have. Happy birthday!

Cheers on your birthday! For as long as I live, I will be there for you through thick and thin. Thank you for bringing the kind of happiness I thought I’ll never find! Have a wonderful birthday my sweetheart!

Peace, love, prosperity, and good health! These, and more are my wishes for you on this special day of your life. I thank God that you came into this world and give new meaning to my life. Happy birthday!

I’m raising this glass for a special friend like you. May you have an awesome birthday celebration and may you have a truly wonderful future! Cheers on your birthday!

On your special day today, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for all the great things you’ve done for me. I’m truly grateful for being your friend and I promise to be by your side until the end.

As you celebrate your birthday today and add another milestone in your life, may the coming years of your life be filled with many blessings from God! Happy birthday my friend! I just want to wish you the best of everything!

Here’s a toast to your special day! I wish that you’d receive many more blessings in the coming years! It’s truly an honor to be your friend! Happy birthday!

Cheers to your birthday! I just want to wish you nothing but only the best that life has to offer. Have a wonderful birthday my friend!

As you welcome another year in your life, take time to look book on all your achievements and accomplishments! Happy birthday my friend!

I dedicate this toast to a special friend who looks more and more beautiful as she ages. May you continue to inspire us with your positive outlook in life! Happy birthday sweetheart!

Happy birthday! Just think of this day as a great opportunity to become even more wiser, better, and lovelier each day! This is definitely something that deserves a one big celebration! Cheers!

We the people who loves you would like to make this toast to commemorate your special day on Earth! It’s truly an honor to be a part of this great celebration! We love you so much! Happy birthday!

Celebrating the special day of a person who is as wonderful as you are is truly a great privilege! Please know that you’re precious to us all! I hope you’ll have a blast on your birthday!

Let’s toast to adding another year to your life my friend! I’m amazed at your ability to hide your age so well that people often end up guessing how old you really are! Keep up the good work, happy birthday!

Cheers on your special day! Not only it’s a special day to celebrate the day of your birth, but it’s also a perfect time to commemorate on your life’s many achievements!

Your birthday is a special event for all of us who loves you so much. You bring so much happiness into the lives of people you touched and we believe you only deserve nothing but happiness on this special day of your life!

Since it’s your birthday today, I just want to wish you all the things that will make you happy. May all of your dreams and wishes come true and may you find yourself smiling every single day for the rest of your life!

Blessings, luck, and love are the things that you truly deserve on this special day of your life. May this be a wondrous day to start things right! Happy birthday.

I would like to make this toast in honor of a great person who is celebrating her special day today. My life has become so much better ever since you came into my life. I love you so much sweetheart!

Your birthday has finally arrived and we’re here to celebrate this important event of your life. Cheers to your birthday my friend! May you live even longer so you’ll be able to fulfill all your dreams!

Cheers on your birthday my friend! You look so much younger than your actual age! May you continue to age gracefully and inspire people like me! Happy birthday!

Cheers on your birthday. May every single day of your life be happier and richer than the previous one! Have a blessed birthday!

I dedicate this toast to a good friend who is celebrating a special day today! May the true secret of success and happiness always be with you until the end! Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you! May you look forward to life with wonder, happiness, and hope and may you look back without disappointment or regret! Happy birthday sweetie.

Happy birthday! Don’t ever allow yourself to flounder when following the right path in life. Always keep your head up and believe that everything will work, as it should be.

Cheers my friend! May your wonder and joy be free from the sting of regret and remorse! Have a blessed birthday!

Let’s toast on your birthday! May your joy and wonder be from any sting of regret and remorse! Enjoy your special day!

Cheers on your birthday! May your happiness he as deep as the ocean and your misfortune as light as the water. Happy birthday!

I’m not really a fan of wine but I have a good reason to make a toast now! It’s the birthday of a person who means the world to me! So I raise this glass to celebrate this special day. Happy birthday sweetie!

Cheers to good health my friend! May you live even longer and may all of your dreams and wishes come true someday. Happy birthday sweetie!

On behalf of everyone gathered here around us, I would like to make this toast to celebrate your achievements in life! May the wonder of dreams and wishes be with you until your last days here on Earth! Happy birthday!

May you have miles of laughter today, on the following day and to the coming days of your life! Happy birthday!

Happy birthday to you my friend! I just want to wish you the best of everything! May your life be great not only today but all throughout the remainder of your days on Earth!

Cheers to good health! May God shower you with lots of blessings in your life and may your birthday and your future journey be happy and smooth! Happy birthday!

Here’s to your good health and abundant blessings! May the Lord God bring you luck in the coming years and may your birthday be as smooth and happy! Have a blessed birthday!

Let’s toast to a great birthday! May this day be your greatest birthday ever! Cheers to you my friend!

Cheers on your birthday! May the frown of sadness and misfortune never rob you of your happiness and innocence! Have a great birthday!

Here’s to a very happy birthday and an even happier life! May happiness be your dance partner every single day for the rest of your life!

Cheers to good health, great honor, and abundant happiness! May you have good health always and may you have honor whenever you need it! Happy birthday my friend!

Happy birthday to a wonderful friend who means the world to me! May the coming years of life be filled with great health, happiness, and fortune!

Let’s toast and drink up to our special birthday celebrate! Let’s wish him a wonderful birthday because he truly deserves to be happy. Happy birthday to you, buddy!

Remember that you’re a very special person to me. On your birthday today, I just wanted to wish you good health, more blessings and prosperity! Here’s hoping that you’ll only enjoy the best on your special day.

To a very awesome person, happy birthday! May each and every birthday of your life be filled with great company that consists of good friends and wonderful family! You deserve all this because you make us very happy.

Let’s all make a toast to honor the celebrant whose presence in our life has help to make this world a much better place to live! Happy birthday to you, my good friend!

Cheers to you, my dear sister! Now that it’s your birthday, I just want to thank you for being an important part of my life. Happy birthday to you and may God grant all the desires of your heart!

It’s such a great privilege for me to lead the toast on this special moment of your life! A great friend like you deserves only nothing but the best in this world. May good health, peace, and prosperity will be upon you in the coming years, happy birthday!

Let’s toast on your special day, my beloved sweetheart! You’re truly the most priceless possession in my life! There’s no one else that can ever replace your place in my heart. Happy birthday!

One of the things that I’m absolutely grateful in life is the fact that I have a friend who is as awesome as you are! On your birthday, let me make this toast to honor your special place in my life! Enjoy your birthday!

Here’s wishing my best friend a wonderful birthday celebration! May happiness be upon you as you celebrate this special moment of your life! Thank you for everything that you’ve done in my life, happy birthday!

Brother, here’s a toast to celebrate the day of your birth! Your presence on Earth has brought so much happiness in my life and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything that you do!

I’ve got the best husband in the world and to him I dedicate this toast! My love, thank you for being a wonderful partner and an even wonderful father to our kids. May your life be blessed with many more happiness through the years!

May God’s love never cease to shine upon you as you celebrate your special day on Earth! I love you so much my dear sister! I just want to wish you the most wonderful birthday because that’ what you truly deserve.

Here’s a toast to commemorate the life of the best brother in the world! Thank you my dearest brother for all your support! May you continue to live the life that you truly deserve! Have a great one!

Cheers to adding another year into your life! Please know that whatever happens, I will always be here for you. My love for you has no end because it’s deeper than the deepest ocean sea. Happy birthday!

Whenever I’m sad, I simply think about the great memories we have and that’s enough to keep me going with life. Thank you for being my inspiration sweetheart! Let’s have a toast on this special moment of your life!

From that moment I first laid my eyes on you, I have become enslaved to your love and now I can never imagine my life without you! Thank you for coming into my life, my love! Cheers on your birthday!

Cheers to the most awesome girlfriend in the universe! My love for you has no end and there’s absolutely nothing that I wouldn’t do just to be with you. Happy birthday sweetie!

No matter how difficult life is, having you in my life makes everything seem easy for me to hear. Thank you for being my happiness and the reason why I still exist. I love you sweetheart! Happy birthday!

Cheers to you, my amazing girlfriend! Thank you for bringing a special kind of happiness into my life. Cheers on your birthday!

Here’s a toast on your birthday my sweetheart! I don’t ever want to lose your love. I feel like my life is going to end the moment you leave. So please stay. Happy birthday!

No on can ever compare to your remarkable beauty my sweetheart! I just cannot believe my lucky when you choose me to be your partner in life! Happy birthday!

The day that you came to my life was one of the most wonderful moments of my life! So now that it’s your special day, I’m making a toast to commemorate this wonderful day! Happy birthday sweetie!

You’re truly one of the most amazing best friends on Earth! You have brought so much happiness in my life and you’re always there to support me in the best way you can. Happy birthday!

My dearest sweetheart! You’re the source of all the wonderful and joyful things in my life! Thank you so much for coming into my life. Happy birthday!

Here’s a toast to celebrate the birthday of a remarkably supportive and sweet boyfriend! Thank you for even in darkness, you’ve given me great comfort and happiness! Happy birthday!

Let’s toast on your birthday honey! For as long as you’re beside me, there will never be any moment of sadness. Happy birthday to you. Please know that I will forever love you.

Today, I am making this toast in honor of the most remarkable man in my life! People say that one must search for happiness only in one’s own self. But I cannot help it because you’re the only one who can bring so much happiness in my life!

I’m really thrilled to be married to an awesome woman like you! Thank you for filling my life with gladness and for giving me an abundant amount of happiness. Happy birthday my darling!

Cheers on your birthday honey! You’re everything to me and I only want to wish you nothing but the best on your special day. I love you so much honey, happy birthday!

My sweet darling, I would like to make a toast to commemorate your years of living a wonderful life on Earth! You have been an inspiration to me and I thank God everyday for choosing me as your partner in life! Happy birthday!

Cheers on your birthday my love! Thank you for helping me to search for the real meaning of life. I will be nothing without your guidance. Happy birthday!

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Birthday Speech Tips: How to Write the Perfect Speech

As a professional birthday speechwriter, I have written many milestone birthday speeches, including 21st, 40th, 50th, 80th and more. When it comes to creating an entertaining and memorable speech for a birthday party, you might not be sure how to begin. Here are a few tips for creating a birthday speech, whether it’s for your birthday or that of a colleague, friend or loved one.

Is it for your birthday or someone else’s birthday?

This will make a big difference in how you create this speech. If it’s for yourself, the speech will include thanking people for attending, sharing your memories (successes and challenges), mentioning the impact of your friends and family, and looking to the future. For example, if you are delivering a 50th birthday speech, you will cover important events and people in your life, thank people who have helped you along the way (parents, spouse, other family and friends, etc) and speak about plans for the future. It’s a big day of your life, so you’ll want to think about, plan and write a birthday speech well in advance. 

If a speech is directed at someone else who’s celebrating their birthday, the speech will be a bit different. In this case, it’s to honour that person and help them celebrate. This could include an overview of their life, major achievements and milestones, and best wishes for the future. Everybody loves funny birthday speeches, so it’s always a good idea to include some humour. The best way to do this is to tell funny stories about the person. If it’s a birthday speech for a best friend, it could include funny things that happened to you. 

21st birthday speech

Typically, this is delivered at a 21st birthday party by one of the parents or a close friend. The speaker reflects on the 21 years and offers best wishes for the future. If you are a parent giving a 21st birthday speech, you could mention their birth, what they were like as a baby, key milestones from the childhood and young adult years, and challenges and achievements. The best part of a 21st birthday speech is the opportunity for humour. Think back to all the funny things that happened over the years and include a few of these. Avoid things that might be too embarrassing or you might not speak to your child again. But seriously, a 21st birthday speech is a great time to honour a family member as they enter the next phase of their life. 

Here’s an example of a funny story from a 21st birthday speech for a daughter: 

Tanya has always known exactly what she wants and moves mountains to get it. When she was little, that included mountains of clothes! Sometimes it took us 45 minutes to an hour to get Tanya dressed for kinder in the morning. Her bedroom floor at home may have looked as though a tornado had ripped through it, but Tanya always stepped into kinder in style with a perfectly co-ordinated outfit. 

If you choose to include funny stories, it helps if your audience members have a sense of humour. 

Milestone speech for a best friend or loved one

Whether it’s for a friend’s 40th, 50th, 60th or 70th birthday, you can highlight your relationship with them and how you’ve been through thick and thin together. Speak about the best qualities of your amazing friend and provide a few examples or stories to support this. 

The birthday toast

Whether it’s for your child’s, spouse’s or friend’s birthday, the birthday toast is an essential closing to the speech. Depending on your relationship, it could be a serious or funny birthday toast. Here’s one example from a husband to his wife on her 50th birthday: 

Please join me in a toast to Belinda. Belinda, I am truly grateful for the wonderful times we have had and I anticipate many more to come. You mean so much to me, our family and our friends. As we grow older and our love grows stronger, I look forward to supporting each other, sharing good times and creating more happy memories together. Happy Birthday, Belinda!

Get in touch for birthday speech help

If you are stuck and wondering how to write a 50th birthday speech or how to write a speech for a friend’s birthday, we offer birthday speech writing services to create fun and memorable birthday speeches. 

Please contact us on 1300 731 955 or send us an email to discuss your requirements. 

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Birthday speech

Putting a birthday speech together can be a very daunting process, especially if you have to write it for someone else.

Like many of us, unless you have a natural talent, it’s not uncommon to go blank when it comes to this topic. The usual spiel of thanking everyone and telling them to enjoy their night is satisfactory though can be quite boring and leave everyone yawning.

But dont worry, by following these easy tips and examples of speeches, you will be able to ensure your birthday speech is one that captivates your audience and makes the moment a memorable one.

5 tips to help you with your next birthday speech

1. write it all down.

Take a few moments to list all the qualities and funny moments in dot points to give you an understanding of what you want to highlight. After listing them all down, take the time to elaborate on the points.

2. Find a sample speech that works

Find a sample birthday speech that you feel is suitable for the occasion. Use the points and information that you had written previously and incorporate them into the sample speech. By using the sample speech as a template, you have the benefit of following a proven recipe. It allows for the speech to be structured so it becomes fluent and highlights your points more concisely.

3. Engage your audience

Add humor to the speech to captivate your audience with a few laughs to enhance the vibe of the event. Not sure what to add? Why not take a moment to ask a close friend or relative of some funny moments they have experienced with the birthday person. If the stories are not suitable or non existent, then consider looking up some great one liners and add them into your speech to lighten the mood.

Your aim is to ensure the audience is actively engaged in your speech by focusing on the qualities of the birthday person which they can relate to. Bringing up memorable stories which highlight great times or milestones helps to resonate qualities of the birthday person and Incorporating a story or two can also make a point of enhancing the qualities which resonates what that person is really about.

4. Show sincerity

Towards the end of the speech, mention a few kind words to show them that you care. Thank everyone for coming, especially those who helped out in organising the event.

5. Keep it short

When people are at a party, they tend to have a short attention span and that’s if they haven’t had a drink yet. A speech which is between 2-5 minutes long is more than sufficient. By keeping it short, deep and meaningful, you can be sure to have your audience’s attention.

How to give a birthday speech – From friend to guest of honor

Here are a few examples of free birthday speeches for your next occasion:

Birthday speech example 1 – Thank you speech

Birthday speech

Firstly I would like to thank you all for coming to celebrate this milestone with me. I am not one to come out and say a speech, this is actually the first for me. Normally I would shy off, though I feel today is a time where it must be done.

The reason why you are all here is that in one way or another, you have been apart of my life and moulded me to the person I am today. I would truly like to thank you all for that.

I would like to thank both my mom and dad for not only putting up with me but being there when it counted and making me who I am. Thank you! Also to those who I have grown up with and have helped me over the years, you know who you are… I can say that I am truly blessed to have you all in my life!

Last but not least, I need to say thank you to everyone who has helped to set up and make today happen. Now that’s enough of me saying thank you. I hope everyone enjoys themselves. Lets all have a drink and have a great time.

Birthday speech example 2 – Thank you speech

I want to take a moment to say thank you for everyone who has come down to come celebrate this birthday with me. It means a lot that you have all taken the time and I must say that I am blessed to have each and every one of you in my life. Thank you

Birthday speech example 3 – Thank you speech

A birthday is very important to a child. The cake, the candles and gifts are something which they which they look forward to weeks on end. As we get older, we begin to realize that more important than materialistic things are the things we celebrate to those who are most closest to us. I would like to say thank you for not only your best wishes and lovely gifts but for being here and making it the night that it is. Thank you.

Birthday speech example 4 – Coming of age and gratitude

I have to say that I am not one to perform any birthday speeches though with the amount of work which was put into making this night and the sheer turnout of people, I simply could not live with myself if I didn’t at least say a few words.

I would like to give a big shout out to all people involved it the planning of this special day of mine. As you all can see, a lot of time and effort has been spent to make this venue look beautiful and I am truly appreciative. Thank you.

For all of you who made the effort to come down here and celebrate this milestone of mine. I could not be happier as all of you in one way, shape, or form have shaped me to be the person I am today and for that I am eternally grateful. Through good times and bad, through sickness and in health, I have been supported and guided every step of the way and that has only reassured to me what really matters in life.

I have been quick to learn that all the flashy and shiny things in life slowly begin to fade, though the one thing that continues to shine in my world is the true connections and relationships I have formed with my family and friends.

So enough about all this sentimental nonsense. It’s time to put the music back on and get everyone back on this dance floor. Thank you all for coming and I hope you enjoy the night. Thank you!

Birthday speech example 5 – Coming of age

So whilst I am up here talking about this amazing day today we are celebrating, I have to say all the beautiful memories don’t I? Wrong. All I remember is the most embarrassing moments because I laughed so hard my glasses fell off my head, then I wasn’t too happy because I had to buy new ones.

So where do I start, my memory isn’t the best the older I get, that’s why my wife makes me do a crossword puzzle a day. Little does she know that I cheat from the answers on the bottom of the cross word page Ha-Ha. So as I get older and reflect, I would have to say best moments through out my life would have to be drawn to three main beautiful ones.

First would be marrying this beautiful lady I call my cook… I mean wife Ha-Ha.

Second would be becoming a father to these beautiful children standing in front of me, I am blessed to have the opportunity to raise these amazing children of mine and have never been more proud.

And thirdly, to the many people here today celebrating my birthday. I would not be the person standing here before you if it weren’t for each and everyone of you shaping me to who I am today.

I felt like writing this speech took me few minutes though I was told I was writing for most of the bloody day! Ha-Ha.

Thank you everyone for coming here today and celebrating this unforgettable night with me celebrating another year younger.

Birthday speech example 6 – For partner

Let’s face the truth. Some of us are not the best when it comes to remembering birthdays, but there is no way I could forget the birthday for the one I love. We are all here today to celebrate because (Name) has touched our lives in one way or another.

Today I want to openly say how much they mean to me. This is their birthday, and birthdays are supposed to be days which stand out in life. So (Name), I want to say thank you for being so caring over the years and making me so proud to be your partner.

Birthday speech example 7 – Birthday speech for husband

To the superman in my life. Happy birthday! Words are unable to express the amount of love I have for you. For anyone who knows you, knows how much of a kind hearted and bubbly character you are. Your generosity and strong nature are unlike no other I have ever met.

From when you came over to me over 20 years ago to ask me for my number, to building a strong relationship, falling in love, creating an incredible family, and now celebrating this milestone of yours today. It seems like a fairytale dream where I need to pinch myself every so often to believe that it is all true.

To all of you that have made the time to make it here tonight, thank you all for coming. Only people who were important to his life are here and it’s amazing how many people are actually here tonight.

Now back to my loving husband, on your birthday tonight, I want you to enjoy it without a care in the world, because a man like you deserves to be spoilt once in awhile. Happy birthday my love, may you continue to live with passion.

Birthday speech example 8 -Birthday speech for wife

To one of the most sexiest, beautiful, most amazing person apart from myself… Ha-Ha! To my incredible wife. I am unable to express how surreal it feels to have fallen in love and married such a beautiful soul. Never would I ever have thought i’d be so lucky to have such an angel like you in my life. Your smile, your character, your loving nature are just the tip of the iceberg of the many things you possess.

For all who are lucky enough to know her, understand that she is one who would do more for others than she would for herself. A quality which i’m sure we all agree is very rare these days. She always looks to see the positive in life, no matter how dark and gloomy things may be, something which she has allowed for me to adopt which has changed my life dramatically for the better, and i’m sure many others who are also here tonight.

To those who made the effort to come here today and celebrate this beautiful day today, thank you. You have made this day memorable and something i’m sure my wife will never forget. Now the party is still not over, so all of you grab a glass of champagne, and let’s party on well into the night as we celebrate this girls beautiful birthday.

Birthday speech example 9 – From mother to child

From changing your nappies to feeding you every time you cry, to making your favorite food which was always apple pie. The memories I have shared with you while growing up by your side, it was well worth the struggles and bumpy rides.

I look at you know and can’t stop smiling, for a beautiful grown boy/girl that you have become, no matter what you will always be my baby boy/girl, happy birthday and may this be another memory you will never forget like they first day we met. When you were born on this special day.

Birthday speech example 10 – 1 st birthday speech from mother

Even though your only one and you’re probably staring at me thinking what it this lady doing, my feeding time is soon. I am going to say this speech in front of all the family friends that are gathered here today to celebrate my child’s 1st birthday, where the fun times just keep getting better and better.

I remember the first day that I felt so sick and then after that my pants wouldn’t fit. I started eating everything in sight and my pantry would always start full and now and by night there was nothing left to right. After that I couldn’t sleep and I would become a grump in the morning which was nothing of the unusual Ha-Ha.

Then my feet started to swell jeez now I can’t find shoes that will fit well. So after all that complaining and whining, the day came where you were brought into this world. Your father had fainted, which was nothing unusual and all I cared about was that you were finally out!

Now, as we celebrate your 1st birthday, you don’t understand anything right now, but when you do I’ll be saying another speech like this to embarrass you. More for the loving mother that I am to make sure you never forget something so important like this day.

Birthday speech example 11 – From father to son

I guess I will start with most that I know and the beautiful things I remember. I was the happiest man when I found out you were a boy, I was filled with joy! Everyday I would buy my little man a different toy, but there was a problem. Instead of playing with them, I would find you out in the garden. Eating dirt, mud, insects and even snails. You weren’t very good at hiding your muddy trails. How sweet and cute that was.

Then you would complain of feeling sick. Sometimes you were so difficult, just like trying to use a chopstick. You would always cry when I tried to feed you, and you loved to pee on me when I tried to change you. You were a sneaky little bugger and you loved to touch. I even remember having to pull you away from someone’s crotch. These are the beautiful memories that I remember.

Though enough with me embarrassing you with these funny times, this is you birthday so let it be filled with great times. So happy birthday to my great son, never forget that you are my number one!

Birthday speech example 12 – From friend

On this milestone that you have achieved, what an honor it is to be sharing this celebration with you. As we all know, this person has been determined since they were little, to strive and be the best they can, no matter what the circumstances were.

As (Insert name) continued to grow and mature, they created beautiful memories by making each moment count and radiating the love filled passions to each one that they came across. Im sure we can all say that we are eternally grateful that you have came into our lives and that you never lose your zest for life as you grow up into adulthood.

We all love you dearly and wish you nothing but the absolute best as that is what you truly deserve. Happy birthday!

Birthday speech example 13 – 21st Funny birthday speech from friend

Can I have your attention. We are all here today to realise something special. Something so worthwhile to celebrate. Something fun, enjoyable and memorable. We have come here together to recognise and share in the joy this moment brings. I am talking about the open bar! Ha-Ha!

On a more serious note, I would like to draw your attention to one of my best of friends whose 21st birthday we are celebrating here tonight. I have known (Insert name) for more than 10 years and during that time, we have had many moments of fun, adventure and as many of you may know, mischief. Whenever together, we always seemed to find a way to get ourselves into trouble.

Just like the time we decided to play a trick on his mom by colouring in his younger brothers face an interesting shade of green. We took the time to make it look realistic and ensured it was with a permanent marker so it couldn’t be easily rubbed off. I remember the look on his mom’s face as she freaked out and rushed the brother to the hospital. After the doctor giving it the once over and explaining to his mom the cause of the problem. I remember her glaring at us in a trance like state. Lets just say I had never seen someones face go that red before. We both found it to be funny at the time though I don’t think he saw the light of day for at least a month after that incident. Ha-Ha

Anyone who knows him, knows that he will go out of his way to ensure everyone is having a laugh. Even at his own expense, he wants to ensure everyone is having a great time.

He has taken on many challenges, and succeeded many times. Not by chance, but by perseverance and heart. Anyone who knows (Insert name), knows he is full of heart.

So on this milestone may you continue to strive for all that you want and just wanted to let you know that I am grateful to have such a great friend like you. Happy Birthday.

Birthday speech example 14 – 21st birthday speech

Yay! Im finally legal! Wow, this has been a long time coming for me, I mean now i can have a drink… Legally! Ha-Ha! Mum doesn’t seem to impressed!

Firstly I’d like to give a massive shout out to my parents, for not only raising such an awesome child, Ha-Ha! But also for making me who I am, and making this beautiful day happen. To my beautiful family members who cooked up all this beautiful food and helped to decorate this place, thank you so much, it looks absolutely beautiful.

To my wacky and crazy friends. You are all a bad influence on me and I thank you for that. Don’t worry mum, i’m only joking… It’s more like the other way around… Ha-Ha! As I get older, I begin to appreciate the significance of true family and friends in one’s life. I have to say that I couldn’t consider myself any luckier to have all of you in my life.

So anyway, let’s get out the champagne and celebrate my 21st birthday!

Birthday speech example 15 – 40th birthday speech

I can’t believe my 30’s have left me… I think it’s about time I started acting more serious and more so, my age… Well, maybe after tonight…

I remember when I was much younger, I would look at someone who was 40 and say to myself, that’s an old person. Now that I have turned the big 4-0! I now realise it was just an old person who was trying to figure out where the hell all the time went! Ha-Ha! I guess time flies when you’re having fun. Well I Know it’s definitely true for me. I’ll tell you why.

Firstly I have an amazing wife who is nothing but a bundle of joy to be around, and is able to always find a way to put a smile on my face.

Secondly I have been blessed with two beautiful boys who are an absolute pain in my ass, Ha-Ha! Though I do love so dearly! Apart from my gorgeous wife, I never thought I would love these boys so much, as much as I do. It must be because they remind me so much of me when I was growing up… Ha-Ha!

And thirdly… To all of you beautiful people standing here before me today. How can I not enjoy having each and every one of you in my life. I mean how lucky can a man get to have such funny, supportive and caring friends. Blessed is the word I use to describe having all of you be apart of my journey through life. Thank you all for being here today. Its is honestly an honour to celebrate this day with all of you here tonight.

Anyway, enough with all this sentimental crap, let’s pump the music back up, all grab a drink and at least let me celebrate being 39 one more time! Ha-Ha! Thank you!

Birthday speech example 16 – 50th birthday speech

Wow, how time flies! It’s only yesterday I can remember starting my first job at McDonalds where I met my best friend. And now I have a glass of champagne in my hand, celebrating my 50th birthday in front of all of you amazing people.

Where do I start? Firstly I need to give a massive shout out to my beautiful wife who made tonight happen. To not only organise all of this, but also keep it a secret from me which I am blown away how much effort she put in. The amount of detail she has put into this venue is incredible. Such an amazing woman, and I mean look at her, even after all these years, she is still a stunner!

To my two boys, I am proud of both of you and must say you are both still a pain in my ass. Must be because you remind me of when I was a kid growing up. Ha-Ha, they do say that karma eventually comes around. I can now understand what I put my parents through when I was growing up! But jokes aside they a great boys and couldn’t wish for any better.

Obviously I need to give a shout out to mum and dad for putting up with me over my younger years. Considering i’m sure many of you agree, I was no angel growing up. I like to think I turned out alright. Ha-Ha! Though I do have to say they were always there for support and was truly blessed to have incredible parents. I love you both.

To all my close family and friends here tonight. Thank you all for coming and most importantly, thank you for being apart of my life. All of you, in one way or another have been apart of my incredible journey of being 50 years on this earth and I wouldn’t want it any way.

So everybody grab a drink and let’s turn this music up, because i’m pretty sure you will all agree that after all these years and crazy memories, who would have known I would have made it this far. Ha-Ha! Thank you all for coming and hope you enjoy your night. Thank you!

Birthday speech example 17 – From daughter to fathers 50th birthday speech

For those of you whose memories are fading or may have had a little too much to drink tonight, we are here to celebrate the birthday of my dad. Fifty years ago today, the world was given a great gift. A gift by the name of (Insert name). The first of three children, my father was and still is, a very funny and generous man. Throughout the years, he has told many of us his overly simplistic, corny jokes which keeps us all laughing to this day. Just earlier he told me a joke and had me giggling like a little girl again. He said “What do you call a cheese that’s not yours? Nacho Cheese!”. I know, corny right? But it still does the job.

I suppose the main reason why we all have a little laugh and look forward to his humor is that he always likes to remind us that life is not meant to be taken too seriously and that laughter helps to keep us grounded. To this day, I have incorporated this philosophy into my life and I am sure all of us look forward to the energy and humor that he gives us.

Married to his high school sweetheart for 28 years, and with two pretty awesome kids, Ha-Ha. Sorry but I had to add that in. He has shown to be the best role model any family could ask for.

He has always been one to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and is not shy to have a casual drink when in good company.

On this birthday, may you enjoy your night and continue to pass on your energy and happiness for many more years to come. Happy birthday dad!

Birthday speech example 18 – 60th birthday speech

I can’t believe that as I stand here before you, I have been on this earth for 60 years. Seems like a long time, though for me, it feels like only yesterday I was celebrating my 21st birthday. I ought to cut out drinking or before I know it, i’ll be 100 soon. Ha-Ha!

For me, I have experienced both the joys and miseries of life and through it all, I have been able to take one thing from it. Regardless of life’s ups and downs, its all about making the most out of each situation and being present in the moment. Because as I get older, I begin to appreciate all of the moments life has to offer and the truth of the matter is that nothing is owed to us. For every day we wake up is a blessing. And as I am now 60 years old and CONSIDERED wise… Ha-Ha! I feel that we should make the most of each passing day, and what better way with both family and loved ones.

Lucky for me, I have been extremely fortunate to have all of my nearest and dearest to me all here tonight and I have to say, I wouldn’t want to have tonight any other way. Although it may be the wine talking, I must say that I love each and everyone of you here tonight… Especially the caterer, the food served here has been delicious! Ha-Ha! Now let’s all embarrass ourselves by having a few more drinks and getting on the dance floor!

Birthday speech example 19 – From daughter to mother

Your loving touch is like no other, your smile is brightest of all. Your heart beats love and care, but sometimes truth be told you are unfair. You are the only best friend a daughter could ask for. The sacrifices you have made to make sure I have the right path of guidance. You are the best mother a daughter could ever have. Wishing you a happy birthday with many more fun filled ones to come.

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BEST Birthday Speech for Best Friend / Friend ( Updated ) .

Birthday speech for best friend.

Have to write Birthday speech for a friend and want some ideas? In this post, there are many such examples from which you draw inspiration and Craft an awesome speech for your Friend’s birthday.

Birthday speech for Friend

[ Introduction ]

Happy birthday Christy* You Mean a lot to us. Though I haven’t been your friend for very long but I wish I would have. You are such a Cheerful, Kind and funny girl that everyone loves to hangout with you.

Your character impresses me a lot. It’s  incredible  to  see  you  be  so kind   and  humble  while  being  the  class topper   in  academics  and  excelling  in si nging and  sports. Spending time with you is always a time well spent. We have created so many memories together in such a small time that You will always have a special place in my heart. The most impressive thing about You is; You always remain natural, far away from show offs and copying others. I learn a lot from you and I am lucky to have a friend like you.

[ Conclusion ]

Once Again, I wish a happy Birthday to you Christy*. Enjoy this day, Enjoy every day in your life and always be as happy as You can.

Happy birthday speech for friend

Happy Birthday Brad*, I really was excited for today. Because of the kind of happy and upbeat person you are, I knew your birthday would be fantastic and Yeah, it is!! I consider myself lucky to have you as a friend. Positive energy like the one you radiate is hard to find.

The funny and adventurous moments we have cherished together and the kind of troubles we have been through has deepened our friendship and has made us understand each other. You are awesome as a friend and with you I feel that there’s someone whom I can always go to in case I need help.

May your life be filled with sweet moments, happy smiles and blissful memories. May your path ahead be filled with all the love and success you deserve. Once again, Happy Birthday Sam Enjoy your special day!

Birthday Speech for Best Friend

To all the guests present here, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart that you made this day so special for our birthday boy, and to all those who are thinking who’s this moron …  I am Ali, Sam’s best friend.

Today is Sam’s* Birthday and there are no words through which I can express how thankful and grateful; I’m to this day. Imagining my life without him is like imagining a Day without Sun and A river without water. We have been friends for so many years now that we have developed a perfect bonding .

We first met in elementary school. We were from the same neighborhood and we used to go School on the same bus. Our friendship wasn’t sudden, Time has forged it. More the time we spent together, More we enjoyed ourselves. As we are getting older our friendship too is aging like a fine wine and we surely are enjoying it. It’s very fortunate that a loyal Bestie Like Sam* has my back and I have an assurance that I am not alone in my hard times.

I wish you a Very Happy Birthday Sam* and all the Best for your Future. At last I would like to Thank You just for EXISTING !

Happy Birthday Speech for a Friend .

Happy birthday speech for Best friend girl 

A very pleasant Good evening to everyone present here. Through all the years I have known Becky*, presence of you all people plays a very important role in her life. So thank you very much for showing up. I am Eric* Becky’s best friend.

She is one of the finest persons I have ever seen in my life and fortunately enough we became friends very long ago. I have seen her grow as a person, as a friend, as a daughter, as a student and the way she has transformed herself always amazes me.  I look upon you for inspiration because You are an exceptional inspirational girl, Becky*.

By having you on my side, I had like a guardian angel who protected me from going on a wrong path. It would be very hard to find someone other with whom I can have the fun that I had with you but I know, I won’t have to find someone other as we are besties for eternities.

A very happy birthday to you Becky, whatever difficulty you may face in your life Keep shining and keep smiling like always.

Short speech for best Friend birthday 

Happy Birthday to you Daniel* You are always the centre of all the parties and birthdays, just imagining the fun we’ll have at your birthday party is giving me chills. At all the trips and parties that I went to with you, I never felt bored for once. You are such an interesting and amazing guy that I literally want to be like you. Happy birthday once again, keep Rockin’ and Rollin bro !

Funny birthday speech for Friend

Funny speech for Best  friend birthday

Good Evening Ladies and Gentleman. I am Nas, Andrew’s best friend and for this evening I am going to share a funny yet memorable story. I still remember the days when we were young back in elementary school. I noticed that he was restless and was constantly sweating at that time and as Good and caring friend I am, I asked him “ Andrew, are you all right ”, He didn’t replied and then I smelled something very bad and strange, actually I knew the smell but the timing and the place were strange and I anticipated that something that shouldn’t have happened has happened. I asked Andrew “ Did you just … ” and the only thing he said was – Don’t tell anyone about this. and as you can see Andrew, I haven’t told anyone about that 😂. 

There are so many funny stories about Andrew that I can speak for hours but I am keeping them for his next birthdays. I wanna haunt him before each one of his birthdays. What story is it gonna be? but frankly speaking the time I spent with him are the most memorable parts of my life. He is that type of person, Cheers up everyone’s mood around him. Being your best friend was really a gift for me, Andrew. Happy Birthday and have a Great year ahead.

( example no – 2 )

Happy Birthday dear Eric*. I know you are mad at me since we had fight for our common crush (A girl who doesn’t even know our full names )

I wanted to write a long ‘birthday wishing speech’ describing your good qualities (it is very difficult to choose some from millions though), how our friendship started, your academic excellence (sarcasm it is), your poems (seriously man! u r terrible poet), correcting spelling and grammar obsession and lot more.

But I didn’t because I am afraid of writing such a goody-goody speech for you. What if SHE would fall for you after hearing about all your qualities and choose you over me????

So, Why don’t you google out some birthday wishes and read them to yourself on behalf of me.

Lovingly yours,

Funny birthday wishes for best friend – 

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How To Write a Happy Birthday Speech for My Friend ?

Writing a birthday speech for your friend becomes very easy when you know, How to organize The Content of your speech in a Proper Way and Let me Tell You Step By Step, How can You do that !

Birthday Speech for Friend - Best friend

Step 1 –  On a Rough Page, Write everything that You would like to express to your Friend on his Birthday.

Step 2 –  Start writing your Speech by writing the Introduction. In Introduction you can Mention some Characteristics of your friend and How important his/Her friendship is for you.

Step 3 –  Write The body of Your speech, In the body you can Write some qualities of Your friend which You like the most and some memories of Your friendship.

Step 4 –  Conclude your speech by wishing and thanking Your friend. You can also include some Funny quotes in it.

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# The most important Tips 

Whenever you write a birthday speech for anyone … Try to make it Original and unique. Everyone’s different, Their qualities and your memories with them are different, So I advise you to take these speeches just as examples to craft your own speech that’s totally Yours. Delivery of the speech should be natural and it’s always better to revise your speech before delivering it.

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Jim Peterson has over 20 years experience on speech writing. He wrote over 300 free speech topic ideas and how-to guides for any kind of public speaking and speech writing assignments at My Speech Class.

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Birthday Speech Topics From The Celebrant

Birthday speech ideas for a guest, birthday speech topics for the celebrant and guests.

Birthday speech template including 8 samples for the celebrant and 18 for a guest at the anniversary party.

The tone is personal, congratulatory, lighthearted and sincere. So, come up with nice entertaining birthday thoughts, funny remarks and tell humorous stories or even jokes.

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A guest can roast the celebrated person a little bit with giving special birthday gifts. But don’t go to far. How far you can go depends on the ambiance of the occasion.

So, it is good to know who is on the guest list:

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Pick out the ones you like. These are sample speech topics. If you are the celebrant then speak after all other speakers. Keep your speech short.

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Inspirational Words for a 60th Birthday

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Having a 60th birthday is definitely cause for celebration. Whether you’re planning a 60th birthday speech, writing a card, giving a toast, or simply need to wish someone well on this special day, these inspirational words will help.

Finding the Right Words for a 60th Birthday Speech

If you’ve been tasked with writing a speech for someone’s 60th birthday, don’t stress. Birthday speech writing is mostly about being specific and keeping it short.

What Do You Say in a 60th Birthday Speech?

You may need inspirational words for a 60th birthday toast or speech. A speech could include:

60th Birthday Speech Example

Sometimes, you need an example speech to help you get inspired.

When I look at you tonight, I see someone who is up for anything. Literally. When I asked you last year if you wanted to go skydiving with me, you didn’t hesitate. You simply signed the waiver and went up in the plane with me. I was terrified! But when I looked to see if you were worried too, you just smiled at me and jumped out of the plane with the instructor. I screamed all the way down, but you didn’t. You just greeted me on the ground with some of your trademark gentle teasing. You’ve had so many adventures in your life, and this is just the beginning. You enter your sixth decade with so much vitality and openness to new experiences. I’ve never met anyone with more enthusiasm for life. You’re ready for anything and it’s infectious. You make everyone’s life more exciting with your great ideas and willingness to simply say “yes.” You’re an inspiration, and I hope you have an amazing 60th birthday. It’s an honor to be your friend.

Writing a Funny 60th Birthday Speech

Writing a 60th birthday speech or a special message doesn’t have to be serious. Sometimes it is fun to have a "roast" where people say a few words about the guest of honor. These don't have to be insulting, just funny or mildly teasing.

Here are some famous birthday quotes you might use.

You can also insert humor that’s specific to the person. You might share:

What to Write in a 60th Birthday Card

You may also need words for a 60th birthday card you send, a card that accompanies a present, or an email. You can use best wishes quotes that apply to any birthday or try one of these more specific options:

60th Birthday Celebration Ideas

If you are planning a celebration for someone turning 60, these ideas can help:

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When it comes to words for birthday wishes , remember: The best words come from the heart. Whether they are funny or serious, they will be long remembered because you were sincere.

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51 Remarkable Birthday Messages for Your Wife

Your wife is considered to be one of the primary individuals you are intimate with on a daily basis. When their birthday comes around, make sure to give them a memorable message that expresses how you feel. The following series of birthday messages for a wife are listed below as samples to help inspire your own unique sentiment.

A good husband remembers your birthday, but not your age.

Although I am blinded by your love, it has opened my eyes to a better future. Happy birthday dear.

Birthdays come and go. But our love and respect for each other will always be rock solid. None of the forces of universe can change it. We will always be there for each other this day and everyday to come. I am truly blessed to have a person like you in my life. Happy Birthday to my love.

Birthdays may come and go, but our love will never leave. It will stay forever in our hearts. Happy birthday, honey! I love you.

Darling here’s wishing you a life always full of happiness.

Ever since you came into my life, Everyday is a celebration, And let us make your birthday A a special celebration Happy birthday Sweet.

For me your birthday is just like another day. With you being by side everyday is a celebration. Thank you so much for being in my life and making it so meaningful.

From a being my crush to a becoming my date, from being my date to becoming my lover, from being my lover to becoming my wife – every stage of this relationship has made my life worth living. Happy birthday.

Good times become better and bad times become tolerable when shared with a life partner like you. Happy birthday to my loving wife.

Happy birthday to my honey bunch of joy, my sweet nectar of love, my beautiful wife, my life.

Happy birthday to the lady who has made my life so livable and lovely. Happy birthday.

Happy birthday. I’m so glad that I married you. You are my life, my true soul mate.

Have a blast on your birthday today love. May you have all the love and joys of life on your birthday and all the year through.

I amassed a massive debt on the day I got married to you – the debt of unconditional love and undying commitment. I promise to keep repaying this debt until my very last breath. I love you, happy birthday.

I know you can read me inside out. And that’s exactly why I want you to feel the love that I have for you. I will forever love you. Happy Birthday sweetheart.

I love you so much that words cannot express it. It is only the feelings of love, mutual respect and care that can express my true feelings for you. Here`s wishing you a very, very Happy Birthday and many more to come.

I want to give you a warm hug, tease you and give you a tug. I also want you to give you a cute kiss, and make sure that your birthday is full of excitement and bliss. Happy birthday sweetheart.

I wish you a happy birthday and you day be filled with love and happiness just like you shower my life with your immense love and brighten up my days with your beautiful smile you give every day when you wake me up in the morning. I love you a lot.

I’m not a success in life because I have an amazing wife like you behind me. It’s because I have my soul mate — you — by my side. Happy birthday, my dearest.

If a genie decided to grant me one wish, I would tell him that I’ve already got what I want in life – a loving and caring wife like you. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday dear.

If I was granted one wish to be able to change anything in my life, it would be nothing. Because dear wifey, you make everything look perfect. Wishing you a Happy Birthday.

It is time to celebrate the woman’s birthday who makes my life a celebration every day. Happy birthday sweetie.

Like you beautiful eyes, you birthday too be the beautiful and the best with lots of moments to cherish and celebrate as you step into another year of your life.

May you be showered with health, wealth and prosperity throughout your life?

My dear, you know I always wish you the best of what the world has to offer and on this special day it is no different, Happy Birthday and yours forever.

No husband is as lucky as me, unless he has a beautiful wife like you — a soul mate that time only makes more beautiful. Happy birthday, beautiful.

On birthdays people wish so many things, but for me there are just two words- never and always. Always be my side and never leave me. I love you so much darling.

On the day we shared our first kiss, I knew you were going to be my Mrs. Happy birthday darling.

On your birthday I want to make a promise that I will not tire, until I fulfill all your wishes and desires. Happy birthday wifey.

Special thanks to an angel who changed my life, you truly made my life bliss. Happy birthday my love.

Thanks for making our house a home. Happy birthday.

There is so much to like about you baby, complimenting you would take longer than infinity. You are the wife of my fantasy, I can’t imagine my life without you honey. Happy birthday.

There’s really no contest when it comes to the best thing in my life. It’s you by a long shot. You’re my everything. I love you so much. Happy birthday, honey bunch.

To my dearest darling wishing you a very Happy Birthday.

To the jewel of my house I wish you a very happy birthday.

Today is the best day of the year because it is your Birthday. Although I must say that having you in my life, everyday seems like dream come true. Happy Birthday darling.

Today, I’m going to shower you with hugs, kisses and lots of presents. Feel free to live like a queen. Celebrate. You deserve the best on your special day and every day. Happy birthday, honey.

When people are about to blow out their birthday candles, they get one wish. On your birthdays, you should get as many as you want and, with all my heart, I will make them come true. Happy birthday, darling.

Wishing you as many wishes as you want, as much as joy as you can stand and more love than you ever imagined on your special day. Happy birthday, sweetie.

Without you my house would have been a bachelor pad, and the state of my life would have been real bad. Happy birthday.

You always are a wonderful guide, you are my best friend but more than that you are a wonderful wife. Thanks for everything you are in my life. Happy birthday, dear.

You are a fantastic mother, caring woman, loving daughter, beautiful and sexy wife, and a wonderful person. May you always remain like this and God showers you with all the blessings of health, wealth and prosperity.

You are and will always be my princess, my lover, my best friend, my soul mate, my life, no matter how many of your birthdays come and go. Happy, happy birthday.

You are charming, adorable, sexy, loving, you are my everything. Stay blessed and keep smiling. Happy birthday darling.

You are my true love without you I won’t be here where I am Happy Birthday My dear.

You are the only key to my life who knows how to wind and unwind me. Happy birthday to the most amazing wife in the world.

You came to my heart like a breeze, Happiness and joy came along with you Happy Birthday My Dear.

You make me happy in every sense, thanks for coming in my life! Happy Birthday honey.

You taught me the true value of love in life. I am so lucky to have a wife like you. Happy birthday, dear.

Your kisses are simply sizzling. My wife, you make my life electrifying. Happy birthday.

You’re still the wonderful woman I married. I’m so grateful that you are my wife. Happy birthday.

The below infographic provides a useful guide to having a successful relationship and how to maintain happiness in your love life. Some great tips include avoiding excessive arguments and being understanding. Avoiding acts of infidelity or getting married young will increase your chances for success. Make sure to appreciate one another and show them that you care.

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Would the Queen have stripped Archie and Lili's titles? RICHARD EDEN says the late monarch may have followed the example of her cousin Queen Margrethe of Demark - and asks if Charles will regret not doing the same

By Harriet Johnston For Mailonline

Published: 06:55 EST, 10 March 2023 | Updated: 09:13 EST, 10 March 2023

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The King has decided to grant his youngest son's children use of their Prince and Princess titles - but the move comes in sharp contrast to another European monarch's decisions in recent months. 

It is understood Charles told  Prince Harry  that Archie and Lili would be allowed to be called Prince and Princess in a 'private conversation' after the Queen's funeral in September last year.

Around the same time, Queen Margrethe of Denmark announced she was stripping her youngest son Prince Joachim 's children Athena, 11, Felix, 20, Henrik, 13, Nikolai, 23, of their  Prince and Princess titles - leading to a huge public row. 

Now  The Daily Mail 's Richard Eden, of Palace Confidential, has questioned whether Charles' late mother would have followed her cousin Margrethe's example, saying: 'I do wonder, if Queen Elizabeth was still alive, whether she would have been more likely to do as her Danish counterpart did and issue Letters Patent stripping Prince Harry’s children of their titles.

‘It seems that King Charles has allowed Prince Harry and Meghan to bump him into allowing them to use their children’s titles. Once, they started calling Lilibet a princess publicly, it put the King in a difficult position.’

The King may have opted to grant his youngest son's children use of their titles - but the move comes in sharp contrast to another European monarch's decisions in recent months (pictured, Prince Harry with Meghan Markle, Archie and Lilibet)

The King may have opted to grant his youngest son's children use of their titles - but the move comes in sharp contrast to another European monarch's decisions in recent months (pictured, Prince Harry with Meghan Markle, Archie and Lilibet) 

The monarch's decision comes in sharp contrast to the choices made by his distant cousin, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, last year, who stripped her grandchildren of their titles as Prince and Princess (pictured, Margrethe removed Prince and Princess titles from her youngest son Prince Joachim's children Athena, 11, Felix, 20, Henrik, 13, Nikolai, 23)

The monarch's decision comes in sharp contrast to the choices made by his distant cousin, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, last year, who stripped her grandchildren of their titles as Prince and Princess (pictured, Margrethe removed Prince and Princess titles from her youngest son Prince Joachim's children Athena, 11, Felix, 20, Henrik, 13, Nikolai, 23)

The Daily Mail's Diary Editor Richard Eden said that Charles could have chosen to follow the precedent of Quen Margrethe of Denmark

The Daily Mail's Diary Editor Richard Eden said that Charles could have chosen to follow the precedent of Quen Margrethe of Denmark 

He also tweeted to contrast the two decisions, writing: 'Time will tell whether #KingCharles would have been better off following the example of Queen Margrethe of Denmark.' 

Following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Margrethe - who was a distant cousin of the Queen - became the only living female monarch in the world.

And in September, the Danish monarch announced that her grandchildren would no longer have 'His/Her Highness' titles  from January 2023.

At the time, the monarch insisted the move will be 'good for them in their future' and allow the children - who have maintained their positions in the line of succession  -  to 'shape their own lives without being limited by the special considerations and duties' that a formal affiliation with the Danish Royal Family involves.

The decision sparked an enormous public row in Denmark between members of the royal family. 

Prince Joachim publicly spoke out against his mother's decision in the days that followed - claiming that his children had been 'harmed'  in the process.

Following the Queen's announcement, Joachim spoke to Danish publication Ekstra Bladet outside the Danish Embassy in Paris, where he lives with his French-born wife Princess Marie and his two youngest children.

'I was given five days' notice to tell them. In May, I was presented with a plan which, by and large, was that when the children each turned 25, it would happen. Now I had only five days to tell them. Athena turns 11 in January,' he clarified.

Meanwhile, his ex-wife Alexandra said that her sons, Nikolai and Felix, had been left feeling 'ostracised' from the institution and the decision had come like a 'bolt out of the blue'.

The Royal Household released a further statement, saying: 'As the Queen stated yesterday, the decision has been a long time coming.

It is understood Charles told Prince Harry that his children would be allowed to be called Prince and Princess in a 'private conversation' after the Queen's funeral last year

It is understood Charles told Prince Harry that his children would be allowed to be called Prince and Princess in a 'private conversation' after the Queen's funeral last year

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark pictured attending the annual New Year's dinner earlier this year

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark pictured attending the annual New Year's dinner earlier this year 

'We understand that there are many emotions at stake at the moment, but we hope that the Queen's wish to future-proof the Royal Household will be respected.'

Two months later, the sixth-in-line to the throne admitted that 'communication was missing' within the Royal Family in the lead-up to the shock announcement. 

He told local news outlet  B. T.: 'There is a lot to work on.  Communication was what was missing. Now we have met and we are on the right track.'

In February,  Queen Margrethe revealed she thought that it was better for her to take action than then leave the burden to Crown Prince Frederik as the future King.

In an interview with Danish publication Ekstra Bladet she said: 'It's been important to me that this should never be Frederik's lot to make that kind of decision.

'It's better that I did. Because then it's the old lady that made the decision. I am not keen to get into it to be honest.

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'I could mention some things, but you shouldn't have to tell everything. But it is still a little bit too private to talk about.'

In January, the Danish Royal Family updated their website to show the new status of Prince Joachim's children .

Speaking in a televised New Year's address, Margrethe admitted: 'That the relationship with Prince Joachim and (his wife) Princess Marie has run into difficulties hurts me.

'Difficulties and disagreements can arise in any family, including mine. The whole country has witnessed this.'

She added that she was 'sure that the family can enter the new year together with confidence, understanding and new courage'.

It's possible King Charles was keeping an eye on the debate as his mother, the Queen, died amidst the very public fall-out.

And it appears he was keen to avoid such public debate - instead, it has emerged he quietly spoke to Harry about the titles in the period after the Queen's death.

Harry and Meghan's 21-month-old daughter  Lilibet saw her royal title of 'Princess' used formally for the first time yesterday, giving the first indication that the Sussexes will use the titles for their children.

Denmark's Royal Family has updated their website to show the new status belonging to four of Queen Margrethe's grandchildren after they were stripped of their HRH titles. Pictured, Count Nikolai

In January, Denmark's Royal Family updated their website to show the new status belonging to four of Queen Margrethe's grandchildren after they were stripped of their HRH titles. Pictured, Count Nikolai, left, and right, Count Felix 

The 82-year-old monarch announced in September that the four children of her youngest son, 53-year-old Prince Joachim, would no longer be able to use the title of prince and princess after January 1. Pictured, Countess Athena

The 82-year-old monarch announced in September 2022 that the four children of her youngest son, 53-year-old Prince Joachim, would no longer be able to use the title of prince and princess after January 1. Pictured, Countess Athena, left, and right, Count Henrik 

Like King Charles, Queen Margrethe wants a slimed-down Danish monarchy. But stripping some grand-children of their titles caused a furore and she apologised for the way it was done

Like King Charles, Queen Margrethe wants a slimed-down Danish monarchy. But stripping some grand-children of their titles caused a furore and she apologised for the way it was done

The move is seen as an olive branch after reports the couple has been 'obsessed' with the idea that the King might bar the children from being prince or princess. Royal sources said Charles would never have 'punished' his grandchildren like that.

It is understood that despite the Sussexes' repeated attacks on the institution of the monarchy and members of the Royal Family , there has been correspondence on the issue between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and royal aides.

Harry and Meghan's children became a prince and princess when the King acceded to the throne, but have remained a plain 'master' and 'miss' on the Buckingham Palace website for the past six months. Early today, that remained the case.

Lili was described as 'Princess Lilibet Diana' in a statement from a spokesman for the couple this week that confirmed she was christened last in a private ceremony at the Sussexes' home in Montecito, California, on March 3.

A source told the Mirror: 'The appropriate conversations took place ahead of Lilibet's christening.' 

Instead of following in his cousin Queen Margarethe's footsteps, Charles has opted to grant Prince Harry's children use of their titles (pictured, Prince Harry with King Charles and Prince Archie at his christening)

Instead of following in his cousin Queen Margarethe's footsteps, Charles has opted to grant Prince Harry's children use of their titles (pictured, Prince Harry with King Charles and Prince Archie at his christening) 

Lili was described as 'Princess Lilibet Diana' in a statement from a spokesman for the couple this week that confirmed she was christened last in a private ceremony at the Sussexes' home in Montecito, California, on March 3

Lili was described as 'Princess Lilibet Diana' in a statement from a spokesman for the couple this week that confirmed she was christened last in a private ceremony at the Sussexes' home in Montecito, California, on March 3 

While it is understood the title will be used in formal settings, it will not be in everyday conversational use by the couple.

So she will likely still be known as 'Lilibet' in most scenarios.

Lilibet, known as 'Lili' for short, was named as 'Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor' on her birth certificate in California. 

Harry and Meghan are understood to be keen to not deny their children their birthright but will allow them the chance to decide for themselves when they are older whether they want to drop or keep using the titles. 

It will be up to Lilibet whether she wants to describe herself as a princess.

Harry and Meghan's children Archie and Lilibet became prince and princess respectively when King Charles acceded to the throne last September.

However it is only now that the couple have chosen to use the title.

Rules set out by King George V in 1917 mean Archie and Lili, as the children of a son of a sovereign, are automatically a prince and a princess.

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