A 50th birthday is definitely something to celebrate! If you’re looking for inspiration for what to write in a card or what to say in a speech, check out this list of great messages and quotes. From funny to heartfelt, there’s something here for everyone!
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#1 Thank you for being a wonderful friend. May your day be as bright as your smile and as warm as your heart!
#2 Happy 50th birthday to a wonderful friend who has been there for me through thick and thin. Thank you!
#3 May you find peace, happiness, and health in your golden years. You are a light to all those who know you and an inspiration to many. Congratulations on this milestone!
#4 From your friends at work, To an amazing 50-year-old woman who has touched all of our lives! Happy birthday!
#5 Once again you have reached another milestone in your life. Wishing you a very happy birthday and may you enjoy every moment with your family and friends.
#6 May the joy of the Lord be your strength on this very special day. Celebrate it together with those who mean a lot to you. Happy 50th birthday!
#7 Dear Mom/Dad/ Grandparent / Relative etc… On this special occasion I want to say that You are my HERO!!! Thank you for being such a strong role model in my life… Live long & Prosper!! I love you….
#8 Life is full of ups and downs, but you have done an amazing job facing life head-on. You are an inspiration to all of us. Wishing you a very happy 50th birthday!
#9 50 candles on your cake? Hope they don’t blow it out! Happy birthday!
#10 50 candles, and every one still as bright as the first. You inspire us all. Happy birthday!
#11 May this year of your life be filled with hope, faith and joy – the things that make you who you are today. Have a wonderful birthday!
#12 Have a blast turning 50 and as fun as it sounds, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! Happy birthday to my fabulous friend. Wishing you everything happy for this special day.
#13 Happy 50th birthday, to our favorite person! 50 may be the golden age, but your heart is pure gold.
#14 You have already lived 3/4 of your life. And each early morning when you wake up, that’s another good day added to your life. What a blessing it is to have you in our lives. We are so grateful for everything you do for all of us. Thank you so much for being such an amazing example for all of us and thank you so much for being my mother / father / sister / brother. Happy 50th birthday!
#15 Wishing the most wonderful woman in the world a very happy 50th Birthday!!
#16 Wishing you the happiest of birthdays today and every day. You are such a wonderful person to know and that’s why we all love you so much! We wish you the very best on this special occasion and throughout the year ahead!
#17 Happy 50th birthday! May your celebration be as vibrant and fun as you are.
#18 Dear, friend – I pray that God will allow me to live another 50 years because I don’t want to miss out on anything else we might do together. Thank you for being such an important part of my life. Have a great birthday!!
#19 As you’ve traveled through life, you’ve made it a point to stop and smell the roses. You are living proof that slowing down is not only good for your soul, but also vital for living a healthy lifestyle. Keep up the good work!
#20 Sending warm wishes on your birthday to show how much I care about you. Wishing happiness, health, and joy surround you throughout this wonderful year ahead! Without doubt, things are going to be amazing in all aspects of your life.
#21 On this important day of yours, I want you to know my love always has and always will be unconditional. I believe nothing will ever change that because we have both forged an unbreakable bond between us.
#22 On this special day, I want you to know how much you mean to me. Ever since the first time we met, my life took a turn for the better, and I’ll be thankful every day of my life. Happy birthday!
#23 You are the kind of person that we all aspire to be. Happy 50th birthday!
#24 Wishing you an amazing day and fantastic year ahead. One filled with love, laughter, and great health. Looking forward to celebrating with you soon!
#25 I hope every happy wish coming your way brings you closer to heaven today, for when the angels look down on a truly wonderful soul like you, they surely must get their wings.
#26 50 is a magic number that’s only ever been true in two places – Disneyland and your life!!! Happy 50th birthday, my friend! May it be even more amazing than numbers 1 through 49 combined!!!
#27 May you have many, many more happy birthdays to come! You are the very definition of “youthful vitality.”
#28 Life is full of wonderful surprises – you turned 50! Happy 50th birthday to a loving husband, dedicated father, caring coach and all-around amazing person.
#29 Congratulations on turning celebrating turning fifty years young! Wishing you continued good health and happiness in the coming year.
#30 Some people are just meant for greatness. That is why I think that one day they will discover that you are actually intergalactic royalty who has been sent here to lead us into the light. Have an absolutely brilliant birthday!
#31 The world can be a crazy place. But you’re one of the few constants in it that I can count on. Happy birthday to my oldest friend!
#32 May you have all your heart desires in your 50s and more!
#33 Happy Birthday to the most incredible person I know. You are so thoughtful, so kind, so talented. Thank you for being my friend.
#34 To our best friend, our sister…we couldn’t imagine life without you in it! We wish you the happiest of birthdays today!!
#35 For a wonderful woman with a heart of gold who has given us love and friendship every day of the year. Happy 50th birthday! Here’s wishing you all your days be bright!
#36 Our dear friend…our hearts are filled with happiness on this special day because we get to celebrate you! Our lives are so much better because of you.
#37 It doesn’t seem possible that it has been 50 years since you were born. It only seems like yesterday that you arrived to brighten our lives. Happy 50th birthday!
#38 Happy birthday! May the next chapter of your life be filled with adventure, love and purpose. You are an amazing person and I’m glad to know you.
#39 Happy 50th birthday to my dear friend who never fails to see the good in a situation, is always looking for a solution, and is an overall joy to be around.
#40 May this year be your best yet! Wishing you love, light and happiness on your special day.
#41 Celebrating a friend like you makes each year seem so much more worthwhile!
#42 Our paths have crossed many times over the years but it has been such a blessing from God seeing how our friendship has grown over time. Now, I’m blessed to call you a friend! Happy birthday and lots of love on this special day.
#43 Happy 50th birthday! You are a wonderful person with a heart of gold! We love you and wish you all the best.
#44 Happy birthday, dearest friend! You are an amazing human being. I’m grateful that you are in my life and look forward to the many years ahead of us growing old together.
#45 50 years young? Nope. More like 50 years fabulous! Wishing you nothing but good things on your big day.
#46 Asking for a wish for someone else is like asking rain not to fall; it doesn’t make sense. But since I cannot stop the rain from falling, all I can do is hold your umbrella close so you don’t get wet. So happy 50th birthday, my dear friend!
#47 A special day deserves one special person, and you’re that person. I hope today is everything you wanted it to be! You deserve the absolute best.
#48 May the next 50 years of your life be filled with good health and happiness, just like the last 50 years. Happy birthday!
#49 Your light shines even brighter after all these years, and I can only imagine how bright it will shine in the coming decades. Happy birthday!
#50 A toast for a lady success and still beautiful. Congratulations on your 50th birthday and may this year bring many wonderful things to come!
#51 The world becomes more beautiful when you walk into a room; thank God for putting such an inspiring woman in our lives. Wishing you much love and happiness on your 50th birthday!
#52 Happy 50th birthday to one of the most important people in my life. I’m so grateful for you and everything you do for me. May each day be another opportunity to make this world a better place with your kind soul by our side.
#53 Your love is like sunshine—it warms every heart it touches! That’s what makes you one-of-a-kind, and that’s why we all love you more than ever on your big day.
#54 Don’t let age define who you are. You’re still young at heart! Happy Birthday!
#55 Happy 50th birthday to an amazing mom and grandmother, who is simply the best! You mean so much to us all and we love you very much!
#56 Thank you for always being there for me. I am so grateful. Love, [Name]
#57 Out of all the special people in my life, you’re one of a kind and I hope your 50th year is filled with wonderful memories and many more years ahead. Best wishes on this day and every day forward.
#58 When I think about how lucky we are to have each other as our siblings, nothing can ever go wrong because we have each other’s backs unconditionally forever! 50th birthday!
#59 As you turn 50, may the next half-century be filled with peace and prosperity.
#60 Happy birthday, to my brilliant friend! You are an eternal source of inspiration.
#61 Happy 50th Birthday! May this year bring many blessings your way.
#62 Through fifty hard knocks, you still look good without one single scar. Happy birthday.
#63 You know that wonderful kind of mature beauty that just radiates from within? Well, now I can say I know it first hand because you’re beautiful on the outside too! Happy birthday.
#64 What happens when the world’s most handsome man turns 50? He becomes even more handsome! Happy birthday.
#65 A friend like you is hard to find, but an angel sent from heaven above. You are so wonderful and kindhearted. We are lucky to know you.
#66 Enjoy your day even if it rains, shine bright as a star with all the best wishes that come your way, be happy for each new sunrise with peace in your heart until eternity if possible then live on happily ever after! Have a blast on your special day!
#67 May God bless you with Strength during the difficult times & Success in all endeavors. “Happy Birthday”
#68 What a beautiful soul. You have been a joy to know and so many of us feel so lucky to have you in our lives. Happy 50th birthday!
#69 My dearest friend and mentor – happy 50th birthday! May God bless you richly today and always! Your kindness, friendship and encouragement will never be forgotten.
#70 50 years, and you still look as good as a model! Happy birthday to one of the most stunning people we know
#71 Wishing the best woman we know a very happy 50th birthday. You are a blessing in our lives, and you inspire all those around you. We love you so much!
#72 May your big 5-0 be filled with many blessings and years of happiness. Love always from us all.
#73 The older you get, the more beautiful your smile becomes. Keep on smiling because it suits you well!
#74 We all cannot wait to see how much better your next 50 years will be than this one! Happy birthday!
#75 Wishing a very happy 50th birthday to my wonderful friend who has turned into an amazing mom. Now that’s something celebrating today and always!
#76 The older I get the more I realize that one of the greatest things about life is finding someone like you, sharing my experiences with me, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for being an amazing part of my journey so far. Here’s to another wonderful year ahead. Happy birthday!
#77 You do not look your age at all! It’s hard to believe this is your 50th birthday already because you look so young and radiant in every way. May your day be filled with happiness, love, joy, laughter, and the best that life has to offer.
#78 I hope this birthday is one of your most special days ever, because you deserve nothing but the best. It is so great to have you in my life, and I know our friendship will last forever.
#79 We had some laughs, we’ve had some good times. And you’re still as young as the day I first met ya. Happy birthday!
#80 You deserve a big celebration! Don’t worry – nothing too wild or crazy – just a fun night filled with laughter and great memories to mark all of your wonderful years.
#81 Happy 50th birthday to my best friend from grade school through high school and beyond. How lucky I am that we grew up together, became friends, learned from each other, shared our lives…and are still friends today!
#82 This message has been approved by the 55+ club board of directors on behalf of all members who have reached the age of 50.
#83 Happy 50th birthday to my hero, lover, best friend, confidant and partner in crime!
#84 Thank you for all your love, support and friendship over these past years. I couldn’t ask for a better mother/daughter-in-law relationship with you or a more loving son. You are truly the greatest parents our kids could ever have wished for. Happy birthday!
#85 This is your day; this is your time; make it anything but ordinary. Do something wonderful! Go somewhere exciting! Celebrate in style! Make today an unforgettable day by living life to its fullest potential because that’s exactly how long you’ve got left! Happy birthday!
#86 50 may be a big one in many people’s eyes, but you still look and act like the 50-year old kid I met when we were in grade school. Happy birthday!
#87 It’s your birthday…and I’m giving you a gift! A brand new year of memories, adventures and friendship. Have the happiest 50th birthday ever!
#88 May this next year be filled with laughter and adventure and discovery and may each day in your fifties feel like a gift from above. Happy Birthday!
#89 Cheers to making it happen even when life throws you lemons. The world needs more people like that in it! Happy 50th birthday to one of our favorite people.
#90 You are such an amazing person and we know that each year will only bring more joy into your life. We celebrate every moment we spend with you because you make each one memorable. Happy 50th birthday, friend!
#91 This is your day and we would like to make it as special as you are! Happy 50th birthday and may this next year be filled with lots of love and happiness.
#92 May the angels always guide you on your journey through life and watch over you every step of the way. Have a wonderful 50th birthday!
#93 May all your wishes come true today and may they continue for years to come. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays today with love from all of us.
#94 A wish for a day full of joy, laughter, and delight – just like you – so simple but oh-so-true. You are a blessing to all you meet.
#95 We are so lucky to have you in our lives, thanks for being who you are! Happy 50th birthday.
#96 You are special in every way. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays with much love from all of us. Be sure to relax and enjoy your day!
#97 May this next year be filled with wonderful surprises, cherished times with loved ones, and many happy memories along the way. We wish you nothing short of an amazing birthday!
#98 To one of the most caring people we know, may this next year bring you great happiness like never before! Happy Birthday!
#99 Happy 50th birthday, to my best friend and sister from another mister. Thanks for being you!
#100 You are an inspiration! 50 reasons why I love you as we celebrate your birthday today.
#101 Today is going to be a fabulous day – because it starts with celebrating YOU! Happy birthday.