Fun and fabulous 40th birthday wishes to share.

Whether your friend, colleague or family member is planning a grand 40th birthday party or a more humble birthday bash, your wishes should be wholesome and hearty. Think about what they've done before reaching this milestone and offer congratulations. Wish them a future overflowing with prosperity and success. Align your good wishes with their birthday celebration plans. Make a cheerful birthday card for a traditional party, and a meme or video for a more modern celebration. If you're unsure how to write a special birthday message, start with our tips section at the end.

Inspirational 40th birthday messages.

An uplifting message will encourage the birthday person to embrace their 40s. Here are some 40th birthday wishes that put the spotlight on growth, wisdom and new beginnings.

• Happy Birthday to a special person who gives up so much for everyone else. On this special day, we'll endeavour to return the inspiration we draw from you. Congratulations on reaching this milestone.
• Congratulations on your birthday. Your wisdom and guidance inspire us every single day. You deserve to have your dreams come true on this special day. Happy birthday.
• Here's to another decade of inspiring colleagues, learning more and enjoying the happiness that comes with success. Have an awesome 40th birthday.
• You are a shining example for everyone who wants to be a better person. Congratulations on blazing a path to success. And have a wonderful birthday.
• Congratulations. You've achieved so many goals in life. Wishing you many years of continued success as you commemorate your 40th birthday.
• As you turn 40, my wish for you is that you never stop dreaming. Here's to many more decades of dreams and inspiration. Enjoy your birthday celebrations.

40th birthday wishes for men.

Everyone wants to be recognised on their birthday, and even more so on a milestone birthday like a 40th. When writing a birthday wish for a man, a few well-chosen words will do the trick. Use these suggestions as a starting point and take it from there.

• Congratulations on reaching this milestone. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your next 40 years.
• Happy birthday. I hope you are blessed with positivity, success and a wonderful future.
• It makes me glad to know someone so respectful and admirable as you. Happy birthday. Enjoy your 40^th birthday celebrations.
• You are an outstanding example of how one should be living life. May you continue to motivate all of us. Happy birthday.
• I’m so excited that you're turning 40. Congratulations. Wishing you a year that's all about positivity and happiness.
• Congratulations. 40 years of life is worth celebrating. Here's to a fantastic day and the best future you can imagine.

If the lucky man celebrating his 40th is your husband, add a little romance to your birthday wish. Emphasise love, partnership and shared memories, making the wishes personal and meaningful. Here are some ideas for 40^th birthday wishes for husbands.

• Happy 40th birthday to my kind, considerate and thoughtful husband. I've always been head over heels for you and I will be for the next 40 years.
• Every single day I appreciate you as my loving husband and an incredible father to our children. You deserve all the goodness the world has to offer. Have a wonderful birthday.
• To celebrate your 40th birthday, I'll make your day all about delicious food, good mood and abundance of love.
• The love and warmth I get from you outshines every star in the sky. Happy 40th to my heartbeat.

Funny 40th birthday wishes for friends.

A humorous tone in a birthday message is great for friends that you know well. Keep in mind that not everyone has the same sense of fun, so be gentle with your humour and steer clear of jokes about them being old. Try to capture the essence of your friendship in a lighthearted way.

• Happy birthday to someone who has it all. You're smart, good looking, kind and funny. Enjoy it while you can. It's all downhill from here.
• Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake. Make it a point to always respect nature. Have a happy 40th birthday.
• Congratulations on enduring another year of my bad jokes. Best wishes for a happy birthday.
• A special friend remembers your birthday but not your age. Let's always be special friends. Happy 40th (oops).
• Let's never toast with an empty glass. Here's to a year of endless toasts. Happy birthday.
• Just yesterday I noticed a silver hair. No, I mean a silver lining. There's an upside to this turning 40. Life just gets better with age. Happy birthday and enjoy the decades to come.

Tips for personalising birthday wishes.

It goes without saying that a personal birthday wish should include the birthday celebrant's name. But it's surprising how many people forget that – especially when crafting birthday wishes online.

Three top tips for personalising a birthday wish.

Every birthday message should include:

• A warm wish for the recipient's happiness and success.
• A personal touch such as a compliment, shared memory or mention of their special qualities.
• A formal, friendly or romantic tone, depending on your connection.

Useful things to know.

Use these ideas to help create a fabulous birthday wish.

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