30th Birthday Card Messages: What To Write

It’s their big 3-0! How should you mark the occasion? The best place to start is by finding the perfect 30^th birthday card that they’ll love, then crafting a message inside that they won’t forget. We know thinking of a good witty joke or heart-warming note can be hard to come up with on the spot, so we’ve put together some ideas of messages to write in their 30^th birthday card…

Sentimental 30^th Messages

A touching, sentimental message will tug on their heart strings, so here’s a few that’ll make them smile…

• Happy birthday to you, I hope your 30s will be filled with happiness and success.
• Your 30th birthday is a great time to look back at your life. Remember your ups and downs, learn from them, and start looking forward to your bright future.
• Turning 30 isn’t just a milestone, it’s a testament to the last 30 years that you’ve been amazing!
• As you step into your thirties, embrace the wisdom gained, cherish the memories made, and anticipate the countless adventures yet to come. 
• The world has been brighter, kinder, and infinitely more beautiful for thirty years because you’re in it! Have a wonderful 30^th birthday, you deserve it.
• In your 30s, you have the perfect mix of youth and experience, so embrace it with open arms. Happy birthday!

Funny 30^th Messages

If you’re trying to think of something to make them chuckle, we’ve got lots of funny lines. Remember, now they’re 30 the age jokes can officially start…

• Say hello to that big 3-0 and goodbye to your 20s because you’ll never feel this young again. Happy 30^th birthday oldie!
• If only maturity came with age, happy 30^th birthday big kid!
• Happy birthday, remember that age is just a number and 30 is a pretty big one!
• 30’s the age when your back goes out more than you do. Have a blast!
• Happy 30th birthday! You know you’re getting older when the candles cost more than the cake.
• May your day be filled with laughter, fun, and the denial that you’re too young to be this old. Happy 30^th birthday!
• You know you’re thirty when ‘sleeping in’ means waking up at 8 am, and you ‘party hard’ but not past bedtime! Happy birthday oldie.

Messages to a Friend

If it’s a card to a friend, why not reminisce on the good times when you were younger or send them your wishes for the future. Here’s a few messages for you…

• Happy birthday to my wonderful friend! I can’t wait to live out our 30s together and probably the rest of our lives now.
• Now you’re 30, you’re that bit closer to a mid-life crisis and we all can’t wait to see it!
• Bad news you’re 30, but good news it I’m not so I’ll keep you young! Happy birthday.
• For your 30^th birthday shall we celebrate by going out or having a night in? Because I’m not sure whether we’re considered quite young or very old anymore!
• Happy birthday! I’m glad you turned 30 before I did. I can’t wait for you to share your ‘wisdom’ with me. 
• Happy birthday! I suppose the bad news is that you’re now 30, but the good news is I’m not… don’t worry I’ll keep you young!
• Happy birthday, I’m super proud of everything you’ve achieved so far. Cheers to turning thirty and thriving!

Messages to a Son/Daughter 

Wish your very adult child a happy 30^th with a thoughtful message they’ll cherish…

• We’ve had 3 decades of laughter, love and joy, cheers to many more! Happy 30^th birthday son/daughter.
• Happy 30th birthday! Your 20s were a great success, I hope your 30s will continue to bring you new and exciting opportunities. 
• Although we hate that you’re now 30 because it makes us look even older, happy birthday to you!
• We can’t believe that we’ve put up with 3 decades of you! Happy 30^th birthday to our very big child.
• Trust us, in your 30s you’ll discover that ‘adulting’ mostly consists of Googling how to do adult things. Good luck!
• Don’t forget you’re still young(ish) so there’s a lot of personal growth and self-discovery in your 30s. Happy 30^th birthday, let’s make it a good one.
• You’re smart, good looking and funny, which reminds me a lot of myself back in the day. Cheers to turning 30 son/daughter!

Messages to a Grandson/Granddaughter 

Don’t forget that the 30-year-old grandkids still need love and support, so show them in their 30th birthday card with one of these lovely messages…

• When people start questioning the grey in your hair, just do what I do and tell them it’s the colour of wisdom. Happy Birthday!
• Happy 30th birthday, to my grandson/granddaughter! I’m proud of everything you’ve achieved so far and can’t wait to see what the next 30 years have in store for you. 
• On this special day, I reflect on the countless beautiful moments we’ve shared and the incredible person you’ve grown to be. Happy 30^th birthday to my grandson/granddaughter.
• I hope your 30th birthday is as vibrant and special as you are. Happy birthday my grandson/granddaughter!
• Happy 30^th I’m glad I’ve had the pleasure of calling you my grandson/ granddaughter for the past 30 years.
• Cheers to a year filled with more love, bigger dreams, and endless joy. Happy 30^th birthday to you grandson/granddaughter.
• Even though you’re 30, I’ve still slipped you a tenner so don’t tell your mum or spend it all at once! Happy 30^th birthday. 

All these card message ideas would be a waste without the perfect birthday card, so browse our range of 30^th cards. If your also lacking ideas for gifts, find personalised gifts, extra special luxury gifts, and gifts for their 30^th birthday on our website too! It’s never too late to make their birthday extra special.