It’s time to celebrate them reaching their 50th, the big 5-0 marks mid-life and a scary realisation for lots of people so make them feel loved and happy. Get creative and make a 50th card that they can proudly cherish for years to come, maybe a thoughtful card they’ll want to keep or something that’s more inspirational. If they’re feeling apprehensive about the big day, share some loving words and things that they can look forward to in later life along with a 50th birthday gift picked out just for them. We get that it can be hard to put your thoughts onto paper, so we’ve put together some suggestions to help you and guide you in the right direction (being careful to not rub in their age too much) …

Sentimental 50^th Messages

It’s the perfect time to get a little soppy and write a sentimental, heartfelt message …

• On this special day, I wish you all the happiness in the world. Happy 50^th
• At 50, you’re just as gorgeous on the outside as inside! You deserve the best birthday, happy 50^th.
• Today is your special day, so let’s celebrate 50 years of love and joy that you’ve brought to the world. Happy birthday!
• Happy 50^th birthday, I hope your day is filled with happiness and lots of love and laughter!
• Today let’s celebrate you and the amazing milestone you’ve reached. Happy 50^th
• To the person who brings happiness and smiles wherever they go, have the best 50^th birthday because you deserve it!

Funny 50^th Messages

Don’t let their age get them down, so brighten their day with a cheeky, light-hearted message inside their funny card to make them smile …

• Happy 50^th, it’s now time for that midlife crisis!
• Happy 30^th year of celebrating turning 20. Happy 20^th (50^th) birthday!
• You don’t look a day over fabulous! Happy birthday best friend.
• Remember you’ve had a happy life so far and you’ve got the smile lines to prove it. Happy 50^th
• Happy 50^th Be careful when blowing out your candles and try not to pass out.
• Every birthday you have reminds me that I’m not that old, so thank you. Happy birthday!

Inspirational 50^th Messages

Now they’ve hit mid-life, why not inspire them to live the next 50 years to the fullest…

• Happy 50^th birthday! Wishing you many more years of adventure, happiness and love.
• You may be 50 years old, but you’re 50 years young at heart!
• Let’s make 50 another decade to remember! Happy birthday.
• Happy birthday! May your 50^th be the start of more amazing things to come.
• I hope the next 50 years are filled with all your favourite things. Happy 50^th birthday!
• Happy 50^th Now you’ve hit the big 5-0 I hope every year is filled with good health, new experiences and lots of joy.

Messages to a Friend

If you’re writing to a friend, don’t forget to let them know how valued they are with a message about your happiest years together…

• Let’s celebrate 50 years of you! Happy 50^th birthday my beautiful friend.
• It’s ok to get older because we’re getting older together! Happy 50^th
• Don’t you forget you’re a foxy, fabulous fifty-year-old now. Happy birthday!
• Here’s a big cheers to 50 years! Happy birthday to you.
• To my special friend, I’m so lucky to have you in my life and I wish you the best 50^th birthday in the world.
• Happy 50^th birthday my friend! We’ve been together through thick and thin, I hope we can grow old and saggy together.

Messages to a Mum/Dad

Celebrate 50 years of your parents’ greatness with a cheeky or heartfelt message…

• Wishing you a fabulous 50^th birthday Mum/Dad, have the best day ever.
• Happy 50^th birthday! I can’t believe I’m one year closer to having really old parents.
• Happy birthday to the person I look up to most, you’re amazing and deserve the best birthday. Happy 50^th birthday Mum/Dad!
• Happy birthday Mum/Dad, I hope you enjoy your 50^th as much as your 21^st. Cheers to you!
• 50 years of my amazing Mum/Dad! Have the best birthday celebrating how amazing you are.
• You’re finally past your midlife crisis so cheers to that and 50 years of you! Happy 50^th

Messages to a Husband/Wife

You’re finally growing old and grey together, so celebrate in style and let them know how loved they are…

• Happy birthday my wonderful husband/wife. Don’t worry even though you’re 50, I won’t trade you in for a younger model just yet.
• Happy 50^th birthday, you’re even more attractive than you were 20 years ago.
• Happy 50^th birthday, I wouldn’t trade you for the world!
• We always said we’d grow old together and now we’re one step closer to. Happy 50^th birthday to the only partner I need.
• I think you’re the best creation of the century, happy 50^th birthday!
• You’re in luck because my love doesn’t come with any expiry date. Happy 50^th to my loving husband/wife.

Messages to a Son/Daughter

Having children turn 50 is a HUGE milestone, so celebrate the person that they’ve become and everything that they’ve achieved in the past half a decade…

• Over the past 50 years we’ve seen you grow into the most wonderful person. Happy birthday to our amazing son/daughter.
• Happy 50^th birthday! We’re so lucky to have had 50 years of your love in our lives, you are truly amazing.
• We’re celebrating 50 years of you today, happy birthday to our son/daughter.
• Happy 50^th birthday to our wonderful son/daughter, you bring us so much happiness and we will always be proud of you.
• Happy 5-0 to you! Don’t worry because life doesn’t stop at 50, trust me. I wish you fun, adventure and happiness from now onwards.
• To our lovely son/daughter, we’re sending love and laughter on your 50^th birthday and hope that you celebrate this milestone to the fullest.

Don’t let your fabulous message be dragged down by an average, boring card! Browse our collection of 50^th cards as well as 50^th gifts and make their birthday one to remember! Whether you’re looking for a last-minute luxury gift or the perfect personalised present, we’ve got you covered.