60th Birthday Card Messages: What To Write

It’s time to get thinking about their 60^th! For such a big milestone you should make it a big deal. Whether it’s your husband or wife that you’re celebrating, mum or dad, or friend, we’ve got all the best cracking one-liners and heartfelt messages to write in their 60^th birthday card. They’re heading in the direction of being older, so throw in a joke or inspirational message to keep them focused on the positives. Here’s a list of all the best inspo we’ve got for what to say in a 60^th card…

Sentimental 60^th Messages

Wanting something sentimental? Here are all our most heartfelt, tear-jerker message suggestions…

• You deserve to have a wonderful birthday, what would I ever do without you? Happy 60^th
• I’m so grateful to be able to spend such a big day together, happy 60^th birthday!
• I hope this year is filled with even more fun, more laughter, and more love than the last! Happy 60^th
• Happy birthday, wishing you a very happy birthday and a fabulous year ahead, bring on 60!
• Congratulations on reaching an incredible milestone, you bring joy to everyone around you! Happy 60^th
• Happy 60^th birthday, remember to stay young inside and never let the adventures stop.

Funny 60^th Messages

Have a giggle with the oldie and write a message that’s jokey, funny and near the knuckle…

• Happy 60^th! From now on, any mistake you make can be put down to having a senior moment.
• I got you a personalised card, so you remember how good you used to look… happy 60^th birthday!
• Congrats on your 39^th anniversary of your 21^st birthday, happy birthday!
• At 60, taking a walk down memory lane is great… as long as you remember where you’re parked.
• Happy 60^th birthday, make sure those candles aren’t lit inside, or it’ll be a fire hazard!
• Happy 60^th Don’t let your age get you down… or you’ll never get back up!

Messages to a Friend

Wish your dearest friend a wonderful birthday and share how excited you are to grow older together…

• Wishing you a fabulous next year, only the best for my favourite 60-year-old!
• Happy 60^th, don’t worry I’m not far behind you.
• Happy birthday, I can’t believe you’re 60 because you don’t look it! Mind you, I always forget my glasses so I could be lying.
• They say things get better with age, so you’re approaching incredible! Happy 60^th
• I can’t wait to be friends until we’re old and senile, then we’ll be new friends again! Happy 60^th
• To my wonderful friend who’s turning 60, being old doesn’t mean you stop having fun, so let’s keep making fun together! Happy 60^th

Messages to a Mum/Dad

Celebrate your parents’ last 6 decades by letting them know how thankful you are for them. Whether you’re in the mood to be a bit cheeky or send them a loving message, here are a few suggestions…

• I don’t know what I’d do without you, you’ve been the best parent and let’s celebrate 60 years of you! Happy birthday.
• Happy 60^th birthday! We know you said no fuss, but we couldn’t help inviting everyone you know, enjoy!
• Happy birthday Mum/Dad, thank you for everything. Have the best 60^th in the world because you deserve it.
• Happy 60^th birthday… does this mean you get a senior discount?
• Dear Mum, we love you very much and know you’re probably already crying at this card so we’re keeping it snappy…happy 60^th birthday!
• Thank you for always being an amazing parent, someone I can really look up to. Happy 60^th birthday!

Messages to a Husband/Wife

Top off your romantic card with a romantic message inside! Let your partner know how loved they are and how proud you are of them now they’re 60…

• I can’t believe you’re 60, it feels like just yesterday we were both young, fit and in our 20s! Have an amazing day my love, happy 60^th
• Happy 60^th birthday, hopefully today is as special as you are!
• To my husband/wife, happy 60^th birthday, I wouldn’t want to spend the rest of my life with anyone else.
• Don’t be sad about getting older, you’re 6 perfect 10’s! Happy birthday my love.
• Happy birthday to a gorgeous 60-year-old, you light up my days and everyone’s days around you, so don’t let that stop.
• You’ve had 6 beautiful decades in your life, and I’ve been luck enough to spend lots of them with you, happy 60^th

They may have had 60 birthdays already but going above and beyond every year will never go unappreciated. Write a fabulous message inside their 60^th card, we’ve got funny, sentimental, spoof and photo cards, so if you’re not sold on yours, find one that has the wow-factor. Browse our 60^th birthday gifts too such as hampers, alcohol and personalised gifts – give a funk about their birthday!