birthday essay for a best friend

101 Meaningful Birthday Messages for Best Friends (Heartfelt & Inspiring)

Birthdays are special occasions, and for best friends, they can be extra special. If you want to give your best friend a birthday message that is both unique and memorable, check out this list of sample messages. Each one is full of sincerity and thoughtfulness, and will surely put a smile on your best friend’s face. So go ahead and choose the perfect one to send!

#1 When I say that I am lucky to have a friend like you, it truly does not even begin to describe how blessed I am. You are a gift to me and I hope that you have the best birthday yet!

#2 Your birthday is a time to celebrate you as the wonderful, amazing person that you are. I hope that your special day brings everything from laughter to great memories that you will cherish for years to come. Just know that no matter what, I am always here for you and wishing nothing but the best things for you.

#3 When I look back on our friendship, I can’t help but smile. You are one of the best friends that anyone could ask for, and I am so happy to have you in my life! Happy birthday!

#4 Many hours were spent playing with each other when we were kids. I feel lucky that we got to grow up together and become even closer over the years. On your birthday, I want you to know how thankful I am for you in my life. Have a wonderful day filled with love and happiness!

#5 Even though time has passed since we were kids playing at recess, you will always hold a special place in my memories. You bring out the very best parts of me and make me feel loved and cherished. I hope that your day is filled with all the things that you love most in life. Happy birthday, my friend!

#6 You have been with me from my very first steps. It is a privilege to call you a friend. Happy birthday!

#7 I hope that your day brings everything that you could ever imagine, and then some! You deserve the world on a silver platter and more, dear friend! May today be the most wonderful day of your life so far!

#8 A birthday wish; may we walk through this life together, hand in hand and heart to heart. I hope that we meet under the most pleasant of circumstances. Have a wonderful birthday, my dearest friend!

#9 One of the greatest joys in life is friendship. Wishing you an extra happy birthday because you are such a special friend to me.

#10 When I am having a rough week, there is no one else I would rather talk to than you. Thank you for always being available when I need someone to lend an ear or share a laugh. Happy birthday, dear friend!

#11 The best days of my life have been spent with you by my side. I hope that your special day is filled to the brim with love and friendship. Wishing you sweeter than sweet dreams on your birthday, dear friend!

#12 There are few people in this world who I admire as much as I adore you. You deserve every bit of happiness that comes your way today and always. Rest well knowing that there are many who care about you very much! Happy birthday, dear friend!

#13 Sending so much love across the miles to wish a very happy golden birthday to you, my dearest friend. May all of your dreams come true today and always!

#14 I hope that your wonderful life is filled with sunshine and roses today. Happy birthday, sweet friend!

#15 A beautiful flower blooms on the day of your birth. May you be blessed with even more beauty as you continue to grow through your days. Have a bright and sunny birthday, dear friend!

#16 You make the world a brighter place by simply being in it. Wishing you a very happy early birthday because I know how much this day means to you! Enjoy every last bit of it!

#17 The sun shines just a little bit brighter when my best friend’s birthday nears. Happy golden birthday, dear friend! Have the happiest day ever full of love and laughter!

#18 Without you in my life, I would not be the person that I am today. Thank you for making me feel appreciated and loved. May your birthday be filled with fun and laughter!

#19 To my dearest friend, it is my honor to call you a friend and wish you the most wonderful birthday yet! Wishing you love and joy and sunshine and happiness on this special day of days.

#20 Even though we are apart today, know that there is not one thing that I would change about our friendship even if it were possible. Have a wonderful birthday full of everything good in the world!

#21 Dear friend, know that I hope all of your dreams come true just as mine have with you in my life. I cherish our friendship more than words can say. Wishing you a very happy birthday!

#22 The greatest gift that anyone could ever wish for is the honor of being your friend. You are an irreplaceable gem, dear friend, and I hope that all of your dreams come true today and every day after! Happy birthday to you!

#23 Do not worry about receiving one gift on your birthday because there is no greater gift than the love of a good friend. May this day be filled with everything wonderful for you, my dearest friend!

#24 Over the past year I have noticed how much kinder and sweeter everyone has become since knowing you. May today be sweet as sugar and as kind as you. Happy birthday, dear friend!

#25 I will always be here for you whenever you need me because we all know that a true friend sticks closer than a brother or sister. May your day be one filled with fond memories, good food and sunshines galore! Wishing you the best of everything on your special day!

#26 The two most important values in life are love and friendship. There is no better way to express it than by saying thank you to those who make an effort to show how much they care every day by wishing my dearest friend a wonderful birthday!

#27 Like fine wine, our friendship has only gotten better with age. This is just one of the many reasons why I treasure our friendship so much. You deserve nothing but beauty and excellence, my dearest friend! Have a wonderful birthday!

#28 No matter how long we live or what happens in life, I will always be here for you because friends like you are rarer than gold and not something that can easily be replaced. Wishing you everything wonderful on your special day and every single day after because you deserve it all and more!

#29 May today bring you greater joy than ever before and may good fortune follow you wherever you go. Sending warm wishes across the miles to celebrate your special day with all of my heart! Happy birthday, dear friend! Enjoy this day to its fullest!

#30 Take your time and enjoy every moment of this day because you have been through so much already. Have a most wonderful birthday, my friend!

#31 In friendship we all give one another a shoulder to lean on when times are difficult. And today feels especially hard as we celebrate your birthday without your presence by our side. Know that we will always be here for you and that we wish that you were here with us all like old times! Happy birthday, dear friend—no matter where you are today and always! We hope to see you soon and share many more special days with you!

#32 A true friend is someone who holds your hand no matter how bad the storm gets. Thank you for always being there for me like the true friend that you are. Wishing you a happy birthday, dear friend!

#33 With this simple message I hope to remind you that no matter how far away we may be from each other or what struggles we have in our lives, my love for you will never waver and I hope yours will not either. Have a wonderful day today and always because you deserve it all! Happy birthday to my dearest friend!

#34 Thank you for being there for me countless times throughout the years when things were rough. In return, I vow to do the same when life gets tough for you—no matter what might happen between us. May your special day still hold fond memories despite any that separates us or obstacles that may arise. Happy birthday, my friend!

#35 May all of your dreams come true today and every day after because you are a wonderful person who deserves to have it all! Happy birthday, dear friend! Enjoy your special day every bit as much as I am enjoying thinking about you today!

#36 The greatest thing in life is having someone who will stand by you through thick and thin. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed you most. You are truly one of a kind—a friend like no other I have ever had! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays today and always, dear friend!

#37 When friends are together their fun knows no bounds so let’s gather sometime soon with a cake and a song! Happy birthday, dear friend!

#38 I am filled with so much happiness whenever we spend some time together because there is no one else on Earth quite like you. Wishing you nothing but the best today and every day after that because you have become such an important part of my life—my dearest friend!

#39 No matter what happens in life, I will always be there for you just as I know that you will always be there for me too. Thank you for being the most wonderful of friends and wishing you a very happy birthday today and always.

#40 It’s never easy to find someone who has your best interests at heart but when it does happen it feels like a blessing because it means that person will always be there for you. Thank you for being that wonderful blessing who has stood by my side throughout all of life’s ups and downs. I am so grateful to have a friend like you! Wishing you the happiest of birthday celebrations today and always!

#41 Friendship is more than just a word and our friendship has meant everything to me over the years. You are truly one-of-a-kind and I hope we will continue to grow as friends even as the miles between us increase with time. Happy birthday, dear friend—I wish nothing but the best things in life for you!

#42 When people say “it is better to give than receive,” they must never have celebrated a friend’s birthday before because your presence in my life has filled me with a joy that simply cannot be described. I thank God every day for giving me a friend like you and I am wishing you a very happy birthday today to celebrate all that we have been through together!

#43 You are amazing from top to bottom and that is why I want to wish you the happiest of birthdays today and always. Thanks for being such a wonderful friend—I cherish our friendship!

#44 Today is about celebrating all of us, dear friends, because without each other there would be no celebration at all so let’s get together soon so we can laugh over some good food and some great memories. Happy birthday, beautiful friend!

#45 I may not be there to celebrate your birthday with you in person but today is a day for celebrating all of us—especially because we have been through so much together and grown so close over the years. Happy birthday, dear friend! Your presence in my life means more to me than words can say.

#46 My wish for you is that when this year ends you will be able to look back at all that has happened and realize just how blessed you are because our friends are a true gift from God above. Wishing you the happiest of birthdays today and always, my friend!

#47 You may have been sent here from Heaven above but I know that wherever you go in this world your light will shine on, lighting up the lives of everyone you encounter. Today is your day and I hope it is filled with happy memories and wonderful surprises because you deserve nothing but the best today and always. Happy birthday, beautiful friend!

#48 No one has ever made me feel as special as you make me feel every time we spend some time together which is why I want to wish you the happiest of birthdays today and always. Thank you for being such a wonderful person—I am so lucky to know an amazing friend like you!

#49 I never dreamed that my life would be what it is now just by chance alone but with each passing year it becomes more clear that our friends are nothing short of a from God above. Happy birthday, dear friend—I hope you have a wonderful celebration because our friendship deserves nothing less.

#50 Today is a time for celebration and thankfulness because I get to spend the day with someone so special, dear friend, and that alone makes me feel like the luckiest person in the world! You deserve all of the best things in life and I hope today brings you everything your heart desires! Happy birthday to my dearest friend! May it be your happiest one yet.

#51 Friends like you aren’t just born every day; they are created by special people who do special things for others because there is no better feeling than making someone else feel as special as they make us feel when we are around them. Thank you for being such a special friend—you deserve the best things in life and I hope you have your best celebration yet!

#52 You do not need to know what is going on in my world to know that you are top priority in it but our friendship means so much more than words can say. Happy birthday, dear friend—I could never let another year pass without letting you know how thankful I am for your friendship!

#53 The lessons we have learned together will always be with us as time goes by because a true friend sticks closer than a brother and ours has been one of those friendships that has been through everything from now to forever. Wishing you a very happy birthday today and always, friend!

#54 I hope that today will be filled with beautiful memories and lots of love. You are such a special person to me and I hope that you know how much joy you bring into my life. Happy birthday, dear friend!

#55 It is hard to believe that we have been friends for so long already! How has it been ten years? We definitely have a lot more growing up to do, but I am certain that we can handle anything together. Have a wonderful birthday, friend!

#56 Get ready for the best day ever, because here it comes! Welcome to your special day and I wish you nothing but happiness. May all of your wishes come true today and for the rest of your life. Happy birthday!

#57 I wish that today will be perfect in every single way. I hope that your smile is as wide as it can be and you are totally surrounded with love. Happy birthday, dear friend. May all of your dreams come true!

#58 You have been such a wonderful friend to me for so long now, and I hope that we have many years of friendship ahead of us. May happiness follow you everywhere you go today and always! Happy birthday, lovely friend!

#59 If everyone were as caring as you, the world would truly shine brighter than ever before. Your light is powerful and brilliant – never stop shining on others because they need your guidance more than ever. Happy birthday, sweet friend!

#60 I want to take this moment to thank you for being the amazing friend that you are. I hope that your birthday is full of laughter, smiles, and happiness. Happy birthday!

#61 You are the most wonderful friend in the whole world. No one else compares to how special you are. I hope today will be the best day ever! Happy birthday, lovely friend!

#62 Thank God for sending us both down different paths because it led us straight into each other’s lives. May our friendship always grow stronger with each passing year. With love on your big day, dearie!

#63 It gives me so much joy to know that we have become friends these last few years – it feels like we have known each other for an eternity! I wish you all the best of things on your birthday, dear friend. May you live happily ever after!

#64 Happy birthday, friend of mine! You are truly one-of-a-kind and there is no one else like you. I hope that life treats you kindly today and always. And if it doesn’t, just look at me – because I will be right there by your side to fix everything up once again! Have a wonderful day, my lovely friend.

#65 This is the start of something special – your first birthday as an adult. Never stop growing into an even better person every single year because the world needs more people with your energy and enthusiasm. Have a wonderful celebration, dear friend!

#66 I am so grateful to have a friend like you in my life. You truly make a positive difference and I hope that today is the best day ever. Happy birthday!

#67 Here’s to another year of laughter, smiles, and good times together. May your day be filled with pure joy from beginning to end! Happy birthday, dearie.

#68 Just remember that no matter how old you get or how many birthdays you celebrate – you will always be my little girl/boy 😉 Wishing you all the very best of everything on your big day! Happy birthday, sweetheart!

#69 Remember when we were kids and our lives were simple? We didn’t have to worry about bills, taxes, work, or anything of the sort. Now that we are older, I hope that your birthday celebrations are filled with nothing but happiness and fun because you deserve it! Happy birthday, my friend!

#70 Birthdays are a time for celebrating another year of life – even if you do not believe in birthdays. I will be here for you every step of the way because you deserve nothing but love on this special day. Have a wonderful celebration, beautiful friend!

#71 You mean everything to me and I hope that life treats you kindly today. It is easy to get caught up in our own lives sometimes so let’s take this time to celebrate what really matters – friendship. Happy birthday!

#72 You are one of the truly amazing people on this planet and I am so grateful to call you my best friend. May your stories be told for all eternity – I will always cherish our friendship. Have a wonderful day, lovely friend – and remember that we were friends before anything else 😉

#73 You deserve nothing but smiles and sunshine on your big day because everything good is happening to you today and everyday. If the whole world was as loving as you, then what a wonderful place it would be! May joy follow you everywhere, dearie!

#74 No matter how old, young, or sick you are – please know that there is always someone here for you when you need love and support. You are wonderful, darling friend and I hope that you celebrate another year of life on top of the world!

#75 Thank God for sending us your way because you have made my life so much better with your friendship. I hope that this day brings about nothing more than happiness and light. May all your wishes come true! Happy birthday, dearest friend of mine!

#76 Here’s to another year of laughs, smiles, and great times together. This is the start of something magical – loving one another unconditionally during the simplest moments in life like birthdays. Have a beautiful celebration today, dear friend 🙂

#77 Your energy is infectious and there’s no where else I’d rather be than right by your side because you deserve all of the happiness in the world. Thank Goodness for sending us to each other! Happy birthday, beautiful friend.

#78 I am so grateful that we met and became best friends – it’s been an adventure filled with smiles and giggles from beginning to end. Never stop being a joy because the world needs more people like you – especially on their birthdays 😉 Wishing you a day filled with love and light, dearie!

#79 As another year passes into history, let us take a moment to remember how blessed we are for good health, prosperity, and wonderful friends like you who support us every step of the way. You are my sunshine on rainy days and I look forward to many more years of laughter and fun together! May your day be filled with nothing but good memories, dear friend.

#80 I hope that celebrating another birthday doesn’t mean that you have grown old – just wiser from the past experiences of a long life 😉 Happy birthday, sweetie – happy birthday to you.

#81 There is not a single ounce of me that wouldn’t want to celebrate another birth here on earth with you by my side because your support means so much to me on days like this one. You are amazing and wonderful and I hope that this year brings more success than ever before! Happy birthday 🙂

#82 No matter who we become or what we do in our lives – there will always be room for friendship, laughter, and good times together. Happy birthday to my best friend – everything that I am is thanks to you!

#83 Here’s a toast for another year of smiles because a friend like you deserves nothing but the best in life. Cheers to all the love and support we’ve given each other – it has been one hell of an adventure following our dreams! Happy birthday 🙂

#84 Growing old doesn’t mean becoming obsolete – it means that we have learned from experience and can use wisdom as currency when making new friends or trying something new. Another year wiser today, dearie! Have a wonderful celebration, sunshine 😉

#85 Our lives will never be perfect but at least there are people like you who make the journey that much more special and memorable. You bring light into my life on even the darkest days – thank you a million times over for all of your kindness and support! Happy birthday, beautiful 🙂

#86 Just as another year passes us by, we have become wiser people who understand how to make friends in this world. How wonderful it is to have a friend like you with whom I can laugh until our stomachs ache because you know exactly what I’m thinking before I say anything. Thanks for being here for me, dearie! Wishing you an amazing birthday full of love and laughter today 🙂

#87 The thing about birthdays is that everyone gets older but no one actually grows old 😉 Hope you’re having a blast today, sunshine – happy birthday!

#88 It doesn’t matter how old we get because the things that truly matter will never age – like friendship and love. Happy birthday to my best friend without whom I would not be half the person that I am now. May your day be filled with beautiful memories and wonderful people!

#89 Don’t ever change because you are perfect just the way you are – a caring friend who brings joy wherever she goes 😉 Your happiness means everything to me, dear friend – may this year bring you lots of wonderful surprises!

#90 For every candle on your cake, here’s another one for our friendship which has been an adventure from beginning to end. Never stop being yourself because life would be a bore without you – happy birthday, dear. I wish you all the best!

#91 Here’s to another year of laughter and friendship – may your day be filled with wonderful memories as well as many more years just as amazing as this one. Happy birthday, sweetheart! May the world continue to love you for being such a caring soul 🙂

#92 You have been my rock on days that have tested my strength and made me want to give up… but even through those times, your kind words and sweet voice lifted me up so much higher than I ever thought was possible. Thanks for always being there for me when I need you most – here’s to our friendship lasting forever 😉 Happy birthday, beautiful friend!

#93 One birthday is not enough to celebrate how wonderful you are and how lucky I am to call you my friend. May every day be filled with the love we share and may we always stay uplifted by each other’s presence because life without friends like you is simply too depressing! Happy birthday 🙂

#94 No matter what happens in our lives, remember that friendship will always prevail if we never give up on each other. You’re a shining star and even though I know your future is destined for great things, I also want you to know that there’s nothing quite like enjoying some time together 😉 Happy birthday, dearie – here’s to another year of laughter and memories!

#95 Every year, people come into our lives and bring us gifts we never knew existed. That’s what you have been to me – a beautiful gift from heaven who has filled my world with laughter and love. I’m so lucky that I found you, dearie! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays today 🙂

#96 You are one of those rare people who brightens up everyone’s life just by being in it… here’s wishing you a day full of special moments surrounded by amazing friends. Hope your day is fantastic in every possible way, sweetheart!

#97 The best thing about birthdays is that they give us a chance to stop for a moment and take time to reflect on the happiness in our lives because there’s nothing more important than feeling blessed for all that we are. Happy birthday, dearie! May today and all your days be filled with nothing but happiness 🙂

#98 Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you so stay focused on surrounding yourself with positive forces in your life like me 😉 Wishing you a year full of wonderful people and beautiful moments, my wonderful friend!

#99 Every step I take today reminds me that I wouldn’t have lived this day without you in it… may every tomorrow remind you just how much you mean to me because if it wasn’t for your beautiful friendship, I would’ve lived my life in darkness instead of enjoying the amazingness that comes with every sunrise. Here’s to another fantastic year ahead, dearie!

#100 To a special friend who brightens up my every day and makes life worth celebrating – thank you for always being there with your words of wisdom and support. You mean the world to me and I hope this next year brings you only happiness because it’s what you deserve, sweetheart 🙂 Happy birthday!

#101 Thanks for making me not want to hide under a rock like some people do but instead come out and learn to love myself fully… here’s hoping that all your days are filled with flowers just as beautiful as you 😉 May today be one of many wonderful birthdays ahead full of love, laughter and joy!