60th Birthday Wishes and Wording Ideas for Your Favorite 60-Year-Old

It’s not every day that someone special in your life turns 60. So when it’s time to celebrate, you’ll want to find the right words, whether you’re looking for sweet or funny 60th birthday wishes.

If you’re not sure what to write for your birthday card message, we’re here to help. We’ve collected some of our favorite ways to wish someone a very happy 60th birthday — plus some of our most-loved 60th birthday card designs to match.

Celebrate the Moment with These 60th Birthday Message Ideas

Get ready to put a smile on your loved one’s face with a heartfelt or hilarious birthday greeting. Use one of these birthday messages as inspiration to create your own personal note, or take them as is for a quick yet thoughtful way to let them know you care.

Short Yet Meaningful 60th Birthday Wishes

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Wishing someone a heartfelt happy birthday doesn’t require a long message or a birthday poem. Sometimes, the shortest messages can be the most meaningful. Here are some short and sweet ideas to wish a friend, family member, colleague, or other loved one a happy 60th birthday.

• Today is your day. Happy birthday, lovely! 
• Can’t believe you’re 60. You look great. Happy birthday!
• Have a special day, [Name]! You deserve it.
• Hello, 60! Wishing you a very happy birthday.
• Happy 60th birthday to my dear friend.
• Wishing you a very special 60th birthday.
• Happy 60th birthday, friend! Live it up!
• Happy birthday to the best 60-year-old ever!
• HBD to you! Have a great day, [Name]! 
• Have an amazing birthday!

Matching design: Birthday Sweets Card

Happy Birthday Messages for Your Partner

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Your beloved is turning 60 soon, which means it’s time to craft a thoughtful message to share in a greeting card. Take inspiration from these wording ideas to come up with something that feels fun and personal.

• Wishing you the happiest birthday ever, my love. There’s nobody else in the world I’d rather spend life with than you. Here’s to 60 more years!
• Happy 60th birthday, old fella! Don’t worry, I’m not far behind.
• Congrats on reaching such a big milestone birthday. It’s a joy to be by your side.
• Happy birthday, [Name]. Time to crack open the champagne, eat some birthday cake, and relax!
• It’s your birthday! I’ve made a reservation at your favorite restaurant — only the best will do for my favorite 60-year-old.
• Happy 60th birthday to my one, my only, my everything. Congrats on catching up to me and joining the 60s crew!
• Happy birthday to the best partner in the whole world. Let’s make this day feel as special as you are.
• Happy 60th birthday, my darling. For a special person like you, nothing is too much. I’m so blessed to spend this big day with you!
• Happy birthday to the sexiest sexagenarian on the planet. Here’s to 60, my love!

Matching design: Sweet Snapshot Birthday Card

Happy 60th Birthday Wishes for Your Parent

Design: Signature Greenvelope

If your parent’s 60th birthday is coming up, you certainly want to write something special on their birthday card. If you’re stuck for ideas and need a little inspiration, use one of these 60th birthday greetings as your starting point.

• Congrats on making it to 60 with most of your hair, Dad! Love you!
• Wishing you the happiest of 60th birthdays, Mom. Thank you for everything!
• Happy 60th birthday, Dad. Congrats on stepping into a new decade. Let’s go have some brews!
• It’s your big day! Happy 60th birthday to the best parent in the whole world.
• Happy birthday, Mom. Thank you for all the beautiful memories we’ve made together. The best is yet to come!
• Happy birthday, Dad. I know you didn’t want a big birthday celebration, but we’ve planned something special in your honor. (Don’t worry, we won’t make you sing karaoke.)
• There’s nobody quite like you, Pop. Here’s to many more years of listening to all your bad jokes!
• Happy 60th birthday to a super mom! Does this mean you get a senior discount now?

Matching design: Birthday Cheers Card

Best 60th Birthday Wishes for a Family Member

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Whether it’s your aunt’s big day or your cousin’s turning the big 6-0, it’s an exciting moment to celebrate. Choose one of these birthday message ideas to write inside a birthday card or share on their social media page.

• Congratulations on reaching this milestone birthday, Uncle!
• Have a wonderful day celebrating this momentous occasion, Cousin!
• Wishing you good health and prosperity on your 60th birthday.
• You’ve always been my favorite uncle. (And I’m your favorite niece, right?) Happy 60th birthday!
• Happy 60th birthday, Auntie! Here’s to many happy returns.
• Happy birthday, [Name]! Can’t wait to celebrate at your birthday party this weekend.
• Happy 60th birthday, [Name]! It’s time to celebrate this special occasion. 

Matching design: Cheery Cocktails Birthday Card

Sweet 60th Birthday Messages for a Friend

Design: Signature Greenvelope

If you have a dear friend who’s turning 60 and you want to show them how loved they are, a sweet birthday message is the way to go. Celebrate the big moment with one of these birthday wishes to a friend.

• I’m so excited to be celebrating your 60th birthday with you, [Name]. You’re my best friend and it’s an honor to be yours.
• Thanks for always being a great friend. Happy 60th birthday, beautiful!
• Happy 60th birthday, [Name]. We’ve shared many incredible years together, and there are still many more wonderful years yet to come.
• Goodbye, 50s … hello 60s! This decade looks good on you!
• Happiest of birthday wishes to one of my oldest (er, dearest) friends.
• Hope you have a wonderful birthday, [Name]. You deserve it!
• We’ve been friends forever, and long may it continue. Happy birthday, lovely!
• HBD,[Name]! You’re the picture of eternal youth. I can only hope I’ll be as lucky as you when I turn the big 6-0!
• [Name], the best years of your life are still to come. I’m excited to be here along for the ride!
• Happy birthday to my best friend in the whole world. You deserve only the best!
• I know you’re turning 60 but we’re only in our 30s at heart. Time to celebrate and party!
• You’ve aged like fine wine, [Name]. Happiest of birthdays to you!

Matching design: Birthday Beauty Card

Funny 60th Birthday Messages

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Bring out your favorite jokes and make the birthday guest of honor laugh with one of these funny 60th birthday wishes.

• Happy 70th birthday … oops, wrong year! The last thing we want to do is make you older than you already are! Happy 60th, old timer!
• Are you ready for old age now, [Name]? It’s ready for you!
• You’re not 60, you’re 50 + 10! 
• Didn’t you already turn 60 like five years ago? No? Happy 60th birthday then!
• Time to kick your feet up and totally relax, [Name]. After all, it’s taken you 60 years to get here!
• Happiest of birthdays, [Name]. Remember, 60 is the new 40!
• We always joked about feeling old on our 30th birthday, but look at us now in our 60s. We don’t look a day over 39!
• Happy birthday, old friend. Oops, I mean dear friend. You’re simply the best!
• I’m not sure what birthday gifts 60-year-olds like, so I didn’t get you one. Just kidding! I’m taking you to the chiropractor after your birthday party. 
• Say hello to even more gray hairs. It’s OK, though … gray has always been your color.
• Happy 60th birthday! I know the truth, but what age are you telling other people?
• 60 years, huh? Life sure does have a sense of humor. Happy birthday!

Matching design: It’s Your Birthday Card

Send 60th Birthday Wishes That’ll Make Them Smile

A 60th birthday is a special moment to celebrate. Take inspiration from these 60th birthday wishes to help you write a message that suits your style and relationship to the birthday honoree.

When it’s time to share your message, it doesn’t get easier than one of Greenvelope’s online cards. In just a few clicks, you can customize any template and send it to the recipient via email or text. For more ways to honor your favorite sexagenarian, don’t miss our list of awesome 60th birthday party ideas for celebrating this milestone.