Finding the perfect way to wish someone happy birthday can be difficult, especially for acquaintances and colleagues. In order to make that birthday message a little easier to write, we compiled over 100 different quotes for you to choose from.
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Dear friend, I am grateful to have a woman like you in my life. Happy birthday and I must say, every moment spent with you is sacred. Wishing a happy and blessed birthday to the most wonderful woman I have ever known. Thank you for being my friend and by my side all these years. There is a saying that too much of everything is bad. Happy Birthday Rakiatou! ♥ You deserve lot’s of FREE stuff on your birthday ♥ Rakiatou, watch this funny talking cat. I wish you a wonderful birthday! Many happy returns! May your birthday be filled with laughter! Wishing you many more candles to blow out! Wishing you a day that is as special as you are! Other Ways to Say Happy Birthday Images. Ways to Wish Someone a Happy Birthday in English Image 1. In other words, the best time to say 'Happy Birthday' with one or more birthday quotes in a card, eCard or text is when you want to make a big statement in the birthday greetings you write. Birthday quotes are particularly ideal when you want to share your feelings about not only the birthday boy or girl, but also the birthday milestone itself.
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My wish for you on your birthday is that you are, and will always be, happy and healthy!
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Have a wonderful, happy, healthy birthday now and forever.
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You have been there for me no matter what. I love you, my dear friend, and I am so excited to share your special day with you. Your birthday is going to be truly special.
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Happy birthday to a person that’s charming, talented, and witty, and reminds me a lot of myself.
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Ever since we were little, you’ve always been there for me. I’m so glad we’re still friends, and I bet that one day we’ll be sitting side-by-side in our rocking chairs at the nursing home laughing at all of our crazy times together.
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A friend like you is more priceless than the most beautiful diamond. You are not only strong and wise, but kind and thoughtful as well. Your birthday is the perfect opportunity to show you much I care and how grateful I am to have you in my life.
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You always bring a sweet smile to my face! Happy birthday!
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Let this day be full of joy and celebration. I wish you an outstanding and fabulous birthday, my friend!
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A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are – even if you are getting older. Thank you for being that friend, and happy birthday.
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Forget the past; look forward to the future, for the best things are yet to come.
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Happy birthday!! I hope your day is filled with lots of love and laughter! May all of your birthday wishes come true.
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To someone who touches each life you enter, spreading joy to everyone you meet: may the love and happiness you share with others return to you tenfold. I wish you many more happiest of birthdays!
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For your birthday, I just want to say: I hope you can see how special you are to me. Happy birthday, my love!
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I hope that your birthday is as much fun as you are, but that sets a very high standard.
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On your special day, I wish you good luck. I hope this wonderful day will fill up your heart with joy and blessings.
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I want your birthday to be celebrated as a national holiday because then I’ll get a day off. Happy birthday.
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It’s an honor that the best man in this world is my brother. Happy birthday.
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Mom, you are the strength that always helps me to fight against all odds of my life. I love you and happy birthday.
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No matter how much I grow up, still it seems that we were young yesterday. Love you so much. Happy birthday.
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So many candles for such a small cake? Happy birthday.
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Happy birthday!!! I hope this is the begining of your greatest, most wonderful year ever!
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You have to get older, but you don’t have to grow up.
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Thinking of you on your birthday, and wishing you all the best! I hope it is as fantastic as you are!
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I hope that you have the greatest birthday ever from the moment you open your eyes in the morning until they close late at night.
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Wishing you all the great things in life, hope this day will bring you an extra share of all that makes you happiest. Happy birthday.
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They say you lose your memory as you grow older. I say forget about the past and live life to the fullest today. Start with cake. Happy birthday.
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Some people get wiser with age. Some people get richer with age. But everybody gets older with age. So good luck on the other two, and happy birthday!
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May life’s brightest joys illuminate your path, and may each day’s journey bring you closer to your dreams!
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I love celebrating with you. Thanks for having a birthday and giving us a reason.
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Being young is a privilege. Being attractive a genetic gift. Being cool, that is all you. Happy birthday.
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Today is not the end of another year, but the start of a new one. Happy birthday.
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I love you like I love cake at a birthday party. Don’t forget to invite me. Happy birthday.
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Life should be lived with a smile on your face and no one does a better job of putting one on my face than you. Happy birthday!
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One birthday will not make you old. Even a dozen will not make you old. Maybe you should have stopped counting there though. Happy birthday, again.
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You will never be as young again as you are today, so have fun. But be careful, because you have never been this old before. Happy birthday.
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On the winding road that is life, you are the one I want to ride along with. Happy birthday!
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Happy birthday, Your good looks are living proof that Mother Nature sometimes wins the battle with Father Time.
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Happy birthday! You are only young once so enjoy it to the fullest. Time passes way too fast and you don’t get these years back.
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Happy moments. Happy thoughts. Happy dreams. Happy feelings. Happy birthday.
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Blood is thicker than water. Birthday cake is sweeter than either. Happy birthday!
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Thanks for being someone that I can talk to and share life with. Happy birthday.
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Just when the caterpillar thinks that it is all grown up, it becomes a butterfly. Happy birthday, butterfly.
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The older I get, the more I realize that I am still a little younger than you! Happy birthday.
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Work hard. Play hard. Eat lots of cake. That’s a good motto for your birthday and for life.
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You are my kind of crazy and that is what life is really about! Happy birthday.
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Not giving into temptation is one way to increase your relative happiness. Giving in to temptation is a way to immediately increase your happiness. Be happy. Happy birthday.
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A birthday means that you are a year older, but a birthday party means you get to act 10 years younger. Enjoy the party!
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Throughout my life, you have always been the strength that holds me up in the stormiest of times. I love you, Mom. Happy birthday!
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You have given me such great advice over the years, Mom. I want to take this special day and use it as an opportunity to thank you for all that you do.
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Thanks for always believing in me, Mom. Have a terrific day today.
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Take the day off. Put your feet up. You deserve it!
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You have the biggest heart in the world! Thank you for keeping me in it. Happy birthday, Mom!
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Congratulations and good wishes to the woman who has everything — including me!
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Thank you for the years of cake and ice cream. Today is your turn!
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Happiness is having a mother like you. Sending you love today.
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Twinkle, twinkle, little star. Happy birthday from afar. Missing you, Mom.
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Happy birthday, Dad! You’re not old, you’re vintage!
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Some people don’t believe in heroes, but they haven’t met you. Happy birthday, Dad!
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No matter how many birthdays go by, I will always be the little boy you taught to fly. Happy birthday, Dad.
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Dad, your birthday gift is another year of not having to pay for my wedding.
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I’m as lucky as can be, because the greatest dad belongs to me. Happy birthday!
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Happy birthday, Dad! Thanks for the genes that gave me these rockin’ good looks.
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Dad, thanks for being the best friend I could ever have. Happy birthday to you!
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Great fathers deserve great birthdays, so may you have a great birthday Daddy!
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Happy birthday to the man who inspired me to dream big and to work hard in achieving that dream. I love you, Dad!
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For every heartbreak that you have kissed away, I brought you a gift to help brighten your day. I love you, Dad! Happy birthday!
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Daddy, no matter how tall I have grown up, I will forever look up to you. I love you and may you have a fun-filled birthday celebration today and for many birthdays to come. Happy birthday!
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Dad, you are my compass. Thanks for always showing me the right path and for guiding me in the right direction. For that, I love you! Happy birthday!
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No matter what life throws at us, I will always have your back. Happy birthday!
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You are getting kind of old, but I still like you anyway.
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Siblings and birthdays are two things you will never get rid of or change. We both like to remind you at least once a year how old you are getting.
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Celebrating your birthday is just like celebrating the birthday of a friend I didn’t get to choose.
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Happy birthday to my least annoying sibling!
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I know we didn’t always get along growing up, but when I look back over all the years and birthdays, I realize how lucky I am to have you as a sibling.
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Thanks for all the fun times growing up. I would not be the same person today if it weren’t for you.
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Remember how you used to try to help me blow out my candles? Now you need help blowing out your candles, because there are so many!
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Thank you for my great childhood memories. Here’s to many more memories to come. Happy birthday to the world’s greatest sibling!
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You’ve always been there for me, and I will always be there for you. Happy birthday!
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I never got a choice in whom to have as a brother, but if I had, I would’ve picked you.
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You have brought so much happiness to our family, Happy birthday.
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I am glad Mom and Dad didn’t listen when I said to take you back to the hospital.
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I never could have made it through childhood without you. Happy birthday!
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Celebrate your birthday today. Celebrate being happy every day.
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May you have all the love your heart can hold, all the happiness a day can bring, and all the blessings a life can unfold. Happy birthday!
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On your birthday may your spirit be enriched in light, love, and hope for a prosperous year ahead.
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Warmest wishes to you on your very special day. I hope that you continue to change the lives of others with your positivity, love, and beautiful spirit.
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Today marks one small milestone in the beautiful journey that is your life. May you continue to be blessed and follow your goals and ambitions to success!
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The best of your life has yet to come, embrace it, be confident, and embark on a future of limitless possibilities and opportunities. Happy birthday.
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Another birthday means your life journey is incomplete, may your path be paved with success and guided by love. Best wishes, my friend.
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With every birthday I hope you open your eyes to see not what has been, but also what has yet to come!
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Happy birthday, friend. May your day be as beautiful as you.
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I wish I could turn back the clock. I’d find you sooner and love you longer. Happy birthday.
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Today is your day. Dance with fairies, ride a unicorn, swim with mermaids, and chase rainbows.
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Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you. Happy birthday!
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I am happy to grow old with you. Happy birthday, love.
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Happy Birthday Wishes
Let’s celebrate this day like there’s no tomorrow!
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Time to celebrate. You made the trip around the sun one more time. It’s a birthday revolution.
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Support wildlife, Have a wild birthday party!
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Happy birthday to the greatest gift I have ever received. I love you!
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From the cries of joy to the cries of sorrow, may your special day bring you a better tomorrow. Happy birthday!
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I still remember how happy I was when I first laid eyes on you. I’ve been proud ever since. Happy birthday.
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One of a parent’s greatest joys is to see a child grow up, especially when their child grows up to become such an amazing person.
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Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake, so dig in!
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As you grow up, make sure you have more dreams than memories, more opportunities than chances, and more friends than acquaintances.
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At least you’re not as old as you will be next year.
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Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!
Dr. Seuss
There are two great days in a person’s life — the day we are born and the day we discover why.
William Barclay
Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.
Ausonius
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
Oprah Winfrey
You take away all the other luxuries in life, and if you can make someone smile and laugh, you have given the most special gift: happiness.
Brad Garrett
Don’t just count your years, make your years count.
George Meredith
Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.
Satchel Paige
You don’t get older, you get better.
Shirley Bassey
Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.
Plautus
We have to be able to grow up. Our wrinkles are our medals of the passage of life. They are what we have been through and who we want to be.
Lauren Hutton
The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.
Denis Waitley
I wanted to buy a candle holder, but the store didn’t have one. So I got a cake.
Mitch Hedberg
You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.
Bob Hope
And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.
Abraham Lincoln
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
William Shakespeare
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
Lucille Ball
No wise man ever wished to be younger.
Jonathan Swift
Just remember, once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed.
Charles Schulz
Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.
Franz Kafka
Everything I know I learned after I was 30.
Georges Clemenceau
I’m not getting old. I’m getting better.
Shirley Bassey
Middle age is when you still believe you’ll feel better in the morning.
Bob Hope
The best way to remember your wife’s birthday is to forget it once.
H. V. Prochnow
To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am.
Bernard Baruch
I think all this talk about age is foolish. Every time I’m one year older, everyone else is too.
Gloria Swanson
Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.
Robert Browning
A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never remembers her age.
Robert Frost
Nature gives you the face you have at 20, but it’s up to you to merit the face you have at 50.
Coco Chanel
Men are like wine: some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.
Pope John XXIII
To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent—that is to triumph over old age.
Thomas B. Aldrich
Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young.
Fred Astaire
Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.
Mark Twain
Few women admit their age. Few men act theirs.
John Glenn
Being there for someone on their birthday is important because it shows how much they mean to you and how much you care about them. But sometimes, due to unavoidable circumstances, we fail to be there for them which is a really bad thing because a person who invites you to their event means they really would love to see you at them. Sending your apology for not attending their birthday is a good thing because it shows you made an effort.
You can also send your birthday gift to them along with your apology. Below are some messages you can send to say you’re sorry for not attending someone’s birthday party. Look through them and choose your perfect reason I am sure they’ll forgive you.
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Birthday Messages for if You are Not Attending Birthday Party
- I am so sorry I couldn’t attend your birthday party, I fell ill and couldn’t bring myself to come, I hope you’ll forgive me and know I was thinking of you the whole time.
- I had planned for your birthday party for so long, but I wasn’t feeling well and I couldn’t come. Please accept my apology and my birthday gift to you.
- I know I didn’t attend your birthday party, but I really wanted to be there for you, I was caught up with work and couldn’t leave. Wishing you a belated happy birthday!
- I place you so dearly in my heart and this you already know. I am deeply sorry for not attending your Birthday. Happy Birthday to you.
- You have been a great support to me, and I acknowledge that. I will forever be grateful. Sorry for disappointing. I wish you have a beautiful day.
- Sorry I didn’t attend your birthday party; I was so busy that I couldn’t make time to come. Please accept my apology and gift!
- I tried driving to your party but then I knew I’d be late, I hate the distance between us but what can I do. Accept my belated birthday wishes.
- I promise I will make it up to you, I know we are miles away but I was thinking of you on your birthday the whole time. I hope you had fun!
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- I hope you will accept my apologies. You are a great man. I have shown my respect and love for you since our path cross. Have a blissful day.
- Birthdays are a blessing, and everyone who gets into it has gotten a very rare privilege. I am sorry for missing out on your day.
- There are no words that can describe how sorry I am that I didn’t attend your birthday party, I forgot and only remembered when it was too late. Forgive me please!
Unable To Attend Birthday Party Messages
- I promised to always put you first but I am so sorry that I didn’t attend your birthday party. I had somewhere else I urgently needed to be. Please forgive me.
- Someone called in sick, and I had to go help out. I had always planned to be present. I sincerely apologize for my absence.
- You are a great personality. I appreciate your devotion and kindness. I am sorry for not attending your Birthday party. Happy Birthday.
- They said I would be done by the time your birthday party was to begin but I was too busy. I am so sorry for not attending your birthday party. Forgive me!
- Happy belated birthday, sorry I couldn’t come to your party, I was broke and felt embarrassed to come empty handed. I hope you had fun though.
- I remember how we met, the joy and the thrill. Those experiences are still glued to my memory. Happy Birthday.
- Love conquers all things. Even in my absence, my mind was always with you all the way. I am sorry for my absence. Happy Birthday.
- Man makes a plan, but sometimes things happen against our will. I had planned to come to your Birthday. Please forgive me.
- Love is kind and patient. I hope you extend some of such kindness to me. I deeply regret not being in your Birthday. I am so sorry.
- You really don’t know how sorry I am for not coming to your birthday party. My parents refused. I hope you had fun; I’ll give you my gift when I see you!
- I must be getting really old; I didn’t attend your birthday party because I confused the dates. I hope you had a great time dear. Happy belated birthday!
Sorry Messages for Not Being Able to Attend Birthday
- I was just about to leave for your party when I was called in for work, please forgive my busy schedule. I hope to make it up to you soon!
- You are a blessing to me, and I love you for that. I am sorry for missing out on your celebration. Happy Birthday.
- Birthday is a blessing and a source of joy; you will never lose any joy. I am sorry for not being around in your birthday. Have a great day.
- True love may be out of contact but not out of the heart. I remembered your party all through my journey. Something urgent came up. I am sorry. Happy Birthday.
- You are a friend and a brother. I deeply regret not being able to attend your Birthday ceremony. I share in your joy.
- Just as I was about to come to your birthday party, I found out I had to be somewhere else urgently. I know it’s not a good excuse but I promise to make it up to you!
- I was thinking of you the whole time, sorry I couldn’t come to your birthday party. My boss refused to let me leave early. I hope you had fun, hearty belated birthday my dearest.
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Excuses Messages for Not Attending Birthday Party
- I cannot believe that I missed the party of the year; I still feel like a bin for not participating. I hope this would not affect our relationship.
- I would have teleported to your birthday venue if I had special powers, but work and traffic played the role as the significant obstruction.
- I feel so sorry for not being able to make it to your party. If dancing naked at a car park will make you forgive me for missing your birthday, I will gladly do it.
- I know that I owe you the world because I messed up by not being available for your birthday party; I am ready to take full responsibility for my action.
- I saw pictures of your birthday party and observed that you had a great party worthy of remembering, it is terrible that I could not attend.
- Due to uncontrollable development, I had to miss your birthday party contrary to our initial agreement; I promise to make up to you next year.
- I deeply regret not coming for your Birthday party, something else came up, and I have to leave town. Happy Birthday.
Apologies for Not Being Able to Attend Birthday Party
- Happy belated birthday, sorry that I missed your birthday, I didn’t intend for an unforeseen situation to hold him up. I promise to compensate you.
- I felt sorry for missing your birthday party because I have been expecting the day for a long time; I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me.
- My birthday wish is belated but equally potent; I pray that all your dreams for the day come to fulfillment in due time. I would have sacrificed the world to be at your party.
- It is better late than never, congratulations on your new age. I forgot your birthday party and other critical events of the day because I was indisposed. Sorry.
- It is sad to miss a birthday party of a close ally, but it will be worse if I do not apologize and wish the best on you after the celebration. Please accept my apologies.
- I did not only disappoint you for missing your birthday celebration, but I also let myself down I will undoubtedly improve future events.
- You mean so much to me but I know that I hurt you by missing your birthday party; words cannot express my level of sorrow I feel towards my actions.
- Happy Birthday dear. I had made several plans to attend before I got transferred last week. I am so sorry. Happy Birthday.
- I may have missed the ceremony, but I can still feel the joy and the excitement. Have a blissful year ahead sir. Happy Birthday.
- I had your Birthday gift wrapped properly in my house, as soon as I get back, I will get it across to you. I am sorry for not attending your Birthday. Happy Birthday.
- I love you greatly; please accept my warm regards. I am sorry for not attending your birthday party. Happy Birthday.
- I pray for you this day; you will never lack the goodness of life. I deeply regret not being around for your Birthday. I hope you will accept my apologies.
- Happy Birthday dear. I appreciate the grace upon you. I am sorry for missing out on your birthday. Have a great time dear.
- I made some reservations for your birthday. But few days too, I got a transfer. I am deeply sorry for the disappointment.
- The fact that I missed your birthday wouldn’t stop me from visiting you. I love you so dearly. I should visit you soon. I am very sorry sweetheart.
- Sometimes you plan but it doesn’t go as you suggest, this was what happened last weekend on your Birthday day. I am sorry. Have a great time.
- Forgive my old frail mind; I didn’t attend your birthday party because I forgot the date. I hope you can forgive me!
- It is another year since your last birthday, and you are still as sweet and helpful as you have always been. You are upright indeed.
- Happy Birthday celebration to a rare gem, you are a unique and valuable commodity. Enjoy the day.
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