{"id":8695,"date":"2021-10-25T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T08:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=8695"},"modified":"2025-05-27T15:20:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T14:20:16","slug":"what-to-write-50th-birthday-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/what-to-write-50th-birthday-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy 50th birthday wishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the big 5-0! Hitting half a century is a huge achievement, so when someone special in your life turns 50, make sure you say it right.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From rude and funny options to heartfelt messages and 50th birthday quotes, we\u2019ve got you covered with a bunch of ideas. We\u2019ve also got your back on the card front too. Just take a peek at our wonderful range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\/50\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50th birthday cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"blogpost-card-slider\"><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/623cef6d7d10480001a2b2cd\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/623cef6d7d10480001a2b2cd\/623cef6d7d10480001a2b2cd_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Funny 50s Mid Life Crisis Form Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/564b1587e4b0be96d0c75408\/564b1587e4b0be96d0c75408_picture_medium.jpg?version=3\" alt=\"Pottsy Prints\" \/><p>Pottsy Prints<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6253fe411dd67b0001cc6f33\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6253fe411dd67b0001cc6f33\/6253fe411dd67b0001cc6f33_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Happy 50th Birthday Hope It\u2019s Wild Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5e7e4ccea037f70001340280\/5e7e4ccea037f70001340280_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"Natalie Ryan\" \/><p>Natalie Ryan<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/62510a3e1dd67b0001cc6a7c\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/62510a3e1dd67b0001cc6a7c\/62510a3e1dd67b0001cc6a7c_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Happy 50th Birthday Balloons Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5f9366bb509a01000188e9ae\/5f9366bb509a01000188e9ae_picture_medium.jpg?version=4\" alt=\"Sazerelli Designs\" \/><p>Sazerelli Designs<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/623dec61d7d47e000115fcce\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/623dec61d7d47e000115fcce\/623dec61d7d47e000115fcce_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Congratulations on Your Fabulous 50th Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/57fd166ce4b04b8d3c64509c\/57fd166ce4b04b8d3c64509c_picture_medium.jpg?version=4\" alt=\"Naughty Nice.\" \/><p>Naughty Nice.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/6255ece48875290001d4beae\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6255ece48875290001d4beae\/6255ece48875290001d4beae_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"49 + 1 &#8211; 50th Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5c5d49c80237341d1fc9c675\/5c5d49c80237341d1fc9c675_picture_medium.jpg?version=5\" alt=\"Jamie Lindsay\" \/><p>Jamie Lindsay<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/626af37e83e7be000142b870\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/626af37e83e7be000142b870\/626af37e83e7be000142b870_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"This Is 50 &#8211; For Him 50th Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5a8f1f58e4b02cdcb16c0bc2\/5a8f1f58e4b02cdcb16c0bc2_picture_medium.jpg?version=3\" alt=\"@Laura Lonsdale Designs\" \/><p>@Laura Lonsdale Designs<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/624c16a8f899fa00015ccbbc\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/624c16a8f899fa00015ccbbc\/624c16a8f899fa00015ccbbc_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Celebrate 50 Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5f11b75a4d648800011bc89c\/5f11b75a4d648800011bc89c_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Lisa Wardle\" \/><p>Lisa Wardle<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/62657bea829438000178f8a9\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/62657bea829438000178f8a9\/62657bea829438000178f8a9_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Funny Neighbours Party 50th Birthday Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5fcb4813a3494a0001763cfc\/5fcb4813a3494a0001763cfc_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"SIMO 08\" \/><p>SIMO 08<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/62603be01dd67b0001cc935a\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/62603be01dd67b0001cc935a\/62603be01dd67b0001cc935a_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Happy 50th Birthday &#8211; But Who&#8217;s Counting! Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5e53b29328c07700013ee76b\/5e53b29328c07700013ee76b_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Waffle & Faff\" \/><p>Waffle & Faff<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to think of some gifts for your favourite 50-year-old? Our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/gifts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gifting options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0include gin, chocolates and flowers to get the party started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funny 50th birthday wishes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they\u2019ll appreciate a good chuckle at any age, try some of these sweet and funny 50th birthday messages \u2013 and why not write your message in a very appropriate\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\/50\/funny\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">funny 50th birthday card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50?! Keep telling yourself you\u2019re not old\u2026 just retro.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re not 50 \u2013 you\u2019re 18, with 32 years of experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50! Not great, but better than 60!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your forties have now expired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re not old \u2013 you just need a little WD40.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s celebrate the 29th anniversary of your 21st birthday.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 today? Seems like only yesterday you were 49.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looks 22, feels 17, acts 10 \u2013 guess you must be 50!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rude 50th birthday jokes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for 50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday wishes to a friend (and you\u2019re really,\u00a0really\u00a0sure they won\u2019t be offended) then the following are bound to give\u00a0 them a serious laugh:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th birthday! In dog years, that means you\u2019re very, very, very, very, very old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50? I\u2019d keep that sh*t quiet if I were you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try not to think of it as turning 50. Just think of it as getting really old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations, you are now officially old enough for a midlife crisis!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad news \u2013 you\u2019re 50. Good news \u2013 I\u2019m not!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50? Wow, you don\u2019t look a day over 60!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One minute you\u2019re young and cool\u2026 and the next, you\u2019re 50.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know what rhymes with 50? Gin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartfelt 50th birthday messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes you don\u2019t want to make a joke or crack wise at their expense. So, if you\u2019re wondering what to write in a 50th birthday card that\u2019s a tad more traditional, we\u2019ve got you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it sweet and sincere with these happy 50th birthday wishes, perfect for a treasured member of your family who\u2019s turning half-a-century old.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re so lucky to have had half a century of wonderful, lovely, brilliant you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th birthday! Every day with you is a delight, and I can\u2019t wait for many, many more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday \u2013 here\u2019s to 50 brilliant years, and 50 more yet to come.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can\u2019t believe you\u2019re 50 years old today! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 years old, but 50 years young at heart. Many happy returns!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing you all of life\u2019s finest things at 50 \u2013 you\u2019ve got the wisdom to appreciate them and the grace to make it look good.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve spent your 50 years creating a wonderful life full of experiences and a beautiful family to share them with \u2013 congratulations and happy birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope your 50th year is your favourite so far! Can\u2019t wait to make more amazing memories with you. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50th birthday messages for her<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for 50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday wishes for a daughter, mum, or other wonderful woman? Reassure her that she looks just as fabulous now as she ever did with these sincere and thoughtful 50th birthday greetings. And if you\u2019re looking for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\/female\/50\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50th birthday cards for her<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2026 then you\u2019ve successfully navigated to the correct corner of the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re 50 today? There must be some sort of mistake because you don\u2019t look a day over gorgeous.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are ageing like a fine wine \u2013 speaking of which, crack a bottle open, it\u2019s your birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 and fabulous \u2013 keep on sparkling!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 today, and just as gorgeous on the outside as you are on the inside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 looks good on you! Wishing you a very happy birthday on this special day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th birthday! Hope it\u2019s as wild as your hormones are about to be!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foxy, funky, and a fabulous 50 years young.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th birthday to a true mid-century classic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lovely 50th birthday messages for wife<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your dearly beloved refusing to admit that she\u2019ll soon be in her fifties? Help her come to terms with the change of age with these lovely 50th birthday messages for your wife: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even at 50 you\u2019ve still got the spirit (and looks) of a 21-year-old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wow, this means the Earth has had half a century of your wonderfulness, and here\u2019s to many more!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th birthday to the most beautiful in the world!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I keep having to remind myself that you\u2019re going to be turning 50 this time, how did I ever get so lucky?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending you all the love in the world on your special milestone birthday, happy 50th darling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no reason to worry about getting older because we always said we\u2019d become old and grey together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;m so happy to be able to have seen you grow into the most wonderful person, and I can\u2019t wait to celebrate your next big birthday at 60.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabulous 50th birthday wishes for mum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering what to write in a 50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday card to your lovely mum? Whether you\u2019re still young or fully grown, she deserves to be treated like a queen on her special day. So, just pick out one of these thoughtful 50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday messages for a guaranteed smile: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My biggest cheerleader and forever best friend, happy 50th mum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t wait to spoil you as you\u2019ve always done for me. Happy 50th birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing you the absolute best as you enter your fifties and know you\u2019ll make it a decade to remember.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you look at that? You\u2019re about to hit the big 5-0 and I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll do it in the most fashionable way possible, as always.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haven\u2019t you heard? 50 is the new 21 \u2013 happy birthday mum!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th supermum, I wouldn\u2019t trade you for the world and will always appreciate your wise words and love.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50th birthday wishes for sister<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you\u2019ve got an older or younger sister about to hit this milestone birthday? Well, we\u2019re here to help you say happy birthday in true sibling fashion with some funny 50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday wishes (as well as some sentimental options).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As children, we may not have always seen eye to eye and somehow this has remained the same even though you\u2019re about to be a whole 50 years old!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well well well, look who might actually finally decide to grow up now they\u2019re turning 50, happy birthday sis!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Woah, a whole 50 years old today?! Glad I\u2019ve got a few years left before I have to go through that.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending all the best wishes to my dearest sister on her 50th birthday!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better sister to grow up alongside, happy 50th birthday and can\u2019t wait to celebrate together!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not your 50th birthday, just your 30th time celebrating turning 20.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the slightly older sibling I\u2019m so thrilled to welcome to the fifties club and poke fun at you like you did me.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50th birthday messages for him<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know a man about to hit the youth of old age? Let him know how gracefully he\u2019s grown with these happy 50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday wishes. And don\u2019t forget to match it with a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\/male\/50\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50th birthday card for him<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations on turning 50! Just like whiskey, you keep getting better with age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th! Now it\u2019s time to put all that accumulated wisdom you can still remember to good use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have turned 50, but that\u2019s no excuse for not partying like you\u2019ve just turned 21!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th birthday! Think you can manage to blow out all 50 candles on your cake?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 years old\u2026 your age may have changed, but your maturity definitely hasn\u2019t. I wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. Happy birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations on hitting the big 5-0! Your hair and beard might be going grey, but a salt and pepper style is just the first step towards becoming a silver fox.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, you\u2019re not old at 50, you\u2019ve just become distinguished.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy birthday! You\u2019re now more than old enough to be considered a classic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50th birthday wishes for husband<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your hubby is clinging to his forties and needs a little reminder that he\u2019ll still be a silver fox at 50, then take a look at our 50th birthday wishes for your husband. Just don\u2019t let it all go to his head and inflate his ego is all we\u2019d say.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th birthday, does this officially make you my sugar daddy now?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll still be just as devilishly handsome at 50 only with a little more of a salt-and-pepper look. Happy birthday husband!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love you just as much at 50 as I did when you were [insert relevant age], happy birthday hubby!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing my other half the happiest 50th birthday, I\u2019m so glad we found each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheers to the fittest 50-year-old man I know, love you lots and happy birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at you, there\u2019s no way you\u2019d think you\u2019re fifty thanks to your full head of hair. Happy birthday sweetie!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50th birthday sayings for dad<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking for funny 50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday wishes for your dad or something a touch more heartfelt, we\u2019ve pulled together a bunch of options for you to choose from below: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dad, today is the start of the rest of your officially \u2018old man\u2019 life, happy 50th birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your 50th birthday it\u2019s only right to let you know that you\u2019ve always been my biggest inspiration and I know I can always count on you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th Dad, have fun but keep an eye on that potential beer belly of yours!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having lived a whole 50 years now it\u2019s really no surprise that you\u2019re so wise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope to bring a smile to your face on your 50th birthday like you\u2019ve always done for me.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today is all about you Dad so sit back and relax while we all come to your beck and call. Happy 50th!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50th birthday wishes for brother<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t matter if he\u2019s the older or younger sibling, seeing your brother turn 50 years old is a big moment. Make sure he feels cherished by taking the time to add one of these 50th birthday wishes to your card.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy 50th, I know we don\u2019t talk about mushy stuff often, but I\u2019m honestly beyond blessed to have such a wonderful brother.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve gone through a hell of a lot over the years but I\u2019m so happy we\u2019ve stayed so close. Hope you have a fantastic 50th!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing you a happy birthday, brother! Glad you get to experience the woes of turning 50 before me.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s to your golden birthday bro, the day has finally arrived, and I hope you have a good one celebrating!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boy, fifty years is a long time to be alive, but you\u2019ve always been the type to live life to the fullest. Happy birthday!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50th birthday quotes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want something a little more timeless, or perhaps something a bit more classic? Then look no further than these sweet 50th birthday quotes that they\u2019re sure to love. And you get to feel really smart and smug. Clever you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou don\u2019t get older, you get better.\u201d \u2013 Shirley Bassey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf you haven\u2019t grown up by age 50, you don\u2019t have to.\u201d \u2013 Anonymous<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCount your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.\u201d \u2013 Dixie Willson<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBy the time we hit 50, we have learned our hardest lessons. We have found out that only a few things are really important. We have learned to take life seriously, but never ourselves.\u201d \u2013 Marie Dressler<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.\u201d \u2013 Robert Frost<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou take all the experience and judgment of men over fifty out of the world and there wouldn\u2019t be enough left to run it.\u201d \u2013 Henry Ford<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019m aiming by the time I\u2019m fifty to stop being an adolescent.\u201d -Wendy Cope<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cForty is the old age of youth; fifty the youth of old age.\u201d \u2013 Victor Hugo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now that you\u2019re armed with an appropriate 50th birthday card and some thoughtful 50th birthday wishes, you\u2019re all ready to celebrate your loved one\u2019s milestone birthday!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you need some other birthday ideas, be sure to check out some of our helpful guides over on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thortful blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you can read about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/best-milestone-birthday-messages\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best milestone birthday messages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/what-to-write-in-a-60th-birthday-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to write in a 60th birthday card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ve also pulled together some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/last-minute-gift-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">last-minute gift ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0for those \u2018oops, I forgot!\u2019 moments.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the big 5-0! Hitting half a century is a huge achievement, so when someone special in your life turns 50, make sure you say it right.\u00a0 From rude and funny options to heartfelt messages and 50th birthday quotes, we\u2019ve got you covered with a bunch of ideas. 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