40th Birthday Invitations

The "I just woke up" face of your 30's is the "all day long" face of your 40's. ~ Libby Reid

Some of the great excuses/reasons to meet friends and family are special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers, and so on. And we should never miss an opportunity to celebrate these events because once we miss them, there won't be any time left to make memories. And that's what these occasions give us, lifelong memories to cherish.

So when a friend or family member's 40th birthday is just around the corner, you want to make sure that he/she receive the party they deserve. So let's not waste anymore time and get right down to business. Take a look at some witty and exciting 40th birthday invitation ideas.

It is difficult to find the right card for an occasion. Every birthday is different and so are the celebrations. If you want to spend some time and send personalized, handwritten invitation, then here are some helpful tips. Take a look at the following invitation wordings for inspiration.

Happy Birthday to (Name)!
He's turning 40 at last
Hope you can be here as a part of the cast
To wish him the best for his next fifty years
We'll have dinner and music
and of course, several beers!...

...No presents please... but if you must
Just a bottle of wine that can gather some dust
(Name) wine cellar is empty, not full as he'd like
An addition to his collection
would sure make him psyched.

We'll ignore the number of candles on the cake
eat, enjoy, and just celebrate!
We'll hope (Name) wishes for what he/she desires
What's the worst that can happen?
Besides the cake catching on fire!
Chef Ron is ready to grill,
the drinks are ready to chill,
All we need is you
to get this party started!

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, four...
It's time for (Name) to hit the floor.
His 40th will be the most talked about day
Especially when he/she sees what's coming his/her way.
It all goes downhill from here on out,
The hearing, the eyes, the hair falling out.
So before his/her memory start to sour
Bring some favorite dishes we can all devour!

Surprise! Surprise!
It'll be a Birthday Party
(Name) will never forget!
You're invited to (Name)
40th Birthday Bash!
A Fabulous Party is planned
and you're invited to show,
but don't tell the Birthday Boy/Girl,
cause he/she doesn't know!

Celebrate the happy times
Raise a glass with cheer
Come celebrate with (Name)
in honor of his/her 40th year!
Let's shake it up!
or maybe you prefer
Let's stir it Up?

Over the hill and picking up speed...
A big celebration is just what we need.
(Name) is turning 40!
Please join us in celebrating
(Date) and (Time)
(Venue)
RSVP to Sue or Fran (Phone #)

Why just plan a boring party when you can liven it up with fun, laughter, and the company of friends and family. And when you are out of conversations and can't think anymore, perhaps these birthday sayings will come to your rescue.

♦ The "I just woke up" face of your 30's is the "all day long" face of your 40's.
Libby Reid

♦ Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed.
Edward Young

♦To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am.
Bernard M. Baruch

♦ We don't understand life any better at forty than at twenty, but we know it and admit it.
Jules Renard

♦ A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age.
Robert Frost

♦ The first forty years of life give us the text, the next thirty supply the commentary on it.
Schopenhauer

♦ Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding you're exactly the same.
Audrey Hepburn

♦ When you reach forty, you can't do anything every day.
Henry "Hank" Aaron  

You can use these wordings to write in the invitations that will be sent to everyone. Of course, the suggestions mentioned here can be easily modified depending on your choice. If you want, try to come up with something on your own as well. You never know, it may just do the trick. Get as creative as possible and make this affair a memorable one.