Fairytale Birthday Quotes for a Magical Celebration
Fairytale birthday quotes are for the castle cake, the welcome sign at the door and the card tucked under a pile of tulle. Most of these lines are our own, written for princess parties, knight parties and every kid who wants a crown for the day.
Need a line for the guest book or the thank-you notes too? Our fairytale quote collections are all on one page.
We also added a few real storybook lines about birthdays from Lewis Carroll and J.M. Barrie. Planning the rest of the party? Our ultimate birthday party guide covers food, favors and games.
Quick Picks: Fairytale Birthday Quotes
Five that work on almost anything.
- “Once upon a time, a star was born. Today, we celebrate that magical day!”
- “Every birthday makes you more magical than the day before.”
- “Your story is just beginning. Make it magical!”
- “Today’s special moments are tomorrow’s memories.” (Genie, Aladdin (1992))
- “Crowns optional. Cake required.”
All but the Genie line are original 3BoysAndADog sayings.
Birthday Card Wishes for Little Princesses and Princes
Short enough to write inside a card while the party is already starting.
From Peter Pan
“When the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies.”
J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
- “May your birthday sparkle with moments of magic.”
- “Another year of happily ever after.”
- “Make a wish. The candles are listening.”
All three are original 3BoysAndADog sayings.
Party Sign Sayings for Your Castle Door
Welcome lines for the front door, the gift table or a chalkboard easel.
- “Welcome to a day filled with wonder and delight.”
- “Enter this magical kingdom where birthday dreams come true.”
- “Royal guests, this way to the cake.”
- “Knights and princesses, please check your dragons at the door.”
Castle welcome
“In this castle today, dreams and wishes come true.”
3BoysAndADog original
Every line in this section is an original 3BoysAndADog saying.
Sayings for the Birthday Cake and Candles
Little lines for a cake topper, cupcake flags or a dessert table card.
- “A slice of magic for a wonderful day.”
- “Today’s special ingredient is magic.”
- “Sprinkle fairy dust and make a wish.”
- “Party like a princess, nap like a dragon.”
All four are original 3BoysAndADog sayings.
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Captions for Birthday Photos and Memory Books
For the scrapbook page, the photo booth sign or the thank-you card.
- “A page from your fairytale is being written today.”
- “Today’s moments become tomorrow’s magical memories.”
- “Chapter seven: still the bravest in the kingdom.”
All three are original 3BoysAndADog sayings. Swap the chapter number for the birthday age.
Storybook Quotes About Birthdays
The classic authors had opinions about birthdays too.
Through the Looking-Glass
“There are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get un-birthday presents, and only one for birthday presents, you know.”
Humpty Dumpty, Lewis Carroll (lightly condensed)
- “Today’s special moments are tomorrow’s memories.” (Genie, Aladdin (1992))
- “Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.” (attributed to Hans Christian Andersen)
The Andersen line is widely credited to him but we could not find it in his stories, so it is labeled attributed.
Ways to Use Fairytale Birthday Quotes
A few spots that need words at a party.
- Invitations: Open with the once upon a time star line.
- Cupcake flags: Print the cake sayings on toothpick flags.
- Photo booth: Write a caption on a mini chalkboard for pictures.
- Thank-you notes: Close with the memories line.
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