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Suggested Greetings

Need a little inspiration? Here are some ideas to help.

Birthday

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Enjoy your special day. I'll be thinking of you.
  • Happy birthday! May this next year be fantastic!
  • You look great for your age (I find it extremely annoying).
  • Birthdays are a celebration, and I can find plenty of reasons to celebrate you!

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Be responsible, and call the fire department before you light those candles.
  • My parents taught me to be kind to my elders. Do you need me to get you some more cake?
  • Age is just a number (in your case a BIG number).
  • They say older people are wise. You must be a genius.
  • You are like a fine cheese; you age well (or is that wine)?


Wedding

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Gook luck! Enjoy your big day and your new life as a couple.
  • Keep talking, laughing, and loving one another through the years.
  • Invite us to your Golden Wedding Anniversary.

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Have you lost your minds as well as your hearts?


Thinking Of You

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Thinking of you and hoping you are well. Let's get together.

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • You have been on my mind, and it is beginning to give me a headache.


New Baby

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Here is to the lucky child who got you for parents.
  • May your child have wealthy parents.
  • Your heart now lives outside of your body.


Anniversary

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Who says love doesn't last? Congratulations on another anniversary.
  • You obviously married the right person. Congratulations.
  • Here's to a couple who gives marriage a good name.


Retirement

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • May your retirement be a time of new adventures.
  • Thank you for all your contributions over the years.
  • Do those things you always wanted to do!
  • Here's to new beginnings!

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Enjoy your free time while the rest of us are WORKING.
  • May I have your alarm clock since you won't be needing it?
  • re·tire·ment (noun) 1.Out of service 2.The ability to go to bed and get up as one pleases.


Girlfriend

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • When I count my blessings, I count you.
  • Women need good girlfriends to laugh with, converse with, and just be themselves with. Thanks for being in my life.
  • There is no cure like a pedicure/manicure! (We suggest you enclose a gift card such as Visa, so she can get that pedicure.)

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • I love hanging out with you. Do you think I should be worried?


House Warming

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Congratulations on your new home. May you build many happy memories within its walls.

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Congratulations on your new home. What time is dinner?


Divorce

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Glance back but keep your eyes on the road ahead. Here is to the future!
  • I am here for you.
  • di-vorce (noun) 1. a chance to grow and learn 2. an opportunity for change

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Some say it was a mistake; others say a momentary lack of good judgment that lasted years.
  • As your mother always said, "You can do better."
  • Geez! You lost weight. What was his/her name?


Graduation

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Congratulations! Here is to a bright and prosperous future!

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Hurry up and celebrate before the loan payments show up in your mailbox.


Menopause

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • I always knew you were “hot”, but this is ridiculous.

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • You Know it is Menopause if:
    - People cross the street when they see you coming
    - You can break a sweat without going to the gym
    - You get an air conditioning bill in January
    - You have lost your mind and have no energy to find it
    - The drier has shrunk your entire wardrobe


Sports Fan’s/Sports Widow’s

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • May you and your recliner enjoy this sports season. (For the sports fan)
  • Cheers to a great season! (For the sports fan)
  • The only thing that comes between you and the game is dinner. (For the sports fan)
  • He’s got football, baseball, and basketball. You’ve got shopping, manicures, and pedicures. (For the sports widow)
  • Let the game on TV babysit the man while you babysit his charge card.


Manly-Man

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • When the chips are down, you are the one I can count on.
  • I’ll bet on you any day.
  • Happy Birthday to the man who knows how to roll.


Breast Cancer Survivor

-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • You are inspiration to many.
  • When life gives you sour grapes, you have a talent for making great wine.
  • This is a temporary detour on the road of life. You will be back in the driver’s seat soon.

National Holidays (Veterans Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day)


-Toasts-
Here's to _________________________
  • Thank you for serving our country.
  • Our country needs more men/women like you.
  • We appreciate what you have sacrificed for the U.S.A.
  • You make me proud to be an American.


Halloween Greetings


-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • The man/woman who is too good-looking to hide behind a mask.
  • One person who does not give me the creeps.
  • I'll share my candy with you.

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • The man/woman who could put a mask to good use.
  • You put the “Howl” in Halloween.
  • The Wicked Witch called –she wants her broom back.


Thanksgiving Greetings


-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • The person/family who gives me something to be thankful for everyday.
  • The person/family who is a huge blessing in my life.
  • Because of you, I celebrate this holiday with a full heart.

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • We are thankful it is not your year to cook. Step away from the kitchen.
  • Who needs a turkey when we have you?


Christmas Greetings


-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • I am wrapped up in you.
  • You put the jingle in my bells.
  • May you and those you love be filled with joy this holiday season.

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • You may not be on Santa's list, but you are on mine!
  • Santa called; he needs his belt back.
  • Unfortunately for you, mistletoe is not sold year round. You need the extra help.


New Year's


-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Ring in the New Year with good cheer, good friends, and good times.
  • Happy 2009! May you be blessed in the coming year.

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • It is 2009. Have you updated your wardrobe lately?


Valentine's Day


-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Cupid got it so right!
  • You are the only Valentine for me.

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • When I get my hands on Cupid, he is going to wish he was one of Santa’s elves.
  • Stalking or love? Hard to tell the difference.
  • Cupid misfired!


St. Patrick's Day


-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • May the luck of the Irish be with you!
  • Have a green beer on me!

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • Green beer leads to stupidity; sorry I did not warn you earlier.


Easter


-Toasts-
Here's to ______________
  • May your basket be full and your chocolate bunny be solid.
  • You are more colorful than any Easter egg!

-Humorous Toasts/Roasts-
Here's to ______________
  • You and a hollow bunny have a lot in common.


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