Belated Happy Birthday: What to do & Say

Belated Happy Birthday: What to do & Say
Oh no! You forgot someone's birthday, but that person is not just anybody. Is it that friend who always covers for you, your hard-working parent or that relative who always supports you? Whoever it is, you have messed up. Nonetheless, it is not the end of the world, and you can very well make up for your silliness and forgetful nature.

Birthday was Yesterday

birthday was yesterday Yes, you have messed up a bit but worry not because there is nothing irreparable. You can easily make up via these brilliant ideas for belated birthday wishes. • Apologise Sincerely It goes without saying that you need to apologise to the birthday boy or girl. To make it sincere, you can either send a card or text along with a call. You have to call to give your apology and late happy birthday wishes. • Send Belated Birthday Card Once you've apologised (hoping they forgive you), you must swiftly send a belated birthday card. Select one with some humour to lighten the mood and perhaps make them forgive you sooner. • Choose Readily Available Gifts Have you begun looking for ideas for belated birthday wishes? If not, then it's time to pull up your socks. The key to reducing further damage is by choosing readily available gifts. They should not take forever to reach the recipient and should be of some monumental value. • Put a Social Media Post This late happy birthday wish idea is not a brainer! Social media is brimming with belated posts, and you can count yours as one of them. So, add a post or story wherein you publically give your heartfelt apologies and birthday wishes to your best bud.

Birthday was Many Days Back

Birthday was Many Days Back Oh, you've messed up! However, you have a scope for absolution if you follow these thoughtful ideas for belated birthday wishes. • Send a Sorry Card Make an old school effort to show how sorry you are with a card. While an e-card seems hassle-free, a little more effort can do any harm to you. So, give your late happy birthday wishes along with an apology (in light humour). • Opt for Local Flowers & Chocolates Everyone loves to receive birthday flowers with wishes, so why not do precisely that now? Get beautiful arrangements of fresh blooms for your dear ones to let them know they are in your thoughts. • Call to Apologise You have made a grave mistake by forgetting their birthday, so make up for it on a call. Video call your parent, relative or friend to show how apologetic you are. Also, that you will never commit the same mistake again. • Send Gifts Instantly Whether you opt for birthday flowers with wishes or perfume, you better order them quickly. It's best to choose a locally available brand with impeccable quality and quick delivery. A cake, plant or hamper are wonderful gifts. Remember to go big with your late happy birthday wishes and gifts.

Birthday is Today

Birthday is Today If the birthday is today, don't worry, you have a chance for redemption. You can save your skin and relationship by following these last-minute but wonderful ideas for the perfect birthday wishes. • Choose Same Day Delivery Gifts You don't have a lot of time to be picky about which birthday gifts to choose. Go to websites like Ferns N Petals to avail of same-day delivery of cakes, plants and home decor items. You can also opt for bright birthday flowers with wishes. • Send a Gift Card Like said above, you are running short of time! So, what is something that is hassle-free and easily available? A gift card! Get a gift card from your buddy's favourite brand and top it up with a decent amount for the best birthday celebration ever. • Put a Social Media Post The day has already started! So, to do some damage control, you need to immediately put up a story in your IG. Choose the best pic of your pal and type the sweetest birthday wishes. Phew, you are saved! • Make a Call It is on you when you wish to make the birthday call, though the sooner, the better. However, you must call the birthday boy or girl and not text them a happy birthday. Let's not be insensitive!

About the author

Gurnika Talwar

Gurnika Talwar is FNP’s marketing and creative content writer and has been with the firm since 2020. She is based in Delhi, India and has been in this field for 2+ years.
She started her journey as a freshman but since then has created content on several mediums. With blogging on gift ideas, food, gardening tips and whatnot as her primary goal, she has also curated content for social media and brand films. As a storyteller, she creates original, genuine, and relatable content to connect with the mass. Besides work, you’ll find her chit-chatting about movies or making sarcastic jokes.