Birthday gift ideas for your best friend that feel personal
For the friend who’s always there for you, makes you smile and lifts you up when you’re feeling down, an extra special birthday gift is the perfect way to show them how much they mean to you. If they deserve to be spoiled on their big day, but you’re not sure where to start, this guide is on hand to help. From personal messages to memorable presents, you’ll find plenty of birthday gifts for your best friend here.
Send a birthday surprise they’ll never forget
How to spoil your best friend on her birthday? There’s nothing quite like flowers to inspire a smile – especially when you least expect them. Though often seen as a romantic gesture, flowers are also a wonderful way to show your love and appreciation for a platonic relationship.
The best birthday flowers are the ones that echo the joy of the occasion. With orange flowers symbolising excitement, and yellow flowers representing friendship, these colours are not only uplifting but add the perfect sentiment for a best friend’s birthday gift. Rainbow blooms are also a wonderful way to capture the birthday spirit – the brighter, the better, in our eyes.
For the ultimate surprise, we love sending letterbox flowers. These beautiful blooms are packaged in a slender box designed to fit through most standard letterboxes, allowing them to be delivered even if the recipient isn’t home. Our ethically-sourced letterbox blooms come unarranged, allowing the giftee to enjoy the calm and creative process of flower arranging – a touching gift for a best friend.
Left your birthday gift to the last minute? Simply order before 9pm to enjoy next-day delivery on all of our flowers, or, for a really unique birthday gift for your best friend, discover our ethical flower subscriptions, which offer the choice of weekly, fortnightly or monthly flower deliveries for up to a year. The perfect gift for a flower lover.
"Purchased a gift for a friend’s birthday. Delivered on time, good communication." – Amanda, Arena Flowers customer
Messages to include in a birthday card to your best friend
A heartfelt message is a surefire way to make your best friend feel special on their birthday. The perfect birthday greeting should feel personal to the recipient – perhaps it references a fond memory together, how supportive they’ve been during tough times or how much you love and appreciate their friendship. You could make reference to their best qualities, or simply tell them how great they are. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Gifts that go perfectly with flowers
If you want to find an elevated birthday gift for a best friend, add an extra-special something to your beautiful bouquet of flowers. Something personal will add a sentimental touch, such as a photo album, scrapbook or hand-written note that looks back on your favourite memories together.
For a present that makes them feel pampered, a candle or beauty set will go down a treat. If they have a sweet tooth, nothing beats a delicious box of chocolates. And, of course, every celebration calls for a toast – send them some champagne, sparkling wine or their favourite tipple to help get the party started.
Creative gift ideas for long-distance friendships
Just because they’re not nearby doesn’t mean they don’t feel close to you. For a long-distance friend, their birthday offers the perfect opportunity to send them love from afar. It’s also gives you the chance to get creative with your gifting.
Send a reminder of your appreciation with a present they can enjoy beyond their big day: a personalised playlist of the songs you love to listen to together; a letterbox time capsule complete with photographs, keepsakes and a special birthday note; or a video montage of your best times together. If you’re not able to celebrate together, why not organise a virtual surprise party with your closest friends? It’s a great way to make them feel special, even if you can’t be there in person.
For a gift that keeps on giving, our ethical flower subscriptions offer the chance to extend their birthday celebrations beyond the main event, with weekly, fortnightly or monthly flower deliveries. Send them the season’s best blooms straight to their door, and give them a regular reminder of how much they’re appreciated.
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect birthday bouquet for your best friend, why not explore our collection ofhand-tied bouquets, letterbox flowers and gifts?
Birthday flowers for best friends
FAQs
Can I send birthday flowers to a friend?
Absolutely! Flowers are a beautiful birthday gift for a best friend who has everything. Everyone loves receiving flowers, and the thoughtful gesture will make them feel loved on their special day.
What’s a good last-minute gift for a best friend?
Flowers make a great last-minute gift – with next-day delivery until 9pm, you can guarantee they’ll bring a smile to your friend’s face. If you want to send them something extra-special but have run out of time, our gift subscriptions are the ultimate last-minute gift. Send them beautiful blooms every week, fortnight or month for up to a year. You can even download a gift certificate to send them on the day.
What flower symbolises a best friend?
In the language of flowers, the yellow rose is twinned with friendship. Capturing the love and sentiment of a rose, with the uplifting joy of happiness, it's little wonder this beautiful bloom is seen as a symbol of best friends. If you're on the hunt for a birthday bouquet for a best friend, there's no better choice than this.