A birthday video made from everyone's favorite memories
A good group birthday video feels personal because everyone contributes something specific. Watch this Album Map product example, then adapt the planning brief and guest message below. An invitation link lets people contribute a photo, a clip, or a written note through their browser, including friends who cannot attend the celebration.
Free planning kit
Birthday & group gifts
Sample brief: a surprise birthday keepsake
Imagine a small group collecting one favorite memory and one birthday wish per person. This sample plan is a starting point for your own celebration, alongside the product demonstration above.
What to gather
What you are aiming for
A video that introduces the recipient, brings the group together, and ends with a shared birthday wish.
A simple storyboard
Use these moments as a starting point. Swap in the details that matter to your group.
Opening
Introduce the recipient and the occasion.
Happy birthday, [name] — a few memories from all of us.
Shared memories
Group photos or stories by theme or time period.
My favorite memory with you is…
Personal greetings
Give each person space for their own wish.
One thing I appreciate about you is…
Closing
End with a clear message from the whole group.
Here's to the memories still to come.
A message you can adapt for contributors
Fill in the details, copy it, and send it to your invited group.
Before you export
Tick things off as you go. Your progress stays on this device.
What to gather
Final checks
How to make your version
Set the brief and the deadline
Choose Birthday in the invitation builder and name the project. Tell guests who the video is for, whether it is a surprise, and when their contribution is due. Leave time between the deadline and the celebration to review the result.
Ask for one specific memory
Share the private contribution link or QR code with the group. Use the ready-to-copy message in the planning kit so people know what to add. Offer a written wish as an alternative to recording a greeting, and ask guests to keep video messages short.
Arrange the contributions
Review each upload, check names, and place related memories together. Choose a slideshow to focus on faces and messages, or a map video when contributors' locations add meaning. Remove repeats and give quieter recordings a careful listen.
Preview the birthday reveal
Watch the full video before exporting. Check the opening and closing text, readable notes, and audio. Download the finished version, then test it on the screen or device you will use for the celebration.
Small choices that help
- A specific question is easier to answer than 'send anything you like.'
- For a surprise, share the contribution link privately with the invited group.
- Ask contributors to record in a quiet place and keep the camera steady.
Bring your own story into the video
Start with your own photos, people, and places. See plans and export options.