How to Create a Memorable Birthday Video Gift

Birthdays come and go each year, but the memories you create for someone can last forever.

If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate a loved one’s birthday, a group birthday video gift is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give. Here’s how to make a birthday video gift that will truly make them feel loved, seen, and celebrated.

✅ 1. Decide on the vibe

Do you want it to be:

Heartfelt and emotional?
Funny and full of inside jokes?
A mix of appreciation and playful roasting?

Knowing the vibe helps guide the questions you ask participants and the tone of each video.

🎤 2. Gather messages from friends and family

Instead of everyone sending separate birthday texts or cards, invite them to record short video messages sharing:

What they love most about the birthday person
A favorite memory together
A funny story they’ll never forget
Birthday wishes or life advice for the year ahead

If you’re using Folksee, you can easily create a Reel, choose birthday prompts, and share one link with everyone to record their videos. No messy file sharing or reminders needed.

📆 3. Give people plenty of time

People get busy. To avoid last-minute stress:

Send your invite at least 1-2 weeks before the birthday.
Send a friendly reminder a few days before your deadline.
Reassure them their video doesn’t need to be perfect or long.

🎬 4. Compile the videos into a single Reel

Seeing everyone’s faces and messages in one seamless Reel makes a bigger emotional impact than separate videos. With Folksee, the videos are automatically compiled into a beautiful, shareable birthday Reel.

🎁 5. Deliver it on their birthday

Send it to them privately on their birthday morning, or play it during a party or team meeting. Watching all those messages will make them feel celebrated in a way that no physical gift can match.