A Personalized Anniversary Video for Parents

An anniversary video for parents is a short video made just for Mom and Dad, with their names and their faces in it. With Wishday, a group of happy kids sing "Happy anniversary" with their names under a party banner that shows both of their photos, and the video ends on your own message. You order in about 2 minutes, and it lands in your email in under 45 minutes.

The sample above is a birthday video. An anniversary video follows the same idea, with "Happy anniversary" and both of their photos on the banner.

What's in their video

• A group of kids sing "Happy anniversary" with their names, like "Mom and Dad" or their first names.
• A party banner with both of their photos on it, so neither of them is left out.
• Cheering, confetti and a happy wave goodbye.
• A closing card that shows your message, in your own words.
• About 1 minute long, sent to you as a watch link and a download.

How it works

1. Pick "Anniversary," type the names you want them to hear, and upload 2 photos, one of each of them.
2. Write a short message for the end card and check out. The whole order takes about 2 minutes.
3. Get it by email in under 45 minutes. Send it by text, WhatsApp or email, or play it on the TV when the family is together.

Why it fits your parents' anniversary

They don't need more stuff

After 25, 40 or 50 years together, your parents probably have a full house. What they likely want to know their kids noticed the day and are proud of them. A video with their names and their faces says that in about a minute. If they are the "please don't buy us anything" type, our list of gifts for parents who don't want anything has more ideas in the same spirit.

It's for both of them

A lot of anniversary gifts end up feeling like they belong to one person. Here, Mom and Dad are both on the banner, and both names are in the song. They watch it together, side by side.

You can be far away

If you live in another state or another country, you can still be part of the morning. Send it by text before they wake up, or play it on a video call so you see their faces. It's digital, so it works anywhere in the world.

A 50th anniversary, or any big one

For a 50th, play it on the TV at the dinner or party, right before the toast. Put the number of years in your message so it is front and center, and sign it from the whole family. If the date snuck up on you, see these last-minute 50th anniversary gift ideas for parents.

Want to make something yourself instead, or add to it? Here are more anniversary video ideas for parents, from family clips to old photo slideshows.

Ideas for your message

Keep it short so they can read it at a glance. Name the years, say one true thing, and sign it from everyone.

• "50 years and you still hold hands. Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad."
• "Thank you for showing us what love looks like. We love you both."
• "To the two people who started it all. Happy anniversary."
• "Still the best team we know. Love, Sam, Mia and the grandkids."
• "Happy anniversary, Grandma and Grandpa. From all 9 of your grandkids."
• "You two make it look easy. We know it isn't. So proud of you."
• "Happy 25th, Mom and Dad. Here's to the next 25."
• "Sorry we can't be there today. We're singing along from far away."

Questions people ask

What is a good anniversary message for parents?

Short, specific and thankful works best. Say how many years it has been, name one thing you admire about them as a couple, and thank them. For example: "40 years of Sunday dinners and inside jokes. Thank you for this family. Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad." Sign it from everyone, including the grandkids.

What are some ideas for making an anniversary video?

You can ask family members to each record a short clip with a favorite memory, then join them into one video. You can make a slideshow of old photos with their wedding song, or recreate their wedding photo and film it. If there is no time to collect clips, a ready-made personalized video with their names and photos is a quick option that still feels made for them.

What to do for parents' 50th anniversary?

A dinner or small party with the people who were at the wedding, a memory book, or a recreated favorite old photo are all classic choices. Whatever you plan, a short video played on the TV before the toast gives everyone a moment to cheer for them together. Family who can't travel can join by video call.

Can they watch it on the TV?

Yes. You get a watch link and a download by email. Play it on a smart TV, cast it from a phone, or just hand them the phone. You can also send it by text, WhatsApp or email.

What if we don't love the video?

Love it, or we remake it free. Still not happy? Full refund.