Personalized Birthday Video for Grandma, With Her Name and Photo

The simplest way to give Grandma a personalized birthday video is to order one made with her name and her photo. With Wishday, a group of happy kids sing "Happy Birthday" to her by name, hold up a sign with her name and a printed photo of her, and finish on a card with your own message. You order in about 2 minutes, and it arrives in your email in under 45 minutes.

What's in her video

• A group of happy kids singing "Happy Birthday" with her name in the song.
• A sign with her name on it, and a printed photo of her that they hold up.
• Cheering, confetti poppers and birthday cake.
• A big wave goodbye, just for her.
• A last card with your message, in your own words.
• About 1 minute long, so she can watch it as many times as she likes.

How it works

1. Tell us about her. Type her name the way she likes to hear it, like "Grandma Rose" or "Nana", and upload one photo of her.
2. Write your message. A line or two from you or the grandkids. Pick "birthday" and check out. The whole thing takes about 2 minutes.
3. Send it or play it. In under 45 minutes you get an email with a watch link and a download. Text it, WhatsApp it, email it, or play it on a video call or on her TV.

Why a video means so much to Grandma

Most grandmas already have the scarf, the candle and the mug that says "World's Best Grandma". What she wants more than another thing is to know she is on your mind. A video with her own name and her own face says that in a way a box from the store can't. She hears her name in the song. She sees her photo held up high. Then she reads a few words from you.

It also helps when you can't be there. If you live far away, or the family is spread across a few states, she can watch it on her phone the morning of her birthday. Or you can play it on a video call, so you get to see her face when her name comes up. If you are looking for more ways to celebrate from a distance, here are some virtual birthday gift ideas for Grandma.

Big birthdays are another reason. An 80th, 90th or 100th is a day you want to feel different from the rest. You can play the video on the TV at her party so the whole room sees it, then let her keep the download. For more milestone ideas, see what to get Grandma for her 90th birthday.

Tip: if Grandma doesn't use a phone much, send the link to whoever will be with her that day. They can play it on the TV or a tablet while she sits back and enjoys it.

And if you forgot her birthday until today, that's okay. There is nothing to ship, so it still arrives on time. You can compare other same-day options on our virtual birthday gift page.

Ideas for your message

Your message is the last thing she sees, so keep it short and personal. Copy one of these or use it as a starting point.

• "Happy birthday, Grandma! Your Sunday pancakes are still the best in the world."
• "To the best Nana ever. We love you to the moon and back."
• "Happy 90th, Grandma Rose! Thank you for every story, every hug and every cookie."
• "We can't be there today, but we're thinking of you all day long."
• "Happy birthday to the heart of our family. Love, all your grandkids."
• "Grandma, you taught me how to bake, how to laugh and how to be kind. Happy birthday!"
• "Miles away, but always close. Happy birthday, Grandma. I'll call you tonight!"
• "Happy birthday, Gran! Save me a slice of cake for my next visit."

Questions people ask

How can I make grandma feel special on her birthday?

Make the day about her, not about stuff. Use her name, share a photo of her, and tell her one specific thing you remember or love about her. Call or visit if you can. If you can't be there, a personalized video with her name and a message from you is a simple way to show she was remembered.

How can I create a personalized birthday video?

You have two choices. You can make one yourself by collecting short clips from the family and putting them together in a video app on your phone. That is lovely, but it takes time to gather everyone. Or you can order one ready-made. With Wishday you type her name, upload a photo and write a message, and the video is emailed to you in under 45 minutes for $19.99.

What is a good gift for an elderly grandma who has everything?

Pick something that brings people closer instead of adding clutter. Good choices are a printed photo book of the grandkids, a handwritten letter, a visit with lunch, help with a chore she finds hard now, or a video made with her name and photo. Gifts like these say "we thought of you", which is usually what she wants most.

Can she watch it if she doesn't use a smartphone?

Yes. The email has a download, so you or someone near her can play it on a TV, a tablet or a laptop. You can also play it on a video call.

What if I don't like how it turns out?

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