Create a Memorable Video Guestbook for Your Milestone Birthday
Throwing a party for a milestone year? Cherish the moment forever with our innovative approach to expressing love! A guest book has never been this fun and easy to do.
Get Footage After the Party Immediately After the Event
Imagine being greeted with a heartwarming video guestbook filled with messages from every who could attend your special day.
Instead of passing around a traditional card, simply invite guests at the party to leave their well wishes on video. They can easily upload their video messages via a QR code, capturing the ambiance and joy of the occasion. Whether they choose to film on the spot or upload pre-recorded messages, each contribution adds to the memories of the day. Have them share video messages, clips of the event, or even pictures from your birthday!
The best part? Our platform makes it easy to create this special keepsake, requiring just 5 minutes of your time and no technical skills. Embrace the heartfelt sentiments and create a truly unforgettable birthday gift today!
Here's an example of what the contributor experience looks like. It's for a wedding, but you'll get the idea!
How It Works
Traditional book-based guestbooks are clunky and inefficient. Not to mention, they can’t capture the magic or faces of your event. In just a few minutes, create a digital Video Guestbook+ that you can cherish and re-watch to capture your special day forever!
STEP 1
Create your event
Simply enter your names and your event date. And boom — you've created your personalized QR code and Guestbook web page.
STEP 2
Create printables
Add the QR code to your printed material or use our professional designs to create a beautiful QR card to place on seats, place settings or enlarge and print posters for high traffic areas.
STEP 3
Enjoy now and forever
Guests scan the QR code, leave their special messages and also upload their favorite pix and vids during the night or the next day. No need to wait months for the videographer.
Rachel and Cory created a Video Guestbook to capture loving messages from all those who attended their wedding. They received dozens of replies, ranging from heartfelt and wise to playful and hilarious.
Video Guestbook Pricing
All prices in USD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sometimes, instead of a single question, a series of questions, each answered one at a time, can work beautifully to add that special touch.
For birthdays, graduations and other events, it's often better to ask several questions to get more fun, thoughtful and meaningful answers.
This is also a great format for some games, like the Newlywed Game for a Bridal Shower.
For more information on how this works, check this out.
The very short version — Each person is sent a link with a series of questions. They respond by video, one question at a time, until complete. Everyone’s responses are later merged into a single video, automatically sorted by question. All the hard work of sorting is done automatically so you don't need to sweat the details.
If you're like us and you love more detail, check this out: How Does a Q&A Video Work
There are typically two different types of group videos — those that are done before an event, and those that are done at the event. And some can be a combination of the two.
Before the event videos
You may have participated in a group birthday or wedding video, where you record a message remotely, before someone's big day. Then someone merges all the clips into a single video and shares it with a loved one as a surprise on the special day. They're terrific — We provide a fantastic service for those too!
At the event videos
Our new Video Guestbook feature is different. It's designed for at the event video messages from guests, capturing the electricity and spirit of the event. It's not a surprise for the star(s) of the show, but it is an amazing gift from guests!
We keep your account online and live from the moment you create the account until a minimum of 12 months after your wedding day. Everything will work, including your QR code, for the entire period. So you can begin at any time!
It’s a physical book with an integrated video/audio player that plays your processed Celebration video automatically when the cover is opened. After you place your order, we build your book, safely packaging your creation along with a recharging cord, and ship it to you.
They can be any length they wish — just not boring 😄 (and if they are, you can trim it in the app or delete it).
Your book can fit approximately 1 hour of video. If you need more room, please send us an email at [email protected] and we'll see if we can accommodate and let you know the cost.
No limit to the number of contributors. The more the merrier!
We don't try to be a replacement for videographers — they usually produce a gorgeous video of scenes from the event, with high production values, and you receive it 3-4 months after the event. It's a fantastic memory. Unfortunately, they do cost 30-50 times more than our video guestbook.
Our main focus is on the video messages from guests — raw and authentic — while capturing the mood and atmosphere of the event. The cool thing about it is that you can also use our video guestbook to collect other video clips and photos from the event. And you get the results immediately.
Many people use both. With our very low price and ease of use, it's as easy a decision as getting a physical guestbook.
Each video book is unique. Typically, the creation process takes 2-3 days and orders are shipped the same day they are completed. We use USPS for shipping, so shipping time will vary depending on your location.
Producers (that’s you) have complete control. We don’t automatically share with anyone. Instead, we give you the tools so you can share it (or not share it) with whomever you wish, whenever you wish. We keep a link to your merged video montage live for at least 12 months after your event.
We do! Shipping outside of the US is $20 for the first book plus $5 per additional book.
Absolutely. There’s a download button on the Process and Share page. You can download it any time within 12 months after your event.
When the book is opened, the video immediately and automatically plays. The book should play for at least a full hour (so over three repetitions of a 20-minute video, for example) without charging. To recharge your Celebrate.buzz video book, simply plug the included USB cable into an outlet adapter or right into a computer. Wait 30-60 minutes and the book will be fully charged.
Absolutely. We've already had several customers do this — it’s a beautiful idea.
We’ve started with weddings, so most of our tips are wedding oriented. But most of the ideas still apply for any other type of event.
The most important thing for you to keep in mind is to have very visible signage as well as asking someone to make a clear announcement at the event asking people to do it.
Some example wording: “We are creating a video guestbook, and would love you to be part of it. Feel free to say anything you'd like. Perhaps share a memory or simply send best wishes. Whatever feels comfortable. We will later merge all of these video messages into one long video. It'll be a wonderful memory for the family.”
No! Celebrate.buzz video books start playing the moment the cover is opened. The books do not need to be connected to technology in any way. Just like opening the cover of a book, everyone can watch your video book — no need for the Internet or WiFi connections to enjoy.
Yes. We keep your celebration online for at least 12 months after your wedding so people can contribute at any time during that period. 😄
Our video books are built with a set of easily accessible playback control buttons. Viewers can use them to increase and decrease the volume, reverse and fast-forward, and pause and restart playing, too.
Yes. The QR code links you to your personal web page. You can simply send that link to friends who either can't make it to the event, or perhaps send it afterwards to people who forgot to sign your video guestbook.
While our suppilers to the highest standards, we do understand that issues can sometimes arise with any physical product. If you do have an issue, please contact our Customer Service Team via email at [email protected]. We try to respond within one business day.
Yes, our app works globally. All your guests need is good internet access.
The player uses a 5" HD IPS screen with a resolution of 854x480. The book also integrates a USB-rechargeable battery which lasts for approximately one hour of playback, and a single speaker. Books with larger storage and playback screen sizes are available via special order.
Yes. In our editing suite, you'll have several easy-to-use editing tools, including adding text, GIFs, stickers, volume adjustments, trimming.
Even easier, your guests will be adding their own names after they record. So you will automatically see them in the end credits after you merge them all into a single video.
Our books are a custom product made just for you. This limits our ability to provide a refund. We will happily replace any book that has technical issues. If that occurs, please contact us at [email protected] to receive return authorization.