Personal Birthday Photos

By Jennie

When I began thinking of my husband's birthday a few months ago, I pinned this photo on Pinterest. I liked it, but I had compiled a bunch of photos into a slideshow for his 30th birthday. I wanted to do something a little more different.

Then, I thought of the friends who couldn't make it to Mike's party, and I wondered: wouldn't it be fabulous to incorporate those friends into the photo idea?

So, about two months ago, I emailed our friends and family and asked them to take a picture of themselves with a "Happy birthday, Mike!" sign. They could get creative or they could just jot a quick note on a piece of printer paper. I wanted it to be thoughtful but easy, in the hopes a lot of people would participate.

We had about 20 photos total--which I was thrilled about!--from friends we haven't seen in years, from friends who were at the party, and many in between.

A couple examples:

Then, I printed all the photos out and (with the help of a lovely friend) hung them on the wall in a 3-5.

When I revealed it to Mike, he was so touched. Really, this guy who rarely gets emotional got a little emotional. And the entire thing cost $2 total, to print the photos at Walgreens (I can always find a coupon code for a percentage off their 4x6 prints).

Maybe do something similar for your next favorite person's birthday?

Comments

[RA]

I love it! My husband is turning 30 in December, and this would be GREAT!

[Megan @ Mama Bub]

I love this! What a sweet idea, Jennie.

[Heather]

I am happy that we could be a part of this! It was a great idea!

[Hillary]

This is such a great idea, Jennie. For my Mike's 30th birthday, I put up 30 things people might not know about him, but this is such a sweet, sentimental twist.

[kayemgi]

This is such a sweet idea! I'm definitely going to use it for my husband's 30th, most of his family is spread across the country so it'll be great! Thank you!