How to Send a Singing Telegram
Don’t say it when you can sing it. Or better still, when you can have a professional singer surprise that special someone with a knock on the door and a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday" or "Will You Marry Me Bill." Singing telegrams are an entertaining way to pay tribute to someone on her special day, be it a birthday, anniversary or just a Tuesday. Write your own ditty, or go with a standard. Either way, your gift is certain to be a show-stopper. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose a friend or family member who is a good sport and not adverse to being the center of attention and the butt of a joke or two.
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Contact a local singing telegram company or choose from national websites to order your gift.
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Order your singing telegram by telephone. Prices vary with companies, but you can expect to pay upwards of $125.
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Choose a theme. Speak with a company representative to personalize your message to the individual recipient. Singers appear in costume and individual companies vary on the styles and types they offer.
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Ask about the singer’s qualifications. Professional actors don their singing telegram caps to earn extra cash so it's likely you'll have an overqualified messenger entertaining your honoree.
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Ask for references. While no company is likely to offer up an unsatisfied client, speaking to a past customer might give you insight to how well the actor was received and whether or not this novelty is right for your intended honoree.
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Tell the company where and when you want your recipient to be surprised. Be certain to include a phone number at which you can be contacted in case the messenger runs into a snafu.
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Pay for your singing telegram by credit card over the telephone.
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Tip the actor after his or her performance.
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Tips & Warnings
Among the added perks you can expect are a mini dance and comedy routines; delivery of balloon bouquets; presentation of cards and gift; and a melody of belted-out tunes sure to bring down the house.
Ask about their cancellation policies--most companies charge a fee even if they don’t deliver.
