Looking for a fun, easy way to add some more personalization to your wedding? One way is to include an alternative to a traditional wedding practice. How about a creative spin on the traditional wedding guest book?
One of the most common sights at a wedding is the guest book. You know, where guests sign their name, or maybe add a little message for the couple. But after the wedding, what happens to this keepsake? Your wedding guest book gets put on a shelf and never sees the light of day again!
Why? Isn’t the memory of who attended your wedding important? Of course it is. But, really now, how much fun is it to go back and read a list of names? Sure, it can evoke memories as you remember who was there, but, let’s get real. It is just reading a list.
The good news is there are a lot (and I mean A LOT) of creative and different alternatives to the traditional wedding guest book. Having your guests sign something other than the traditional book is more amusing and entertaining for them, AND you will get more pleasure looking at it in all the years to come.
Finding something that will fit your personalities and style is easy, because there are so many options. Picking out just one idea from all the fun options, however may be tricky.
Some great guest book alternative ideas include:
1. Thumbprint art
2. Other art/drawing
3. Vinyl records
4. Wine bottles
5. The mat of their framed engagement photo or other piece of artwork
6. A Guest Book Store page
7. A print with the couples’ home states
8. Quilt Square
9. Ski or other piece of sporting equipment
10. Puzzle Piece
11. Map or Globe (guests sign near where they are from)
12. Rock or shell (then place them in a pretty clear vase or glass bowl)
13. Wooden piece and drop in a shadow box
These “guest books” can then become part of your home decor, something you can proudly display, and will evoke memories of your wedding day EVERY day.
Do you and your partner have a specific theme for your wedding? Maybe a shared hobby? Sometimes that can inspire a unique “guest book” idea.
The possibilities are truly endless. If you can write on it, it can be used as your “guest book.”
Be sure to check out my Wedding Guest Book Alternatives Pinterest Board for more ideas and inspiration.
What is your favorite guest book style that you have seen at a wedding, or what style are you planning to use at your wedding? Comment below!
Photo Credits:
Traditional Guest Book – Laura | Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
Photo Matte – Chris Breeze | Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
Quilt – DanaK~WaterPenny | Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
Puzzle – Expressive Monograms
Globe – The Lettering Studio
Shadow Box – CaseyGris [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Hearts, Joy, Love!
Jean
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