Tuesday, July 24, 2012

G is for Guest Book

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We've gathered some fun and creative options for the guest book, as well as ways to make sure that your guests participate in the signing.

Traditional:

The basic book and pen set. You can have this placed on a table or podium so that those attending your reception may sign as they enter. This will provide you with a valuable keepsake to remind you of all of your loved ones who were able to share in the celebration. (It's also helpful when writing your Thank You's!)



Traditional With a Twist:

- Personalize the guest book by covering it with fabric that matches your wedding colors, or by stamping a monogram.
- Create a photo album or shutterfly book with engagement pictures or childhood pictures. You could also incorporate movie tickets or other memorabilia from past dates into the album. Guests can sign and write notes around the images.
- Have small books placed at your guest's tables. The books can have thought-provoking questions written on the front, which will give your guests something to talk about at the tables and give them some direction as to what to write!


- Create a coffee table book for guests to sign. Rather than storing your guest book somewhere out of sight, it can become an interesting piece in your living room.

Creative:

- Have your guests sign a large poster or mirror. Decorate the area so that guests are drawn toward the display and feel encouraged to sign.
- Have a picture matted and framed so that your guests can sign around the border.
- Typewriter guest book. Fun and interactive!



Alternative:

- Don't feel that you have to use a book. You can have guests write notes on small cards and place them in a decorative bowl, hang them on a decorative tree or clothesline!


- Guests can sign objects. For example, wishing stones, puzzle pieces, or decorative plates. You could also have guests sign wine bottles and designate an anniversary to drink each bottle.
- Incorporate your theme! Have guests sign seashells at a beach wedding or write on notecards which you collect in a suitcase after a destination wedding.
- Give your guests a script - have them fill out mad libs!
- Have guests place their fingerprints on a tree as the "leaves" and sign their names next to them.


- Collective art - Each guest can add a line in a poem or story. Or, supply coloring utensils to guests and have them create a masterpiece.
- Have guests sign a parchment scroll or a quilt!
- Use your photobooth as your guest book - have guests write messages on a chalk board and get their picture taken with it, or have guests place the printouts of their pictures in an album and sign their names.

Tips:

- Appoint someone to oversee the signing
- Have a few guests sign, fingerprint, or hang their note on a tree before the reception so that there are examples to follow, showing guests exactly what you would like for them to do.
- Leave a sign explaining what to do. This can be creative - a poem, written on a chalkboard, etc.
- Have your DJ or Band announce the guest book and remind those in attendance to sign it.

For these ideas, images and more, visit:
Blueskypapers.com, MarthaStewartWeddings.com, and Bridalguide.com

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