{"id":4283,"date":"2023-07-14T14:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T14:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/blog\/?p=4283"},"modified":"2024-08-07T10:34:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T10:34:12","slug":"unique-wedding-guest-book-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/blog\/wedding\/unique-wedding-guest-book-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Wedding Guest Book Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In our opinion, every wedding, no matter how large or small, should have a wedding guest book as a permanent record of everyone\u2019s good wishes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, it\u2019s the perfect complement to your wedding pictures; photographs create a pictorial record, while a guest book documents people\u2019s thoughts and feelings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

>> Hire a Wedding Photo Booth<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the years pass, it\u2019s inevitable that we will lose some of our loved ones.\u00a0 But if you have a wedding guest book, the memory of their love remains, captured between its pages, so it\u2019s sure to become a treasured memento of your special day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps, however, you\u2019d love a special keepsake, but aren\u2019t exactly enamoured with the idea of a traditional book?  Well, the good news is that you can have your (wedding) cake and eat it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If fussy formality isn\u2019t your thing, fret not, we\u2019ve collated a whole host of alternative and unique wedding guest book ideas that capture the essence of the classic guest book but in a modern and fun format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Audio Guest Book<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This idea is a real showstopper!  An audio guest book offers a very different take on a classic guest book by enabling guests to record a spoken message on a vintage or retro phone.   Hilarious comments from your work mates, advice from Grandma and even the slightly tipsy good wishes of your chief bridesmaid will all be saved so you can listen to them and reminisce about your wedding day whenever you choose.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it work?  The happy couple record a voicemail message which guests hear before leaving their own message.   The phones simply require plugging into a standard 13amp socket, and some even work on batteries.  Several UK companies offer a rental service which includes phone hire and message retrieval, with messages saved onto a USB stick or even a vinyl record for you to listen to in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phones range from vintage to retro and are available in an array of different colours to suit your wedding theme.  Hire one, and it\u2019s sure to be a real talking point among your guests!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jenga Guest Book <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to build some memories?  Ask your guest to write their messages on Jenga blocks.  Every time you play Jenga with family and friends, you\u2019ll be reminded of your wedding day.  And while a plain Jenga set will serve the purpose, sets with personalisation are available to buy on Etsy.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Postcards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put out a selection of postcards and pens for guests to write their messages on.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add a post box and consider buying a special box to store them in afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Typewriter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your guests will love this vintage idea for leaving a message on your wedding day.  Why not ask them to type their messages and sign their name by hand?  All you need is a vintage typewriter and a ream of good quality paper – A5 may work better than A4 as you\u2019ll be able to store the messages in small rolls.  You could rent a typewriter, but it\u2019s probably more economical to purchase one from a charity shop or Ebay.  Don\u2019t forget to check the ribbon though as it will probably need replacing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An idea for literature lovers.  Instead of the traditional guest book, acquire a copy of your favourite novel and have guests write on the flyleaves and\/or pages in gold ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wooden heart tree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An alternative to the traditional guest book, this idea comprises a 3D wooden tree complete with blank hearts.  Guests sign their name on one side of the heart and write a short message on the other; completed hearts are then hung on the tree.   Quite aside from its function as a \u2018guest book\u2019, the tree will be a great decorative item for your reception venue.  You can either source a wooden tree and hearts separately, or purchase a tree and heart set<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advice cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have some wedding advice cards printed in a writing frame format ready for guest to fill in the blanks.  For example: name of guest, how they know you, some advice, three wishes and perhaps a prediction as to what you\u2019ll be doing in 5 years\u2019 time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fingerprint tree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Purchase a personalised tree print from Etsy.com, provide some ink pads and ask guests to add their fingerprints in place of leaves.  Guest could also sign their name and a short  message alongside their fingerprint.  Size wise, an A4 print will probably be sufficient for up to 50 guests, while an A3 print will cover about 90.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jigsaw<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blank wooden jigsaws which can be personalised with your names and wedding date are widely available online.  Some even come with a small wooden sign requesting that guests sign a piece of the jigsaw.  It\u2019s a good idea to complete the jigsaw beforehand to avoid guests signing the wrong side of the puzzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Polaroid guest book<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get the best of both worlds with a picture and a message! Provide a couple of instant cameras and ask guests to stick their picture in your album complete with a message or even a doodle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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