Innovative Guest Book Ideas
Posted in diy, elizabeth, stationery by elizabeth
I’ve been trying and trying to find something that works with my event to use as a guest book. No luck yet but here are some amazing ideas I have seen along the way!
Typewriters
So fun for a literary couple or someone looking for that perfect vintage/mod combination. Love the idea of this - not so sure if I’d trust my guests not to mess up?
Via Martha Stewart and Weddingbee
Photo Guest Books
Absolutely perfect if you are having a photobooth. You could also use a Polaroid camera and designated picture-taker.
Via Weddingbee
Fill-In Sheets of Memories
I’m partial to this one because I love the idea of people writing personal memories and illustrations. It’s a bit cutesy for my event however {it would be PERFECT for a shower}.
Via the Guestbook Store
Cards in Pockets
Beautiful, especially with gorgeous letterpress cards as seen here via Brides. Pro: cute and easy. Con: it’s not really a new idea.
The Wish Tree
Very beautiful - but how on earth would I get it home???
A Bowl
I. LOVE. THIS. It’s perfect. Too bad it’s $1,800.
Steuben via Design… Stat
The Scrapbook
The so-far-favorite-but-it-doesn’t-work idea. A) I love to scrapbook and so do a lot of my girlfriends, but B) it just doesn’t scream elegant to me (not like that bowl up there that I covet).
Gertrude & Mabel Photography via Snippet & Ink
What are you doing for your guest book? Anyone have ideas for one that is vintage and elegant but incorporates handmade elements?
E.
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If you like the engraved bowl idea, you could use this update on a classic: http://www.idoengravables.com/wedding_guest_books_c/Photo-Mats/
Or their engravable platters:
http://www.idoengravables.com/wedding_guest_books_c/Trays-Platters/
You could totally do the wish tree. Just assign someone trustworthy to collect all of the notes at the end of the night, then put them together in a pretty book. And it would look so beautiful at the reception!
we’re doing polariods, kinda vintage…
love your site!
Here is a platter on Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8576320
And what about this address/guestbook idea from Brooklyn Bride? You could have people write their contact information on one side, and well wishes on the other.
http://bklynbride.blogspot.com/2008/04/addressguest-book.html
Love the typewriter! It’s definitely my style.
I know a couple of each have a sterling platter engraved with their attendants names. What they did was really easy, they just cut a piece of paper to the size of the platter, then had everybody sign it and then they took it to a local jeweler and they copied it. They are such great heirlooms! I’m thinking of doing it when we renew our vows in a couple of years. We’re only inviting about 40 people and I’ve always wanted a HUGE silver platter. I love the bowl idea too.
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