With the sheer pressure and planning that goes into a wedding day, it can sometimes be near impossible to meet and greet with each guest that’s in attendance. A guest book is the ideal solution to this as guests can pen some personal and heartfelt sentiments to the happy couple. Thus creating a solution to the problem but also allowing the married couple to relive some moments of their special day.
To get that bit more out of your guests and show your creative side, shun the usual ‘best wishes and a happy future! Love, Aunt Mary,’ route, and direct guests to more thought-provoking messages with question cards, which require detailed answers for your guest book.
Place a glass bowl with the question cards on a table and allow guests to freely visit the table throughout the evening, fill in a random card and deposit into the bowl.
If guests leaving a significant guest book message is not all that important to you, why not buy a bottle of wine and get your guests to sign the bottle itself. When your first anniversary rolls around, you can celebrate by popping the cork, reading each of the names adorned with it and use it as a keepsake afterwards.
If you’re a couple who love a laugh, why not create a wedding picture guest book? Have a photographer and a chalkboard to hand. Get guests to write tongue-in-cheek marriage advice on the board and then take a snap of them holding it.
A wishing tree serves as a beautiful table centre piece, plus fantastic post-wedding memorabilia! The wishing tree can be made of any material and constructed as you choose. It sits at the centre of each guests table and handwritten notes, provided by the guests, are clipped to each branch, collected at the end of the night and enjoyed in the years that follow.
- Michelle Storey
Image credits: Hearts: Cinzia Bruschini Photography | Advice cards: Weddingomania | Champagne bottle: Jess Photo | Camera: He & She Photography | Wishing tree: A Beautiful Proposal