OK, so traditional wedding guest books is what we do, granted. But it is so much fun to see how creative couples come up with innovative ideas to capture sentiments and wishes from their guests. I found this wonderful round-up of wedding guest book alternatives, and just had to share it. Thanks very much to Love & Lavender!
If you’ve ever read through someone’s guest book, you’ll notice that most of the entries are pretty repetitive: “Congrats, we’re so happy for you!” etc. We’ve rounded up some more creative ideas for guest books that would be a little more interesting to read through later. Here’s a roundup of our favorite ideas:
#1. Wishing Tree. Put beautiful branches such as cherry blossom, manzanita, or magnolia branches in a pot. Make cards with ribbons attached and ask guests to write their well wishes or advice and hang the cards on the branches. via mydiyweddingday
#2. Postcards/Mailbox. Provide postcards of the city or state where your wedding is held. Ask guests to sign the backs, then slip them into a mailbox. Perfect for a travel-themed wedding! via Martha Stewart.
#3. Framed Poster.We la-la-love this idea. Frame a sweet poster or a picture of yourselves and have guests sign the mat. You can get this exact poster from SparklePower on Etsy. via we met in a bar.
#4. Fingerprints Tree. This is such a sweet and unique idea! Draw a tree with lots of empty branches on a poster, then put up a sign asking guests to “leaf” a fingerprint and sign their name. See more photos here!
#5. Typewriter. It’s not a new idea anymore, but we still love vintage typewriters as guestbooks. Provide some direction, like asking guests to share some words of wisdom, and you’ll get more interesting responses.
#6. Photobooth/Chalkboards. 
Hang a patterned cloth or create a backdrop to serve as your photobooth. Provide chalkboards and chalk and leave a sign instructing guests to write a message and take a picture with it. You’ll get sweet pictures that showcase your guests’ personalities! via welovelaughkiss.
#7. Polaroid Guestbook. Another spin-off of the photobooth guestbook is to have guests take Polaroids of themselves, mount them in a book, and sign next to their photo.
#8. Dirty Laundry. Write instructions on a detergent bottle asking guests to “air out your dirty laundry” by writing funny stories about the two of you on cards shaped like pieces of clothing. Then clip the cards onto a clothesline–what a fun idea! via Bridal Inquirer.
Other ideas include a time capsule, fill in the blank pages, signed plates, quilts, and even surfboards!
via Love and Lavender, March 30, 2010
