We’ll say it right now – we love wedding guest books.
Asking guests to leave messages for you is such a great idea, especially when you’ve got their words to look back on in years to come. But, as there are so many great alternatives to a traditional book that we thought it was time to take a look at the best wedding guest book ideas around. So, whether you’re looking for unusual, different or quirky wedding guest books, there’s sure to be something here for you.
Traditional guest books so often get put in a drawer after the wedding so why not create something you can display at home? This big wooden letter would be a great idea AND you’ll be able to see it every day.
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Guest books don’t have to be read straight away! We love the idea of asking guests to write you a note that you can read on your anniversary.
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If you’ve been lucky enough to have an engagement photo shoot, choose your favourite image and create a big canvas print for guests to sign. Again, this can be displayed at home and will look amazing!
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Little wooden hearts are perfect for rustic weddings. Ask guests to sign a heart and drop it into the frame to create a really unusual work of art that you can display.
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Thumbprint guest books have to be another of our faves. They’re easy for all guests to get involved with and the finished work of art is going to be truly unique.
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Crafty couples could opt for a really quirky guest book. Well, it’s definitely not a book – it’s a quilt! Guests sign pieces of fabric that are made into a very special quilt after the wedding day.
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Are you known as global travellers or glam jetsetters? If so, why not go for a guest book that represents your travels by asking guests to add their names to a beautiful globe?
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Life can be a bit of a puzzle sometimes but when you find your partner, all the pieces seem to fit into place. A jigsaw guest book is a lot of fun for everyone and the message behind it is super cute too.
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Autumnal weddings really need a guest book tree! Set up some branches in a vase and ask guests to write their notes on paper leaves that can be hung to create a tree that will look great right through the year.
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Music lovers, lend us your ears! Dig out your favourite vinyl or buy records that relate to your wedding. Ask guests to sign them before having the finished guest books framed and hung at home.
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Pebbles make a really sweet guest book and once they’ve been signed, you can keep them forever. Perfect for country or coastal weddings and you can follow this idea through by making pebble place cards for guests to take home themselves.
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Great guest books don’t have to be untouchable works of art, they can also be everyday items! Why not ask guests to sign something you’ll use a lot – we love this tray that will make weekend breakfasts in bed all the better!
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If you like games, a Jenga guest book is a lot of fun. Your guests simply leave their messages on the wooden blocks and you’ll have a quirky wedding guest book that ‘fits’ you perfectly!
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Known for your love of language or as an avid reader? A dictionary guest book is a lot of fun. Guests choose a word that represents you in some way and then they leave their message for you on that page. Such a great way of finding out how people feel about you both and perfect for a literary themed wedding.
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And now your head is buzzing with great ideas, why not think about your table plan too? We’ve got the best table plan ideas for a quirky wedding right here.