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Your Wedding Guest Book
Treasure Your Wedding Guests' Love


Your wedding guest book has a long history in your special day, and a beautifully sentimental one. It's the book you'll return to fifty years from now, to see what your loved ones scribbled. Some people might say its silly or hokey or out-dated, think of what that high school yearbook means to you now and then increase the personal value about 100%!

Book smarts.
Traditionally, the guest book is placed near the entranceway of the house of worship or the reception hall. While you don't want it blocking the festivities, make sure it's not directly in front of the bar or gift area, or anyplace that will distract guests. It's common to assign a member of the wedding party to stand by the book and remind guests to write something. He or she can also wander around the room asking guests to contribute their thoughts or even scribbles and drawings. (Remember, too, that with all the socializing you're going to be engaged in, sometimes the written comments by Aunt Joan will be the best way to have her best wishes stay with you forever.)

Since friends and loved ones often find it difficult to think of something to write on the spot, more couples are opting for variations on the guest book. One idea is to write in the invitations for guests to bring a photo of them (and/or you) to the wedding. Have them glue it into the book when they arrive; which will automatically inspire written memories they can add, and have had time to think about. You can also snap a Polaroid of guests, and carry out the same process. Another popular trend is to place self-addressed cards on guests' tables; they can write whatever they wish, and an assigned friend can mail them to you. At your leisure, paste them all into a bound book to cherish forever.

You don't need to get hoity-toity fancy either. If it's easier, provide simple stationery at the reception, and glue the notes and photos in later -- this is your time to get creative, adding your own personal touches. You can purchase photo-corners as well. There's no rule that says a guest book is required at your wedding; it's simply a beautiful way to make the most out of your guests' best wishes.



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