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How to personalise your wedding guest book

By:
Maddy Laurie

Maddy Laurie

Maddie Laurie is a Content Creator at Easy Weddings. She's written about weddings and lifestyle topics since 2019.
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Updated on: April 16, 2024

When the big day is over, all that will remain of your celebrations are photos and memories — oh, and your wedding guest book. Your guest book can serve as a time capsule, preserving precious (and sometimes hilarious) well-wishes from your loved ones.

how to personalise your guestbook
Off The Hook audio guest books are a fun and unique spin on the traditional. 

Creating a personalised wedding guestbook offers a unique opportunity to capture memories from your wedding day in a way that resonates with your personal style. Here’s how you can tailor a guestbook to be both meaningful and distinctive.

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Choose a Format that Matches Your Style

how to personalise your guestbook
Off The Hook Audio Guest books

Move beyond the traditional lined book and opt for something that aligns more closely with your personality and wedding theme. Consider these alternatives:

  • Photo books. Opt for a book with blank pages where guests can attach instant photos taken at the wedding alongside their messages.
  • Puzzle pieces. Each guest signs a piece of a custom jigsaw puzzle. Once complete, it serves as a unique visual representation of the friends and family who attended your wedding.
  • Vintage typewriter. Set up a classic typewriter with quality paper for guests to type out their messages, adding a touch of vintage charm.
  • Audio guestbook. These cute phones are both aesthetic and practical. Stationed at your reception venue, they’re also a fun way to keep your guests entertained.

Incorporate Elements of Your Relationship

how to personalise your guestbook
A beautiful guest book from Giftware Direct

Make your guestbook a celebration of your journey together by including personal touches:

  • Timeline. Illustrate key moments in your relationship on the first page, such as your first date and the proposal.
  • Prompts. Use questions or quotes about love to encourage guests to share particular memories or pieces of advice.

Encourage Interaction

how to personalise your guestbook
A beautiful guest book from Giftware Direct

Enhance guest engagement with your guest book by making it interactive:

  • Prompt cards. Provide cards that ask for advice, favourite memories, or future wishes for the couple. Guests can fill these out and place them in a decorative box.
  • Video messages. Set up a station where guests can record video messages, which can later be compiled into a digital guestbook.

Tailor the Decor

Ensure the design of your guest book complements the overall wedding décor. Consider these ideas:

  • Custom illustrations. Commission an artist to create drawings of important locations or events in your relationship.
  • Theme-aligned decorations. Match your guestbook decorations to your wedding theme, whether it’s coastal, rustic, or classic.

Guide Your Guests

how to personalise your guestbook
Peachy Calls Audio Guest Books

Make it easy for your guests to understand what to do with your guestbook:

  • Clear signage. Post instructions or suggestions on what to write.
  • Assistance. Have a close friend or family member nearby to encourage guests to participate and explain any unique features.

Preserve and Display

Think about how you’ll preserve and display the guestbook after the event:

  • Frame creatively. If your guestbook includes non-traditional elements like puzzle pieces or note cards, look for innovative ways to display them in your home.
  • Digital archive. Create a digital version for photo or video entries to revisit online or through digital photo frames.

A personalised guestbook adds a fun twist to your wedding, turning it into a memorable scrapbook filled with messages from friends and family. It’s like a party in a book—every page reveals another note, doodle, or inside joke that captures the joy and love of your day. This isn’t just a list of names; it’s a collection of moments that bring your wedding to life every time you flip through it. Whether it’s heartfelt advice scribbled next to a Polaroid or a witty comment typed on an old-school typewriter, your guestbook becomes a keepsake that keeps the party going long after the last dance.

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