My very first blog post, before I even really knew what blogging was, was written as a wedding planning intern nearly three years ago. The topic-up and coming wedding trends. As someone who loves each wedding detail, I often get turned off my touches that are typical and not personal, which often comes in the form of the guest book. It’s a part of a wedding that can become personal and add a unique touch. It allows guests to get to know you as a couple. Get creative and create something that you will cherish and makes you remember your love for years well into your marriage. I love objects you can display or look at everyday, or something beautiful you can bring out once a year to look and reminisce over loving memories. Here are my favorite unique guest book alternatives, that allow you to remember the loved ones you celebrated with on your wedding, who helped create an heirloom to cherish in your life to come together.
When you start entertaining in your new home, game nights are always a hit. It becomes even more special, when you play Jenga with block with lovely notes from guests at your wedding. {image via Style Me Pretty}
For music lovers, instruments are pieces of art. Make your guest book meaningful with a guitar used just on your special day for guests to autograph. {image via
Style Me Pretty}
There are many beautiful puzzle sets now that you can custom design. Each guest signs the back of each piece, than frame the finished puzzle. It’ll be a piece of art that is unique and sentimental. {puzzle via Etsy}
As someone who loves adventure, and having a unique bucket list how sweet is having your guests offer you suggestions as to what you should add to your married bucket list. {image via Style Me Pretty}
I love vintage world maps, they make a beautiful piece of art on its own, but with messages of love from your wedding the world takes on a new meaning. {image via Style Me Pretty|globe via
Two Birds One Stone}
There is nothing more sentimental than a family quilt. Create your own new family heirloom by having guests sign a beautiful blanket. {image via The Plunge Project}
I love the tradition of having guests sign a object you and your new hubby already collect as a keepsake from your day. If you’re an antler collector, this one is the perfect choice for you. {image via
A Beautiful Mess}
A photo book is simply a classic guest book. Create one that you can cherish forever filled with photos taking during your dating days or engagements shots. It’s a nice way to show guests your love, while documenting it for yourselves.
Blurb makes some really beautiful, and completely custom photo books. {image via
Ruffled|photo book via
Blurb}
I’m a sucker for guest polaroids. Over the years, you’ll cherish looking back reading sweet messages and seeing guests enjoying themselves on your special day. Create a an album with all the photos for the perfect keepsake. {image via
Wedding Chicks|polaroid guest book via Style Me Pretty}
There is nothing wrong with the classic guest book, and there are just so many lovely ones out there now. {guest book via Etsy}
Whether a bench, wooden board, or adirondack chair, I love the idea of guests signing a piece of furniture used in your new home together. {image via
Bridal Musings}
Ever since the first thumbprint guest book was seen, it’s become one of the loveliest and whimsical ideas. With so many beautiful prints to choose from, this guest book alternative is quickly becoming a classic. {image via Etsy}
