A Twist on Traditions: The Guest Book

A guest book is a tangible memory of your wedding that you can keep and look over for years after. Use it as an opportunity to capture the feel of your special night, and also as a way to showcase the individual personalities and quirks of your guests.

Calendar
Who knew your wedding day could be a time to organize your year? Since all of your closest friends and family will be in one place, have them sign a calendar guest book on the date of their birthday. You can get a personalized calendar with pictures of you and your fiancé, or find one that features your honeymoon destination. Hang it in your home as a sweet decoration and also as a reference for birthdays!

Polaroids
Give your guest book a visual element by having guests take polaroid pictures of themselves. Leave markers for them to write their names and notes for you, and provide a string with clips for the pictures to dry. Guests will love this interactive guest book, and they can represent their personalities with silly faces or funny props. You can relive your wedding night by going through each photo and arranging them in an album.     

Shutterfly 
If you like the form of a book but want it to be a bit more creative, Shutterfly offers customizable wedding guest books. You can add up to 91 pages and insert your own personal images. They have an array of page layouts, like mad libs, checklists, and open ended questions like "We Belong Together Because...". Keep the structure of a traditional guest book while incorporating more interactive elements for your guests. 

-Colleen

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