Guest Book Ideas You’ll Actually Want to Use
As professional wedding planners we have noticed that couples these days are moving away from traditional guest books and choosing more personalized alternatives! Your guest book should reflect you and your fiance’s personalities and interests. We love it when our couples think of something that is meaningful, fun, and creative. Whether you're aiming for modern flair or sentimental charm, here are some guest book ideas you'll actually want to revisit time and time again.
Audio Guest Book
Ditch the pen and paper and let your guests speak from the heart! An audio guest book is a modern, and a super fun twist on the traditional version, allowing your loved ones to record heartfelt, hilarious, or completely unexpected messages using a vintage-style phone. It takes the pressure off writing a message and gives your guests the freedom to share something more personal. You'll love replaying those sweet love notes and funny stories from your favorite people long after your wedding day.
Shop audio guestbooks: After the Tone | FéteFone
Photographer: Our Ampersand Photo
Postcards
This idea is perfect for travel lovers! Gather a collection of postcards that match your wedding destination, feature some of your favorite places you’ve traveled together or include photos of the two of you on them. Set them out for guests to choose from and write a sweet message or share a piece of advice. It’s a fun, personal twist on a guest book, and after the wedding, you can turn them into the cutest coffee table book or keepsake box to display!
Shop curated postcard sets: Custom Wedding Postcards | Vintage Postcards
Polaroid Photo Book
Grab an instant camera and let your guests snap a quick photo, stick it into a blank book, and add a note alongside it. It’s like a mini photo booth and guest book all in one! This fun and interactive idea lets you match faces to messages, so you’ll always remember exactly who shared those sweet words.
Shop instant camera + guest book: Camera | Guest Book
Photographer: Kari Sego
Sign a Deck of Playing Cards
If you and your fiance love game nights, this one’s for you! Turn a deck of playing cards into your guest book by customizing them with your engagement photos and leaving space for guests to sign each card with advice, wishes, or even inside jokes. It’s a one-of-a-kind keepsake you’ll actually use every time you have a game night.
Shop custom playing cards: Zazzle | Amazon
Vinyl Record
Get a vinyl record of your favorite song, or maybe even your first dance song, and have guests sign around the label or the edges. It’s a sentimental and stylish keepsake that doubles as a piece of art. Frame it or display it in your home as a cherished reminder of your wedding day and all the people who celebrated it with you.
Shop record guest books: Custom Vinyl | Vinyl Record
Photographer: Jordan and Alaina
Anniversary Wine Bottle
Pick out a few bottles of your favorite wine and label them for future anniversaries, your 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, and so on. Set them out and have guests sign the bottles with metallic Sharpies. Then, tuck them away and open one each anniversary to relive the memories and the messages!
Shop wine bottle guest books: Wine Bottle Labels | Wine Bottles
Custom Watercolor of Your Venue
Turn your wedding venue into a piece of art. Commission a local artist or order a digital print online and have your guests sign the mat around the painting. It’s elegant, personal, and will look great on your wall.
Shop custom watercolor guest books: Watercolor Artist | Watercolor Artist
Photographer: Anna Ray
Your guest book doesn’t have to be a book at all, it just needs to be you. Whether it’s interactive, sentimental, artsy, or just plain fun, choose something that you’ll actually want to revisit year after year. It’s those little personal touches that make your wedding feel truly yours. Need help bringing ideas like this to life? Inquire with us today, we’d love to help you design a wedding full of meaningful moments and thoughtful details.
