Guestbooks are one of those things at a wedding that blends in to the background. Often, people don’t invest much time or through in what the guestbook will look like or how it will be presented. However, the guestbook is one of the lasting memories that you will have from your big day. Although most photographers will offer some sort of photo guestbook option, they are usually very expensive. You can also buy standard guestbooks from any wedding supply store, but they aren’t very memorable. Here are a couple of DIY ideas that can not only make your guestbook stand out, but will also turn it in to something you’ll want to feature in your home for years to come.
-Visit a website like blurb where you can upload your own photos to put together your very own, very affordable photo book. As your laying out the book in blurb, remember to leave plenty of white space around your photos. This will give your guests a place to leave personal notes. Blurb’s product choices and quality is outstanding, allowing your to have a coffee table book that you can leave out for all to enjoy well after your wedding has passed.
-If you had engagement photos taken, or even if you have a photo of the two of you that you adore, have the photo enlarged and matted with a plain, white matte. Make sure you have the matte cut much wider than you normally would. Display the matte at your reception or cocktail hour and allow guests to sign it. A friend did this at her wedding and now has a gorgeous, framed, personal photo hanging over her fireplace for everyone to enjoy.
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