When planning your Raleigh wedding, choosing a guest book that is unique and personal to you is a great way to turn the memories of your celebration into a timeless keepsake. Traditional guest books are lovely, but the ideas we share in this post will be visually stunning, interactive, and something guests of all ages will enjoy helping you create. If you’re searching for unique and memorable ways to capture well-wishes from your guests, read on for 7 creative wedding guest book ideas we think you will love.
If you want something that you will look at often a coffee table book can double as the perfect guest book and home decor piece. Pick a book that matches you and your future spouses’ interests. If you love hiking, consider a National Parks book where guests can sign a page with their favorite park. You could use that that fancy cookbook you added to your wedding registry and have guests sign a page with their favorite recipe. You can make this guest book even more meaningful by picking a book that highlights your Raleigh wedding venue.
Polaroid photos capture the moment in fun and interactive way. Set up a few instant cameras and let your guests take selfies or group shots. Provide a book or an instant photo album where guests can add their photos along with personalized messages. This unique wedding guest book idea will allow your guests to capture candid moments that you can look back on for years to come. As a bonus, keep an instant camera with you during the day to get a few behind the scenes shots you can add later.
If you’re a couple who enjoys fine wine or spirits, consider having guests sign a large bottle or several bottles of your favorite wine or whiskey. Choose a bottle from a local Raleigh winery for a more personal touch. You can save these bottles to pair with your future anniversaries or enjoy on your honeymoon.
Once you receive that vintage inspired record player from your registry you will need some records to spin. Create a custom record with special songs from your wedding day or get a few records from you and your spouse-to-be’s favorite albums. Have your guests sign with metallic markers for an opulent finish. You can use this wedding guest book idea as a decorative piece in your home and reminisce on your perfect Raleigh wedding day every time you listen.
Speaking of decorations, order a print of your favorite artwork or engagement photo with a large white border for another unique guest book idea. Guests can sign in the space around the photo. Alternatively you can order a photo matte for guests to sign and use it to frame a photo from your wedding day. This meaningful frame will be a keepsake from your Raleigh wedding that you will treasure forever.
From the Wolf Pack to the Carolina Hurricanes, Raleigh and its surrounding areas have an abundance of sports teams to choose from. Whether you and your future spouse met a game, or love watching together on the tv, your wedding guest book can be a great place to highlight the sporty side of your relationship. Pick out jerseys from your favorite team and have your guests sign the backs. This unique wedding guest book idea will commemorate the team that showed up for you on your wedding day.
For couples who love to travel, a globe or map guest book is the ideal way to combine your passion for adventure with a personal touch. Guests can sign a globe or write messages on a world map, marking places they’ve traveled or want you to visit. If you want to stick closer to home, use a local map of North Carolina, or the city of Raleigh. This timeless treasure will be a standout decoration and inspiration for your journey as a couple.
If you like the way we think and are curious for more wedding day recommendations contact us! We would love to help turn your Raleigh wedding into your perfect day.
Photo Credits: Cover Photo – Sydney Rae Hulseman, Blog Photos – Unsplash | Written by Sharon Windsor
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