I'm gonna show my age here, but back in the 90s, weddings were a bit more...stuffy. One item I always found boring and seemingly unnecessary was the guest book. In my mind, you knew who was coming, so why did you need them to sign a book? I suppose it was for that other tedious task of sending thank you notes (a topic I plan on diving into at some point). So, what did most couples do with that incredibly essential piece of cardboard, paper, and ink? Throw it in the closet and re-discover it the next time they moved or cleaned the house. It served virtually no purpose, in my mind, and therefore, was an unnecessary, oddly expensive, piece of wedding paraphernalia.
When it came time for my wedding, I was resolute that any kind of guest book would be interesting and at least serve some sort of purpose post-wedding. There were a few more unique options at this time, and I went with a "safe" canvas print that I figured most of our friends and family would recognize as a guest book and remember to sign. This went well overall, and the print is now prominently displayed in our living room.
When it comes to guest books, the only limits are your imagination and budget. Here are some alternatives to the more traditional, drive-by signing guest books out there.
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