{"id":1708,"date":"2015-09-10T11:43:03","date_gmt":"2015-09-10T15:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.wordpress.com\/?p=1708"},"modified":"2015-09-10T11:43:03","modified_gmt":"2015-09-10T15:43:03","slug":"5-creative-guest-book-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/blog\/5-creative-guest-book-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Creative Guest Book Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For many, a guest book is just another piece of clutter that will be stored away along with old photos. But, we\u2019re here to tell you that there are some great ways to create a guest book that you\u2019ll want to keep around. Whether you plan to display it in your home, or use it to acquire some last minute relationship advice, here are some creative ideas for your guest book:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/vault\/image\/863859\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/o.aolcdn.com\/smp\/is\/wp-content\/submissions\/uploads\/kylie.m.barnett@gmail.com\/38862\/kylie_jeff_906$!x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"202\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Signing corks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the stresses of planning your wedding, we\u2019re sure you will go through enough wine and champagne to have this guest book ready in time for the big day. Save up all of those wine and champagne corks that you would usually throw away and have your guests sign them. Have a simple shadow box or decorative vase handy for your guests to place their corks inside, and you have a cute decoration for your home together that will remind you of your wedding day!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Describe the couple<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/weddings.patpiasecki.com\/Weddings\/Emily-and-Jay-December-29th\/E-J-Lets-Party\/27979122_wZ3HGv#!i=2362269549&amp;k=D24xfb5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/weddings.patpiasecki.com\/Weddings\/Emily-and-Jay-December-29th\/E-J-Lets-Party\/i-D24xfb5\/0\/M\/E%20J-431-M.jpg\" alt=\" E J-431\" width=\"166\" height=\"243\" \/><\/a>What to do with that old dictionary that has been replaced by the dictionary\/encyclopedia\/thesaurus that we call Google? Have your guests find a word that describes you and your spouse and sign their names next to it! This will get your guests thinking and competing for the best word, and if you really wanted to turn this into a fun wedding activity, you could even send the guest with the best response home with a door prize!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tree trunk plaque<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using a wooden plaque instead of a typical guest book is another great way to keep your guest book as a creative decoration. You can find a slab of wood cut from a tree\u00a0trunk at <a href=\"http:\/\/mountainsidebride.com\/2013\/11\/jackson-hole-mountain-wedding-with-rustic-antler-and-wood-details\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/mountainsidebride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/17-wood-burned-guest-book-Jackson-Hole-WeddingAmy-Galbraith-Photography.jpg?resize=650%2C432\" alt=\"Jackson Hole Wedding | Amy Galbraith Photography via http:\/\/mountainsidebride.com\" width=\"216\" height=\"149\" \/><\/a>your local craft store, put a nice finish on it, and have your guests sign it! Hang it in your home or place it on a table and remember all of the fun you had!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Polaroid photo book<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you planning on having a pho<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridebox.com\/blog\/15-creative-unique-guest-book-alternatives\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bridebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/hanging-polaroid-wedding-guest-book-idea.jpg\" alt=\"hanging Polaroid wedding guest book idea\" width=\"203\" height=\"138\" \/><\/a>to booth at your reception? Even if you\u2019re not, we still LOVE this idea! Have all of your guests use a Polaroid camera to snap a pic of\u00a0themselves, place it in a photo book, and add a personal message. For some extra fun place some props on a table for your guests to pose with. This will be a great addition to all of the scrap books you are bound to create throughout the years and be a reminder of how amazing your wedding day was!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time capsule<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/ak-hdl.buzzfed.com\/static\/2014-06\/10\/16\/enhanced\/webdr04\/enhanced-20170-1402433530-4.jpg\" alt=\"For Time Travelers\" width=\"179\" height=\"255\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They say the first year of marriage is the hardest, so have your guests write a thoughtful note to you both and drop it in a \u201ctime capsule\u201d to be opened on your 1<sup>st<\/sup> wedding anniversary!<\/p>\n<p>While these are just a few of the many different things you can do for your guest book, we\u2019re sure you all have some great ideas as well! Share your favorite with us on Pinterest, or comment below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many, a guest book is just another piece of clutter that will be stored away along with old photos. But, we\u2019re here to tell you that there are some great ways to create a guest book that you\u2019ll want to keep around. 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