We’re always on board the DIY wagon. Not only does it help save costs, it also adds a personalised touch, especially on your wedding day!

Today’s DIY Project: Guest Books

Gone are the traditional bound guest books, which end up collecting dust on your shelves. These 10 creative and out-of-the-box ideas also double up as gorgeous, unique pieces to display in your newlywed nest.

1. Framed Messages

Puzzle Lover

If you love jigsaw puzzles, this would be perfect for you! Once everyone has written their messages, piece them together and frame your personalised puzzle. Another way to do this is to prepare a jigsaw image of you both, and have guests write messages on the back.

Paper Cut-Outs

Have your guests sign little slips of paper cut-outs for you to later arrange in a frame and display in your home. This versatile idea can be adapted to any personality – classic paper hearts, fun balloons, and so on. The possibilities are endless, so let your creativity take over!

2. Wooden Letters

A simple ‘Mr & Mrs’ for you to hang in your home, to always remind you of the day you both said ‘I do’. Which reminds us that you could also consider getting a wooden cut-out of ‘I do’. But keep in mind the number of guests you’ve invited and whether all their messages would fit on it.

Another way to do this is to get wooden letters of both your initials. Have your guests sign their names on the blocks and you could display them on a table/shelf instead of framing.

3. Artwork

Finger Printing

The artsy couples can consider a fingerprint guest book. Be sure to prepare wet wipes so that guests are able to clean their fingers immediately after!

A twist from the original version – guests can also doodle over their prints.

4. Picture Frame With Border

You’ll probably pick one wedding photo to display proudly at home, so why not pick a frame with an extended border and have your guests write their messages on it.

5. Globe

If your guests have come from all over the world, consider a globe guest book and have them sign from where they’re from. You could also get them to include a famous restaurant for you to visit if you go there.


6. Notecards

Instead of having congratulatory messages, have your guests fill in advice and well wishes. It’ll be fun to read them after your wedding when you want guidance or need certain advice.

We especially love a library-inspired guest book, which separates the messages into various categories!

7. Photo Book

Photo Booth Book

We know we said no bound guest books, but photograph ones are too cute to say no to! If you’re already having a photo booth station, have them print an additional copy for your guests to put inside the guest book.

Polaroid Book

This idea also works with Polaroids: however, be sure to have enough film for everyone!

8. Shadow Boxes

Sign Hearts

We absolutely love this modern twist of the guest book. Have your guests sign a heart and drop it into the frame for you to remember the ones who came.

Mason jar shadow boxes might be a little costly to purchase, but they're just gorgeous!

9. Typewriter

For vintage lovers: you could have your guests type their messages on a typewriter. You might end up with a queue at the ‘Guest Book Station’, but I’m sure your guests wouldn’t mind, as it’s not every day that they get to type on a typewriter.

10. Wine Lovers

Anniversary Notes

Have your guests leave you messages in wine bottles, each labelled with an anniversary. Similar to a time capsule, what makes this special is that you and your beau would have to wait until each anniversary to open the messages. Imagine reading the messages on your 25th anniversary; it would be like reliving your wedding day – such a surreal experience.

You could also use these bottles as table placements.

Sign The Bottle

If you prefer to go paperless, you could also consider having your guests sign directly on the bottles themselves.

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_{This post was first published on La Belle Couture blog and has been reposted on Executive Lifestyle with the permission of the author. Image from La Belle Couture
Edited by Nedda Chaplin}

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