It’s standard procedure at every wedding to sign your name in the sign in guest book, or is it? Alright prepare yourself…traditions are changing! Although the typical book with lines is still a popular choice by couples, creative juices are flowing in the minds of our brides and grooms. Guest books have been evolving from pen and paper binded books to puzzles, canvas, “wish” trees, recipe cards, mad libs games, and even ROCKS! Rocks, yes rocks…smooth stones where you write a note, or sign your name for the couple. The sign in book that I have been seeing over and over again and I think is really cute are the thumb prints on canvas. I love the idea of having a sign in book that is for yours to keep and display in your house as a reminder of all the special loved ones that helped you share your day. Just like the thumbprints, there are no two canvases just alike- pretty cool huh? Where do you get these canvases you may ask? If you were my bride, I would send you to Etsy.com where there are tons and tons of options and styles. Another one of my favorite types of sign in books are the hard covered albums filled with the couples engagement pictures. The album has empty white spaces so that your guest can write a special note or just simply sign their name. To get this type of book I would ask your photographer for options and if you are on a tight budget you can make one yourself on sites such as Shutterfly.com.( Please remember that the books from your photographer are going to most likely be better quality) These albums are special because they are appealing to the eye and make great coffee table books to share with guests and each other for years to come. If you are anything like me, you like traditional and creative… there is no rule saying you can’t do both. When it’s time for me to say “I do” I will be having a traditional sign in book and then something creative as well. Options, options, options- isnt wedding planning so much fun?!
Below in the gallery the thumbprint tree is from our very own wedding here at Angel Springs 🙂
