How to Make a Unique Wedding Guest Book Alternative
Approximately 2 million weddings occur each year in the United States. With so many nuptials taking place, couples often seek ways to make their wedding stand out among the rest. As the desire for traditional weddings declines, brides and grooms gravitate toward modern, imaginative ceremonies. Make your wedding memorable by incorporating unconventional concepts and activities. Instead of asking guests to sign a traditional guest book, create an inventive alternative that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Things You'll Need
- Polaroid camera with film
- Double-sided tape
- Album
- Pens
- Small, blank pieces of paper
- Jar
- Stamps
- Postcards
- Blank scrapbook paper
- Photos of bride and groom
- Small craft objects, such as buttons, ribbons and beads
- Digital video camera
Instructions
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Snap Polaroid pictures of guests as they arrive. Use double-sided tape to affix the photos to pages in the guest book album. Encourage each guest to write a message to the couple, either on the photo or next to its position in the album.
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Make a "wedding wish jar." Display small, blank pieces of paper next to a jar. Invite guests to write their wishes for the bride and groom and drop them into the jar. Once filled, the newlyweds will have a memorable conversation piece to display in their home.
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Display stamped postcards addressed to the bride and groom. Ask guests to write a note to the couple and drop it in the mail in the coming weeks. The newlyweds will look forward to receiving the incoming well wishes.
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Make a scrapbook for the couple using pages decorated by the guests. This activity is executed best at the reception when guests are seated at tables. Display blank sheets of scrapbook paper, pens, photos of the bride and groom, small craft objects, and double-sided tape. Encourage guests to decorate a scrapbook page to be placed in an album.
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Create a digital scrapbook. Use a digital video camera to record guests' messages. Compile the clips onto a disc to give to the newlyweds.
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References
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