Guest Books

Wedding guest books are a great reminder of who came to celebrate your big day with you. The guest book can be as elaborate as you want. Signing guest books are usually the first thing wedding reception guests are looking to do short of going to the bar and getting their drink. It may seem like a small thing now but when you are celebrating your fiftieth wedding anniversary pulling out your original guest book will be a fun stroll down memory lane.

A wedding guest book is commonly placed near the door of your wedding reception entrance. There will often be a guest book and pen set available for the happy guests to check in and wish the bride and groom well. Though wedding guest books have become very common and are actually something the couple will have registered for and received at one of their any showers it is a good idea to appoint someone in your life with the task of being in charge of the guest book. This person should be very responsible as it will be their job to make sure everyone has signed the book.

When you are selecting your wedding guest books try to get something that matches your wedding reception style. If you are having an Irish wedding then you may want to have a guest book with a shamrock on the cover. If you are having a Vegas wedding then you may want a pink leather guest book. If you are having a do it yourself wedding you may want to go online and get ideas on how to create your own wedding guest book that may be free, cheap or expensive depending on how elaborate your guest books become.

If you are undecided and need more information on how to choose guest books go to your local Hallmark retailer. When you get to Hallmark talk to a wedding specialist and they will help you find wedding guest books, wedding frames, bridal shower guest books and even cake toppers. Many people are of the school that these items should all coordinate, but that is up to you.

Bring your guest books with you to your reception hall vendors and they will make sure the guest books get a prime locale at the reception. Vendors are usually very good about remembering the small stuff so you do not have to. When the wedding is over you can also be sure your vendor will store your wedding guest books properly until you come back from your honeymoon to pick them up.