Fun Alternatives to the Guest Book

1 Wine Bottles

Have your guests sign wine bottles, each of which represents a marriage milestone (your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 25th wedding anniversaries). Read their heartfelt messages and toast to how far you've come together.

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2 Musical Instrument

If you or your future spouse loves music, then consider asking guests to sign your favorite musical instrument. This alternative guest book idea will hit just the right note!

Bonus: you could also name various tables at your reception after meaningful love songs.

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3 Records

Sticking with the music-themed reception, if listening to classic songs is a cherished pastime for you and your fiancé, then include your favorite oldies for your guest book! This is an instant conversation-starter for your guests.

If you can, it also might be fun to source a vintage jukebox and play the best tunes for your cocktail hour!

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4 Surfboard

Surf's up! Thinking of having a destination wedding or want to pay tribute to your favorite hobby in the ocean? Then you'll love this idea of using a surfboard for a guest book. The best part is that you can display it in your home long after your wedding day has come and passed.

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5 Art

Love art or industrial areas? Hire a friend or local graffiti artist to create a custom piece of artwork to display at your wedding for guests to sign — it'll instantly become the most talked-about detail at your wedding.

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6 Helmets

Have a need for speed? Ask guests to sign your motorcycle helmets, like this couple did. With motorcycle enthusiasts in my own family, this guest book alternative would surely be everyone's top pick, if they could choose.

More fun ideas: Have your groom show up to the ceremony by way of a Harley, or opt out of the traditional limo at the end of the night and place a "Just Married" banner on the back of the bike. Talk about riding off in style!

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7 Quilt

Image Source: J Wiley Photography

The quilt concept pictured above is my favorite guest book option . . . hands down! There are two ways to introduce this idea to your wedding guests.

The first option is to send a square piece of fabric along with your wedding invitation in the mail. When guests return their RSVP card, they'll also mail back the piece of fabric with their well wishes, and you can display the completed quilt on the big day. It's a great way to incorporate the quilt into traditional Jewish ceremonies for use in the design of the chuppah.

The second option is to have guests sign the completed quilt before or after the wedding ceremony. Either way, this is one wedding detail that will surely become a treasured family heirloom. You could incorporate fabric swatches from your mother, grandmother, and even your mother-in-law's wedding dresses into the quilt.

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8 Library Cards

I've always loved libraries. There's just something magical about being surrounded by all of those amazing books (despite having to curb my tendency of talking way too much!). The guest book pictured above is beyond adorable for all of the bookworms like me out there.

Re-create the look by gluing miniature envelopes and corresponding library card inserts so that your guests can punch in at your wedding. Check out more sweet literary-themed wedding ideas, here!

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9 Polaroid Photos

Polaroid cameras are popping up at vintage-themed weddings, and I for one am obsessed with them. Guests can snap their photo and hang it on a clothesline or glue it into a book. Not only is this fun and engaging for them, but it's also economically practical.

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10 Wine Corks

Oenophiles, start saving all of the corks every time you open a bottle of your favorite red or white and use them as an inexpensive alternative to a guest book! This idea is perfect for vineyard nuptials.

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11 Notes

Who couldn't use a few words of wisdom from time to time? Ask guests to leave sweet notes with their advice on how to have a lasting marriage. This standby is great for any wedding style or theme.

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12 Webcam

Are you and your future husband tech geeks (raises hand)? Then try including a guest book where loved ones can record their well wishes with a webcam!

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13 Future Guesses

Ask your guests where they will see you in 25 years. Not only will some of the answers surprise you, but you just may get a few laughs from it!

Another twist: have relatives and friends write down what you should name your first child.

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14 Dictionary

Love finding new ways to express yourself? Ask your guests to circle words in a dictionary that they think describe your commitment to one another. You could also swap in a bible instead if you're religious.

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15 Puzzle Pieces

This customizable puzzle-piece guest book from Bella Puzzles is becoming a popular choice at weddings. Imagine how fun it would be to share with your future kiddos one day!

Tell us: what unique guest book idea is your favorite?

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