DIY Photo/Journal Wedding Guestbook
Today I'm going to share with you my Wedding Guestbook. It was awesome, and so not normal (I love not being normal!) I wanted something fun, something I would want to look through in the future. I loved the ones by the Guestbook Store...but didn't want to pay that much for one - and I wanted a place for our guests to put their own picture. Here's what the expensive one from the Guestbook Store looks like:
So, I created my own pages to be printed off on an 8x8 piece of paper that guests would fill out. They had a spot to write their name, how they knew us, and anything else that they wanted to say. There was also a place for their picture. Here's what mine looked like:
I printed my pages on colorful thick paper that I had gotten on clearance at Michael's because at the time, white just seemed so boring! White would have been a cheaper choice though, as all the refill page protectors came with white sheets in them anyway!
So guests stopped by the guestbook table at the reception and filled out a page! I love how it turned out! Our photographer had a booth set up later in the night where (most) guests got their picture taken to be added in the book later.
I got the scrapbook at Michael's with a 40% off coupon. I also got extra pages with 40% off coupons! I don't have an exact price, but I'll give you an estimate
Scrapbook with 40% off coupon - $8
3 packs of Fancy Colored Paper on clearance - $6
5 sets of 10 Refill pages w/ coupons - $13
Pictures - Free at Walgreens
Ink to print pictures - Free (used my Dad's printer! And it didn't take up too much ink)
Total estimated cost: $27
Here's what it looks like now that it is all complete! LOVE!
What did you use for your wedding guestbook? I'd love to hear about it!
Like my guestbook? Remember it! Pin it!
Oh, that's such a great idea! Way better than just having people write their names!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sam! You'll have to remember this! :) Do you think a wedding is coming up any time soon in your future?!!
DeleteWhat a great way to make the guestbook more personal! Not to mention full of memories :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea- it turned out great! I completely forgot to even have a wedding book at my wedding, lol! I was one of those crazy brides who made everything for their weddings- it was fun though!
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Love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea so much that I posted it on Pinterest. Here's the direct link if you would like to see:
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Would you ever consider sharing/selling your printable? It's ADORABLE!
Thanks for sharing the idea.
Leslie
Thanks for pinning! :) I would love to share!!! However, the one I made has our names and our date on it but if you (or anyone else) would like it I could recreate it with your names/date for maybe $2?
DeleteI am so excited I came across your page! We seem to have a lot in common! I had to like you on Facebook as well :) Please follow me back at http://mybeautyboxes.blogspot.com THANKS!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! We are doing something similar for my Dad's surprise birthday party! Shhhh! It's a secret! =)
ReplyDeleteJill @ Create.Craft.Love.
Awesome! You'll have to blog about it when it's not a secret anymore!! :)
DeleteThis is such a fabulous idea! You will love this for years to come! Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteThat book is such a wonderful idea! What a precious keepsake! Would love for you to link up to the Tuesday To Do Party if you haven't already! http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/02/tuesday-to-do-party-50-and-49-list.html
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Jami
www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
this is beyond adorable! what an amazing, and personal way to mark your special day! thank sor linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Such a great idea.
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