Do I need to have a guest book, and are there other options?

12-3Princess Posted: Sep 27, 2005 12:15 AM

Do I need to have a guest book, and are there other options?

Hi,

Can someone tell me the purpose of a guest book? I already know who's attending, right?

I just don't konw what I'd do with a book with my guests' names in it... Are there other options besides having them sign a book or poster?

Thanks!

frosty Posted: Sep 27, 2005 06:31 AM

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We didn't do one. I had no idea what we'd do with it afterwards.

N.Y.bride Posted: Sep 27, 2005 07:15 AM

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EmberLynn Posted: Sep 27, 2005 07:20 AM

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I'm having a guest book so I can send thank you cards to everyone. For example I may not know Joes third aunt on his father side, however if she and her family shows up and brings a gift, it would be nice to have a record of their names and addresses.

N.Y.bride Posted: Sep 27, 2005 07:25 AM

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Just a note: You will probably have most addresses from sending out the invites.

Make sure you keep the list! LOL My laptop broke and I was so thankful I had at one point printed it out. I have since added them to a real address book.

JBKempf Posted: Sep 27, 2005 07:27 AM

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You can do a wish bowl.

We are using the wishes that people write on them to put into a scrap book.

L&M2006 Posted: Sep 27, 2005 07:49 AM

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Most of the weddings I went to didn't have a guest book and we don't plan on doing one. My brother and SIL made one - it was a photo album and had a bunch of pictures of them - pictures were on the left page and then the right page had little envelopes and squares of paper for the guests to write little notes on. It was really pretty and nicely done, but I doubt they'll read it more than once or twice.

EmberLynn Posted: Sep 27, 2005 07:51 AM

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Posted by N.Y.bride

Just a note: You will probably have most addresses from sending out the invites.

Make sure you keep the list! LOL My laptop broke and I was so thankful I had at one point printed it out. I have since added them to a real address book.

Yeah but I always loose EVERYTHING! At least I'll have the book and try to do all the thank you cards on the plane going to Italy.

Happybride2005 Posted: Sep 27, 2005 08:20 AM

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Posted by N.Y.bride

i also had a signing in board. it was a big hit

edsprincess Posted: Sep 27, 2005 08:22 AM

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We aren't going to have one. The wedding is small and those books have enough room for 1000 signatures. I would fill 2-3 pages. I like the sign in board but we didn't get our e-pics yet.

itslaurie. Posted: Sep 27, 2005 09:00 AM

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theres the Quaker tradition of having the guests sign the marriage certificate.

you can order them from: http://www.documentsanddesigns.com/index_pages/paintings_main_index.htm

stephanief Posted: Sep 27, 2005 09:04 AM

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I ordered a sign-in board from ebay. It has a slot for an 8x10 wedding pic and right now that spot has a nice poem in it. It is SO cute and it was inexpensive.

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Sep 27, 2005 09:04 AM

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I think it is more of a keepsake, not really something that serves a purpose.
We will have a signing board because it is included with our epics. Otherwise, we probably wouldn't have had anything

leighdvm Posted: Sep 27, 2005 09:14 AM

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I have the polaroid guest book -- my DOC will take the pics.

diamondgrlie Posted: Sep 27, 2005 09:23 AM

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A signing board or wish bowl.

cindyandkevin Posted: Sep 27, 2005 09:45 AM

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We're having a wish bowl. Then I'll put them into a book along with casual photos from the disposable cameras.

DAVALJO2 Posted: Sep 27, 2005 10:28 AM

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Posted by itslaurie.

theres the Quaker tradition of having the guests sign the marriage certificate.

you can order them from: http://www.documentsanddesigns.com/index_pages/paintings_main_index.htm

What cute idea!!!

itslaurie. Posted: Sep 27, 2005 10:37 AM

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Posted by DAVALJO2

What cute idea!!!

I thought so too! And you could easily DIY it and have one printed up at Kinkos or Staples.

nferrandi Posted: Sep 27, 2005 10:45 AM

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We had a signing plate for our RD, because that was our closest friends and family and it's now on our Kitchen wall. We skipped the signing book for the reception though, I just didn't think it was neccessary.