Our Most Popular Guest Book Ideas that Guests Love...
- Tammy
- Oct 27
- 3 min read
Updated: 7 hours ago
When it comes to weddings or events, a guest book is one of those special keepsakes you can cherish for years to come. But guest books have come a long way from the traditional signed pages they can now be interactive, creative, and even technological! If you’re looking to upgrade this sentimental element of your celebration, here are some of the most popular guest book ideas that we see and that your guests are sure to love.
1. Polaroid Guest Book
This is by far the most popular one that we see. Polaroid guest books are perfect for couples or hosts who want to capture their guests’ smiling faces alongside their heartfelt messages.
Here’s how it works:
Set up a table with a Polaroid camera, extra film, markers, and an empty guest book or scrapbook.
Guests take a quick snap of themselves or with others, wait for the photo to develop, and use sticky dot rollers to place it into the book.
They can then add their handwritten message or a fun note next to their photo.
Why we love it: It’s interactive, fun, and gives you candid, memory filled photos of your friends and family enjoying the celebration. Plus, it adds a touch of nostalgia!
Extra tip: These are the pens we suggest using. They won't smudge and we have learned that not everyone had the best penmanship. ;) This makes reading those cocktail fueled messages, a little bit easier.
2. Photo Guest Book
A photo guest book takes the traditional format and modernizes it with high quality prints. You can approach this idea in two ways:
Pre-Printed Photo Album: Create a photo book featuring engagement or event photos, leaving space for your guests to write notes around the images.
Fun Note: Friends of ours had a destination wedding years ago, and to our surprise, when we went to sign the guest book, they had included photos of ALL the guests with them in their book. There was some serious Facebook stalking to gather all those photos and we all loved it.
Why we love it: A photo guest book feels personal and visually beautiful. Whether the photos are candid or carefully curated, it creates a timeless memento to treasure.
3. Audio Guest Book
The audio guest book trend is quickly gaining popularity, and for good reason it captures voices, laughter, and emotions in a way that writing alone cannot. Here’s how it works:
Rent or purchase a vintage-style telephone or recording device that allows guests to leave a voice message.
Your guests simply pick up the receiver, hear a fun greeting you’ve pre-recorded, and leave their message after the tone.
After the event, you receive all of the audio files to listen to for years to come.
Why we love it: This guest book idea is incredibly personal and unique. Hearing your loved ones’ voices sharing stories, love, and laughter will be a cherished memory you can replay forever.
NOTE: Here's a ;ink to one of our favorite local vendors who have one! Four Frames Photobooth
Final Thoughts
Your guest book should reflect your personality and the vibe of your event. Whether it’s capturing photos, heartfelt notes, or even voices, choosing a creative option will leave a lasting impression and a treasured keepsake. From the charm of Polaroid snapshots to the magic of recorded messages, there’s a guest book idea for every celebration style!
Much love,
Tam xo
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