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Spending quality time with each and every wedding guest can be a challenge, but a guest book, where friends and family pen special sentiments to the happy couple, can be a great way to fill in the gaps and relive the moments of the day. Read on for five creative twists on the guest book tradition.

Pre-printed Questions

What it is: Avoid a book full of variations of "Best wishes! Love, Aunt Nancy" by gently directing guests to be more reflective and creative on cards printed with fun questions to answer.

How it's done: Think about the stories and sentiments you'd like to read (and revisit) most and have cards printed with these type of questions (like "who are you happiest to see today?"). Spread them out on a table next to a big glass bowl where guests can drop their completed cards. Whatever you do, make sure to include a space for guests to sign and date them.

Tip: The key to getting good responses? Do not make your guests feel as if they're doing a homework assignment. Stick to one or two fun-to-answer questions per card:

  • How did you first meet the bride and groom?
  • When did you know they were in love?
  • What's the secret to a great marriage?
  • Can you share a funny memory about the bride and/or the groom?

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