The Alternative Guest Book

All guests draw around one of their hands, write their message inside their hand drawing and post wedding this can be made into a unique piece of artwork (such as a sun or a tree) and an original memento of your special day. Best to have different coloured paper/card that guests can choose from.

Messages for the Bride & Groom written on wedding dress or tuxedo shaped cards and pegged on a washing line.

Simple chalk board- particularly nice if your venue is a school.

Have messages engraved on stones for the garden/patio - particularly nice if you have asked guests to contribute towards your garden makeover as a wedding present.

Also garden related messages written in chalk/ paint on terracotta pots and/or slate plant tags which can then be placed in the garden.

Make your own traditional guest book. If not cover/decorate your own.

More and more people are accompanying their messages with photos. So why not have a huge guilt frame for guests to pose for their photo. Include ressing up props such as funky glasses, wigs, hats, feather boas to add a bit of fun.

Have a video booth set up so guests can record their messages instead.

Have a tray/plate for guests to write on.

Have old fashioned postcards- great if you're marrying abroad.

Have messages embroidered onto a patchwork blanket which could act as a family heirloom.

More and more couples are having a huge photograph of themselves with a large border round for guests to sign.