Traditionalists may cling to the white satin cover and the stark, lined pages, but, for me, it leaves no scope for the imagination.
Happily, there are lots and lots of more creative, sentimental, and aesthetically pleasing options out there today.
First up is one of my personal favorites: the fingerprint tree:
Guests "leaf" a fingerprint and sign their name. I've seen these at two weddings so far. They turn out really cute, and it's something a couple will actually display and enjoy once the wedding is over.
Another arboreal option is the wishing tree. Guests write advice, a memory, or well wishes on a piece of paper and tie it in the branches.
Another trend I've seen on a few wedding blogs is the vintage postcard and mailbox setup. It's basically another incarnation of the wishing tree.
For those who are set on a bound book, there are some great options:
A book of engagement photos:
A book of photography -- perhaps featuring a place that has special significance for the couple, an artist they love, a favorite sports team... There are unlimited options.
For the couple with an incurable case of wanderlust, an atlas!! (Photo to come when I track it down.)
Music lovers could have guests sign old records with a silver Sharpie, and display them in their new home, like so:
Personal photoWhen you forget the old pearl and satin standby, the sky is the limit.
So what would you most enjoy putting your name on?
...a pot-bellied pig?
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