Happy Spring Everyone!! :)
Have you ever walked into a wedding as a guest and thought, "Wow, what a cute way to sign their wedding book!"? Or wished someone would think that walking into your wedding?
There are many different ways to capture your guests attention as soon as they walk into your wedding, and the sign in 'book' is a great way to do that. I love the idea of the traditional wedding book and there is absolutely nothing wrong with having that; especially if everything else about the wedding is very traditional! But for someone who doesn't want the traditional wedding, what other options are there? I see more fun and unique ideas all the time, and here are a few of them!
This one has been done a few times and is always a favorite.
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| This was set up so the guests saw it as soon as they got off the elevator. |
I love the finger print idea because it is very personable coming from your guests. I mean, you will forever have their thumb print! It's cute, it's interactive, and it's something that can be hung up on a wall and not just put in a book or in a drawer. Instead, it's an every day reminder of the day you married your best friend and of the people you shared that day with.
Another idea I've seen was a giant game of Jenga! It was super cute and very unique; something the couple did specifically for them.
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This was also set up right in the entry way of the space,
so it's the first thing the guests see when they arrive! |
I loved this idea because I hadn't ever seen it done before. When the guests arrived, they were to write some tips down for the couple on the game pieces. Anything they wanted to say, advice on how to stay together, well wishes and congratulations, things they learned in their own marriage, whatever they wanted. It was something the couple could keep, would definitely use, and they'd get to remember everyone that came and all the funny or wise advise that was given! And who knows, maybe one day they'll be able to re-purpose it for a piece of artwork.
Everyone is different and has different tastes, styles, and preferences. Your wedding day is one of those days where it is absolutely acceptable to add your own personal touch! Bring in giant game pieces, or a map of middle earth (yes, I had a couple do that) or bring in a clown and have them make balloon animals that the guests pop during the send off. What you do on your day is completely up to you.
So make it special. Make it unique. Make it memorable.
Brooklyn Hicken
Special Events Coordinator
The Orion Ballroom
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| Traditional sign in book. |
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| A map of Middle Earth for the guests to sign their names. |
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Here, the couple had a picture made of their date and
the guests signed around the edges on the frame. |
