Most couples are opting out of the traditional wedding guestbook for obvious reasons (what do you really do with a book of everyone’s name and/or addresses other than send out thank you cards).
So, what is the new trend? A guestbook photobook of your engagement photos. Guests sign on a blank page of a book filled with images of you and your fiance.
BUT, when I saw this idea last week, I thought this was a fantastic idea!
Image courtesy of Jonas Peterson via Earth Friendly Weddings
It’s a “Wedding Tree.” Have each of your guests place their thumbprint somewhere on the tree. Then, the happy couple can have it framed and put it in their home. The “Wedding Tree” is a great memento and a great guestbook alternative. It would probably work best with a smaller wedding, but if you have a hefty guest list, you could do a few different trees and have a collection of artwork for your house. It’s fun and different, and just plain awesome.
7:39 am on December 22nd, 2009
What an awesome idea! Something that would actually be fun to look at years down the road!
7:56 am on December 22nd, 2009
love it just loooove it!
8:58 am on December 22nd, 2009
@Sarah Isn’t it such a good idea?
@Llama I’m thinking about doing it myself! Or at the very least suggesting someone else to do it!
9:25 am on December 22nd, 2009
Miss Lamb from Weddingbee is doing this! I can’t wait to see how hers turns out!
10:22 am on December 22nd, 2009
@Lisa I didn’t realize that! I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled for how it worked out!
10:30 am on December 22nd, 2009
This is an awesome idea… I love it. And I think its something that would actually look really nice framed and hung somewhere! Thanks for sharing this!
1:48 pm on December 22nd, 2009
That is sooooo cute, I love it!
2:28 pm on December 23rd, 2009
This is such a cool idea and would look gorgeous hanging up in the house!
8:32 pm on December 23rd, 2009
I have loved this idea since I saw it. The only reason we’re not doing it, I am worried about ink everywhere. On my dress, on peoples clothes.
But that tree is so divine, and would look wonderful hanging in your house for years after the wedding.
4:28 pm on March 23rd, 2010
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