They say a photo is worth a thousand words. If this is true, what could possibly make a better idea for your guestbook than personalized photos of your family and friends? Offering a unique way for guests to leave a heart felt message, words of wisdom, and well wishes these 3 fresh ideas are sure to put a smile on both your guests’ faces and your own for years to come.

Picture Yourself –

Let’s face it, most destination wedding locations don’t have photo booth rentals easily ready and even if they do, often they come with a hefty price tag. So for all you DIY brides we’ve got a solution that is just as clever and much more cost effective, the fabric photo booth. To create your own photo booth you will need the following:

1. Fabric – We suggest choosing a fun fabric that compliments your overall color scheme or theme. You can also keep it clean and simple by sticking with an all white palette.
2. Camera on Tripod
3. Remote Control

WA Tip: Like this idea? Share it with your photographer. He/She will likely be able to help you with all the technical aspects of making sure your photo booth all goes off without a hitch.

Instant Gratification –

A Polaroid guestbook is a great way to capture your loved ones sentiments and smiles. Whether your guests are young or old this nostalgic idea is sure to please. What you’ll need:

1. Polaroid Camera (Despite being no longer manufactured you can still find Polaroid cameras and film on Ebay or Fuji Film makes a good alternative, also look for the launch of the TOMY Xiao TIP-521, the first digital “insta” camera)
2. Film
3. A blank book
4. Photo Corners
5. A couple of beautiful pens (Silver Sharpies also do the trick)

Story Time –

One of the many unique aspects of holding a destination wedding is that typically your guest list is smaller than if you were saying “I-do” stateside. While there are many benefits to a smaller number of attendees, one unique benefit is that the more intimate wedding party also affords you with a unique opportunity to create a photo guestbook that weaves in images of the friends and family that have traveled far and wide to be with you. Whether it’s a collage of images or a full blown narrative that weaves in your loved ones, this guestbook is sure to touch your guests hearts as much as it does the bride and grooms.