How to Make a Polaroid Guest Book
Posted September 28, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 24 Comments - Leave a Comment!
Today, we’re sharing one of our favorite guest book alternatives: the polaroid guest book. Remember those cameras of yesteryear that would take an image instantly – long before camera phones were invented? Well, they’re back and bigger than ever. Instead of a boring signature, have guests capture the moment on film for an unforgettable moment. Then, have them place the photo in a book for plenty of laughs after the wedding. It’s easy to set up a polaroid guest book station: just include a guest book table, a polaroid camera, plenty of film (you don’t want to run out), a scrap book, photo sticker mounts, and plenty of pens. Place a sign on the table instructing guests to snap a photo, sign their names and stick the photo in the book with a message. After your wedding day, you’ll have a fun visual flip-through polaroid guest book with plenty of hilarious, candid shots – and sentimental thoughts from guests. Here’s a little inspiration to get you started…
If you happen to have twine, clothespins and you’re blessed with a pretty tree at your reception, have guests display the photos like so…
… and put them in a scrapbook after the wedding!
Happy Planning!
sources from top: book via pinterest | polaroids on burlap | book | polaroid guest book on table | clothes-pinned images
♥
-E.
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September 28th, 2011 @ 3:10 pm
I love this idea, especially the one with the black pages and silver pen.
September 28th, 2011 @ 6:32 pm
Such a great, alternative idea for a guest book. Especially since it’s so easy to put into an album! So many other options are really difficult to display/preserve.
September 29th, 2011 @ 2:28 am
Hi Kristine,
I agree. I love this idea for its fun and practicality. Who wouldn’t love flipping through Polaroid photos through the years?
Thanks for stopping by!
-E.
September 29th, 2011 @ 4:17 am
This is such a fabulous idea. I love this!
September 29th, 2011 @ 11:43 pm
Oh yes you know i love the guest book alternatives. Thanks for the post.
October 1st, 2011 @ 4:46 am
We did this for our wedding last November, and it was one of my favourite things that we chose to do. I love our book. And the best thing is that you have photos to look at the next day, to tie you over until you get the professional ones back! x
October 10th, 2011 @ 6:51 pm
Great idea!
October 11th, 2011 @ 7:35 pm
Fun ways to incorporate photos into your wedding! http://t.co/wdNEhIqi
October 12th, 2011 @ 6:14 am
http://t.co/VK3Ta0U1 <3
November 16th, 2011 @ 9:48 am
Awesome Idea, Sometimes the candid funny Polaroid shots are the best ones! Be sure to check out The Impossible Project if you’re big into Poloroid, or are looking for a special type of film!
January 13th, 2012 @ 4:25 pm
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February 1st, 2012 @ 11:03 am
This is a great idea. I think I’m going to try it with an actual scrapbook and instead of the polaroid camera (since I don’t have one) I’m just going to have someone take pictures with a digital camera and put them in later :) Thanks for such a great idea!
February 1st, 2012 @ 4:57 pm
Heather,
That’s a great alternative idea to use a digital in lieu of the polaroid! Thanks for stopping by!
-E.
February 18th, 2012 @ 8:05 pm
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June 15th, 2012 @ 10:57 am
Does anyone know where I can pick up a blank black book like the one pictured??
I really love this idea and want to do black and white photos in black book with silver pens for our guest book.
June 15th, 2012 @ 12:30 pm
Hi Emily!
I found one that may work… click here. Hope it helps! :)
-E.
June 28th, 2012 @ 4:56 pm
Has anybody come across the problem of the camera going dead too fast?
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February 14th, 2013 @ 8:57 am
Like the books
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