Emmaline Bride® - Handmade Wedding GuideEmmaline Bride®The MarketplaceThe Bridal BookThe BlogTwitterFacebookPinterestRSS

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…

polaroid guest book
polaroid guest book

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…

polaroids in a guest book

… 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.

Emmaline Bride is an Amazon affiliate and we link to products (above) to purchase where appropriate. Of course, we encourage you to shop wherever you prefer. :)





You'll also love...

Guest Book Alternative and Icebreaker for Guests
5 Must-See Quirky Cake Toppers
Crystal Monogram Cake Toppers

The Handcrafted Wedding by Emma Arendoski




comment

24 Responses to “How to Make a Polaroid Guest Book”

  1. Sarah Coats
    September 28th, 2011 @ 3:10 pm

    I love this idea, especially the one with the black pages and silver pen.

  2. Kristine {In Love, Engaged}
    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.

  3. EmmalineBride
    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.

  4. Modern Weddings Hawaii
    September 29th, 2011 @ 4:17 am

    This is such a fabulous idea. I love this!

  5. Christine {girlywedding}
    September 29th, 2011 @ 11:43 pm

    Oh yes you know i love the guest book alternatives. Thanks for the post.

  6. Amy (Oh, My)
    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

  7. Jenny ~ Something Old, Something New
    October 10th, 2011 @ 6:51 pm

    Great idea!

  8. @ErikaNPhoto
    October 11th, 2011 @ 7:35 pm

    Fun ways to incorporate photos into your wedding! http://t.co/wdNEhIqi

  9. @anakiro
    October 12th, 2011 @ 6:14 am
  10. Steve (Blue Dot Paper Shop)
    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!

  11. 10 Divertidas Maneras de utilizar Polaroids en tu Boda // 10 Funny Ideas to use Polaroids in your Wedding | World Lovely Weddings
    January 13th, 2012 @ 4:25 pm

    [...] ; flickr} – (5) {Pinterest} – (6) {unplggd} – (7) {Pinterest ; emmalinebride ; emmalinebride ; emmalinebride} – [...]

  12. Heather
    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!

  13. EmmalineBride
    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.

  14. 10 Divertidas Maneras de utilizar Polaroids en tu Boda // 10 Funny Ideas to use Polaroids in your Wedding | La Boda de tus Sueños | Blog
    February 18th, 2012 @ 8:05 pm

    [...] ; flickr} – (5) {Pinterest} – (6) {unplggd} – (7) {Pinterest ; emmalinebride ; emmalinebride ; emmalinebride} – [...]

  15. be our guest - Hello Love Blog
    April 23rd, 2012 @ 9:04 am

    [...] Southern Living, A Crimson Kiss, Glamour, Intimate Weddings, HiFi Weddings, Etsy, EmmaLine Bride [...]

  16. Emily
    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.

  17. EmmalineBride
    June 15th, 2012 @ 12:30 pm

    Hi Emily!

    I found one that may work… click here. Hope it helps! :)

    -E.

  18. Shelby
    June 28th, 2012 @ 4:56 pm

    Has anybody come across the problem of the camera going dead too fast?

  19. The Alternative Guest Book… « TheCasualBride
    August 13th, 2012 @ 8:25 am

    [...] Image via [...]

  20. Quirky Guest Book Ideas | The Manor House Bride
    August 13th, 2012 @ 7:12 pm

    [...] Via: Emmaline Bride [...]

  21. Alternative Guest Books | tlcevents
    August 16th, 2012 @ 7:37 pm

    [...] Image via [...]

  22. Guest books with a twist « A Cast of Two
    August 28th, 2012 @ 7:45 am

    [...] There is a great article on polaroid guest books over at Emmaline Bride [...]

  23. Sara Reynolds
    February 14th, 2013 @ 8:57 am

    Like the books

  24. Christy and Michael :: Engaged! | Sweet Life Studios Blog :: Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill Wedding Photography
    April 3rd, 2013 @ 9:14 am

    [...] will be unique about the wedding? The beautiful setting and our guest book, a Polaroid camera. Guests will take photos of themselves and write a message to us which we'll [...]