If you are looking for how to set up a wedding Bible guest book, we have everything you need to know right here! This creative guest book alternative is different than a regular book: it will provide you with your guests’ favorite psalms, highlighted for you to read, along with signatures and sweet notes in the margins. It makes a wonderful keepsake gift to have at home and treasure forever.
In this blog post, we’ll answer questions you may have on this Bible guest book idea including, how do guests sign the Bible, where can you buy wedding Bible covers, and what kind of pens should they use?
We’ll show you beautiful hand painted Bible books by the lovely Created With Heart Shop, the prettiest Bible covers Etsy has to offer. Jessie’s shop name couldn’t be more perfect: Jessie pours her heart into her semi-custom Bible covers. Each one is completely one-of-a-kind and personalized in your choice of wording, colors, styles, and more to coordinate with your wedding.
Plus, we’ll also tell you how to set up your guest book table, how to accentuate the table with signage — including a Bible guest book sign so guests exactly know how to do it — and additional decorations. We even found the proper Bible journaling highlighters and pens to use so the beautiful notes and well-wishes do not bleed through the pages. Enjoy!
Wedding Bible Guest Book
For your Bible guest book, first things first: you need a dedicated Bible your guests will sign. This makes a great guest book for couples who want a Bible in their household, a wedding day keepsake, and something they can look through for years to come and see their guests’ suggestions for favorite Psalms, along with well-wishes and wedding advice.
These hand painted Bible covers by Created With Heart are incredibly beautiful! From greenery to hand-painted floral designs, you can get any design painted on your Bible.
Sunflowers
Planning a sunflower themed wedding? Be sure to add this hand-painted Bible cover to your reception.
Greenery
Choose this cover for your greenery inspired wedding.
Pastels and Florals
Prefer a floral design with pastel colors? This cover is my favorite!
Song of Solomon
This Bible makes a great guest book verse: “I have found the one whom my soul loves.” -Song of Solomon, 3:4
Rainbow
A rainbow accented with crosses is another pretty design.
How to Set Up a Bible Guest Book at Your Wedding
As with any guest book set-up, it is important to tell guests HOW to sign it. Since a Bible is a unique idea, it may not seem as straightforward at first, since guests may wonder exactly where am I supposed to sign it and how to do it.
This Bible guest book sign instructs guests exactly how to do it — and it’s easy! Simply highlight your favorite verse and then sign their name next to it. This sign makes it simple and straight-forward for guests. You can get a sign like this made by Pink Posies and Pearls.
Be sure to include Bible pens like this that won’t bleed through the thin pages of the Bible; include these highlighters which are recommended for Bible journaling, since they won’t bleed through the page as other markers do. Place the pens and highlighters in a pencil or pen cup to keep them organized and easy to grab.
Biblical Verse Signs
To decorate your guest book table, you can add one of these hand-lettered acrylic Bible verse signs to it, or place on an easel at the entryway of your ceremony or wedding reception. These are handmade by SJLetterCo.
P.S. Love that pink table runner, too!
Prefer a rustic look? This burlap Bible guest book sign is available at TheThriftyGifter.
For additional decorations for the table, here are a few examples.
– Folded Book Art in Cross Shape: These recycled books are popular and look beautiful at weddings and as home decor afterward. They have many shapes available; the cross is perfect for your Bible guest book table. By TrestleGlenTreasures.
You can set it atop a natural wood slice as shown; you can buy yours here.
– A Cord of Three Strands is Not Easily Broken Sign: This personalized sign features your names and wedding date; it makes a beautiful wedding gift and adds a nice decor piece to your wedding reception. By BeeAndBunnyDesigns.
In conclusion, here is exactly what you need for a Bible guest book table at your wedding.
SUPPLIES
– Hand Painted Bible – Browse wedding Bible covers and have one made in any style and wording of your choice by Created With Heart Shop. Jessie is awesome + is happy to work on custom orders.
– Bible Guest Book Sign – Advise your guests where and how to sign with proper instructions. Get a custom sign made from Pink Posies and Pearls in acrylic. For a rustic wedding, a burlap sign is available at TheThriftyGifter
– Welcome Sign – If you would like additional signage, you can get beautiful Biblical verse welcome signs by SJLetterCo
– Bible Journaling Highlighters – These highlighters are designed for journaling and won’t bleed through thin Bible pages. Buy highlighters here.
– Bible Journal Pens – These pens are available in standard black and are perfect for guests to use as signatures, small notes, well wishes, etc. in the margins of the Bible. This pen ink won’t bleed through the pages. Buy pens here.
– Pen Cup – Honestly, any pen or pencil cup will do! I’ve been eyeing these concrete pen cups from EMSAYstudio, but feel free to use any cup of your choice. For a rustic wedding, this mason jar pen cup makes a great option, wrapped in jute twine and painted. It’s the perfect size — 16 oz. Handmade by VivasFlowerShop.
The concrete style mentioned is available at EMSAY Studio.
– Folded Cross Book Art, by Trestle Glen Treasures, pair with a slice of wood underneath it by Rustic Wood Slices
– Cord of 3 Strands Sign, by Bee and Bunny Designs
– Table Runner which is great for accenting the table and looks great underneath an acrylic sign, by Linen Lark
And there you have it: a perfect Bible wedding guest book table.
What do you think of this guest book alternative? Tell us in the comment box below!
And we can’t say enough about the beautiful Bible covers by CreatedWithHeartShop, Featured Artist at Emmaline Bride! Be sure to check out the shop here. There are also some fun Taylor Swift prints — I know, ’cause I’m a TSwift fan. :)
Happy Planning!
xo
Emma
