Hello, loves! Happy Tuesday! We hope you had a relaxing holiday weekend. We’re right back at it today, kicking off the brand new week with a new giveaway! We’ve teamed up with the lovely Celine of Alternative Journals to offer a free handmade guest book to one lucky reader. And, we’ll tell you why a handmade guest book is better than store-bought. Read on to begin…

Handmade Guest Books

So, what makes a handmade guest book better than a store-bought book? In a word: everything. Sure, a store-bought guest book is easy to pick up and cheap, but how long will it last? Is the paper made for signing? Is the book durable enough to withstand your endless years of marriage? Handmade is.

Can your guest book be customized with your favorite colors, sumptuous fabrics, and choice of coordinating ribbon? Store-bought can’t. Handmade can.

Can a store-bought guest book be pre-personalized with your names? No. Handmade? You bet.

Handmade is made with love, care, and two hands. A handmade guest book supports local business. Store-bought? Eh, not so much.

Giveaway: Win a Handmade Guest Book!

Want to win one a handmade guest book? This week, you can! From 9/3/13 through 9/9/13 (11:59pm EST), enter for a chance to win a handmade guest book by Alternative Journals. Use the entry form below to enter. One (1) reader will be randomly selected, announced on this blog post, and contacted via email. No purchase necessary. No cash value. This handmade guest book is covered in linen with your choice of book color and satin ribbon color. Your names and date of ceremony are hand-written to personalized the first page. Guest book is 164 pages and measures 8.5 x 8.5 inches. Free shipping included anywhere. Past giveaway winners within 30 days not eligible to win. Good Luck!

Happy Planning!

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-E.