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Since our guestbook is far from traditional, Mr. Parasol and I knew we should probably provide some instructions for our guests. We could do something really basic and to the point like, “Leave a note and hang it up.” It’s succinct and conveys pretty much exactly what our guests are supposed to do.
But we decided we wanted something a little more fun to greet our guests upon their arrival, something more like this:
Image via Delightfully Engaged / Photography by Morgan Trinker
Feeling inspired by instructions like these, Mr. Parasol and I crafted this little guestbook poem:
Don’t Leave Us Hangin’!
We’re so happy you joined us on our wedding day
Leave us a note if you have something special to say
A joke, a memory, or words from the wise
Anything will do, no matter the size
Once you’re done, just hang your note on the twine
And help us complete our guestbook clothesline
A bit of yellow card stock, one wooden picture frame, and some mini-bunting later, and we had a pretty awesome looking set of guestbook instructions.
Personal photo
I know this may seem a little silly, but Mr. Parasol and I love our cheesy guestbook poem! And we hope our guests will, too!
Do you need to provide guestbook instructions for your wedding guests? Are you doing something fun and silly like Mr. Parasol and me?
The mini-bunting is so. freaking. CUTE! We decided to provide guest book instructions, too, since we provided a non-traditional alternative to one.
A perfect poem complete with stinkin’ cute bunting! Great job!
I love it, it’s great!
I love it, it’s great!
I love it, it’s great!
…sorry about the triple post :-/
I love the poem, it’s always so hard to come up with that type of thing so this is wonderful inspiration!
Can I steal it? Pretty please with a cherry on top? It’s so perfect!
@Mrs. Tartlet: I know, right? I am in LOVE with the mini bunting right now. Just a little bit. 
@cocowiggins: Thank you! Exactly what I was going for.
@Miss Honey: Thanks so much! I think the guests are going to love it.
@Jenny: Thanks!
@Miss Candy Apple: You’re so sweet!
@Miss Pony: I know! I sat and thought for a good hour or so before Mr. P and I came up with this.
@Miss Bacon: Steal away! I’m flattered that anyone would want to use this. Seriously.
That is so cute! I think the poem was an excellent idea.
SO. CUTE. I love the poem, I love the mini bunting.
I love this!!! I’m definitely gathering inspiration from you for our future guestbook.
Very cute poem! I can’t believe you put that together yourself, it seems so classic.
Super-cute!! Your guests will love the care you’ve taken in the details of planning.
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Mrs. Parasol, San Ramon, California Age and Occupation: 25, Non-profit writer, editor, and blogger Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Law school student Engagement Date: December 19th, 2010 Wedding Date: September 2011 Venue: Bent Creek Winery (Livermore, California); Reception: Family Residence (San Ramon, California) About Me: I am a California girl at heart. I love the outdoors, sunny days at the beach, and hiking in the woods and mountains. I also love good books and am fresh from completing my Master's degree in English and Comparative Literature in New York City. Living in NYC was an amazing experience, and while I'm glad to be back on the West Coast, I'm also thankful that my two years back East gave me an opportunity to explore new places, make new friends, and indulge my passion for Broadway shows. Oh, and I received a pretty awesome proposal from Mr. Parasol in Central Park. Above all else, Mr. Parasol is my biggest cheerleader and my best friend. But even though I'm thrilled to be marrying him, I wasn't always totally on board with this whole wedding thing and at first, I wanted to run off and elope. I've finally been convinced to throw the wedding I never thought I wanted, and so now I'm busy planning an intimate September wedding filled with DIY details. Along the way, I'm slowly learning to appreciate, perhaps even love the wedding planning process.
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