I can officially say that Mr. B and I were part of this growing trend. Back when we first got engaged, I didn’t put much thought into guestbooks. I clearly was more concerned with finding the right location, band, and dress, and some of the smaller elements were just not that important to me yet. I’d always seen cute guestbook inspiration like this:
Conversation-starter guestbooks
Image via Etsy shop Nostalgic Imprints
Or this guestbook quilt
Photo by Lisa Hessel Photography on Every Last Detail via Lover.ly
But then one day, I received a Wedding Channel deal from The Knot. I never really got them very often, and when I did, they were never for anything I found useful. Until this one email offered a personalized thumbprint guestbook for 50% off the regular price from TearDrop Paperie! It didn’t take me long to realize it was worth the $30, and knowing I had six months to redeem it, I knew if I changed my mind, I could always offer it to MOH S. I finally got around to ordering it in March, and it took almost a month for me to get it, but it was definitely worth the wait.
The best part about the personalization at TearDrop Paperie is that they add a caricature of the bride and groom at the bottom! This is the photo that I sent them of me and Mr. B.
Personal photo
And this is what I got back.
Image via TearDrop Paperie / Cropped by me to show caricatures
I think it came out pretty darn awesome! And thankfully Mr. B agreed. Since I cropped it to show the detail in the caricatures, you may or may not be able to tell that we are holding balloon strings so that our guests’ thumbprints could be the balloons. This was Mr. B’s choice, as my first choice had us sitting under a tree, with their thumbprints being the leaves. But seeing as I picked so many things for our wedding, I let Mr. B have that one.
How did you decide on what type of guestbook to have?
How cute! Our thumbprint guestbook turned out so well. I look at it every day! I really like the balloon idea.
It’s amazing. I personally prefer leaves to baloons, but I think it’s great the little cartoon couple is holding them, it makes them more involved.
That’s so sweet!!!
We did a poster as well. I love art, so a poster made sense for us. I haven’t framed ours yet…I need to get on that!
Wow your two mini yous are so perfect! So darn cute, I love it!
Mrs. Buffalo, San Diego, CA Age and Occupation: 26, Treasury Services Representative Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Manufacturing Engineer Engagement Date: July 28, 2011 Wedding Date: September 2012 Venue: Bailey's Palomar Resort About Me: I’m a So Cal girl who doesn’t like the ocean (or sand) and would much rather be out in the country. I’m a Gleek and a Twi-hard, I enjoy baking, reading, watching old movies, and listening to country music. We both love football season, and thankfully our two favorite teams are in different conferences (and therefore rarely play each other). He’s a die-hard Indianapolis Colts fan, and I love the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (and YES, we’re both born and raised San Diegans). He’s my best friend, and I can’t wait to begin the journey of our lifetime together.
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