Typewriters to glass jars: 9 prettiest alternatives to the wedding guestbook

Rock it

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Get your loved ones penning their messages down on pebbles then leaving them in a clear vase like this - not only is it ultra-chic, it's totally budget-friendly and it'll make for a stylish decor accent for your home, too. 

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The right type

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Instead of writing their wishes, get your guests to type them out instead! This antique piece will fit in any retro-themed celebration and lend a nostalgic vibe. 

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Message in a bottle

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Yup, we just found another use for glass jars. Get a clear Fido or mason jar, personalise it with stickers, calligraphy or ribbons, and you've got your own memory jar. 

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Say cheese!

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Either leave polaroid cameras at a booth or hire an instant print company to do the job. Guests can leave their messages on the back of the photos. 

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Wish upon a tree

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Bring the outdoors in with a gorgeous cherry blossom tree! Then get extra mileage from it and have it double as your guestbook. 

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Go green

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The latest trend for weddings: Lush leafy decor.  

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See also: 8 SIMPLE AND PRETTY WEDDING BACKDROPS YOU CAN MAKE YOURSELF! 

Rustic charm

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A wooden board decorated with freewheeling arrangements is all you really need to create this rustic escort card/guestbook wall. 

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Key to your heart

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Here, sweet heart-shaped escort cards and tiny key are pinned to a moss-covered background for a pretty garden-esque feel. Have the cards penned with messages from your loved ones instead. 

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Frame it

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Whether as seating plans or for guests to scribble their well wishes, these giant frames decorated with cherry blossoms and lush white blooms impart elegance to your wedding venue. 

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