Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Jo
WeddingWire Administrator May 2015

When you're a guest, do you sign the guest book?

Jo, on March 23, 2018 at 8:05 AM

Posted in Wedding Reception 38

Take a short break from planning and think about the weddings you've attended. When you're a guest, do you look for the guest book? Do you get stuck thinking of what to say? Do you tend to write a long message? Photo: Vine & Light Photography

Take a short break from planning and think about the weddings you've attended. When you're a guest, do you look for the guest book? Do you get stuck thinking of what to say? Do you tend to write a long message?

cfb_911760.jpg

Photo: Vine & Light Photography

38 Comments

  • Brenda
    Devoted May 2018
    Brenda ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    The only wedding I remember even seeing the guest book was my FBIL’s wedding last month. My FH signed both (regular book and alternative) for both of us. If I can find it I’d sign it but would definitely not know what to say and would end up writing something awkward.
    • Reply
  • colleen
    Dedicated October 2018
    colleen ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I will usually sign and leave a message as long as there's not a long line. Usually I forget about it after getting inside and beginning to drink :p

    • Reply
  • Sally
    Expert June 2018
    Sally ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Yes I have always signed the guest book. We are planning on using the rest of the pages of our guest book as our wedding photo album.

    • Reply
  • O
    Master October 2017
    O ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Yes, I sign it, or if it's a Polaroid guest book we take a photo and put that there with a little note.
    • Reply
  • PrincessLawrence
    VIP June 2018
    PrincessLawrence ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I do. I love fun ones though. I am over the typical lined book

    • Reply
  • RZ_ToBe
    Master July 2018
    RZ_ToBe ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I always do! I'm horrible at things like these though, so I just write, "To a long and happy marriage!" And sign it. I'm even worse at cards lol.
    • Reply
  • KarenO
    Master June 2018
    KarenO ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I usually sign the guest book, and generally include a short note. My favorite one was my friend's photobooth strip guestbook - it was cool to leave a note next to our photos.

    • Reply
  • Daria
    VIP January 2019
    Daria ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I missed it at the last one I went to, and I'm kind of sad. It was at the back of the ceremony site, and we walked in at the front, and I never even saw it or thought of it. I missed the card box too, and neither got brought up to the reception. So keep that in mind when you are thinking about where and when to place them.

    I did hand my card to their DOC when I realized it, and the couple did get it, so that was a relief!

    • Reply
  • Lisa
    Devoted October 2018
    Lisa ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    You know come to think of it..I don't think I have ever even thought to write in a guest book at a wedding before, maybe once? But it was just my name and a smiley face? Hmm starting to think the guest book is a waste of money..think I will forgo it. Like a pp said people usually write nice notes in the wedding card.
    • Reply
  • L
    Savvy August 2018
    Lisa ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I usually find myself signing the guestbook as an excuse to get out of an awkward conversation with a random guest I don't know. I never have anything interesting to write, though.

    • Reply
  • July18Bride
    Super September 2022
    July18Bride ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I always get stuck thinking of what to say and usually end up saying something really cliche like I wish you guys the best of luck in your marriage. I do think it kinda depends on how close you are too the people that are getting married too because I had a lot more to say for my best friend when she got married.

    • Reply
  • Brittany
    Super September 2018
    Brittany ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Yes I do try to.

    • Reply
  • LoveAlwaysWin
    Devoted August 2018
    LoveAlwaysWin ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I never noticed the guest books at the weddings i been to
    • Reply
  • C
    Master July 2018
    Cuoghi ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    No. I don't get the point of a guest book in 2018.
    • Reply
  • MrsNerd
    Master October 2016
    MrsNerd ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I like to hide a tiny, very subtle drawing of a penis somewhere on every guest book I sign.
    • Reply
  • Heather
    VIP January 2019
    Heather ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I always sign it. The message depends on how well I know the couple.
    • Reply
  • PBiazinha
    VIP May 2018
    PBiazinha ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I always try to sign & leave a short note. I am one for long cards and notes but I don't think a wedding reception is the best place to pour my heart on paper...

    • Reply
  • Orchids
    Master March 2018
    Orchids ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I always sign and write something short if I see it. I love reading ours.

    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Learn more

Groups

WeddingWire article topics