A wedding guest book is something for guests to write personal messages of good luck and wishes to the newlyweds.
Apart from wedding photos, it makes for a wonderful keepsake of your special day. If you are planning on having a beach wedding, I doubt that the traditional paper, scroll or notebook placed on a podium is something that you would consider.
Beach Theme Wedding Guest Book
With more and more weddings straying from the traditional ceremonies and beach weddings becoming more popular, even guest books are being given the beach wedding treatment. If you really want every part of your wedding to carry the beach theme, you might want to consider some starfish shell beach wedding guest book and pen set.
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| Starfish shell beach wedding guest book and pen set | "Seaside Jewels" Guest Book. |
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| Seashell Guest Book | Seashell Guest Pen |
Wedding Signature Platter
A wedding signature platter is one such idea. This is a large plate that your guests can sign their names and leave a short message on. You can order a signature platter in whatever size you want and you can even personalize it with your names and wedding date in the center. I think this is a great alternative because you can display the platter in your home so you can enjoy it everyday, as opposed to a traditional paper guest book that you put on a shelf and rarely get to look at.
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| Your Initial Square Platter & Easel Set | 3 Piece Signature Decorative Platter and Easel Set |
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| Oval Guest Signing Plate with Two Pens | Wedding Signature Platter Name Plate |
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| 13" Signature Guest Book Platter with easel | Cathy's Concepts |
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| Personalized Forever & Ever Platter | Cathy's Concepts |
Wedding Signature Frame
A similar option to the signature platter is a wedding signature frame. These appear to be regular picture frames where your guests can write their messages on a blank insert that has a cut out that would frame your wedding photo.
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| Personalized Wedding and Anniversary Signature Mat Picture Frames | Signature Picture Frame Silver |
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| Burnes of Boston 142020 Wedding Signature Picture Frame, White Mat, 20 by 20 Inches | Personalized Wedding Signature Frame |
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| EngraveFrames Engravable Signature Frame and Mat 16x20 Black Frame with Silver Mat | Signature Picture Frame with Mat |
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| Guest Signature Plate | Signature and Photo Boards. |
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| MEDIUM Wedding Tree Signature Thumb Print Poster | Signature Guest Book Frame - Pewter Color Frame |
SurfBoard Guest Book
But if you really want to get into the beach wedding theme and have a unique beach wedding guest book, why not have elements of the beach be your guest book? A paper notebook, picture frame or platter may be too plain for some couples so I suggest going for the outrageous alternative of a surfboard. You can customize the surfboard with your wedding colors and have your guests sign it. This is the perfect alternative for couples who are planning a casual beach wedding and going all out with the theme. It’s also a great piece of décor for your home especially if you truly love the beach.
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| Images credit to http://www.etsy.com/people/thebackporchshoppe?ref=ls_profile | Images credit to http://www.etsy.com/people/SundayTreasures?ref=ls_profile |
Message in A Bottle Guest Book
I’ve also heard about the message in a bottle alternative. This is usually a suggestion made for people looking for an alternative beach wedding invitation but I also find it as a highly creative option for a beach wedding guest book. Guests can share more personal messages with the newlyweds and you can use the bottles as decoration around the home as well. Imagine all the nostalgia you can get from opening each one and reading those messages. I suggest using different size, shape and color bottles to make things more unique and interesting.
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| Images credit to http://www.etsy.com/people/trtmelikealadi?ref=ls_profile | Images credit to www.rockmywedding.co.uk |
If you have pass the signature platter and frame, maybe you can look at this picture below to get some ideas. A stone for your guest signature? hmm.. maybe you can put them in your garden afterwards or a wishing tree for your luck and happiness.


Whatever alternative you choose for your beach wedding guest book, remember that it should be something that suits you and your personality. This is a piece of wedding memento that’s just as good to look at as your wedding photos. Not only does it serve as a memory of your special day but also a memory of the love that you shared with the people who were there to witness your special day.

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