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Guest book

sznsprinsznsprin
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We made our guestbook through Shutterfly using pics of us from the past year or so.  My problem is how do I let out guests know that it is okay to sign the book as well.  I have ultra fine sharpies for them to sign with.  I had thought about making up a sign and putting it in a picture frame, but I am not sure what it should say.  Does anyone have any ideas?  Thanks for your help in advance, I have 11 days to go.  I can't believe it is almost here.

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  • kmartini1021kmartini1021
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    edited December 2011
    I've found that just sitting the pens/markers with the book signals guests to sign it. I feel like this is pretty commonplace nowadays so people have caught on to the idea and know what to do.

    You could also have a guest book attendant to watch it during cocktail hour and ask guests to sign it.

    Other than that, your idea of putting out a picture frame with instructions sounds like how I might handle it, for those who don't know to sign the book.
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  • kira&jakekira&jake
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    edited December 2011
    If you set it out near the escort cards, then I think that your guests will get the hint, especially with the sharpies right next to it. But if you'd feel more comfortable making a sign, then I think a simple "Please sign our guestbook!" would do the trick.
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  • kimbroutkimbrout
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    edited December 2011
    If you want people to do more than just write their names (aka leave a short message) I think you should have a sign that indicates that.  Otherwise, people may just sign their names.  Your sign could say something like "Please leave a message for the couple."
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  • mybooboosmybooboos member
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    edited December 2011
    You could also have your bridal party already write in it, so a page that's been written on is displayed, allowing guests to follow the example.  This way you're not starting with unwritten pages.
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  • kmartini1021kmartini1021
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_maryland-baltimore_guest-book?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:85Discussion:29584764-4435-4edc-ab48-eeba9001ca13Post:79ab9602-2929-4575-979b-0ac5a696fdd3">Re: Guest book</a>:
    [QUOTE]You could also have your bridal party already write in it, so a page that's been written on is displayed, allowing guests to follow the example.  This way you're not starting with unwritten pages.
    Posted by mybooboos[/QUOTE]

    That's a really great idea!
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