Guestbook gift that we don't want to use

CaseyBoBasey

Hi everyone,

My fiance's parents hosted a family get-together this last weekend, where my grandpa's girlfriend gave us a guestbook. I'm not really sure what to do with it because it's not our aesthetic, and we don't want to use it at the wedding. What would you do in this situation?

I'm also not really sure what to write in the thank you note. I don't want to say "we can't wait to use it for our wedding" when we're not planning on doing that. 

I want to avoid doing anything rude, so please let me know what you think! 

Jen4948

You can dispose of the book as you see fit.  I would just say something in the note along the lines of

Dear Grandpa's GF,

Thank you so much for your lovely present.  We appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you at the wedding.  (More newsy text)

Love,

CaseyBoBasey

You don't have to tell her what you plan to do with the book.

OliveOilsMom

Are you planning on having a shower?  Maybe you can request that the shower host pass the book around during the shower to give marriage advice or well wishes.  That way the book is used, but you can still do whatever guest book you wish or nothing.  But the book would get used and your grandpa's GF will see it used.

OurWildKingdom

@OliveOilsMom's idea is a lovely one, and @Jen4948's wording is spot-on.

CaseyBoBasey

Great ideas, thank you!