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photo guest book (somewhat of a rant)

So FI & are debating this idea.  So, both his parents & my parents wanted some manner of slide show of our childhood photos, and i totally hate that idea, but i had come up with an alternate.  Which was to do a photo guest book that was a "then & now" sort of thing, where there would be those childhood pics of us, and then on the opposite side a picture of us now (together).  That way parents are appeased, & guest book is more interesting.  I think it was a good plan...

Though carrying out that task is a bit more difficult.  After several months i finally got my mom to send me pics of myself as a child (FI is a little easier, his parents are local and have his pics organized), and i have no clue what age i am in many of them when i was younger (the 4-9yrs really look all the same, i was a very small child). And then in my teenage years i was clueless about hair & makeup, and have giant glasses, plus really REALLY frizzy hair.  After venting this to fiance he stated that perhaps this photo guest book isnt worth it.  I dont know, i think i can pic & choose some good pics, but then in my tiny years, I will look so much younger than him....

What do y'all think?

Re: photo guest book (somewhat of a rant)

  • edited December 2011
    Breathe! We all looked frizzy and clueless including myself. I think it is an adorable idea! Just compare both pics and see what looks more less like the same age....HTH
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  • edited December 2011
    I don't think it would be an issue if you look younger than him... you can always do PP suggestion of finding pictures where you look closer in age since your guests won't really know the difference anyways. I also think those frizzy haired pictures would probably make the book more interesting and cute since you don't look like that now :)

    I wouldn't stress it too much but if you don't like it and it is stressing you, maybe you shouldn't do it. My mom also wanted the slide show and I burst that bubble very quickly... I won't be doing a sign in book either but think your now and then idea is very cute!
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  • edited December 2011
    If it makes you feel better...this is me as a kid...it doesnt get worst than this... :D
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  • edited December 2011

    Just about everyone went through their own version of your frizzy hair period... but if it is bothering can, can you just stick to a page or two of baby photos?  I don't think most people will miss those inbetween years.

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