Guest Book Attendent Gift

jordanm27

My guest book attendent is my neighbor who is going into high school next year. We have always been pretty close (I babysat her for a LONG time) but kind of lost that closeness when I went away to college. I asked her to be my guest book attendent because I wanted her to be included. I was wondering what some of  you guys got your attendents for thank you gifts. I am clueless what to get her so any suggestions are helpful. Thanks!

AddieCake

Guest book attendant is a BS job, and you should not have asked her to do it. However, that ship has sailed, so to answer your question, I suggest a gift card to her favorite store.

GoodLuckBear14

Nothing because my guests were intelligent enough to know what to do and did not need directions.  But like Addie said, that ship has sailed.  What is she interested in?

AJuliaNJ

I've never been to a wedding where there was a guest book attendant. Would she need to watch the guest book all night? If so, I'd pay her the amount you think she earned. If it is just something she needs to do for a half hour at the beginning of the night and it wouldn't interfere with her eating and celebrating with everyone, I'd get her a $50 gift card to her favorite store.

FizzySips

Sigh. Why do people think that they are "honoring" or "including" someone by assigning them a mundane task? The only task a wedding guest has is to arrive on time and witness your ceremony!

jessicabessica

Having this "job" is unnecessary.  Please make sure she knows that you are only asking her to stand there as people walk in.  

What about getting her a mall gift certificate?  I know that the malls near me (Westfield malls?) typically offer a GC that you can use at any store in the mall.  That might be a nice gift for her, if she hangs out at the mall with her friends, which I definitely used to do before I could drive.

itzMS

I really would like someone who thinks having a guest book attendant is necessary and a good idea actually try to explain their reasoning.

"Oh, hey, person-I-want-to-honor, stand over here by yourself for half the reception and tell adults to sign their name legibly in the guestbook"

lyndausvi

We didn't have an attendant.    Never seen one either.  I guess my social group figures out the whole guest book thing?

I guess I would give a GC.

Pookieson

WTF is a guest book attendant? How is this the first time I've heard of this?  It sounds like someone standing and "attending" to the guest book.  Please tell me I'm wrong.

Edited after reading down the thread: I'm not wrong and now I'm disappointed.  *sigh* I guess I'd get them a GC.  I've never seen this done.  I guess people I know see a book and a pen and figure out what to do with it.  We are super intelligent like that.

itzMS

Shannon, yeah, it's really weird. I want to say that historically in some circles the Guest Book was a huuuuge deal and the attendant served as hostess to the wedding, greeting every single guest. I think they also made sure the bride and groom would know absolutely everyone who attended the wedding.

Whatever. I paid my DOC to do that.

Pookieson

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[QUOTE]Shannon, yeah, it's really weird. I want to say that historically in some circles the Guest Book was a huuuuge deal and the attendant served as hostess to the wedding, greeting every single guest. I think they also made sure the bride and groom would know absolutely everyone who attended the wedding. Whatever. I paid my DOC to do that.
Posted by itzMS[/QUOTE]

Exactly.  I find this job strange.  Glad I didn't have to debate this one with the family.  They were kind of up in arms about not having ushers.  They said, "Well, how are people supposed to know where to sit???" It took all I had not to go, "Seriously.  You are here, chair is there....pretty sure a two year old could figure out how to accomplish putting their butt in a chair"

B2Z728

I think a great gift would to be let them know that you've decided that having a guest book attendant is an unnecessary job. Tell her that you would prefer that she enjoy your wedding and reception as a regular guest because she'd have much more fun that way. 

ETA: clarity

JoanE2012

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[QUOTE]My guest book attendent is my neighbor who is going into high school next year. We have always been pretty close (I babysat her for a LONG time) but kind of lost that closeness when I went away to college. <strong>I asked her to be my guest book attendent because I wanted her to be included. </strong>I was wondering what some of  you guys got your attendents for thank you gifts. I am clueless what to get her so any suggestions are helpful. Thanks!
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</div><div>A guest book attendant is a really crappy job.  I wouldn't feel included....I'd feel like I was missing out on all the fun everyone else was having.  I would seriously reconsider this.
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libby2483

Until I came to TK, I did not know that guest book attendant was a thing. I agree it is a rather crappy and unnecessary job, but at this point, the ship has sailed, so I would say get her a gift card.

jordanm27

Thanks, a gift card to the mall is a great idea. Funny how upset everyone is about a guest book attendent. I have never been to a wedding without one. Her job will be to greet the guests, hand out the programs, ask people to sign the guest book and keep an eye on the open card box. She was so honored when I asked her to do it and be a part of the wedding that she started crying and so did her mom so I'm not worried about her having hard feelings about it. Anyway, thanks for the gift ideas.

lallerton16

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[QUOTE]Thanks, a gift card to the mall is a great idea. Funny how upset everyone is about a guest book attendent. I have never been to a wedding without one. Her job will be to greet the guests, hand out the programs, ask people to sign the guest book and keep an eye on the open card box. She was so honored when I asked her to do it and be a part of the wedding that she started crying and so did her mom so I'm not worried about her having hard feelings about it. Anyway, thanks for the gift ideas.
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</div><div>Good for you Jordan! It's your wedding and your decision. Funny how people seem to forget that, and try to force their opinions on you! I'm glad your sticking with your decision. </div>

JoanE2012

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[QUOTE]I sort of had a guest book attendant though I don't think I called her that. A good friend of mine asked if I needed any help and I said yes. She stood next to the guest book with programs, greeted people, explained the babysitting service etc. She also handled the bubbles on the way out. It took about 30 minutes of her day and she went on to enjoy the reception with her husband and other friends. She also attended the rehearsal dinner for the awesome free food and drinks - and I got her and the two friends who did readings in my weddings small gifts. Worked out great for me and I appreciate her gracious offer to help.
Posted by scribe95[/QUOTE]

<div>Don't most people know how to pick up a program from a table and sign a guest book without being told?  And babysitting services?  Sorry, if I had kids, I would never leave them with strangers.  They would stay with me or they would stay at home with relatives.</div>