guest book alternative... pics and a poll :) - UPDATED

[Deleted User] · January 2012

FI and I decided we wanted to use one of our e-pics as our guestbook... have it printed in poster size, either 16x20 or 20x30, and have everyone sign it at the wedding instead of a book. Then we intend to frame it and hang it in the house... but we're having trouble choosing a picture that we love (we pretty much love all of our e-pics!) and that we think the signatures will show up well on.

ETA: I plan on just using black ink... maybe the Sharpie fine tip markers

So we've narrowed it down to 4, and now I need some help deciding

option 1

option 2

option 3

option 4

nikkinay89 · January 2012

I say number 2!

However, I love them all!

I just think 2 will look so pretty framed afterward

rachel801231 · January 2012

I picked number 2 as well. Such beautiful pictures but am loving the pops of color number 2 has, but either one you can't go wrong. However, if you went with a black and white one, it would be pretty to find metallic pens in your wedding colors and use those to add some color.

elidellio · January 2012

I voted for #1 because I think the landscape orientation is better and I would prefer the signatures to stand out.

I think it really depends on what you want to be the focus once it's all said and done, though. Should it be a picture with signatures on it or signatures with a photo behind them?

If you're more interested in the picture standing out, I would go with #2. If you're more interested in the signatures standing out, I wuold go with #1.

adrienne0925 · January 2012

I like either black and white one...I think the signatures will stand out more! #1 or #3 would look so nice framed afterwards!

KH 2012 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_march-2012-weddings_guest-book-alternative-pics-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:955e4823-0be1-44ef-9ee7-99a63794e103Discussion:1fa1697c-9903-4912-9a8a-58634854d53aPost:3f1b3976-c9d0-439a-8df0-05ed67c9b2be">Re: guest book alternative... pics and a poll :)</a>:
[QUOTE]I voted for #1 because I think the landscape orientation is better and I would prefer the signatures to stand out. I<strong> think it really depends on what you want to be the focus once it's all said and done, though. </strong>Should it be a picture with signatures on it or signatures with a photo behind them? If you're more interested in the picture standing out, I would go with #2. If you're more interested in the signatures standing out, I wuold go with #1.
Posted by elidellio[/QUOTE]

<div>i agree if you plan on using different color pens then go with the black and white ones but if you plan on using just black pen-go with 2</div>

tiffk10 · January 2012

I'm the odd man out lol. I love how bright the colors in #4 are and think that will look great framed with the signatures on it.

jml1981 · January 2012

I love all of them! But I chose #1, because you guys are closer in the picture and because it will be easier to see signatures on the black & white picture IMO.

arrestclementine · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_march-2012-weddings_guest-book-alternative-pics-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:955e4823-0be1-44ef-9ee7-99a63794e103Discussion:1fa1697c-9903-4912-9a8a-58634854d53aPost:3f1b3976-c9d0-439a-8df0-05ed67c9b2be">Re: guest book alternative... pics and a poll :)</a>:
[QUOTE]I voted for #1 because I think the landscape orientation is better and I would prefer the signatures to stand out. <strong>I think it really depends on what you want to be the focus once it's all said and done, though.</strong> Should it be a picture with signatures on it or signatures with a photo behind them? If you're more interested in the picture standing out, I would go with #2. If you're more interested in the signatures standing out, I wuold go with #1.
Posted by elidellio[/QUOTE]

I voted for #3 but... I think this is exactly what we need to know! And after looking at them all again I think 4 might be the best because it won't overwhelm the signatures but the picture is still a beautiful color! So i take back my vote on 3. :)

bdgrl73 · January 2012

I'm a sucker for Black & White photos..but they are ALL beautiful!! So I voted #1

cu97tiger · January 2012

I love option 4. Are you goign to have each person sign inside one of the squares? I think that would look really neat!

[Deleted User] · January 2012

Well ladies, I shared your feedback with DF and he thought about it and picked #1 as his favorite... and since he has deferred to me for so many of the other wedding decisions, I let him have this one

Obviously, I really love pic #2 as well (helloooo siggy), so I may have to get that one printed and framed for somewhere else in the house

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