Guest Book - Signature Only

I would have a bridesmaid in charge of the table, your coordinator will have other things to do. Once people see that everyone is only doing signatures the others should follow suit. Of course you will always have one inconsiderate person who does a huge signature or something. I wouldn't worry too much about it. I can't tell you how many times I have forgotten to sign a guest book.

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Thank you Lauren!!!! I think I really like the uniformity of just signatures and was thinking I could also maybe put paper and a jar for those who want to give advice or leave a message and my sign could say welcome please sign and leave a message and they will get the idea. But smart! I could put a groomsmen or bridesmaid there t be sure!

This is a little tricky, just because some people don't like to be told what to do and this verges on micromanaging. I think you can have a little sign that says something like, "To ensure room for all, please add just your signature". But then you will have to let go and accept whatever your guests choose to add. If you think it might help, you could also add an actual guestbook to the table for people to write longer messages. Also remember that many of your guests won't sign it at all, and that's OK, too.

Also, please don't assign a bridesmaid to be in charge of the table. That's not a fun task for anyone and she should be able to enjoy the reception like anyone else.

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Maggie! Yes thank you for the honest advice! Love it!! I think a sign is all I really can do and just be okay with the end result but yes I am thinking about having that other option to just have a place where it is clear they can write a message.

We did something similar for ours last week (guestbook wise). We didn't make a sign or anything specifically asking guests to only sign their name but that is all anyone did. I don't know about you, but our little hearts were small enough to kind of deter anything more than just a name.

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Kristin! I did consider something smaller - but the link below is where I am leaning and I totally envision someone writing a novel.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/622003941/wedding-guestbook-alternative-wedding?frs=1

I like what PP said about having bridesmaid in charge of your table. For mine I didn't want people to sign. I only wanted thumbprints but people ended up signing anyway aha.

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Agreed and I also like what Maggie said about not wanting the Bridesmaids to be like "on duty" so I get ittttt. I have options though! I love the thumbprint idea!

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Having someone there wouldn't be for the whole reception. Just as people arrive. Once everyone has arrived or the first rush of people has died down it would probably be safe to leave it alone.

Let me tell you!

We bought that same sign and it came in from the seller and its BEAUTIFUL in person!!!!

It will not disappoint!! We bought the largest size and its huge! I cant wait to mount it on the wall after the wedding.

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Mariah! Yes that makes me so happy!!!! What size did you get for your guest count? I was going towards the 24 inch since I really only want signatures.

I think it would be a little weird to tell your guests how to sign a guest book, especially if you are only asing for their names and no well wishes, you know? I would maybe ask your family and bridal party to sign as an example and hope everyone gets the message.

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Alejandra I feel that same which is why I think maybe I also have paper and a jar for messages/wishes/advice, ect.

You can TRY it with a sign. But understand that there are some people who want to add a well wish along with their name. I wouldn’t stress about it though. And I also wouldn’t put anyone in charge of it to be the guest book police