Simplistic yet Elegant Wedding Guest Books

Its nice to purchase that beautiful wedding gown, gorgeous vases full of flowers, and even the basket for the flower girl. However, unless you just feel like being frivolous, why would you pay for certain wedding things when you can easily make these things yourself? Some brides just go through catalogs and order what they want, and if that works for them, thats great. But, for those who have a tighter budget you can spend more on important things if you save on some of the items of lesser significance. Although important, the guest book is one thing you can make yourself, and youll certainly save a fortune over purchasing it! If youll be expecting a small amount of people you can make just a single signature book. There will be plenty of room for all the guests to sign. If youre expecting many guests consider making a signature book for each dinner table. That way, the book can also serve as the table number.

Craft stores sell many different types of paper, from parchment to scrapbook paper, and you can also find large paper assortments online. Most any thick paper works well to make impressive guest signature books. Simply stack three or four pieces, fold them in half, then sew along the folded edge. Sew straight down the folded side with a straight stitch and stay about a quarter to a half-inch away from the fold. Its a nice touch if you use gold thread for the stitching.

Its up to you if you want to make lines on the papers for the signatures. Its also up to you if you want to embellish each page with a sticker or even a stencil and paint marker image. These items instantly change the book from ordinary to beautiful. There are different books you can make depending upon how you do the project. Use special scissors to create decorative borders along the edges of the papers or just use the papers as-is. Make a huge monogram on the front or small ones on each page. The lines, if you add them, can be made with an ordinary pen or even a paint marker with a fine tip. A small-diameter rope with a tassel - often found at a fabric store - creates an elegant look for the finished book. Slip it over the book and tie the ends in a knot or glue it to the book and let it hang down the inside fold. Write a table number on each signature book if youll have multiple tables. If not, just make a single signature book and place it on a table or stand for guests to sign. Theyll think you went all-out on the cost of the signature books but youll know the truth!