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Guest Book Ideas – Wish Jar |
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March 27th, 2009 by BridalBuds
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Following my first post on the subject, readers were so helpful! Poppy Blossom had great luck with the Polaroid Guest Book, which was one of my favourite routes. However, I am concerned that it might be too interactive for some guests, and I don’t want to miss anyone! So, new plan:
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Wish Jar
Guests can write little notes on paper provided, and put them in the jar. I am liking this idea because:
- I can use all of the leftover paper that didn’t make the cut for my invitations (it’s a bride’s prerogative to change her mind about paper colour, texture, style…)
- The notes can possibly be more intimate, as no one will be able to read them once in the jar
- I can scrapbook it later!
I would also like to encourage people to drop polaroid pictures into the jar as well, as we’ll have polaroid cameras around the reception. I must look for a beautiful big apothecary jar, which will create beautiful decor as well
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What do we think?
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Categories: Archived, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception |
12 Comments |
March 27th, 2009 at 10:47 am
I absolutely LOVE this idea as a guest book alternative! All I have from my wedding is a guestbook where two pages are filled with names and the other 100 pages are empty. What a waste of paper! So I really love that you are going to use up your left-over invitation paper (how eco-friendly of you!). Adding polaroids is also an excellent twist on the “wish jar”. I might have to post about your idea on my blog… it’s just too good not to share.
March 27th, 2009 at 11:46 am
A few friends of mine have done this, or similar options (notes written on smooth stones, a “wish tree”), and you must have a sense of humor to go this route. Unless your guests are all extremely well behaved, you will definitely get some interesting comments and R-rated marriage advice. Luckily the brides thought it was hysterical.
March 27th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
This is such a cute idea! It is amazing that people still use the regular old guestbooks when there are so many creative alternatives.
March 27th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
We’re having a wish bowl…pretty much similar to the wish jar, but no polaroid camera (we don’t own any!). It’s definitely a great idea though…the best of both worlds. Good going!
March 27th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
great idea. Did you know they stopped making Polaroid paper? Check it out: http://photojojo.com/content/tips/polaroid-discontinued/
March 27th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
I love this idea! I agree with how it will add a great decoration to the table!
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March 27th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Thanks for all of the positive comments! Now I’m kind of jazzed about it. It’s tough to find polaroid products now, but I’ve given that job to Sunflower Dude so I don’t have to think about it
And also, I look forward to some dirty comments, I’ll scrapbook them with pride!
March 29th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Can someone please explain the whole concept behind the picture above??? I get the make a wish, but how does the take a wish work??? Thanks!
March 30th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Hi Naz – Not planning to do the ‘take a wish’ jar myself, but Martha suggests putting nice notes in there for your guests to take, as a favour or little pick-me-up!
December 31st, 2009 at 4:44 pm
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March 20th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
here’s a jar idea.
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:22 am
I LOVE this idea! We are using it for an adoption fundraiser as a “guest book” for our guests to write their wish or message to the little girl we are adopting. Fabulous idea!