KJP Select Hardwoods - The Blog: July 2013

Why not get a little more creative than a standard paper guestbook! Impress your guests with your creativity.

There are hundreds of ideas out there but we narrowed it down to our top 10 favourites... enjoy!

1) Take a slab and either draw/paint/laser engrave something... a design that incorporates your theme, your initials, wedding date - anything! Have your guests sign on the rest of the slab. Finish the slab... and voila! You have a beautiful keepsake that will for sure be a conversation piece.

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2) Take a board... cut it at whatever length is appropriate and voila - you have a wooden guestbook. Laser engrave or practice your calligraphy and add a few touches... use the rest of the board as decorations for your other tables. Perfect for holding your cupcakes, candles, decorations etc. Or keep it for yourself as a cutting board!

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3) Now this idea is just cool. Take a piece of plywood and cut tiny puzzle pieces. Don't have the right tools? We can laser cut them for you in any shape you want. Have your guests write little messages on the pieces and then put them together for a "wedding puzzle".

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4) Love, love, love! And so simple. Take a few boards and put them together... sketch or engrave the couple (or any design really!) and have your guests sign everywhere else. This would be a beautiful keepsake for your wall.

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5. Now I wouldn't try this by hand.. but why not take a thin slice of wood and make it your cover page for your guestbook. We can engrave just about anything you like. How about your wedding invitation design? Anything is possible.... you could also make two, and have your second one hold all your wedding cards.

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6. This idea is different... have your guests leave their thumb print! Pick a design that relates to your theme.... a tree (thumbprints are the leaves), a peacock (thumbprints are the feathers) etc.

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7) This idea is perfect for a couple who can't decide on paper or wood :-)

Make your sign out of wood and then have a traditional guestbook.... this concept can be easily done for all your wedding signs. We have over 80 different types of wood to choose from - you are guaranteed to find a colour that matches your theme!

Examples: arrows, seating chart, welcome sign, thank you sign

8. You can purchase this already made, or if you want something a little more personalized - make it yourself! We can laser cut the hearts (or any shape) and practice your dove tails on a fancier keepsake box! Text or images can be engraved on the top to make your box extra special.

9) This is a neat idea to have your friends and family always "support" you... take a larger slab and have your guests sign it. Afterwards, turn it into a bench top for the garden or a coffee table. Functional and sentimental!