A List of Items to Request from Guests at the Reception That Will Become Treasures for a Lifetime ♡【The Role of the Guest Book】

2016.12.25 published

What Guests Fill Out at Reception: A Variety of Options

The reception at weddings is important as it confirms the guests who have come and hands out the seating arrangement for the ceremony.

Until now, the main method of confirming attendees has been through a guest book where guests write their names and addresses, but lately there are many different methods available!

@truwed_na

Here are some patterns for attendance confirmation that guests can do at the reception during a wedding!

① Guest Book

The main item that guests fill out at the reception is still the guest book.

Also known as a guest book, it is typical for both the groom's side and the bride's side to prepare one book each, where guests can write their names and addresses.

By having guests write their addresses, you can easily find out the new address of those who may have moved after sending the invitations, making it very convenient!

@wd_hayamizu0702

② Guest Cards

The guest book is filled out during the reception on the day of the wedding, while guest cards are usually enclosed with the invitation.

Compared to the guest book, guests can write down the necessary information at home, relieving them of the pressure to write neatly on-site, which is a significant advantage.

@kt_710wedding

Also, since there’s no time constraint, it reduces the waiting time at the reception, allowing guests to flow smoothly.

The guest cards collected can also be organized alphabetically and used as a couple's phone directory, which is also nice!

Keeping track of phone numbers also makes it convenient for future use, such as for sending New Year's cards or writing labels for gifts, so it's recommended!

@ht.wedding_0923

③ Wedding Tree

Recently, there have been alternative items instead of a guest book that don't require name and address collection.

The Wedding Tree is a prime example! Guests leave their fingerprint to create a large tree design, which is very common and popular.

@mame_san0

Preparing ink pads in various colors and asking guests to choose one based on the question, “What do you think are the essentials for married life: love, caring, patience, or money?” is also a popular activity.

There's also a variant where guests place stickers, which many people want to display at home once the Wedding Tree is completed.

It’s advisable to guide the placement of stamps and stickers somewhat to ensure a pleasant final product.

@napokayo

④ Heart Drops

Have you heard of Heart Drops? This item has gained popularity recently, where guests write their names or messages on wooden hearts and place them into a frame.

@saki6422

It’s popular to put heart chips into a mason jar! While they can be bought, many brides enjoy DIY-ing them, which may look difficult, like cutting wood with an electric saw, but the results are incredibly cute!

⑤ Star Drops

Instead of heart shapes, star-shaped items known as "Star Drops" are also popular.

This clear jar type with a straw looks very refreshing and lovely!

@kiyono0225

Star Drops can give a more sophisticated vibe compared to Heart Drops, making them perfect for a natural wedding atmosphere.

The wooden frame with a chalkboard-style backing and silver or gold stars also suits a shabby chic wedding.

[Wedding Reception] Many Alternatives to Guest Books

The messages and handwritten signatures collected from all the attendees at the wedding become lifetime treasures!

Looking back later, you can reflect and be thankful for all the people who celebrated with you.

@mmmmx326

It appears that many brides prepare items like the Wedding Tree and Heart Drops as alternatives or in conjunction with the guest book or guest cards.

Let's prepare convenient and wonderful items to make even a short time at the reception fun and memorable!