Wedding Guest Books

A wedding guest book is a sentimental keepsake for loved ones to sign and write dedicated messages and words of wisdom. The MILK Wedding Guest Book is designed so you can showcase a collection of your most-loved photos, for example - images from an engagement shoot, your bridal shower, or your other relationship milestone moments, alongside blank space for your guests to write. Our Wedding Guest Books are handcrafted with archival quality materials and vivid 6-color printing to allow the photo memories of your relationship to shine. Your wedding guests will be impressed by the quality of these memorable guest books as they leave heartfelt mementos and loving notes inside.

Beyond its functional purpose, a wedding guest book offers an emotional connection to your guests. It invites them to share in your wedding celebration in a more meaningful way. Just imagine flipping through the pages and exploring a blend of your cherished memories with your new spouse, alongside handwritten messages from your guests. Each signature and message is a personal contribution to your wedding day, making every page a living testament to the people who mean the most to you.

You can create your own custom wedding guest book via our website on both desktop and mobiles devices. Head to our product picker, select your page count, cover design, paper type and cover fabric (don’t worry, you can change these details later), and start creating. You’ll then be prompted to upload your photos. Our Design Studio has been built to make designing beautiful wedding guest books simple and fun. Create each spread one at a time or use our smart Autofill function to automatically populate with just the right balance of your favorite shots and blank space.

In addition to these features, our platform offers a variety of add-ons and customization options to further personalize your guest book, making the process feel truly tailored to your special love story. With a wide selection of fonts, cover fabrics, and Designer Templates, you can create a custom wedding guest book that reflects your unique style. Plus, we offer step-by-step guidance with our video tips and helpful blog, ensuring even those with no experience making a photo book or album can easily create something stunning. And if you ever need help, our customer service team is always available to offer support. Whether you’re working on a small project or creating an expansive wedding guest book filled with memories, we’re here to make sure your keepsake is as special as your big day.

Whether it’s for your wedding or another special occasion like a birthday or baby shower, creating a guest book allows you to preserve and celebrate the memories of the event in a thoughtful and personalized way. It means you can bring together your favorite photos and handwritten messages from guests, truly capturing the essence of the occasion. A wedding guest book serves as a physical reminder of the love and support shared by your loved ones, to be beautifully cherished on a bookshelf or displayed on a coffee table.

You can also use your wedding guest book as a reflection of who you are as a couple, especially to those newer to your life than others. This can fit perfectly in your home as an introduction to who you are and your unique personalities. It can even take a light-hearted angle to reflect on the memories shared in your love story and become a treasured experience for guests as they flip through at your reception.

Absolutely! Our Designer Templates, which refer to the layouts available in the Design Studio, include both image only, text only and image and text options. Adding custom text like quotes, writing prompts or song lyrics, will make your wedding guest book even more unique.

Here are five quick prompts you could add to your wedding guest book:

• "What is your favorite memory with us?"
• "What do you wish for our future?"
• "Where do you see us in ten years?"
• "What is a song that reminds you of us and why?"
• "Give us some married life date night ideas."

Looking for more inspiration? Read our blog for more prompts.

You will have access to a selection of Designer Templates that allow for up to 12 images per double-page spread. We recommend focusing on 1-4 images per page and allowing plenty of blank space. This will allow your photography to ‘breathe’ and give your guests plenty of room to write their messages. Alternatively, you could leave a few completely blank pages or spreads within the wedding guest book, or at the end, for guests to contribute their own photos, lengthy notes, or foldable trinkets, giving it more of a crafty, journalistic feel.

Including a maximum of 4 images per page ensures that the book has a visually appealing balance between photographs and space for guest messages. Too many images can overcrowd the layout, leaving little room for guests to write meaningful notes, while too few can make the book feel sparse. Consider customizing the sizing of the images used to add a more creative touch to your guest book. Some pages may feature a full-page image, while others might combine smaller photos with ample space for messages. The freedom of choice is yours - but choose your images wisely!

We offer one size for our Wedding Guest Book:

• Large Landscape 12.7 x 9.5'' (32.3 x 24.1cm)

This size has been chosen to ensure your photos and handwritten messages can be displayed beautifully. Large, panoramic images or wide shots also look more balanced and immersive in this format. A Large Landscape format also provides more horizontal space for guests to write their messages. This is beneficial because longer, heartfelt messages fit comfortably without the need for awkward line breaks, giving guests room to express themselves fully and write legibly. Overall, the aesthetic of our Large Landscape Wedding Guest Book is clean, sophisticated, and modern, which suits most wedding themes.

More than just a collection of signatures, we believe a wedding guest book is a beautiful and meaningful keepsake that will capture the essence of your special day for years to come. It can also be a romantic way to cherish your love story right up until your special day.

The significance of wedding guest books is that they give your friends and family a chance to share their thoughts, advice, and maybe even a funny memory or two, in a keepsake that tells your love story from the perspective of those who matter most. Plus, it’s a great way to get everyone involved and make your wedding feel even more special. We at MILK believe that wedding guest books are an easy and effortless way to preserve those special memories and messages from loved ones that you’ll cherish for generations.

Each MILK Wedding Guest Book will come with two complimentary black ink pens. Carefully selected for their quick-dry ink and fine point tip, we think they’re the perfect marker for writing in our Guest Books. The pens are acid free, permanent, waterproof and non-toxic, making for an easy writing experience. If you’d like to order your own pen, we recommend a fine, non-smudging permanent marker such as a Sharpie Ultra Fine Point.

In addition to their high quality, the ink in these pens are designed with longevity in mind. Since your wedding guest book will be a cherished keepsake for years to come, it's essential that the ink remains vibrant and clear over time. The acid-free, permanent ink helps ensure that your guests' heartfelt messages will not fade, bleed, or deteriorate with age. Whether your loved ones leave short well-wishes or longer, personal notes, you can rest assured that their words will remain just as bold and meaningful as the day they were written. This thoughtful touch further elevates the guest book, making it not only a beautiful piece of your wedding day but also a lasting memento that can be treasured for generations.