I love guest books.
Everytime I turn around, I see a new idea for guest books that I love. We will have two. I don’t care if people think that’s weird. You’re at our wedding and if I want you to sign 50 things, you better do it! Haha. Joking.( Kind of. )
But anyway, getting to the point, I saw the idea for a “Jigsaw Puzzle” guest book a couple months ago and I thought it was pretty cool. So I decided to explore the options for both price and creativity. Here’s what I came up with.
Jigsaw Puzzle Guest Book-
First, let me explain what it is. Instead of signing a book, a picture frame mat, (insert other traditional guest book here), etc., guests would each have a puzzle piece to write their “good luck” message on. The couple then works together to build the puzzle (after the honeymoon, I’d guess), reading the messages as they fit in all the pieces. Personally, I think it would be cute, if there are extra pieces, for them to write “Wedding Memories” on them while they are still fresh in their head. This not only makes for a great keepsake, but also for a fun night!
One the puzzle is constructed, the couple can use “puzzle glue” to secure the pieces together and make them “frameable” to hang wherever they so choose. Let everything dry for the allotted amount of time and then frame it in either a larger capacity frame (because puzzles are thick) or a shadowbox.
Supplies Needed / Estimated Cost-
Puzzle – $1-$25
· Blank puzzles, meant for messages, are available and won’t break the bank
o The Community Puzzle - Select the number of “sets” you need to fit your guest list. - $11.95/ 96pc. Set
· Simply pick a puzzle of any type, making sure there will be enough pieces for each guest to sign one. These range from $1-$20 depending on size, and can be found at the Dollar Store, Target, Toys R Us, Joanne Fabrics, etc.
o Even though you won’t see the front side of the puzzle, choosing a puzzle that features something meaningful to you both or matches the theme of your wedding could be fun. Like a secret you both know but anyone looking at the final product won’t be able to see.
- Steeler Puzzle - $12.99/150 pieces
- Las Vegas Puzzle - $12.97 / 500 Pieces
- Kitty Puzzle - $9.97/ 200 pieces
o Picking a puzzle shaped like something can also make for an interesting final product an could be chosen to fit in whatever room you decide to hang your guest book.
- Pennant Shaped Puzzle - $14.99 / 300 Pieces
- Heart Shaped Puzzle - $3.49/ 100 Pieces
· Get a puzzle made from photos of the two of you. Set it face up on display, and then allow guests to choose “which piece of you” they would like to sign.
o Walgreen's Photo Puzzle - $14.99 / 110 pieces (also Walgreens sends me e-mail coupons every day, so sign up for those, or ask me, and you’re saving even more!)
Pens – $1.99
· You can buy a pack of BIC pens and they will work just as well as if you spend a lot of money on special craft pens. (I did the research. Yes I brought puzzle pieces to work today.)
Puzzle Glue – $2-$5 – Available wherever puzzles are sold!
Frame – $12-$20
If anyone does this, or knows someone who did, you HAVE to let me know how it goes! Also, if anyone has any other cool guest book ideas, I'd love to hear about them!
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