{"id":2531,"date":"2016-07-05T15:51:26","date_gmt":"2016-07-05T14:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/?p=2531"},"modified":"2021-08-11T16:40:54","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T15:40:54","slug":"wedding-guestbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/writing\/wedding-guestbook\/","title":{"rendered":"What to write in a Wedding Guestbook"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We\u2019ve all been there; you\u2019re relaxing and enjoying yourself at a wedding, when suddenly the guest book is in your hands, and the pressure is on. If it\u2019s not passed to you, you\u2019ll no doubt be asked several times during the wedding party if you\u2019ve signed it, so there\u2019s no getting away from it \u2013 it needs to be signed, and you\u2019re not leaving until the deed is done! So, what do you write in a book which is going to be treasured by the happy couple for years to come, and read by everyone at the wedding reception who signs after you? How do you represent, for example, 15 years of friendship in three sentences? Should you be serious or funny? If thinking of something appropriate to write gets you a little hot under the collar, take a look at our tips below, and face your next wedding guestbook in a far more cool and confident manner. It’s all in the planning!<\/p>\n

Sign it<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This tip should go without saying, but many people have forgotten to write their name next to their comment in wedding guest books \u2013 I am assuming this is down to distractions, or perhaps alcohol. I’d recommend writing your comment earlier on in the evening if you are drinking, so what you write makes sense and is legible!<\/p>\n

Make it personal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Imagine sitting down with your new husband or wife to read through your wedding guest book, only to find that it is full of 70 messages that just read \u2018Congratulations\u2019 or \u2018Best wishes\u2019. Do feel free to wish the happy couple well, of course, but add a personal touch to an otherwise generic message \u2013 write about a pleasant or amusing memory you have of the newlyweds, or a story about when they or you met.<\/p>\n

Keep it nice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You might not like your friend or relative\u2019s choice of new husband or wife, but now is not the time to express it. Instead, write something along the lines of \u2018I hope to meet someone who makes me as happy as Rachel makes you, Steve. All the best for a lifetime of happiness together\u2019. Keep it simple.<\/p>\n

Use someone else\u2019s words<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re really stuck for what to write, use a relevant quote instead \u2013 for example: \u201cGrief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of joy, you must have somebody to divide it with\u201d (Mark Twain). This article<\/a> has 50 quotes about love and marriage to get you started. Unless you have an excellent memory, jot your chosen quote down, and copy it out into the guest book at the wedding reception.<\/p>\n

Use humour<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re the type of person who really doesn\u2019t do<\/em> sentimental, then opt for a humorous comment instead. However, unless you know the couple really, really<\/em> won\u2019t mind, keep it clean and tasteful! Remember: the guest book will be read by many people, including all of the bride and groom\u2019s relatives.<\/p>\n

Offer advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are already married, or perhaps an older relative who has been married for many years, you could offer the newlyweds some advice for the years of marriage ahead.<\/p>\n

An example of a guestbook entry<\/h3>\n

“Congratulations on your wedding, Rachel & Steve! I knew you’d get married from the first time I saw Steve share his fish and chips with you, Rach – that is true love! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together. Always remember to make time for each other – ‘date night’ works great for us. Enjoy your honeymoon in beautiful Bali. Lots of love, Suzie and Stuart xxx”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve all been there; you\u2019re relaxing and enjoying yourself at a wedding, when suddenly the guest book is in your hands, and the pressure is on. If it\u2019s not passed to you, you\u2019ll no doubt be asked several times during the wedding party if you\u2019ve signed it, so there\u2019s no getting away from it \u2013…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[221,220,109,141,92,137,139],"yoast_head":"\nWhat to write in a Wedding Guestbook - The Pen Company Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you struggle with what to write in Wedding Guestbooks? You're not alone! 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