There is often a little bit of downtime at the very beginning of a wedding reception. Brides and grooms take a few minutes to get some pictures taken, but a lot of the guests end up at the cocktail hour before the bridal party. There are many ways to entertain your guests (those drinks, for starters, tend to help!), but one lovely way to get them involved is to use your guestbook to engage them. Here are some fun ways to make your guestbook unforgettable while also providing some entertainment for your wedding guests.

1. Unconventional Signature Items

One way that guests can contribute to your future home together is to sign something that represents your interests. If you’re a couple who loves reading or words, use a giant dictionary as a guestbook, knowing that you’ll find messages for years to come from well-wishing friends as you look up words. If you love to travel, have guests sign a globe that can be displayed in your home. Maps, suitcases, and wooden plaques also work well for this kind of signature item.
2. Thumbprint Drawings

If you know you have a few silly folks in your midst, why not let them make you a little thumbprint drawing to make you smile" Place a stamp pad, small pieces of card paper, and some wet wipes at a station. Each person makes a thumbprint from the ink, wipes off their thumb while it dries, and then uses a permanent marker to make a little cartoon creature out of the thumbprint. Make a few samples ahead of time so th...