Long gone are the days where a guestbook was literally a book guests would sign their names in. Today couples are creating unique guestbook โ€œstationsโ€ for guests to write well wishes to the happy couple.

When choosing the design of yours think about the weddingโ€™s theme. A vintage one may inspire you to setup a typewriter for guests to type a note. Couples who fancy themselves crafters can create a DIY station with colorful markers, stickers and stamps. Here are a few creative ideas you may want to include in your big day:

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WEDDING TREE

Ask guests to create leaves on this beautiful tree with their thumbprint, creating a keepsake to hang in your home. You can also include your names and wedding date in the design. Available on Etsy for $48 by fancyprints.

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JIGSAW PUZZLE

Order a custom wooden jigsaw puzzle and have guests sign each piece. You can frame it after the wedding or put it in a box and every anniversary take it out, put it back together and read what your family and friends wrote. Available in a variety of shapes on Etsy for $420 by BellaPuzzlesToo.

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VINTAGE TYPEWRITERS

Whichever decade has inspired your vintage/retro/mod-themed wedding youโ€™re sure to find a classic typewriter at Kasbah Mod for your guestbook. The site has dozens of styles to choose from and will rent them out for weddings. Prices based on style rented.

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SCRAPBOOK WITH POLAROIDS

Ask guests to snap pics and glue (or double-stick tape) them into a scrapbook. Well wishes can be scribbled on the paper or on the photo. Or leave signs with sayings to hold in the photo.

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