Quilt Wedding Guestbook

This alternative wedding guestbook idea is not only unique but can keep you warm in the winter! If you are looking for something unique instead of the traditional paper wedding guestbook then this may be for you. Read on to find out how to turn a quilt into a very memorable alternative wedding guestbook for you.

If you know how to quilt you can do this yourself. If you don’t know how but know a family member or friend who does they can help you. Otherwise you can get help from a local quilting club or professional seamstress. You’ll want to start by knowing how many people are on your guest list. Each person should have their own square to sign their name and best wishes. You can have larger squares for the bridal party, parents, and grandparents or have everyone use the same size, it’s up to you. Once you know how many squares you need you can decide what quilt pattern you like and if the number of guest squares is close but under the number of squares for the pattern. After you pick your pattern you will need to select material for the squares and have it cut (or cut it yourself).

At your wedding ceremony set up a table with acid free permanent cloth pens or paint pens and the quilt squares you had cut. If there are special squares for special people make sure to keep them separate so they don’t get accidentally signed by the wrong person. It is also very helpful to have a person overseeing the square signing who can help instruct the guests on what to do.

After the wedding you can have the signatures embroidered to help them last longer. You can then sew the quilt together yourself or pass that task on to your family member/friend or professional. Once it is complete you have a very unique and very memorable alternative wedding guestbook that can be hung on a wall like a tapestry or used to keep you warm. Either way it is something that will remind you often of your special day and all the special people that were there to share it with you!

If you like this alternative wedding guestbook idea but aren’t sure if it’s quite what you want why not read our list of alternative wedding guestbook ideas.