Becca & Jake’s Guest Book

This is probably one of my favorite products. I love the guest book. I just celebrated 9 years of marriage and have probably been to over 300 weddings since then. I have seen sooo many great ideas and amazing weddings, but really have never thought, “oh, I should have done that”… until we started these guests books a few years back. 9 years really does start to date me, but here’s where it gets bad… I had one of those long, cascading bouquets, an all white cake, and yes, one of those AWFUL white guest books (it probably had a love bird or two intertwining hearts or something equally as cheesy on it). I dutifully assigned a guest book attendant to make sure every guest signed their name on the line provided (yet, somehow we had 30% more people eat the provided dinners than signed their name). And now, I have this incredibly tacky book sitting in a box someplace in my garage or closet. It has been through 3 moves collecting dust, but I just can’t quit toss it because there is some unwritten rule about hanging on to those type of things, right?

Anyway, this is why I LOVE THE PHOTO GUEST BOOK. They are so individual… so beautiful, and guess what!?!??! Not only are they fun to keep for years and years and years (so you can one day look back and see how happy, young, and beautifully in love you were), but your guests LOVE seeing the guest book at the wedding. People don’t want to pass it up, and will make a point to come by later in the evening to leave you a note. YES, a note… not just their autograph on the little gray line.

Well, I just finished Becca and Jacob’s guest book. Their wedding is a short 4 weeks away, but we just got together last week for these engagement photos. We really had to hurry on this one, but I think it turned out great and really captures their fun personalities, and tone of the wedding.

This is a long post with lots of pics, so enjoy! I just couldn’t decide how to only post PART of a book!

July 14th, 2008 by Marnee

Categories: Engagement

Anne — This is fantastic! One of my friends was looking at your site and has told me multiple times since that she thinks you are one of the best photographers she has ever seen! She said its a good thing she's not close to getting married because she wants to start saving up now to be able to afford to fly you out to wherever she ends up getting married. ( July 15, 2008 @ 8:55 am )

Jane — Beautiful book. I agree -- much better than your guest book. What were we thinking. I guess when you don't know any better, you just get caught up in the traditional. That's why you are so good now - you can steer brides away from some of the mundane "traditional" things and create something for them that they will cherish for years - and not just "store in a box in the garage." ( July 15, 2008 @ 12:03 pm )

Lindsay Klinck — My husband & I got married last April and we were lucky enough to have Marnee as our photographer! Not only does she take the most beautiful pictures, but she truly captures the moment! I remember the 1st time we met Marnee and were discussing whether or not we would have engagement pictures taken. Initially, I didn't think I wanted to have them taken, but the moment she explained that our engagement photos would be used to make-up our guest book I was pretty quick to change my mind! Not only did our engagement pictures turn out beautiful, but when the time came for us to put together our guest book we were able to personalize this and make it our own! Not to mention, I've had so many people comment on how awesome they thought our guest book was! Thanks Marnee for not only capturing our sacred moments, but for also adding these personal touches that we will have with us forever! - Lindsay :-) ( July 16, 2008 @ 11:57 am )

Mandy — This book turned out amazing! It's absolutely beautiful and it definitely makes me think sadly of my old ratty guest book. What were we thinking. If only! That's one of the many reasons why I always enjoy going to weddings with you. It's a chance to see all the newest and great ideas that brides are doing now. You definitely put together an amazing product that couples can enjoy throughout their lifetime. ( July 17, 2008 @ 11:22 am )

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