Planning an upcoming wedding? While modern-day nuptials have transformed this once tradition-packed event into one that can be designed to reflect the personality and preferences of the newlyweds (well, that is if the future in-laws stay out of the way.....) there's some traditions that really are timeless.

One of those must-have traditional items is a wedding guest book - a place where your family and friends can write down their best wishes for the happy couple. It's like a high-school yearbook, but for adults!

The problem with most wedding guest books is that, just like your high school yearbooks, once the party's over your wedding guest book will probably be carefully stored away in a cabinet or closet, never to be seen again. And that's just plain sad, given the great memories that these books hold from your special day.

Of course, there are lots of alternatives to the traditional wedding guest book - if you have mad crafting skills and a ton of free time on your hands.....

Fortunately, there's now some amazing wedding guest book alternatives that can be ordered on-line, saving you the hassle (and perhaps the ensuing embarrassment) of trying to hand-make your very own customized wedding guest book!

Wood & Canvas Prints Are Replacing Wedding Guest Books

Many couples are now choosing to put their own unique twist on the wedding guest book tradition by creating customized canvas or wood prints that their guests can sign using a permanent marker or pen. These unique keepsakes are designed to be displayed in the newlyweds home, eliminating the problem of guest books that get stuffed away and forgotten.

The great thing about customized wood or canvas wedding prints is that you'll end up with a wonderful piece of artwork that can include images and words that are special to you and your spouse - think quotes, scripture, names, dates or song lyrics!

Remember To Include A Photo!

Couples will often have a pre-wedding/engagement photo shoot - these photos are perfect for use in custom guest books or wedding guest book alternatives like canvas prints and wooden plaques. Simply include a digital file of your image with your order, and your photo will be transferred onto your one-of-a-kind wedding day guest print!

So before you settle for a boring old guest book, why not explore the many wedding guest book alternatives that you can order from the comfort of your computer?