Welcome to Quilted's guide on making the most of your digital guestbook! This journey you're about to embark on is all about connection, celebration, and cherishing memories. We understand how important it is to include all your loved ones in your special day, no matter where they are. The following tips will help you create a vibrant digital guestbook that seamlessly blends into your wedding festivities. From the early planning stages to the post-wedding follow-up, we're here to ensure your digital guestbook is a unique and cherished keepsake of your wedding. In this guide, you will find tips on how to maximize success before, during, and after the wedding, as well as templated language you can use at each step along the way. Let's begin your unforgettable journey!
Maximize Your Digital Guestbook Experience
Before the Wedding
You’ll receive both a custom URL that you can copy / paste, as well as a custom QR code. Post the story link / QR code on your wedding website or wherever you are sharing travel or accommodations info.
Share the link via text, email, etc with any family members or friends who are unable to make it to your big day so they can feel a part of the festivities and can send you their wishes
Include the QR code / link at your rehearsal dinner or any gatherings leading up to your wedding day. Such as: Add to evite / digital invitations, welcome signage at the event , display on a screen during the event, etc.
During the Wedding
Print the QR code with brief instructions such as “Sign our Digital Guestbook!” anywhere your guests may have a chance to briefly interact, such as:
- Welcome table
- Reception table centerpieces
- Buffet tables / bar / cake table
- Near table seating map
- Placesettings
- Screen / slideshow
- Display the QR code on wedding favors or send off supplies (think printing the QR code and tying to bubbles with ribbon, as an example).
- Others: Cocktail napkins, printed menus, business cards at various tables throughout the venue.
Print the QR code with brief instructions such as “Sign our Digital Guestbook!” anywhere your guests may have a chance to briefly interact, such as:
After the Wedding
Again, if folks take the time to at least “sign” your virtual guestbook by adding their name and contact info, we will automatically send them reminders until your story due date, encouraging them to add their videos / photos if they haven’t had time yet.
Add your QR code / story link to your thank you cards
Feel free to re-share your story link out via social, your wedding website, text message, email, or any other way you might be communicating with your loved ones after the fact
If one of your bridesmaids or family members may be helping you to ping attendees to send their photos / videos of the day, be sure to ask them to include your story link as well to remind everyone to add to your digital guestbook.
Template Library
Welcome to our Template Library! Here, you'll find a selection of pre-written texts to make communicating about your digital guestbook a breeze. Just copy, paste, and personalize if desired. Let's simplify your wedding communications!
Invitation Templates
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Before Wedding (Email & SMS)
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After Wedding (Email & SMS)
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Save The Date / Invitations
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Wedding Website
Before The Wedding
Subject: Help us celebrate our big day!
Dear [Recipient's Name],
As we prepare for our big day, we would love for you to be a part of our special celebration, even if you can't make it in person. We've set up a digital guestbook with Quilted where you can share your well wishes, memories, photos, and videos.
Follow this link [insert Guestbook URL here] to participate. It's simple and quick to use!
Thank you for your love and support. We can't wait to celebrate with you, virtually or in-person!
Best,
[Your Names]
Text Message (SMS)
Hey [Recipient's Name]! As we prepare for our big day, we'd love for you to join our digital guestbook & video keepsake. Share your well wishes & memories here: [insert Guestbook URL here]
After The Wedding
Email For Attendees
Subject: Thanks for making our wedding day special!
Dear [Recipient's Name],
We want to thank you for being a part of our wedding celebration! If you haven't had a chance to leave a message or share a photo or video in our digital guestbook, there's still time!
Follow this link [insert Guestbook URL here]. We appreciate your well wishes and can't wait to relive the memories.
Love,
[Your Names]
Text Message For Attendees
Hi [Recipient's Name]! Thank you for being a part of our special day! There's still time to add to our digital guestbook if you haven't yet. Share your memories here: [insert Guestbook URL here]
Email For Non-Attendees
Subject: Our celebration continues- participate in our digital guestbook!
Dear [Recipient's Name],
We're so grateful for your love and support during our wedding journey. To keep the celebration going, we've set up a digital guestbook where you can share your well wishes, fond memories, photos, and videos.
Click this link [insert Guestbook URL here]. It's easy and quick!
We can't wait to see your contribution!
Best,
[Your Names]
Text Message For Non-Attendees
Hey [Recipient's Name]! Our wedding celebration continues, and we'd love for you to be a part of it. Share your well wishes & memories in our digital guestbook: [insert Guestbook URL here]
Save The Date & Invitations
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We're excited to celebrate our love with you! As part of our festivities, we're creating a digital guestbook & video keepsake. Use the link [insert Guestbook URL here] or scan the QR code to share your well wishes, memories, photos, and videos. Thank you for being a part of our story!
Wedding Website
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Welcome to our wedding website! As part of our celebration, we invite you to participate in our digital guestbook. Share your well wishes, favorite memories, photos, and videos with us as we start this new chapter together. Simply follow this link [insert link here] or scan the QR code. We can't wait to see your contributions!
Signage Templates
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Table Pieces
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Posters
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Placesettings
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Screens/Slideshows
Table Pieces
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Join our digital celebration! Scan the QR code or visit [URL] to share your well wishes, photos, and videos in our guestbook.
Posters
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Keep the memory alive with our digital guestbook! Scan the QR code or visit [URL] to leave your personal messages, photos, and videos
Placesettings
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Help us make lasting memories! Scan the QR code or visit [URL] to contribute to our digital guestbook. Share messages, photos, or videos to celebrate our special day.
Screens/Slideshows
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Be a part of our wedding story. Scan the QR code or go to [URL] to add your message, photo, or video to our digital guestbook.
Prompts
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10 Prompt Ideas
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Tips on Crafting the Ultimate Prompts
10 Prompt Ideas
- What's your best advice for a strong and loving marriage?
- Share your favorite memory you've shared with us as a couple, or one of us individually.
- Do you recall a time when one of us made you laugh out loud? We'd love to hear about it.
- Suggest a must-do experience for our bucket list as a married couple.
- If our love were a recipe, what would be the key ingredients?
- Where do you see us in 10 years?
- What song best represents our relationship and why?
- What's the one piece of advice you would give us as we start this new chapter?
- Share a picture that best captures your wish for our future and tell us why you chose it.
- If you could send us anywhere in the world for our next adventure, where would it be and why?
Tips on Crafting the Ultimate Prompts
Keep It Personal
The best prompts often come from personal stories or inside jokes that you share with your guests. Make your prompts specific and tied to your relationship for truly unique and heartfelt responses.
Open-Ended Questions
Try to keep your prompts as open-ended as possible. This encourages guests to share more of their thoughts and experiences rather than limiting them to a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer.
Make It Engaging
The more engaging the prompt, the more likely your guests are to respond. Ask for stories, memories, or advice that would be interesting for you to hear and fun for your guests to share.
Consider Different Perspectives
Remember, your guests will have different relationships with you as a couple. Some may be close family, others longtime friends, and others may be newer friends or colleagues. Make sure your prompts are inclusive and relevant to a broad range of relationships.
Encourage Creativity
Don't be afraid to include prompts that invite your guests to get creative. This could be asking them to share a piece of advice in the form of a poem, or to suggest a 'theme song' for your marriage, or to describe a dream vacation for you.
Guidance on Length
While you want detailed answers, keep in mind that people may not have a lot of time to respond. Let your guests know that their responses can be as short or as long as they like, to accommodate different preferences and time constraints.
Mix Serious and Light-Hearted
A mix of serious and light-hearted prompts will provide a good balance and keep your digital guestbook interesting. For example, you might ask for marriage advice in one prompt, and in another ask guests to predict the couple's future adventures.
Prompt Preview
Share your prompts with a few close friends or family members to get feedback. This can help you ensure your prompts are clear, engaging, and inclusive.
Reflect Your Personality
Above all, your prompts should reflect you as a couple. If you're known for your sense of humor, include funny prompts. If you're adventurous, ask for travel recommendations. The more your prompts reflect your personality, the more personal and meaningful the responses will be.
Thank You Card Templates
Thank You Cards
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Dear [Guest's Name],
We are beyond grateful for your presence on our special day and your generous gift. Each moment was made even more special knowing you were there with us/share in our joy.
We also wanted to remind you about our digital guestbook. If you haven't had a chance to leave your message, photo, or video yet, we would love to hear from you. These contributions are so meaningful to us, and they will help create a keepsake we'll treasure for years to come.
You can access the guestbook by scanning the QR code on this card, or by going to [insert Guestbook URL]. Your participation would mean the world to us.
Once again, thank you for being a part of our journey. We're so blessed to have you in our lives.
With love,
[Your Names]
DJ Announcement Script
DJ Announcement Script
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a special announcement from the newlyweds. They've created a digital guestbook to capture all the love and joy of this special day and they need YOUR help to make it truly unforgettable.
You can share your best advice, a favorite memory, or just your wishes for the couple. You can even upload a picture or a video message. Just scan the QR code or visit the URL displayed around the venue. And if you don’t get a chance to record your messages now, just enter your phone or email address at that link to receive a reminder after the wedding.
Whether you're a longtime friend or a new acquaintance, your messages will help create a unique keepsake for [couple's names]. So help us celebrate their love story in a truly special way.
Now, let's get back to the dance floor and make some more memories.