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Vintage-Inspired Wedding Guest Books

Updated: Jun 21, 2020

I am over the moon excited about my new venture into designing wedding guest books and photo albums. Nothing holds your memories better than a lovely custom printed book that matches your wedding color palette. Available with shimmery gold foil, silver foil or rose gold foil. Or no foil at all if you like a more subtle look. All wedding guest books and photo albums are hardcover and feature a velvety soft feel. All interior pages are 70lb acid-free to keep your photos safe for your lifetime. A white ribbon marker comes with each book. Perfect for weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties or just a gift for yourself or loved ones.


Add a polaroid camera to your reception table and let your guests customize on-the-spot memories for you! Fuijifilm Instax on Amazon sells affordable instant polaroid cameras in a variety of colors. Get some props, washi tape and a few colorful pens and you will have memories that last a life time. If you like journaling, order the books with the lines-- a perfect place to write your thoughts.


And because I love all things vintage, you can order guest books to match any of my Art Deco, Victorian, or Art Nouveau wedding invitation designs etc. Below are just a few of the ideas. Order guest books through my Etsy shop or just hit the contact button above.



Custom Printed Wedding Guest Books and Photo Albums. All photos by @peterson.design.photo




Old Hollywood Wedding on Catalina Island

I was thrilled when Alexis and Chase asked me to design their Old Hollywood themed wedding invitations for their Catalina Island wedding. The Avalon Theatre is the island’s iconic 1929 gathering place along with  Catalina Casino's ballroom—a big, open space perched above the harbor with tons of history! Every summer I went to Swing Camp Catalina to learn how to Lindy Hop, Balboa and Charleston. Dance instructors from all over the globe flew in every summer to teach. It was here that my love for swing dancing blossomed. It was such a treat to dance to a big band in a place where the likes of Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman etc. all played. I met Artie Shaw at an art opening in about 2002 before he passed away. I told him I danced to his music and he told me he hated swing dancers because they didn't pay any attention to the band. Well, it was a thrill to meet him anyway! Of course I am digressing, so back to the wedding...


100 Layer Cake recently featured this wedding on their blog and you can read all about it here. The vintage details of this wedding are just so divine! The couple chose my Stardust wedding invitation suite and had me incorporate vintage images of Catalina throughout. My friends over at Paper Moon Shoppe even provided a paper moon backdrop for guests to strike a pose. Please check out the phenomenal photos by Ben & Kadin below. It's such an homage to a timeless and beautiful time in history. What a colorful way to spend your wedding day!



Alexis and Chase in the historical Catalina Ballroom

Photography: Photography by Ben and Kadin / Videography: Max Cutrone / Venue: The Avalon Theatre / Catalina Casino / Planning: XOXO Weddings / Flowers: White Sakuras, Island Blooms, High Camp Gardenias / Hair & Makeup: Styling by Melissa / Invitations: The Gilded Swan Paperie / Paper Goods: Zazzle & Emalias Fancy / Cake: Vons / Catering: Catalina Island Company / Officiant: Kevin Murray / Ceremony Band: Ellenwood Kitchen Club & Merlot Embargo / Music: Vox DJs / Silhouette Artist: Sylhouettes by Sylvia / Mariachi: Mariachi Divas / Photobooth: Paper Moon Shoppe / Bride’s Gown: Vintage / Headpiece: Frollein Von Sofa / Jewelry: Vintage / Shoes: Gucci /Engagement Ring: Lang Antiques / Wedding Band: Antique / Groom’s Attire: Suit Supply / Cufflinks: Vintage / Shoes: Hugo Boss from Vestiaire




An Elegant Creekside Affair in Virginia...

Lucy and Taylor's wedding at The Mill at Fine Creek was an extraordinary day and was captured by the incredibly talented Taylor Rose Photography. I was lucky enough to be asked to design the Art Nouveau-inspired wedding invitations for their special day. The vibrant emerald green and ruby red colors surely set the tone of their special day and served as a subtle hint to the December holiday.


I adore the bold and straightforward color palette Lucy and Taylor utilized throughout their event. Often, I have clients come to me with five or six different colors that they would like incorporated into their stationery. Trying to utilize too many colors can come off as busy and can send a mixed and watered down message. But not this wedding... oh, so bold and beautiful, yet stylish and timeless!



Lucy and Taylor captured by Taylor Rose Photography

Ceremony Venue | St. Bridget Catholic Church Reception Venue | Mill at Fine Creek Venue

Photographer | Taylor Rose Photography Invitations | Gilded Swan Paperie Catering | Mill at Fine Creek

Cakes | Incredible Edibles Bakery Wedding Dress | Milk & Honey Bride Bridesmaids | Azazie

Groomsmen | Men’s Wearhouse Hairpiece & Bracelet | Cassandra Lynne




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