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Show 14 Bridal Guide February 2004 Stylish, fun alternatives to wedding guest books by Marie Bowles-Biyne- r, book from their wedding one or two photos per page together create a signature where scrapbook or office are sold,) and tie a is...inadustyboxinacloset, (decorated or plain, its up book that will become a supplies the pretty ribbon on the says Marie to you and your style), in cherished memento of probably, Owner ofBryner Photography Every bride and groom wants to remember who at- tended their wedding, but a big old book of signatures-- the guest book is becoming a relic of the past.Two fresh ideas, the signature scrap- - a wedding photographer, and owner of Bryner Photography, in Price. Dont waste money on a book no one will care Bryner-Bowle- to look at again. Brides book and the signature frame and are a far more useful and interest- ing way to gather guests sig- natures. Anyone who has mar- ried in the past 20 years will probably tell you they have idea where their guest s, photo-ma- t, ' should try a signature scrapbook or mat, because its something that will get looked at again and again, and become more priceless and interesting over time. Borrowing the basic idea from scrapbooking trend, a signature scrapbook is sim-n- o ply that...a scrapbook, with which guests write wishes wedding. Unused pages can for the couple. Instead of then hold additional wed-juding pho- signing tos, and all their names, the pages guests can be can add per-- s st o n a slipped 1 into protec- - thoughts or tive messages, page similar to signing a coverings after the yearbook. wedding. Photos If of a the engaged couple as scrapbook isnt your thing, try school as and a signature mat. Guests sign bies, children, casual photos of the couple a mat that frames a photo or photo-collag- e of the engaged which then becomes couple, a personalized work of art to ba- - hang in the newlyweds home. Glass can be added on top of the mat after the wed- ding for extra protection, a few achival-in- k acid free pens (available pens...even add a few flowers with a hot glue gun...and keep the pens near the book or mat for guests to use when signing. (Dont allow guests to use their own pens, they may not be acid free, and ink will yellow or discolor the mat or pages over time). Consider the size of your guest list when planning the size of mat or book. For a larger wedding, a com- bination of mat (maybe just for family and close friends to sign) and a scrapbook too may be the answer, Todays brides look for something personalized, unique and different at their weddings, and a signature mat or scrapbook is one element that can be as sonal and unique as the couple chooses to make it. per-Purcha- se Thats why we have someone on hand to help you plan every last detail of your reception. How big the conterpieces should ;be What type of mousse to serve for dessert. Where to seat the So give us a cal I. .You have more inportant things to worry about. Like whether the bridesmaids will be wearing plum or burgundy. in-law- s. Price Holiday Inn Price 637-888- 0 x293 |