My Guestbook Blog

Newly engaged? Congratulations! Here’s a calm, thoughtful guide to help you ease into wedding planning, from setting your vision and guest list, to choosing keepsakes like an heirloom wedding guestbook you’ll treasure for years to come.

We’re proud to be part of the I Do Crew a wedding season collaboration led by Titirangi Smiles, bringing together local women-led wedding businesses. From confident smiles to handcrafted keepsakes, this collab is all about supporting local and celebrating love.

A behind-the-scenes look inside the My Guestbook studio, beautifully captured by Catherine from Studio Melo. From foil printing to assembling guestbooks, here’s how each handmade piece comes to life - slowly, intentionally, and with a whole lot of heart.

Planning summer at the bach? A personalised guestbook is the perfect way to capture beach days, family moments and the stories that make your place feel like home. Discover why every bach, Airbnb and holiday home in Aotearoa needs one this summer and how to make it part of your tradition.

Asking your bridesmaids and bridal party is such a special moment. Our foil-printed proposal cards turn it into a keepsake they’ll treasure long after the wedding.

Every milestone birthday deserves a moment to remember. From Instax photo guestbooks to fingerprint prints and classic message books, discover thoughtful ways to capture memories, laughter and love at your next celebration.

We’ve joined Felt - New Zealand’s home for handmade! Visit our new shop to browse our collection of handcrafted guestbooks and keepsakes.

Do I even need a guest book for my wedding? We have compiled a list of our top most asked questions to help you decide.

Fifteen years of Marlborough memories filled the original visitors book at The Goose, a much-loved bach. With every page filled, it was time for a new book and we were delighted to craft one worthy of their slice of paradise.

We’re going to be at the Runway to “I Do” Bridal Fair & Fashion Show next weekend at Naumi Hotel Auckland Airport!

Planning a party or wedding? A DIY photo booth is the perfect way to capture fun, candid memories without the big hire cost. In this blog we share our top 5 tips to help you set up a simple yet stylish photo booth that your guests will love.

Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day with us! We’re giving away a Pōhutukawa Family Tree Fingerprint Print - a meaningful keepsake to capture the people who make your world special. Entries close 7 September 2025 - don’t miss out!