Your wedding day will be filled with laughter, tears, and countless little moments you’ll want to remember forever. A wedding guest book is one of the most treasured keepsakes from the day. A place where the people you love can share not just their names, but their memories, blessings, and wisdom.

The only challenge? Sometimes guests need a little nudge to get inspired. That’s where prompts come in to help the creativity to flow.

Here are 10 creative prompts and questions to help your friends and family put their love into words.

1. As you start married life, always remember to…
A gentle invitation for guests to share advice, insights, or funny marriage tips from their own experience.

2. The highlight of today for me was…
Encourages your guests to capture the moments that made your wedding day magical in their eyes.

3. The recipe for a happy marriage includes…
Let friends and family list the key ingredients they believe make love last.

4. For your next date night, you should…
An easy, fun way for guests to gift you creative date ideas to enjoy as newlyweds.

5. When I first met you both, my impression was…
This prompt unlocks personal memories and first impressions - perfect for laughs and nostalgia.

6. The most valuable lesson I’ve learned about love is…
Gives guests the chance to pass along timeless relationship wisdom.

7. One of my favourite memories with you is…
Helps capture your shared history from different perspectives, weaving together moments that matter.

8. If your love story were a movie, the title would be…
A playful, creative question that invites a mix of romance and humour.

9. In ten years’ time, I picture you…
Encourages heartfelt or imaginative predictions for your future together.

10. You should definitely name your future pet/child…
A lighthearted way to spark conversation and smiles.

11. I hope your life together is always filled with…
A beautiful closing note for guests to share their warmest wishes for the years ahead.

Why do prompts make all the difference?

Without guidance, many guests keep their notes short and simple, but prompts give them a way to be thoughtful, funny, or a bit more personal. These questions turn your guest book into a true reflection of your wedding day, your relationships, and your love story.

When the celebrations are over, you’ll find yourself coming back to these pages again and again, cherishing the words that capture the joy of your wedding and the people who shared it with you.

 

Tracey Ashton