When most people think of a wedding guestbook, they picture a book tucked away on a shelf or under the coffee table after the wedding day is over.
A fingerprint tree is a little different.
Instead of collecting messages inside a book, your guests add their fingerprints to create the leaves of a tree, transforming your guestbook into a piece of artwork that can be displayed and enjoyed for years to come.
We have been making fingerprint trees for over a decade now and love hearing from clients who tell us their tree is one of the daily reminders of their Wedding Day that never fades.
A Guestbook That Becomes Part of Your Home
One of the things couples tell me they love most about fingerprint trees is that they don't end up hidden away in a cupboard.
After the wedding, your tree can be framed and displayed in your home.
Every fingerprint represents a friend, family member, or loved one who was there to celebrate with you.
One of my favourite things is when customers send a photo afterwards. The blank tree that left my studio is suddenly covered in fingerprints and signatures and ready to hang on the wall.
Easy and Fun for Guests
Not everyone enjoys writing a long message in a guestbook.
A fingerprint tree gives guests a simple and interactive way to participate.
They add a fingerprint to the tree and sign their name beside it, creating a keepsake that grows throughout the celebration.
It's a lovely activity that often becomes a talking point during the reception.
A Meaningful Keepsake
Weddings can pass by in a blur.
Having a keepsake that captures the presence of your guests in such a visual way makes it incredibly special.
Years later, you'll still be able to look at the tree and remember the people who helped make your wedding day unforgettable. When I'm packing a fingerprint tree ready to leave the studio, it's still just paper and ink. A few weeks later it's become a keepsake filled with the fingerprints of grandparents, friends, children and loved ones. That's the part I love.
Inspired by New Zealand
Our Pōhutukawa Fingerprint Tree is inspired by one of New Zealand's most iconic native trees. In fact the idea came from my love of the gorgeous pōhutukawas at our local Cornwallis Beach.
Known for its vibrant red flowers and connection to summer celebrations, the pōhutukawa feels perfectly at home at New Zealand weddings.
Whether you're getting married by the beach, in a garden, at a vineyard, or on a family property, it offers a distinctly Kiwi touch to your celebration.
Handmade in New Zealand
Every fingerprint tree is designed and printed here in New Zealand using high-quality archival materials, ready for your guests to add their fingerprints and create a keepsake that will last for years to come.
Each tree includes everything you need to get started, making it an easy and memorable alternative to a traditional guestbook.
Looking for a Different Kind of Guestbook?
If you're trying to decide between a traditional guestbook and a fingerprint tree, hopefully this has given you a few ideas.
It's a guestbook, a piece of artwork, and a lasting reminder of your wedding day all in one.
Over the years we have added more designs to our collection here are a few you might like to have a look at:
- Oak Tree Fingerprint Guestbook
- Willow Tree Fingerprint Guestbook
- Cherry Blossom Fingerprint Tree
-Wedding Fingerprint Guestbooks Collection
If you've purchased one of our fingerprint trees and have it displayed at home, I'd love to see a photo. I'm always curious where they end up after leaving the studio.
