What is a Wedding Video Guest Book?
A video guest book is a modern alternative to a traditional wedding guest book. Instead of a physical book where guests sign their names and write short messages of love, guests can record video messages to share their best wishes. These messages are compiled into one final video that can be shared with loved ones and replayed over and over again for years to come. Check out this example:
Simply put, a video guest book is a wonderful way for couples to create a personalized digital keepsake of their wedding and bask in the love of family and friends.
How to Create a Wedding Video Guest Book
Follow these steps to make a memorable wedding video guest book.
1. Set Up Your Video Guest Book
Start a new group video on Memento, pick “Wedding” as the occasion, and choose from themed backgrounds for your guest book video. Next, create a title for your video which will show up on the recording page and in the final video. Your title will also create a unique URL for your guest book that can be shared with guests before or after your wedding day.
2. Collect Video Clips
On your wedding day, guests can record their well wishes using a recording device you provide such as a tablet, or they can scan a QR code where they’ll be directed to your guest book page to record a video with their phone. Keep in mind that you can also send guests the link to your guest book before or after your wedding, so don’t worry if someone forgets to record a message the day of!
3. Perfect Your Recording Space
Designate an area at your reception to record your video guest book. Ideally, it should be near an electrical outlet so you can plug in your recording device. It’s also important to take into account acoustics (you don’t want guests to record videos right next to the DJ!). Finally, make sure your space has plenty of front lighting so you can fully see your guests when they record their videos.
You can set up a simple table with your recording device or create a video backdrop decorated with artificial flowers, garland, string lights, curtains, or rustic wood. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to provide signs that point guests in the direction of the recording space.
4. Customize Your Guest Book
Once you have all the clips, you can start to customize your video guest book. Trim clips, drag and drop them into your preferred order, select a color palette, choose background music, and add text to the start and end of your video. You can also add name captions to the video clips so that, years from now, your children and grandchildren will be able to see who the infamous Great Aunt Linda is that they’ve heard so much about.
5. Watch, Rewatch & Share!
When the guest book is to your liking, click “Create” and your final video will be ready in minutes. Share your guest book with friends and family via email, text, or social media, download the video, and rewatch it for years to come. Ready to get started? Create a wedding video guest book today.
