A very cool married couple wearing black 'MARRIED AS FUCK' T Shirts. The bride is holding a red telephone. — Our Lady Danger audio guest book and T Shirt from The Un-Wedding

Gone are the traditions that everyone has to sit through to get to the party bit at the end… or was that just me?

These days, modern weddings are all about the love and the LOLS, and so are we!

Once upon a time, your wedding guests would sign a book, leaving behind heartfelt messages and well-wishes which was a perfectly nice idea until someone handed you the pen! I mean, how many people actually enjoy writing in those things? … and how many half empty guest books are there stuffed away in a drawer somewhere… faded and covered in dust?

A modern bride and groom wearing black matching T Shirts that say 'MARRIED AF' are posing with a Cheese Burger shaped audio guest book phone. — Our Cheese Burger audio guest book and T Shirt from The Un-Wedding

Thankfully, the digital age has ushered in a new, vibrant trend: audio guest books! A telephone device that allows your guests to make a pretend phone call and record their actual voice, delivering you some words of wisdom… jokes… songs… poems… raps… prayers… whatever the fancy takes… And when it’s all over, you get to listen back to them and relive your special day as though you were in that moment with them.

Pretty cool huh?

And then it gets even better… when you realise that you don’t just have to have any audio guest book that looks like a phone… you can have an ‘I just called to say…’ audio guest book that looks a burger instead! … Or a Smiley Face!

Even cooler huh?

There are so many reasons why audio guest books are THE modern wedding must-have but here’s our take on it:

You get to capture actual emotion

Written words are beautiful, but they can’t always capture the true essence of a person’s emotions. With audio guest books, you get to hear the joy in Nanny’s voice as she reminisces about your childhood or the cheekiness of your bestie recounting an embarrassing (but hilarious) story. The inflections, the laughter, even tears will add a layer of authenticity that written words can’t match.

They create a living memory

Audio guest books are basically, a living memory that you can revisit over the years. Imagine sitting down on your 10th anniversary and listening to the voices of everyone you love on your wedding day. It’s like stepping into a time machine, instantly transporting you back. Some of those voices may no longer be with you, creating a poignant and treasured keepsake.

They encourage people to get creative

Guests often feel more liberated leaving an audio message than writing something down, especially after a few bevs. The fear crappy writing or poor spelling is replaced by spontaneous, heartfelt, and usually hilarious audio recordings. Whether it’s a short speech, a song, or even an inside joke, audio guest books encourage creativity and genuine expression.

A pretty woman with dark hair in a ponytail and red lips. She is holding a yellow telephone that is shaped like a yellow smiley face. Her T shirt is black and says 'MARRIED AS FUCK' in white type. — Our Acid Smiley audio guest book and T Shirt from The Un-Wedding

They are ridiculously easy to use

Everyone knows how a phone works, right? Well, there you go. Guests simply pick up a phone, watch for the tone and record their message. There’s no need to worry about ink smudges or pages getting torn... Gah! Plus, digital files are easy to store and share, ensuring that these memories are kept safe for years to come. Just don’t spill a drink on the phone for FFS!

They’re a form of entertainment

Audio guest books are a real talking point, quite literally. They can double as a form of entertainment at your wedding, providing a fun activity for guests, especially during those transition periods when everyone is waiting for the next big event to start. Listening to other guests’ messages can spark laughter and conversation throughout the day and night.

The create a styling moment

Audio guest books just look cool AF, especially the ‘I just called to say…’ alternative audio guest books! You can style them up to create a centrepiece which will also make for epic photos and video content throughout the day!

3 cool audio guest books sitting in front of a colourful floral display. There is a Cheese Burger phone, a Smiley Face phone and a pair of red lips.

An audio guest book is more than just a trend; they’re a modern wedding must-have that are here to stay! A way to capture the true spirit of your wedding day, filled with the voices and emotions of your ride or dies.

So, when you’re thinking about what to include in your wedding plans, don’t forget to include an audio guest book… and ‘I just called to say…’ audio guest book, that is. Trust us, your future selves will thank you for it!

P.S T Shirts available from The Un-Wedding online shop - another modern wedding must-have!

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