Audio Guestbooks: Not just for Weddings!

You may have seen an audio guestbook phone at someone’s wedding either in person or on social media. Videos of a bride picking up the phone, a father of the bride leaving an emotional voice message or a best man leaving a drunken message. All capture the atmosphere of a wedding from beginning to end. But did you wonder if an audio guestbook was only for weddings?

An audio guestbook at an anniversary celebration.

If you have, I can tell you they aren't just for weddings. Recently I provided an audio guestbook for a 50th Birthday Party, it went down a treat! There were almost 50 messages left on the guestbook phone and it sounded like most guests left one. From friends telling funny stories to colleagues appreciating the invite and even her mother laughing at herself leaving a message. The audio guestbook captured every element of this celebration, including a group rendition of 'Happy Birthday' sung into the phone.

I curated these birthday messages alongside three of her favourite songs into an easy to listen to piece of audio that she can hear back as often as she likes. A perfect way to remember her party and all the voices of her guests for years to come. Evelyn, who booked the phone, said:

"I highly recommend using the audio guestbook for your next big event. I used it for my daughter’s 50th birthday party which I was hosting in my back garden, space was limited, so this was perfect. It was a big hit, all the guests left happy birthday messages and Lewis put them all on a memory stick incorporating my daughter’s favourite music. This is something she’ll keep forever as a memory of her special day."

An audio guestbook phone at a charity open day.

I've used audio guestbooks at various events from charity open days, funerals, outdoor festivals and a business networking event. You can hire and use the audio guestbook as a unique way to commemorate an anniversary or retirement. Or even use some feedback messages as part of a podcast episode like I did with the 1000 Better Stories podcast.

If you are having a baby and planning a baby shower, naming ceremony or christening an audio guestbook would be a perfect addition to the occasion. Imagine having all the voices of family and friends, sharing their hopes for your child's future and talking about the celebration.. Then in years to come, as the child grows up they can hear these messages. It gives them an opportunity to listen to voices that may not be around anymore, enjoy family stories and stay connected to their loved ones even if they are not together.

A black vintage style audio guestbook phone.

Even a funeral, it's a time of sadness but also of remembering the life of those you have lost.

An audio guestbook at the wake can give you an opportunity to leave a final message and say goodbye to your loved one. Family and friends can share stories and leave messages of support for those left behind. In a time where words can mean a lot and there can be so much that you want to say, an audio guestbook can be a good outlet for that.

So, an audio guestbook is not just for weddings? Not at all! It’s perfect for so many occasions and captures more than a traditional written guestbook. A personal keepsake that can only mean more and more to you as time passes.

Book your audio guestbook through Time Capsule Productions and get a choice of phones, frames, and customisable signs. It's the only audio guestbook service that combines the messages with the soundtrack of your special occasion.