As we may say sometimes, “old is always better”, and what is more vintage and nostalgic than Polaroid? It’s a trend that never goes out of use, abundance of them at any novelty shop simply proves that. Plus for such an event as a wedding it’s perfect as a crowd-pleaser and wow-factor-producer. So, today we’re sharing some really fun and original ideas for using Polaroids at your wedding from a Polaroid guest book to a Polaroid cake topper. If you don’t have access to a Polaroid camera, don’t get upset but get creative: turn an existing photo into a Polaroid, using a photo manipulation program. Get inspired!
Guest Books And Their Alternatives
A wedding guest book can be done with Polaroids – usual or black and white ones, and your guests will snap themselves or just leave wishes below. You can also substitute a traditional wedding guest book with a pallet with Polaroids attached or any other piece with Polaroids – even hang them on the wall and voila – you are creative!
A traditional wedding guest book with Polaroids attached is a stylish idea, add a pen for guests to wish you something.
A wedding guest book with Polaroids of your guests attached and some wishes from them is a super cute idea to rock.
A large chalkboard pallet with Polaroids attached is a cool rustic wedding guest book idea.
Escort And Place Cards
Create a gorgeous wedding seating chart of Polaroids – attach or write table numbers or names on a canvas and then attach escort cards – Polaroids. This way you can make a seating chart in literally any style for your wedding. The same goes to place cards – put Polaroids with your guests on some stands and place them on the table.
Substitute usual place cards with Polaroids of your guests and you'll get a very personalized tablescape.
An escort chart made of Polaroids with guest faces - what can be easier and cuter to DIY for a wedding.
Other Ideas
Polaroids can be used in many other ways: for creating wedding backdrops or decorations, for example, just hang some Polaroids of your couple, add blooms and greenery and lights, and voila! wedding save the dates and invitation suites can include your Polaroids, too, and you may even attach some Polaroids to bridesmaids’ bouquets to personalize them. Get more ideas below and get inspired!
Polaroids put into wine cork stands are a cool idea for weddign escort cards or to spruce up the table decor.
Make garlands of your Polaroids and add touches that you like - this will be great personalized decor for the venue.
A Polaroid photobooth with pics that your guests may attach here is a great alternative to a usual wedding guest book.
A large heart on the wall fully made of your couple's Polaroids is a very creative wedding or venue backdrop.
A wedding invitation suite done with invites and Polaroids of your couple is a very customized idea.
Accent each place setting with a Polaroid attached to the menu or napkin, it's a cool way to personalize the tablescape.
Your wedding glasses accented with Polaroids from your favorite places is a very cute idea for a travel-themed wedding.
Polaroids attached to a vintage door will be a cute and homey wedding decoration for a backyard wedding.
A message or wish board with Polaroids and some wishes to write on them is a very cool and fun idea.
A wedding venue backdrop or just decor with garlands of black and white Polaroids and greenery and lights.