How long does it take to produce a book?
As each book is handmade and made-to-order, we generally say to allow 4-6 weeks for us to get your book to you.
Once ordered, your design proof will be emailed to you within 2-3 business days for approval. We ask that you try to approve the design within 24 hours so we can send the cover off for print ASAP.
Once approved, we package your artwork up and send it off for print, clear coat, and lamination. Your cover is then passed onto our binder who carefully binds your book by hand.
Once your book is bound, we check over it, package it up then send it on its way to you.
If you need a book within 4 weeks, please email us here regarding timings for a rush order.
Will I see a proof before my order goes to print?
You sure will! All orders receive a proof AND a mockup of your book so you can check over the exact details. We never send an order off to print until we have your approval from the proof.
What are your guestbooks made of?
Our guest books are made with premium materials to ensure elegance and durability over time.
Our covers are printed a premium uncoated paper, which then have a clear gloss layer to accent specific elements of your design. The cover is then finished with a soft-touch laminate which allows for easy cleaning and a luxurious velvet feel!
Our Guest Books pages are made from uncoated 140GSM paper, while our Polaroid pages use a thicker 300GSM paper stock.
Our Polaroid books have a spacer between each sheet to ensure that your book won't bulge as you add photos and polaroid snaps.
How do I personalise the book?
We offer various options for personalisation. At checkout, you’ll have the option to input your names, wedding date (or other event date), and location for your chosen book.
You'll receive get a proof prior to us hitting print to check over the book and ensure the details are exactly as you envisioned it!
I want to change the colours, can I do that?
Yes! You can customise the colours of our existing designs to match your wedding aesthetic to perfection. Simply select Custom Colour on your book when you place your order.
Want a completely unique design? To create a completely customised book, email us here.
Note: There is an additional fee of $50 AUD for custom colour.
I want a completely custom design, is this possible?
HECK YES, We love ourselves a custom design! If you're looking for a completely unique design, we can definitely do that for you.
Whether it's an idea in your head that you have, or you have an existing design from your invitations, we can create it for you and transform it into a beautiful guest book.
Head over to Custom Orders for more information.
Can I add extra pages?
At this stage sadly, no.
How many pages do your books have?
Our Guest Book contains the most pages in our range.
All Polaroid Books feature thicker pages and have a spacer separating each sheet. This prevents the pages from going flimsy as polaroids weight them down, and also prevents bulging.
Guestbook: 100 pages in 140gsm uncoated white paper
Small Polaroid: 25 pages in 300gsm uncoated white paper
Large Polaroid: 40 pages in 300gsm uncoated white paper
What size are your books?
Our Guest Book and Small Polaroid books are the same size, while our Large Polaroid book is the largest in our range.
Guestbook: 250mm x 200mm x 20mm (spine)
Small Polaroid: 250mm x 200mm x 20mm (spine)
Large Polaroid: 297mm x 210mm x 35mm (spine)
What's the difference between the Guest Book and Polaroid Books?
Guestbook: This one's for your guests to write their love letters for you to look back on for years and years to come. It features 100 pages, giving your guests a beautiful blank canvas.
Small Polaroid Book: Ideal for smaller intimate-style events where you may want Polaroids or photos to be stuck in. It features 25 thick pages to prevent it from going flimsy and is the same size as our guestbook.
Large Polaroid Book: Perfect for weddings and larger events where you want Polaroids, photo booth strips, or disposable film to be stuck in, as well as space for guests to leave a small love note – 40 thick pages, larger book in A4 size.
Are the inside pages lined?
No, all internal pages of our books are completely blank, giving you and your guests a blank canvas to use as you wish.
Do you ship worldwide?
We sure do! We ship our custom guest books worldwide, with FREE standard International post. However, please keep in mind that international shipping can incur longer delivery times.
We also have express International postage delivery for an additional cost to selected countries. Please check our postage policy here.
Can I make changes after I've placed my order?
We understand that plans can change or you may have new ideas. If you need to make changes to your order, please reach out to us as soon as possible.
We'll do our best to accommodate your request, but please note that changes will not be possible if your proof has been approved and production has already started.
Do you offer your products wholesale?
We're currently taking expressions of interest for wholesale orders.
If you're in the wedding industry and are looking at providing a funky guestbooks to your bride and groom, then reach out via our contact page or email us at jem@theguestbookcollective.com.au to discuss details.
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