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Wedding Reception
Guest BooK VS Wishing Tree

Daniel and I wish to incorporate aspects of our heritage into our ceremony and reception. The symbol of the tree is throughout our family histories. From the Celtic to the Dutch. We thought that it was beautifully enchanting Dutch tradition when we read of the wishing tree that replaces the guest book. The idea that guests write a blessing or a wish for the newly wed couple and hang it from a beautifully adorned tree is magical to me.

A guest book simply records a guests presence at the event but a wishing tree records a piece of their hope for our future. This “wishing tree” is a beautiful addition to décor and a beautiful opportunity for collecting real life keepsakes that will lend themselves well to a wedding treasure chest or a scrapbook. The idea that I will be able to unveil these on our 50th wedding anniversary is delightful to us. I just love the beauty and majesty that these lend to the scenery and the ambiance that really brings together the old world feel that we are trying to capture for our special day.
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missnatasha's Pink wedding
missnatasha
 |  Brisbane, La massana, Australia  |  06/16/2011  | 
I love the idea of a wishing tree. Any idea where can by the tree from? Or are you making it.

Found some on etsy in the us but will cost heaps to send to Australia
luckybride10's Blue wedding
luckybride10
 |  Pittsboro, NC, USA  |  06/16/2011  | 
I love the idea of wishing tree's. If I hadn't found a photo frame/guest book for $10 on clearance at AC Moore I would totally be using this idea!
sugarr2518's Pink wedding
sugarr2518
 |  Jesup, IA, USA  |  06/16/2011  | 
I agree with you that the wishing tree just offers something more than the guest book!  You have a little more of a keepsake!  I'm having a wishing tree also and I can't wait to see what different types of advice others will send our way:)  Have fun putting on together!
celticprincess's Purple wedding
celticprincess
 |  Tucson, AZ, USA  |  06/16/2011  | 
I am planning on making my own... I have seen a couple places that do sell them but it might be cheaper to buy a potted silk tree from micheals or something and then decorate... I was considering doing a wire one but because we are traveling to WA to have the ceremony with family I might just collect branches while there and arrange them in a LARGE pot {think I might paint them silver to go with my silver/purple but we haven't decided yet} I do like the look of the crystals.
celticprincess's Purple wedding
celticprincess
 |  Tucson, AZ, USA  |  06/16/2011  | 
Missnatasha... here is a link that I had saved about where to buy a wishing tree {glad I saved it} http://www.etsy.com/listing/75776725/wishing-tree-with-tags-and-luminaria?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=wishing+tree&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
savagehart's Black wedding
savagehart
 |  Rocklin, CA, USA  |  06/16/2011  | 
I am having a matted picture for people to sign, but also a wish box. It is the same concept as the tree, only people put their wishes and advice for us in a box instead of hanging it on a tree, the tree part didn't work for us. But I love the idea!!!!
celticprincess's Purple wedding
celticprincess
 |  Tucson, AZ, USA  |  06/16/2011  | 
I think a "wish box" is a great idea!  We are tree people and are having an old world nature themed wedding so it fits in VERY well with our decor and style.  I truly like the "blessing" idea rather than a signiture book.  I am working on "leaf envelopes", hand made paperclip style heart leafs to be attached to the tree and custom little cards to fit into the "leaf envelopes"  I will post pictures of them when I am done experimenting.  I love the little envelopes that are like seed envelopes you find online... my family always does a money tree and I find it a little tacky.  I thought the envelopes would make it to where people could leave money, check or just fill out a blessing card without feeling obligated or judged by everyone else ?  

Also, we are calling it a blessing tree, just because my HunkyHusband to B suggested that he already had everything he could wish for when I said yes so we should call it a "blessing tree" ...gotta ♥ that!
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