I want a wedding tree for my special day!

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What is a wedding tree, how and why to make one on your special day? This special folder will provide you with essential information on this kind of party accessory and will suggest ideas for its realization and customization.

Discover them quickly, below!

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The wedding tree is a nice alternative to the guest book that is often made for his day of celebration. To understand its role, you need to know some details about the function of the wedding guestbook. The latter is a kind of blank notebook, decorated according to the wishes of the couple. It can be done by the couple themselves or by a family member (friend, family member, witnesses). There are also ready-to-use gold books that can be bought at a stationery store or ordered online.

Guest book or wedding tree for his special day?

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The wedding guestbook aims to allow your guests to leave you a few words, to share their wishes or impressions of the day of celebration. This is a nice solution for couples who would like to keep a souvenir of all their guests. And then, it’s also a way to get to know the experience of each of their friends. Because, as we know, married couples rarely have the opportunity to talk at length with everyone present at their party.

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These are the features and benefits of the wedding guestbook. However, nowadays, many couples give up this accessory and decide to replace it with a tree bearing the imprints of their guests. This can be explained by the fact that the wives usually wish to have a souvenir that they could keep and see every day in their home. A book offers guests the opportunity to share their emotions but it often ends up being stored in a closet.

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This is not the case at all with the wedding tree. It is exposed first to be “signed” by all those invited to the celebration.

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Then, once the couple has returned from their honeymoon, it turns into a wall decoration object in their family home.

What is a wedding tree and what are the options for couples who would like to make one?

The wedding tree is essentially a design made or printed on a sheet of paper or other medium. Placed at the entrance to the party room or in one of its corners, it is to be filled by each guest who is asked to leave his fingerprint. The latter is usually affixed to the crown of the tree and thus imitates the appearance of a leaf.

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Personal signatures are left on the paper using an imprint ink. The color of the tree is to be chosen in advance by the person who takes care of the manufacture of the tree (the married, a relative, a bridesmaid …).

Customize your tree with wedding fingerprints

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In addition to being a beautiful memory of your day of celebration, the wedding tree offers a lot of customization options. You have the possibility to choose between several colors, styles and materials for the manufacture of such an accessory.

How to customize your wedding tree by playing with colors

In terms of colors, we are free to opt for the range of colors that seduces us the most. This is to coordinate with the general theme of the party or with an accent of its decoration.

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Moreover, it is also possible to bet on a palette of tones that correspond to those of the interior decoration of the family home. Think especially about the space of your home where you expect to exhibit your wedding tree and see what will be the best colors for that room of your home.

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While the tree itself is usually painted in shades of black, fingerprints can be made in one shade or in three or four different shades.

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Above, an example of a three-tone wedding tree: black, pink and purple. The black color is used for the drawing of the tree as well as for the inscription indicating the names of the bride and the date of the celebration. The guests left their fingerprints with pastel tones. They even thought of making a few touches at the foot of the tree, as if some leaves had fallen from his crown.

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Colors are just one of many customization options. Let’s take a second original option: use original media for his party tree!

What original media can I use to personalize my fingerprint accessory?

Wedding trees are usually made on a sheet of paper. The trunk and branches are often drawn directly on the white surface that guests are asked to adorn with various paintings.

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While paper is a classic and easy-to-use medium, it is far from the only support available for a wedding tree. In fact, it is quite possible to create such a party accessory with a support canvas or wood.

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The canvas is an excellent solution for those who would like to expose their tree on the wall of their home. More chic and more elegant than a simple sheet, the canvas now lends itself to an impression of images. You can order the print of a tree picture on canvas in advance and ask your friends to leave their fingerprints on it.

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If you have a friend who is good at painting, ask him to create a hand-made tree on canvas! It would be an original gift for your party and a unique decor for your home.

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And here is an idea that will seduce those who love the natural decoration: use wooden planks as a support for his tree imprints of marriage! In case you decide to bet on this option, choose light colors such as white and yellow. They will give a better rendering, especially on boards of dark tones.

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Finally, third interesting option in terms of support: a plate of wall decoration. Small and romantic, the porcelain plate would be an excellent complement for a romantic or country-themed wedding. After your festive day, it will become a decorative accent to hang on your kitchen or dining room wall!

Why a tree with wedding prints?

So far, we have only spoken of tree-shaped wedding prints. And although this form is classic and very popular, it can be replaced by several other images. This is our third idea of ​​personalization for such a painting.

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Why choose the image of a tree for its imprinted guest book? Because the tree is a symbol of longevity and resistance to life’s challenges. It is also a way of representing the growing family like the crown of a tree. After all, it is not by chance that we speak of a family tree!

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What solutions for those who do not wish to repeat all these classic metaphors? Well, rest assured, they are very numerous. They are examined in the following section.

What alternatives to a tree-shaped design?

As we said, the tree is a symbol of love and family. It will appeal to couples who love classical and elegant traditions and decorations. As for those who are attracted by the idea of ​​signatures fingerprints but are not ready to opt for a tree, here are some nice solutions:

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The image of the car with balloons is inspired by the tradition that the bride and groom leave the celebrations with a specially decorated car. Held by wires, the balloons replace the tree’s crown and allow your loved ones to leave their fingerprints.

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Of course, each couple is free to choose the model of the car, the colors and the accents of decoration. Photo version and vintage model, animated series type and fun colors, picture of your real car, it’s up to you!

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The image of the peacock is also offered to those seeking an alternative to the classic wedding impression trees. The beauty of the peacock and its plumage is one of the explanations of the popularity of this bird’s drawings.

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By the way, the peacock is widely regarded as a royal animal. In the past, this bird was even regarded as a symbol of the goddess Juno, the companion of Jupiter, who embodied the exemplary wife.

Some personalization ideas around the bride and groom

In addition to these options, there is a whole series of models of imprint wedding guestbooks that are centered around the couple in the spotlight. Here are some examples:

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The bride is at the center of any day celebrating the love of a couple. That’s why his performance can also inspire an original wedding tree. In this case, her dress will turn into blank space on which guests will affix their signatures.

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Otherwise, opt for an image that represents both grooms. Above, an example of this type of tree with a drawing of the couple kissing under a branch. Its virgin leaves are ready to welcome the finger marks of the guests.

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Here is another nice idea that takes up the theme of the couple. It replaces, at the same time, branches with lanterns above the heads of the bride and groom.

Original wedding fingerprint trees inspired by the common passions of couples

Many modern couples share common passions. A sport, a hobby, love for animals … inspire yourself for your guestbook in the form of fingerprints!

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On the picture above, an example of this option with a bike decorated with multicolored balloons. Nice idea for the special day of a couple who loves hiking in nature!

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Your common passion is cooking and culinary experiments? Post it with a gold-stamped glass book!

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Lover of letters and classic books, do you have the same opinion about the best novel in the world? Make it a theme for your wedding imprint!

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As for creative couples, they will probably decide to draw their own wedding tree. In this case, they will be able to choose all the details of their party accessory, starting with its theme and the nuances to use.

How to make a wedding tree?

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But do not worry, you do not have to be a great artist to make your wedding tree. The following section offers simple ways to make such an accessory for your party.

To make a wedding impression board, what are the options?

And, to make this file as complete as possible, we also suggest you how to collect the prints of your guests.

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Making a wedding imprint is a relatively easy task. If you like to draw, try sketching the trunk and branches with a pencil. Once you are satisfied with the results, pass a second time with a black ink pen. Let dry before exposing the tree on the day of the ceremony.

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Such a wedding DIY deco board is a cheap and creative solution. The person who takes care of its manufacture could add all kinds of interesting elements …

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You are not very good at drawing or you do not have much time before your party? So bet on the second option: the fingerprint tree to download and print. Check out one of the many websites that offer free templates to save on your computer. Select the one you like and download the file. Then, when the time comes, print it on paper or on a photo canvas.

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Here is an example of a virgin print tree. You can use this kind of templates as is or customize them further. To do this, add the names of the bride and groom and the date of the celebration by hand or with appropriate software.

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This seems obvious, but let us specify it all the same: a virgin print tree, whether homemade or printed, must be drawn without the leaves. These will be added later and will take the form of fingerprints of your friends and relatives.

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As for the names of the guests, adopt the solution that seems most convenient. Let them write their names or do it yourself in advance!

You could also make a tree on a wooden stand!

Above, we talked about the different media that can be adopted for his fingerprint board. Here is a little explanation on how to create a tree on wooden planks.

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To begin, affix the image of your choice on the wooden support, emphasizing light colors. Then, add some decorative details (like the birds on the picture above). Do not forget to note the names of the bride and the date of the celebration at the bottom of the table. Let it dry before asking your friends to sign with their fingers!

Where to put your blank impression board and how to invite your loved ones to fill it?

After these suggestions on how your wedding book will look, let’s talk a bit about how to show it at your party.

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There is no rule of thumb regarding the space dedicated to the fingerprint board. Be guided by the practice and the organization you are considering.

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Place your wedding tree near the entrance to the ceremonial hall. Then ask everyone to sign it before going to dinner. Or, choose a corner in the room and indicate the area occupied by your fingerprint board with a small, discreet sign.

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Bear in mind that not all your guests will be familiar with the procedure! Older people will probably need a little explanation. If possible, ask a friend to stay near the tree to help those who seem a little lost.

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Before the day of your holiday, select the colors you would like to see on the crown of your wedding tree. Obtain imprint ink from the chosen shades.

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To ensure the comfort of your guests, plan a table on which you will put all the necessary instruments. The tree will occupy the center of this improvised work plan.

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Around him, store your inks, pens, wipes so you can easily clean ink stains from his fingers. Also remember to leave a small sign with instructions. This will allow your loved ones to sign your wedding tree even if the person in charge guides them away for a moment.

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Finally, to make your memory even more beautiful, do not hesitate to ask your guests to write their names above their fingerprints. In this way, you will be able to have fun to identify the footprint of each of your loved ones!

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The fingerprint tree is not just for weddings!

And if the idea of ​​such a painting seduced you, you may also like the suggestions on the pictures below. Get inspired to create similar trees for a birthday, baptism, baby shower or Christmas party!

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