Our Classic Guest Books - Frequently Asked Questions
~ How do I order?
Designing your custom book is easy! Simply copy and paste these steps in the notes section during checkout on our Etsy ClaireMagnolia Wedding Guest Book store – and provide your selections.
1. Book Size
2. Book Color
3. Photo Frame or No Photo Frame
4. Due Date
~ How do I know what the options are for each step?
……………STEP 1: Choose your Book Style…………
We have 2 styles of books – photo guest books/albums and traditional guest books
STYLE 1: Photo Guest Books/Photo Albums
- allow you to use ANY SIZE photo on the thick paper pages (4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", polaroids, fuji’s, photo booths, etc)
- have THICK ivory paper pages; glassine tissue interweaving between pages for archival photo protection; sewn spine built for dimensional items such as photos/cards; lays flat
***ALL HAVE BLANK, THICK PAPER PAGES & THE PAGE COUNT CANNOT CHANGE
…a… 9 x 7.5 landscape w/100 pages (50 sheets, front & back)
…b… 9 x 12 landscape w/60 pages (30 sheets, front & back)
…c… 9 x 12 portrait w/60 pages (30 sheets, front & back)
…d…9 x 12 portrait w/100 pages (50 sheets, front & back)
…e… 12 x 12 w/100 pages (50 sheets, front & back) + $10 for this large size (you must also order this additional item:https://www.etsy.com/listing/107925257/12-x-12-upgrade-for-clairemagnolias)
…f… *new: BLACK pages - 9.74 x 14 landscape w/60 pages (30 sheets, front & back)
STYLE 2: Traditional Guest Books
- meant for signatures, messages and other non-dimensional items
- 48 sheets/96 pages of ivory archival paper -10 x 8
...g... lined pages
...h... blank/unlined pages
………….. STEP 2: Select Colors..…………
Our custom books are covered in your choice of 4 materials: linen, satin, silk or leather. The linen is a tight-weave matte rayon material. The satin is Japanese rayon silk with a light texture and shine. The silk is 100% natural silk with a light texture and subtle luminescence (the silk is a $16 upgrade). The leather is a glaze bonded leather.
To see them up close and to learn more about these materials which cover our custom books, please click on the picture.
………….STEP 4: Due Date & Phone Number.………
Please provide your due date and phone number in the notes during checkout as well, even if we discussed in convo separately. We want to get your items to you on time!
………….Optional Personalization.………
If you would like to personalize your book, we can do this for you. It is an additional service. Your personalization is heat pressed into the cover.
Location options: bottom right hand corner, optical center or centered under photo frame. $12 for center options
Color options: silver, gold or subtle letterpress. $12 per line.
Font options: Script or Serif.
Add this listing to your cart when ordering the book on etsy.com. Instructions are in the listing. Pay attention to quantity.
(*To add personalization through ETSY, please add this to your order following the instructions:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/107916558/personalization-for-clairemagnolias)
........IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE........
If you want other upgrades, such as the 12x12’ 50 sheet book or the black page book, you will need to add the appropriate listing to your cart as well. Click on the links to learn more.
PERSONALIZATION: https://www.etsy.com/listing/107916558/personalization-for-clairemagnolias|
12 x 12 BOOK UPGRADE: https://www.etsy.com/listing/107925257/12-x-12-upgrade-for-clairemagnolias
BOOK W/BLACK PAGES: https://www.etsy.com/listing/119421123/black-page-upgrade-for-clairemagnolias
~ When will I receive my order?
All our custom creations are made-to-order just for you. The time in which you should expect to receive you item(s) is as follows:
US Domestic Shipments:
- Standard Shipping (included with order) - delivery in approx 2-3 weeks
- Rush Orders (select that shipping during checkout) - delivery in approx 1 week
- Need it within the week? Please contact us
International Shipments:
- Standard Shipping (included with order) - delivery in approx 3-5 weeks
- Rush Orders (select that shipping during checkout) - delivery in approx 1-2 weeks
~ I'd like to use the photo guest book to capture guests' photos and messages. Any tips?
Yes! You can find some tips here or click on the image.
~ How do I get photos on the pages?
It's easy! Here are some suggestions here.
~ How many photos will each book hold?
Each book can hold lots of photographs.
Our photo guest books are perfect for photos & messages!. ****
~ I'd like to see some color combinations of this style book. Can you show me some images?
From time to time, we update a FLICKR page with photos of different color combinations. Click here to see a small sampling of the color combinations available.
~ Are your books archival?
All our custom books are handmade by skilled artists, archival, and made from the finest materials to last for generations.
~ Are Blue Sky Papers and ClaireMagnolia related?
Blue Sky Papers and ClaireMagnolia archival albums and guest books are created by the same team of bookbinders who have been designing and creating books for 6+ years.
~ What are the uses for these custom books?
There are many applications: a fun wedding photo guest book, traditional sign-in book, wedding album, memory book, or a scrapbook. Weddings are only one of the many occasions you can use to create a ClaireMagnolia custom book.
~ I'd like to have other books made to match this style. What kinds of books are available?
We can match your design on these style books: journal, clear pocket photo album, recipe books, sketchbook, etc.
~ I still have questions. How can I contact you?
Click here for more information.
convo us through etsy or contact us here
