Miss Design Berry Puts Old-School Guest Books to Shame
One of the biggest regrets from my wedding was not having a fully-signed guest book by the end of the weekend. And by that, I mean we got like three inscriptions. Total. For someone who has kept pretty much every guest book I’ve ever had - for graduation parties, my sweet 16, etc. - this was an epic fail. ((Not to mention, a beyond expensive one. I had to have a guest book brimming with some of our favorite engagement photos, by barely anyone saw them or cared to craft a cute message for us)). Our venue concierge def should have made more of an effort to direct guests over there, but alas he didn’t… and the guest book wasn’t really stand out either, if I could turn back time, I would have had someone recreate a caricature that my husband and I had done when we were 18, at the after-party following our high school graduation. It was adorable and super meaningful. I would have had Miss Design Berry do it. And all of our guests would have LOVED it and wanted to sign it in a heartbeat. Oh well… you live and you learn. For now, we’re just lucky to have MDB sponsor this post, so no one else has to suffer through guest book blunders…
So you know how we talk about those accounts we follow on Instagram and can’t help endlessly scrolling through their feeds? Well, Miss Design Berry is one of them. The women-owned, women-operated design studio, which got its start on Etsy nearly 10 years ago, has blossomed into one of the most sought-after sources for custom signage, illustrations and ‘I Do’ appropriate artwork for the wedding and wayyyy beyond. And the wow factor really does go way beyond the wedding, because the pieces become awesome keepsakes that are cherished forevs. That’s their goal, actually - to design signs with the idea that you can hang it in your home afterwards. Something that helps when you’re always pouring tons of budget into signs that traditionally end up in the trash once the day is done.
That doesn’t happen with Miss Design Berry. If it does, it’s a damnnnnn shame!!! Oh, P.S. get ready for a lot of 🐶 in this post. #sorrynotsorry, they're too stinkin' cute! 🐶
These guest books don’t have pages, but they’re kind of fairytale if you ask us!
Every couple wonders what they would look like immortalized in a illustrated portrait of themselves, right? Miss Design Berry makes it happen, and phenomenally-well at that. You can choose from a number of different portrait options - based on your venue, your overall vibe, your extra (furry) family members - and creative canvases - watercolor or chalkboard backgrounds, balloons/bubbles for guests to write their messages in. And how can your portrait come to life for your reception, without photos furnished beforehand? Magic, duh. 😉 No… you just provide your designer with the necessary nuptials details and photos of the goods (that gown, and whatever else your guy or girl is planning to wear for the day), and she’ll put the picture together. Whether you want to be drawn popping a bottle of your favorite champs, sharing that first smooch, posing with your pets, or hopelessly in love in your happy places (at the boardwalk, on the beach, on a dock, etc.), you can basically choose your own adventure…
The process is perfectly personal
Yep, everything is purchased and processed online, but the service is sooo tailored that you basically feel like you’re working with your bestie on something for your BEST DAY EVER. Once you complete your order, you’ll get an online form (via email) to fill out. This is where you provide MDB with all the fun details, like colors, fonts, and preferences for your design, and schedule a follow up call with your personal design consultant to discuss everything further. You’ll also get three revision rounds after the initial proof, so you can make all the edits and changes you need before approving and sending things to print. And like we said before, the team liveeees for loved-up feels from their clients. So, each designer is in to win it when it comes to creating something that captures you both - in every little detail. It will be ‘SO YOU’ from your signature shade of lipstick to your pooch’s best profile. That’s a promise!
And NBD if you’re photo phobic, portraits aren’t The only pick
If seeing yourself like John Stamos and his bride isn’t exactly your thing, it’s okay. Miss Design Berry is hardly a one-trick portrait 🐴. Some of the other best-sellers include watercolor maps - with the overlapping states of you two sweethearts - sweet skyline sketches, and pet portraits (if your prefer pics of your fur babies over yourselves, hey we get it!).
And guest books aren’t the only get, either
Though, they’re the keepsakes to end all keepsakes, right?! No. You can also work with the designers at MDB to custom create illustrated save the dates, signature cocktail signage for the bar, hangtags to go along with your favors (the literal cutest), Snapchat filters, and even bespoke wedding crests, you know, for the royal wedding admirers among you!
Here’s some extra color for your consideration!
Miss Design Berry has a special going on RN where clients can save 10 percent when they purchase 6+ months ahead of their wedding. Just visit the site, start up a live chat to learn more, and get a custom invoice set up with that discount. Shop now!
Be sure to follow Miss Design Berry on IG to see all the #mymdbdesign magic. The portraits are SCARY good!
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