What Is a Video Guestbook? Everything You Need to Know
The complete guide to video guestbooks: how they work, what they cost, and why they're becoming the most meaningful keepsake at weddings and events.
TL;DR: A video guestbook is a modern alternative to traditional paper guestbooks. Instead of writing a message, your guests record short personal video messages at a dedicated installation. The result is a collection of heartfelt videos capturing their voices, faces, and emotions. In Dubai, video guestbook rental starts from AED 3,000 and includes delivery, setup, and private digital delivery of all videos within 48 hours.
The problem with traditional guestbooks
Most traditional guestbooks end up on a shelf. Guests write "Congratulations!" or "So happy for you!" because they're put on the spot with a pen. The messages are short, generic, and rarely capture what people actually feel. Some guests can't write comfortably, whether due to language barriers, disabilities, or simply being at an event where holding a pen is impractical.
A video guestbook solves this. When someone picks up a phone and starts talking, they speak naturally. They say what they actually mean. And you get to see it on their face.
How it works
Setup at your venue
The installation is delivered and set up before your event. It's designed to be a visual centerpiece, not hidden in a corner.
Guests record messages
They pick up the phone handset and speak from the heart. No app to download, no instructions needed. The phone makes it feel natural, like a conversation rather than a performance.
You receive everything privately
All video messages are delivered to you within 48 hours via a private online gallery. Only you decide who sees them.
What it costs in Dubai
Video guestbook rental in Dubai typically ranges from AED 3,000 for self-service to AED 4,000 with a professional host who guides guests and ensures the best messages. An optional Keepsake Film (all messages compiled into one video) is available for around AED 750. All packages include delivery, setup, collection, and up to 5 hours of coverage.
Who is it for?
Video guestbooks work for any event where the messages matter. Weddings are the most popular use case, but they're equally powerful at engagement parties, milestone birthdays, retirement celebrations, and farewell events. Corporate events use them to capture employee testimonials and client messages. Any occasion where you want to hear what people actually feel, not just read a signature.
Do guests actually use it?
Yes. The phone handset is the key. People are used to picking up phones and talking. It removes the awkwardness of standing in front of a camera. Most guests record messages between 30 seconds and 2 minutes without any prompting. With a professional host, participation goes even higher because the host naturally guides guests to the installation throughout the event.
Video guestbook vs other options
A video guestbook is not a photo booth (which captures posed photos) or an audio guestbook (which records voice only). It's a dedicated installation designed specifically for heartfelt personal messages. The combination of voice, facial expression, and emotion creates a keepsake that no other format can match.
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