What to say in a video guestbook: 30 message ideas
30 October 2026 · The Joymakers Collective
The short answer: Say who you are, share one memory or wish, and end with something warm. A minute or two is plenty.
The three-part message
- 1
Your name and how you know the host.
- 2
One thing: a memory, a wish or some advice.
- 3
Something warm or funny, then hang up.
For weddings
The moment I knew…
you two were it was…
My advice
for your first year married is…
In 10 years
I predict you will be…
Our song
Here is one to dance to in 20 years.
Promise me
you will always…
The first time
I met you, I thought…
My wish
for your home is…
My toast
since I wasn't on the speech list…
One word
for today, and why.
A secret
about how you met…
For birthdays
Favourite memory
with you is…
You taught me
without knowing…
This year
I hope brings you…
Funniest moment
you've had in front of me…
If you were a dish
you would be…
A song
sung badly, on purpose.
Three words
that describe you.
Best gift
you ever gave me was…
Next big birthday
I'll remind you of…
Remember this
when we're old:…
For work events
Best thing
about this team is…
Proudest moment
this year was…
Shout-out
to someone who helped me.
Keep doing
next year…
Advice
for the newest person here.
Office moment
that still makes me laugh…
This milestone
means…
Our team movie
would be called…
Next chapter
I wish us…
Thank you
to… for…
Can hosts give guests prompts?
Yes. Signature includes in-house prompt cards, Premium has cards written for your event, and on Classic they are a $10 add-on.
FAQ
How long should a message be?
A minute or two. Each message on The Memory Booth runs a couple of minutes.
Can kids leave messages?
Yes. Easy prompts like three words that describe you work well.
Is it fine to just sing?
Yes. A song, a joke or a toast all count.
