Creative Guest Book Ideas for Baby Blessings, Christenings & Dedications

Welcoming a child into the world through a baby blessing, christening, or baby dedication is one of life’s most heartfelt moments. These gatherings aren’t just ceremonies—they're the beginning of your child’s story, steeped in family traditions and surrounded by love.

One beautiful way to commemorate the day is by inviting your guests to leave notes, prayers, or memories. But instead of a traditional guest book, why not make it something truly special? We've put together a list of creative ideas that turn well wishes into a cherished keepsake you and your child can look back on for years to come.

1. Wishing Tree or Blessing Tree

Set up a small tree with blank tags or paper leaves where guests can write their blessings, hopes, or advice. After the event, collect the tags and store them in a memory box or create a scrapbook page.

2. Message in a Bottle

Provide small pieces of rolled-up paper for guests to write messages and place them into a glass bottle. This is a timeless and elegant option that can later be opened on a milestone day, such as the child's first communion or a future birthday.

3. Quilt Squares of Love

Offer fabric squares and fabric pens and ask guests to write notes or draw a simple picture. Later, have the squares sewn into a quilt—a warm and cozy heirloom full of love.

4. Polaroid Photo Guest Book

Set up a Polaroid station where guests can snap a photo, tape it into a scrapbook, and write a note next to it. This option gives you a visual memory of the day and is perfect for a baby blessing or christening with lots of family and friends.

5. Children’s Book Sign-In

Choose a meaningful children’s book—like "Oh, the Places You’ll Go!"—and ask guests to sign their name and leave a message inside. Your child can then enjoy the story, along with the loving words from friends and family, as they grow up.

6. Fingerprint Tree Art

Design a simple tree illustration and ask guests to dip their finger in colored ink to add leaves with their fingerprint, signing their name nearby. It becomes a beautiful piece of art to frame and display in the nursery.

7. Memory Cards for a Keepsake Box

Provide beautifully designed memory cards with prompts like “My wish for you,” “A special memory I want to share,” or “A tradition in our family.” After the event, collect all the cards and place them in a keepsake box like the Miriia Wooden Heirloom Box—a stunning and sturdy storage solution perfect for preserving the most treasured mementos from the day.

This elegant wooden box can also hold items like the baby’s blessing outfit, photos, a printed copy of the dedication or christening program, and other tokens from the celebration. It’s more than a container—it becomes a living memory of a sacred day.

Whether you opt for a photo album full of smiling faces or handwritten notes tucked safely inside the Miriia Wooden Heirloom Box, these ideas help turn your baby’s blessing, christening, or dedication into a lasting family tradition. 

These keepsakes are not only for the parents, but also become beautiful gifts to share with your child as they grow into their faith and family history.