Question 1

What is an audio guest book?

Accepted Answer

An audio guest book is a vintage-style telephone where guests pick up the handset and record a personal voice message. It's a beautiful, intimate alternative to a traditional written guest book.

Question 2

How does the audio guest book work?

Accepted Answer

It's simple — guests pick up the phone, hear your custom greeting, then leave their message after the tone. No instructions needed, and even older guests find it intuitive.

Question 3

Can we set a custom greeting?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We record a personalised greeting that plays when guests pick up the handset. You tell us what you'd like it to say, and we'll set it up before your event.

Question 4

How many messages can be recorded?

Accepted Answer

There's no limit on the number of messages. The audio guest book records all evening, so every guest has a chance to leave their message.

Question 5

How do we receive the recordings?

Accepted Answer

After your event, we deliver all recordings digitally — usually within 48 hours. You'll receive individual audio files for each message, ready to listen back to whenever you want.

Question 6

Can the audio guest book be used alongside a photo booth?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Many of our couples pair the audio guest book with a photo booth or magic mirror. It's a perfect combination of visual and audio memories.

Question 7

Do you deliver audio guest books by post?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our audio guest book hire is a fully postal service. We send your pre-programmed phone via Royal Mail tracked delivery anywhere in the UK — England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland — completely free of charge. A free pre-paid return label is included in every box.

Question 8

How far in advance should I order my audio guest book?

Accepted Answer

We recommend booking at least 2 weeks before your event to guarantee availability. For peak wedding season (May-September), we recommend 4-6 weeks. Your audio guest book will be dispatched 3-5 days before your event date.

Question 9

What happens if the phone stops working at my event?

Accepted Answer

In the unlikely event of a technical issue, contact us immediately and we will arrange a replacement phone to be posted by next-day delivery at no extra charge. Our phones are thoroughly tested before every dispatch and fully battery-powered to last well beyond a typical event.

Question 10

How do I return the audio guest book after my event?

Accepted Answer

Simply place the phone back in the box it arrived in and attach the free pre-paid Royal Mail return label (included in your box). Drop it at any Royal Mail post box or Post Office. We will digitally deliver all your recordings within 48 hours of receiving it.

Question 11

Can I use the audio guest book for a party or corporate event?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! While weddings are the most popular use, our audio guest books are perfect for birthday parties, corporate events, retirement celebrations, baby showers, hen parties, anniversaries, and celebrations of life. We will tailor the greeting message to suit your event.

Question 12

What is the audio quality like?

Accepted Answer

Our audio guest books use high-fidelity recording technology with a handset design that naturally filters out background noise. Even in busy event environments with music and chatter, your guests voices come through clear. All recordings are delivered as high-quality digital audio files.

Question 13

How long can each message be?

Accepted Answer

Each guest can record a message of up to 3 minutes. Most messages are between 30 seconds and 2 minutes — plenty of time for a proper message. There is no limit on the total number of recordings.

Question 14

Can I listen to messages during the event?

Accepted Answer

The recordings are not available for playback during the event. We deliver all messages digitally within 48 hours of receiving the phone back. This ensures the best audio quality and means the recordings are a wonderful surprise to listen back to after your celebration.

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