Watercolor Guest Book Alternative > wedding portrait from photo, large framed guest book canvas, custom digital painting portrait {wcg}
$43.20 $48.00
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Our CUSTOM WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT GUEST BOOK is custom created from your favorite photo, along with your names and wedding date. It can start off as an eye-catching welcome sign, and once signed at the reception, becomes a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake to display in your home for years to come.
Available on paper, canvas, or digitally, framed or unframed. All details are explained below ↓, but if you have any questions, please just ask! Created with ♥ in the USA.
🔸 HOW TO ORDER
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1️⃣ Place your order, including your info in "Notes" at checkout:
✓ Names & Date :
After placing your order, Note your ORDER #, and
✓ Email your photo to JadeForestDesign [!at] gmail.com, with you Order # as the Subject.
2️⃣ Receive your design VIA EMAIL within about a week.
3️⃣ Approve, or revise, if needed. Allow 2–3 business days per revision, 2 rounds of revisions are included.
4️⃣ Your sign will be printed and shipped once you approve the emailed design. You can expect to receive it in 1–2 weeks. If you choose the emailed option, you'll be ready to download as soon as you're happy with the emailed proof.
↓🔥 scroll down for RUSH options ↓
🔸 SENDING THE PHOTO
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➤ QUALITY PHOTOS MAKE FOR QUALITY RESULTS:
✓ The portion of the image that you'd like to show needs to be at least 5"x7" at 300 dpi.
✓ Ask your photographer for a "High Resolution" (300dpi) file.
✓ Cell phone photos also work, as long as they aren't cropped or filtered.
✓ Be sure that you're sending the actual file, not a screenshot.
➤ Examples of art that will NOT work:
✗ Screenshots
✗ Cropped pieces of photos
✗ Drawing, paintings etc
✗ Anything with text
🔸 SIZES vs NUMBER OF GUESTS
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The size is really a matter of personal preference, and depends on whether you expect any couples to sign together (most common) or separately, whether you expect guests to include a message, as opposed to just a signature etc, but here are suggested sizes:
➤ 11” x 14” → for up to 50 signatures
➤ 16” x 20” → for between 50 and 100 signatures
➤ 18” x 24” → for between 100 and 150 signatures
➤ 24" x 36" → for between 150 and 250 signatures
When in doubt, I always suggest going LARGER, rather than smaller. All sizes in inches.
🔸 PRINT TYPES
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➤ CANVAS ➤ Printed on smooth, clay-coated canvas, and gallery-wrapped over a 3/4" deep wood frame. No need to frame, hardware included.
➤ PAPER ➤ Printed on heavyweight matte paper using archival-quality inks. Needs to be framed to display.
EMAIL option ➜ Personalized, high-resolution, printer-ready (printable) files via email. International customers can use coupon code PRINTABLEONLY to remove shipping costs from printable orders at checkout.
🔸 FRAMES
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All frames are solid maple wood and ready to hang.
Choose Natural, Walnut, Espresso, Black, Gray, Rustic White, Gold, Rose Gold, or Silver.
➤ FRAMES for PAPER are 5/8" wide and 1 1/4" deep for all colors except metallics. The metallics are beveled, 1” wide and 7/8” deep. A protective acrylic front is included. For guest books, you’d want to have the print in the frame at your event, but take out the clear front piece until after it's signed.
➤ FRAMES for CANVAS are are 3/8" wide and 1 1/4" deep. There is no glass or acrylic.
🔸 HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
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Please keep in mind that, while you can normally expect things on the quicker end of the ranges given, we cannot guarantee delivery dates with the free shipping option. Please be sure to review rush options below, or at checkout.
It normally takes a total of 3–4 WEEKS for your custom sign to arrive in the mail with the standard turnaround. This breaks down to:
➜ PROOF ➜
4–7 business days for the emailed design proof
➜ REVISIONS ➜
2–3 business days per round of revisions
➜ PRINTING & SHIPPING ➜
1–2 weeks
= TOTAL OF 3–4 WEEKS
🔥 RUSH
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The following RUSH UPGRADES can be found under "Shipping" at checkout:
➜ EXPRESS DELIVERY: print arrives within 2 weeks
➜ LIGHTNING DELIVERY: print arrives within 1 week
➜ PRINTABLE ONLY: emailed within 3 business days
↑ Rush timing does NOT include revisions
✚ Add 1–3 business days per REVISION
BUSINESS DAYS are Mon–Fri, except holidays
🔸 MATCHING ITEMS
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Browse our PORTRAITS:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JadeForestDesign/search?search_query=portrait
Browse our GUEST BOOKS:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JadeForestDesign/search?search_query=guest+book
🔸 EASELS & PENS
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✚ ADD AN EASEL ➜ Lightweight, folding tripod easels are available in a number of colors to match your event decor perfectly (Natural Wood, painted White, Silver, Gold, or Rose Gold), and two sizes (25" table-top easel, or 65" floor-stand easel). Order here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/539577816/wood-easel
PENS ➜ I recommend providing your guests with ARCHIVAL-quality pens (such as Sakura/Micron). You should be able to find those at a craft store such as Michael’s, or on Amazon. I do not recommend Sharpies, or any other non-archival pens, as they may fade over time. Please keep in mind that you’ll need a light-colored and/or metallic pen if your signature spots are dark.
🔸 INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
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Use coupon code PRINTABLEONLY to remove shipping costs from printable orders at checkout. Choosing the printable, and printing locally, is often the quickest, and most affordable option for International customers.
If you prefer a print shipped to you, the following can ship internationally:
• unframed paper prints of any size
• framed paper prints up to 11" x 14"
• canvas prints up to 16" x 20"
International shipping is 2–5 weeks, depending on customs.
🔸 QUESTIONS?
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Don't hesitate to send a Message and I’llget right back to you!
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Created with ♥ in the USA.
Shipping from United States
Processing time
1-2 weeks
Estimated shipping times
- United States : 6 - 8 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept cancellations
Frequently Asked Questions
✅ ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS ➜
We usually ask you to provide your info in the "Personalization" or "Notes" box when placing you order. For PORTRAITS, each design has a unique web link for sending over your photos.
Please scroll through each item's photos and read its DESCRIPTION section for complete ordering info and FAQs.
✅ CURRENT TIMING ➜
You can expect emailed proofs (or printable files) within 4–7 business days of your order date for non-portrait orders. Portrait proofs and custom upgrades take 2–3 weeks. For PRINTED items, you'll be asked to approve the design for print (or revise, if needed).
Printing and shipping takes approximately 2–3 weeks from proof approval. For PRINTABLE orders, you will be able to download and print as soon as you're happy with the emailed design.
Allow an additional 1–2 business days per revision (2–3 business days for portrait revisions).
You can normally expect things on the quicker end of the ranges given, but we are not able to provide delivery guarantees on non-rush orders.
✅ 🔥 RUSHING YOUR ORDER ➜
We offer a variety of rush options under "Shipping" at Checkout. Or, you can add rush to an existing order here:
PORTRAIT: https://www.etsy.com/listing/605464486/rush-my-portrait
NON-PORTRAIT: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235001511/rush-my-design
You may also choose to rush the printing & shipping portion of the process only. A link to shipping upgrade options will be included in the email you receive with your proof.
✅ CHOOSING PHOTOS FOR PORTRAITS ➜
There's no need for everyone to be together in the photo. Separate photos for each person are just fine. A high-quality, forward-facing photo of each person's face is what's most important for a great likeness. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/HowToPickPhotos
✅ DIY PRINTABLES VIA EMAIL ➜
Most items in our shop have the option to choose a "printable", or "email file only", if you prefer to print locally. While we highly recommend the professional printing services offered via the shop, choosing this option means you'll receive personalized, high-resolution, printer-ready (printable) files via email. Please see "CURRENT TIMING" above for how soon to expect the emailed designs.
✅ INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ➜
Use coupon code PRINTABLEONLY to remove shipping costs from printable orders at checkout. Choosing the printable, and printing locally, is often the quickest, and most affordable option for International customers. International shipping is 2–5 weeks, depending on customs.
✅ SIZING (for Guest Books + Seating Charts) ➜
Here are suggested sizes:
➤ 11” x 14” → for up to 50 guests
➤ 16” x 20” → for between 50 and 100 guests
➤ 18” x 24” → for between 100 and 150 guests
➤ 24" x 36" → for between 150 and 250 guests
The size is really a matter of personal preference, and depends on a few things. For guestbooks, consider whether you expect guests to include a message, as opposed to just a signature etc. For seating charts, consider how far guests will be standing to read them.
When in doubt, we always suggest going LARGER, rather than smaller.
✅ CANCELLATIONS ➜
After the 4 hour cancellations window has closed, cancellation & refund requests may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the complexity of the design, a non-refundable $15–$300 design fee is applicable once the design proof has been started. No orders can be cancelled once approval to print has been given. No exceptions.
Reviews (3)
Average:
Apr 14, 2022
The quality of this item is very high grade. We are VERY happy with the end result. Out expectations were met and the service was quick!
Lindsay
Aug 24, 2021
Love how mine turned out! AND it came extremely quick!
Amanda Koehl
Aug 7, 2021
The first print made my fiancé’s face look a bit weird but they were quick with communication and I was able to send another picture that worked. It looks great in person. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because I wish the first picture would have worked.
Laura Alicia