An audio guest book is a working telephone handset that records short voice messages. Guests lift the receiver, hear a greeting from you, then speak after the tone. The phone stores every message on an internal card. Nothing is streamed, so it works in venues with no WiFi signal.
We supply two versions. The vintage chest holds a white phone and its own neon sign, so it arrives ready to use. The phone box is a white wooden telephone box that guests step inside to record. At Foxtail Barns in Staffordshire, our chest sat beside our black post box against the barn’s brick wall.
What’s Included
- All-day hire. The unit stays with you from set-up until the end of your reception.
- Delivery, set-up and collection. Free within 20 miles of Droitwich Spa. Beyond that, we quote mileage on request.
- Set-up to suit you. We usually set up with the rest of your decor, early in the day.
- Your own greeting. Record a message for guests to hear when they pick up. Send it by WhatsApp or email at least a week before.
- Unlimited messages. Guests can speak for as long as they like, and there is no limit on how many messages they leave.
- Your recordings on USB. We post every message to you as an MP3 on a USB, first class, the day after your wedding.
- A neon sign with both. The chest comes with its own neon sign. The phone box adds white florals and a neon sign.
- PAT tested and insured. The phone needs one plug socket. We can send our PAT and insurance certificates to your venue.
Audio Guest Book Hire Prices
Both options are priced for all-day hire, delivered and set up by our team.
| Option | Best for | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Chest Audio Guest Book | Table-top placement, rustic and vintage styling | £195 | All-day hire, delivery, set-up, collection, neon sign |
| Audio Guest Book Phone Booth | A walk-in feature near the bar or dance floor | £450 | All-day hire, delivery, set-up, collection, white florals, neon sign |
Both prices include VAT. Delivery is free within 20 miles of Droitwich Spa, and we quote mileage on request beyond that. Not sure which suits your venue? Send us your date and room layout and we will tell you honestly.
Which Option Should You Choose?
Choose the vintage chest for a table-top guest book, and the phone box if you want a feature. The chest suits smaller rooms and tighter budgets at £195. The phone box works better in large barns and hotel function rooms at £450. It also gives guests a reason to stop and gather during the evening.
Audio Guestbook Telephone Box and Wedding Phone Booth Hire
Our audio guestbook telephone box is our £450 option. It is a white wooden phone box with a vintage phone inside, about 2.7m tall, 1.2m wide and 1m deep. Guests step inside, pick up the handset and leave their message in private. That is why couples also search for it as a wedding phone booth.
The £450 includes white florals and a neon sign. We can dress the door with flowers from any of our main floral ranges, to match the rest of your decor. It needs one plug socket nearby. A rustic wooden phone box joins it for 2027 weddings.
At Tortworth Court, we styled our white telephone box with a white flower wall. Guests used it through the evening to leave voice messages for the couple.
How Audio Guest Book Hire Works
- We deliver and set up. At a time to suit you, usually with the rest of your decor, early in the day.
- Guests lift the handset. They hear your greeting, then record after the tone.
- Messages save to the phone. Guests can speak for as long as they like, with no WiFi needed.
- We collect. The unit is picked up the next day, or as agreed with your venue.
- You receive your recordings. We post them to you as MP3s on a USB, first class, the day after.
Which Venues Suit an Audio Guest Book?
Barn Venues
Barns have hard surfaces and high ceilings, so the evening gets loud quickly. Put the phone away from the band and guests will be heard clearly. At Foxtail Barns, our chest stood beside our post box against the brick wall. Couples also book it at Curradine Barns, Hanbury Barns, Redhouse Barn, Bennetts Willow Barn, Lapstone Barn and Shustoke Barn.
Hotels and Country Houses
Hotel and country house rooms usually have a bar area that guests drift towards between courses. The vintage chest sits neatly on a side table there. At Glewstone Court near Ross-on-Wye, couples book every one of our hire items. We have supplied it at The Bank House Hotel, Brockencote Hall, St Andrews Hotel and the White Swan in Stratford.
Marquees and Tipis
Marquees rarely have reliable WiFi, which is why a recording phone suits them. Everything saves to the phone itself. Keep the unit off the grass and under cover.
Manor Houses and Country Estates
Manor houses and estates often have a hallway or side room away from the main reception. That is where the phone box earns its place. At Tortworth Court in South Gloucestershire, our telephone box became part of the evening styling. It is booked a lot at Hogarths Stone Manor, and couples have booked it at Gorcott Hall too.
Parties and Corporate Events
Our audio guest book is not only for weddings. Your greeting can be anything, from a birthday welcome to a Santa message. One corporate client even had a Santa greeting for their Christmas party. See our ideas for anniversary parties, celebration parties and corporate events.
Venues & Areas We Cover
We cover Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, Malvern, Evesham, Pershore, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Hereford, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn. If your venue is not listed, get in touch. If it is within a reasonable distance of Droitwich Spa, we will almost always be able to help.
Pair Your Audio Guest Book With Our Wedding Decor Hire
Audio Guest Book Photos
Here are a few more of our audio guest books at real weddings. You can see both the chest and the phone booth in person at our Droitwich Spa showroom.
How to Book
The Wedding House is rated 5.0 on Google from over 200 reviews, and 98% of Facebook reviewers recommend us. We are based in Droitwich Spa and have supplied wedding decor hire across Worcestershire and the West Midlands since 2011.
What Our Couples Say
“We hired The Wedding House for our full venue decor, including a donut wall and audio guest book, and it was one of the best decisions we made.”
Rachel & Mark, married March 2025
