Wedding Guest Book Puzzles

Hygloss Group Wedding Community Puzzle & Instructions Guide

Puzzle piece (Fig. 1) is labeled with top, bottom, right and left. We suggest noting the orientation of each piece before filling out to make sure that the artwork and message is displayed right-side up instead up upside-down. Use the white side of the puzzle piece for the messages and artwork. A good tip is to start the puzzle before the event, or fill out a few example pieces to put on display at the station. This will give each participant an idea of how they should decorate the piece.

What is a Community Puzzle?

Think of it as a community quilt for adults and kids of all ages. The Community Puzzle consists of large universal puzzle pieces that go together in any order. Each person decorates their own puzzle piece in their own style, usually, but not always utilizing a common theme suggestions below. Any size group can participate – all that is needed is enough pieces. Our largest so far was over 10,000 pieces, but there is absolutely no limit. And remember – each piece is interchangeable, so it is not hard to assemble!

How do I preserve my Community Puzzle once completed?

Once completed, why not permanently display the Community Puzzle? To hold the pieces together, turn the completed puzzle upside down, and coat the back with a quality white glue. Don’t use too much, and try to keep the glue from leaking through the cracks to the face of the puzzle. While the glue is still wet, apply layers of newspaper, or poster board, and let dry. Trim excess paper from edges as needed. With larger puzzles, a piece of plywood for mounting may be necessary. To preserve the face, apply a UV spray protective coating available from an Art Supply Store. This will protect the surface, and cut down on fading. Follow the directions on the can. You can also use commercial puzzle coating materials sold for regular jigsaw puzzles. Be sure to test whatever materials used on the test puzzle piece mentioned above, to make sure there is not an adverse reaction between the coating and the markers, crayons, or other materials used. Because the inner puzzle pieces are identical, they can be connected to each other in any way. We carry the standard 56 piece puzzle, as well as several expanded packs.  CLICK HERE for a full list of puzzle options and layout suggestions.

30 Guest Puzzle (56 Pieces)

The first layout option is five (5) pieces vertically, and six (6) pieces horizontally. This will make the largest puzzle you can get with this set, at 56 pieces.

The second layout option is three (3) pieces vertically, and eight (8) pieces horizontally for a total of 50 pieces needed.

The third layout option is four (4) pieces vertically, and six (6) pieces horizontally for a total of 48 pieces needed.

The fourth layout option is five (5) pieces vertically, and five (5) pieces horizontally for a total of 48 pieces needed.

50 Guest Puzzle (88 Pieces)

The first layout option is five (5) pieces vertically, and five (5) pieces horizontally.

The second layout option is five (5) pieces vertically, and ten (10) pieces horizontally.

The third layout option is six (6) pieces vertically, and eight (8) pieces horizontally. You will have eight (8) leftover pieces with this layout.

The fourth and final layout option is seven (7) pieces vertically, and seven (7) pieces horizontally. You will have seven (7) leftover pieces with this layout.

100 Guest Puzzle (162 Pieces)

We recommend using a foam board or a presentation board when building & displaying this size puzzle. The first layout option is ten (10) pieces vertically, and ten (10) pieces horizontally.

The second layout option is five (5) pieces vertically, and twenty (20) pieces horizontally.

200 Guest Puzzle (282 Pieces)

Please note that foam or presentation board is recommended when building & displaying this size puzzle. The first layout option is ten (10) pieces vertically, and ten (10) pieces horizontally.

The second layout option is twelve (12) pieces vertically, and sixteen (16) pieces horizontally.

The third layout option is eleven (11) pieces vertically, and eighteen (18) pieces horizontally.

The fourth layout option is ten (10) pieces vertically, and twenty (20) pieces horizontally.

The fifth and final layout option is eight (8) pieces vertically, and twenty-five (25) pieces horizontally.

500 Guest Puzzle (628 Pieces)

We recommend using foam board or presentation board when building & displaying this size puzzle. The first layout option is twenty (20) pieces vertically, and twenty-five (25) pieces horizontally. At this size, we suggest that you use a piece of plywood, or other heavy-duty material to display your puzzle.

The second layout option great for duality events, such as "His & Her's", shared events, or two-parter parties! This option is for TWO puzzles, and the layout is ten (10) pieces vertically, and twenty-five (25) pieces horizontally.

The third layout option is fifteen (15) pieces vertically, and thirty-three (33) pieces horizontally. At this size, we suggest that you use a piece of plywood, or other heavy-duty material to display your puzzle.

The last layout option is for TWO puzzles! Lay each puzzle out with twelve (12) pieces vertically, and thirteen (13) pieces horizontally. This set is great for events and activities that require multiple puzzle designs and themes!