About To Have & To Hear
We turn celebrations into unforgettable experiences
We believe in:
- Authentic, joyful experiences
- Beautifully styled, effortless setups
- Personal service from first contact to delivery
- Memories worth hearing and seeing
Every event is different and we tailor our services bespoke to suit your style and vision.
To Have & To Hear
Why choose us?
What started with a simple idea, hearing the voices of your loved ones on your wedding day, has blossomed into something much bigger.
As two working musicians, sound and experience have always mattered to us. When we got married, we didn’t just want photos, we wanted moments we could hear – laughter, advice, late-night stories, silly ramblings and everything in between. That’s how To Have & To Hear was born.
Over the years, couples and event hosts loved our audio guestbook so much that they asked for more ways to create fun, interactive guest experiences. That’s why we expanded our offerings to include our iconic phonebox, glambooth photobooth, styled keepsakes and bespoke event experiences, all designed to delight your guests and give you beautiful memories to relive again and again.
With over 600 weddings under our belt, you can be sure you are in trusted hands.
What people are asking
F.A.Qs
What is an audio guestbook?
An audio guestbook replaces the traditional pen and paper guestbook prompting guests to leave well-wishes and memories with the sound of their voice. This gives a whole new depth to a guestbook with much more sincerity and meaning found in the voices of your nearest and dearest.
What greeting message will my guests hear when they lift the handset?
You will send us a pre-recorded greeting message prior to your event which we install onto the phone. At your event, your guests will lift the handset and hear your voice(s) asking them to leave a message after the beep (or really whatever you would like to say, but ending your greeting with ‘after the beep’ is a good idea!).
How and when do I receive my messages?
Once you have returned the phone to us, we will deliver your messages to you via USB and digital download typically in the space of 1-2 weeks from return receipt of the phone. We will also provide a tailor made template to allow you to easily pick and choose messages to share on social media or amongst your friends and family (allowing the NSFW messages to be kept to yourself!).
Do I need a telephone line?
No! The phone only requires electrical power which can be in the form of a mains socket or through a battery pack which can be requested free of charge.
Is it easy to use?
It couldn’t be easier. Simply plug in, lift the handset and leave a message after the beep!
Do I only have the choice of one type of phone?
We are continually expanding our range of phone colour and style but for the moment all of our phones are based on the classic GPO 746 corded phone in a range of different colours including: ivory, black, sage, baby pink, light blue.
Do you listen to the messages?
After receiving the returned phone, we run all of your messages through audio processing software to ensure you receive the best quality audio. We understand your messages are personal to you and strive to respect your privacy at all stages of the processing.
But what if the phone doesn’t fit in with my colour scheme?
At To Have & To Hear we have every colour you could need to fit in with your chosen colour scheme.