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"We booked with after the tone when seeing it on TikTok- BEST thing ever. So many laughs, so many tears. But also just so fun to listen back to on our honeymoon. Would love to get a vinyl (once we get a record player)"
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A real vintage rotary phone that lets guests leave heartfelt voicemail messages at your wedding or event - captured with studio-grade audio quality and delivered digitally to you after.
Bowie is a phone on the fringe. He thrives at any event, at any time, on any planet. Let's dance.
The Bowie is an orange vintage rotary phone audio guestbook, rented for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and brand events. Guests pick up the handset, hear your custom greeting, and leave a voicemail. After your event, our team hand-edits every message and delivers a premium audio keepsake.
⚡ Expedited Shipping Fee applies.
Event dates within 9 days require expedited shipping & handling. An additional fee will be added at checkout based on your shipping address.
Action Required: Custom Message Deadline
As your event date is within 30 days, your Custom Message must be submitted by the end of the day, or your phone will ship with the standard greeting.
If you choose a custom voicemail greeting for your phone, we will reach out to get that audio from you before the phone ships!
Call Jacob our co-founder, he is here to help! Seriously... this goes to Jacob's phone.
+1.855.771.4855Our phones typically arrive 7–15 days before your event date you select, giving you one less thing to worry about while planning your event!
*Timing may vary based on seasonality and availability.
Traveling for your wedding or event? Simply have your phone shipped to your home before you travel, then pack it right in your luggage — it's compact, travels really well, and is ready to capture messages the moment you arrive at your destination.
We handle everything - from phone delivery to hand-editing the audio once the phone returns to us. We also make it easy to download and share your voicemails with guests with your own public web page. You make the memories, we'll handle the rest!
This is a real authentic vintage phone from the 50's, 60's, or 70's - restored with proprietary HD audio technology.
Yes! Your phone will arrive 10-14 days before your event date, fully charged and with a charging cable provided. This allows you to use the phone for as many events and days as you'd like while it is in your possession!
Yes! You can change your chosen phone color at any time. We will reach out 30 days before your event date to confirm your phone color of choice - so no need to worry if you think you might change the color between now and when your event takes place!
No! Our phones are fully wireless and require no external connection to operate, so they can be placed anywhere. They are battery powered, which allows the phone to record for 10-12 hours, and we also include a charging cable if you want to use the phone for multiple events during your rental period.
All our phones ship out 8 - 10 days prior for arrival at our clients address 5 - 7 days prior to their event date! If this timeline does not work with your event please reach out to us and let us know an ideal date you would like to receive your phone by!
Count us in for your destination wedding bash (our phones love to travel ✈️)! Here’s the deal: we only ship to the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico, so please make sure to order the phone with plenty of time before your event so you can travel with it to your destination. Then, bring the phone back with you, ship it back to us, and we’ll handle the rest! Easy as 🥧.
No! We can add on your vinyl order at any time past your event date, whenever you are ready!
No! You will receive every voicemail that is left at your event. The only time we will ever remove a voicemail is if there is hate speech being used.
You will receive your voicemails within 24 hours of us receiving the phone back from you to our warehouse. Vinyl records take roughly 1-2 weeks to be completed and shipped after the audio is approved by the client.
We are a rental company so we are a first-come, first-serve basis. We recommend booking sooner rather than later to ensure availability!
Super simple! To return the phone, all you have to do is pack it up in the box it originally shipped in. Please include the foam insert to keep the phone protected during travel. We include a prepaid shipping label for you to add to the outside of the box (pro tip: if you can’t find the label, check under the foam!). Once it’s packed, just drop the package off at your local UPS. We kindly ask that you please return the phone within 72 hours (3 days) after your event.
There is no limit to the number of voicemails that can be left on your phone! We will send you every voicemail that is left on our phones for you to cherish forever!
Overall rating: 4.9496646 / 5 from 298 reviews.
The Bowie - Orange Rotary Phone Audio Guest Book is highly praised for its exceptional service and the memorable voicemails it captures. Customers love the clarity and quality of the messages, making it a perfect choice for weddings and special events. The device is also appreciated for creating long-lasting memories with the voices of guests.
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"We booked with after the tone when seeing it on TikTok- BEST thing ever. So many laughs, so many tears. But also just so fun to listen back to on our honeymoon. Would love to get a vinyl (once we get a record player)"
"The phone arrived packaged well, way ahead of time before the event. The instructions on how to set up the phone were simple and straightforward. Returning the phone to the company was quick and easy. We got the audio back, each recording was clear being able to hear it perfectly. The ability to download a file of the audio is a plus."
"We loved using Afterthetone to capture messages for my husband’s birthday!"
"Don’t hesitate to book! It was super easy to use, and our guests absolutely loved leaving voicemails. We weren’t sure how many of our guests would participate but we got so many messages from the young and old. Truly amazing to listen to after the wedding!"
"Would highly recommend! This is an innovative and personal guest book experience! Love hearing our family and friends voices and excitement for us on our wedding day! The old school phone was such a fun and exciting way for all generations to enjoy and leave us a personal message that we will cherish forever!"
"This was the coolest and most special Idea we did for our wedding. There is nothing like being able to hear the people you love and recap the day. Also the customer service from After the Tone was wonderful. They were incredibly helpful and responsive. I would recommend anyone getting married or having any kind of birthday, shower or event to get one of these to record so many amazing memories."
"What an AMAZING product they offer! And the customer service is outstanding!"
"It was so fun!! The guests loved to use the phone to leave messages all night long. It was easy to use and people had no issues. I’ve laughed and cried at listening to these messages and it will be a timeless revisit every year and it’s all thanks to AfterTheTone. Thank you guys for this wonderful experience and I recommend everyone use this for a great guestbook idea."
"We used After The Tone for our wedding and are so happy we did! All of our guests enjoyed being able to use the phone to leave messages, and being able to listen to them after the event and enjoy hearing peoples' voices has been so incredibly touching and joyful for us. Highly recommend using After The Tone for your wedding or other special event. The process was smooth and easy."
"Afterthetone was a great addition to our wedding. The set up was super easy, it looked very cool, and the voicemails we received are so special!!! Totally recommend doing this :)"
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