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 A wedding scrapbook is not only fun to assemble; it will also be a lasting keepsake for the newlyweds that will remind them of their special day forever. If you are planning on making a wedding scrapbook, start planning the scrapbook well before the wedding, and begin assembly following the actual wedding, when you have accumulated all the photos, mementos, and other special items from the wedding.
To Do List
Start collecting items for the scrapbook in the months leading up to the wedding. Those items include:
- Engagement and wedding announcements from the newspaper.
- The complete wedding invitation, as well as invitations to the engagement party, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinner.
- Mementos from bridal showers, bridesmaids luncheon, or other pre-wedding get-togethers.
- Look up the couple’s honeymoon destination on the Internet, and print some enticing images of the honeymoon destination.
- Wedding ceremony and reception mementos, including favors, imprinted napkins, ceremony programs, and table decorations.
- Pictures! Keep a camera handy to snap photos of the happy couple in the months leading up to the wedding, and of course, make sure to get lots of snapshots on the wedding day!
Additional considerations and help
Keep in mind that the scrapbook should tell the story of the wedding. In keeping with the wedding theme, you may choose to use pages and design elements that are in line with the colour scheme used at the wedding, and/or in the invitation.
Here are some wedding-themed templates that will help to bring your scrapbook to life. You can print the designs on a variety of paper types to create unique scrapbook pages.
This Website offers a wealth of wedding quotes and page toppers that are sure to add more meaning to the scrapbook.
Click here to view some Microsoft Word templates you might find useful in your scrapbook construction.
Assembly
Once you have gathered all of the elements you want to use in the scrapbook, it’s time to think about how you want to lay it all out. Arrange your photos and mementos in chronological order and consider how you’d like to add your personal touch to the scrapbook with stickers, rubber stamping, stencils, ribbons, or whatever creative decorations you like to use. Think about your layout, and how you plan to document the photos. Planning ahead means a better chance of being happy with the final scrapbook, and reduces the need to redo things.
When you’re ready to begin assembly, start with the photos and important mementos. After all of the critical pieces are placed in the book, then you can continue with the really fun part – decoration!
Special delivery
A month or two after wedding fever has died down, the honeymoon is over, and everyone is back in their normal routine is the perfect time to present the scrapbook to the newlyweds. We’re sure they’ll be grateful for this very thoughtful and unique gift that will instantly transport them back to their very special day each time they open it.
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