Make a Wedding Scrapbook as a Gift
The events leading up to and the wedding itself makes opportunities for some treasured memories. A scrapbook can preserve these special wedding moments that will last a lifetime. This project will require a lot of work, but you can bet it will be one of the happy couple's most prized wedding gifts.
Contents
Steps
- Attend events related to the wedding. Document as much as you can. Take photos not just of the people but the location of the event. Gather paper momentos like the invitation, special napkins or even pieces of gift wrap.
- Obtain copies of photos from other guests. It helps to have the best shots from different angles.
- Prepare your scrapbook. Begin by laying out pages. Review the wikiHow article Create a Wedding Memory Book for ideas on the layout.
- Purchase quality materials. For this milestone occasion, you need to buy the right materials. Acid-free papers, die-cut shapes, craft punches and scissors, stickers, mats, permanent ink pens and rubber stamps are all items you can use. Be selective as the cost can add up.
- Lay out the pages. Arrange the events in chronological order. Begin with the couple dating, followed by the engagement, showers, wedding and honeymoon. Include photos, momentos, invitations, party favors, newspaper announcements and the honeymoon destination brochure.
- Wrap your gift. Take time to present the scrapbook to the bride and groom after their honeymoon.
Tips
- Thank everyone who gave you items for the scrapbook. Email them a picture of the scrapbook page showing the item. It will be appreciated!
- Let the bride and groom know that your gift will arrive after the wedding.
- With extra scrapbook pages, have the wedding guests write a little note to the groom and bride.
- Consider making a video scrapbook if you've mastered the video camera and the skills to use it. Include both photographs and video clips for complete documentation of all aspects of the wedding festivities.
- Use an online collaborative book making site to collect photographs and letters of love and excitement from family and friends.
Warnings
- You may end up with too many great photos. Make a collage page so they do not get left out of the scrapbook.
- Putting a scrapbook together is especially difficult if you don't have access to photos and momentos that make it meaningful. Close friends and family members should be the ones to make a wedding scrapbook.
