It’s so exciting to see all of your wedding photos after the big day, but then what should you do with them? In addition to framing some around the house, a wedding scrapbook is a great way to get creative with your photos. This post is going to help you plan out what kind of supplies and scrapbook layouts you can use for your wedding scrapbook.
While I typically use a lot of pattern mixing and embellishments in my crafts, I’ve kept a lot of these ideas scrapbook ideas simple so that the wedding photos really shine and take center stage. This post will help you decide what elements you want to include in your own wedding scrapbook.
What kind of supplies should you use for wedding scrapbook ideas?
Creating a scrapbook is fun because you get to use a variety of different materials and supplies. First, you’ll need some basic scrapbooking supplies:
- A scrapbook
- Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
And then you can also use these types of items for accents:
- Stickers
- Letters
- Ribbon
- Gemstones
- Ribbon
- Patterned paper
What types of items should you feature in a wedding scrapbook?
A scrapbook can include more than just photos! Here are some ideas of what you can feature in your wedding scrapbook to showcase all of your memories from the big day:
- Wedding photos
- Save the date
- Wedding invitation
- Ceremony program
- Dinner menu
- Cards from loved ones
- Flower petals from your bouquet
10 rustic wedding scrapbook ideas for a mountain wedding…
Here are some scrapbook layout ideas that will help you feature your wedding photos in a beautiful way.
1. Invitation in an envelope
The first wedding scrapbook layout idea is to feature your wedding invitation. If you want to mix it up from just gluing the invitation to the page, you can have it in an envelope. To do this, just glue the envelope to the page with the invitation inside so you can take it out and look at it.
2. Dried flowers from your bouquet
Another wedding scrapbook idea is to include dried flowers from your bridal bouquet as an accent to your page. For example, you can include some petals from your bouquet with some photos of you getting ready.
3. Saying “I do”
Something you definitely don’t want to leave out of your wedding scrapbook is the ceremony. Including a close up and wider shot will give you a full perspective on the day.
Also, using wood patterned background will help you capture the rustic vibe of your mountain wedding.
4. Mountain views
If you have a mountain wedding, you will definitely want to showcase the gorgeous views in your wedding scrapbook. For example, I included a view from the front of the chapel and in the back with the expansive view. You can also note the date and how high up you were on the mountain because that is an element truly unique to a wedding in the mountains.
5. Reception details
When planning a wedding, you put a lot of time and effort into all of the small details. So I definitely recommend documenting those in your wedding scrapbook. If you have a separate reception invitation that is a great piece to include with some shots of the room, flowers, centerpieces, etc.
Many years from now you’ll be glad you can remember the cake and food at your wedding. If you have leftover menus from the day of, that is a fun item to include in your wedding reception scrapbook layout.
6. The wedding party
The family and friends you include in your wedding party are some of the closest people in your life, so it makes sense to dedicate a scrapbook spread to them. You can feature a mix of full group shots and some individuals or just the bridesmaids/groomsmen.
7. The happy couple
Of course, the most important aspect of your wedding is having each other. Pick your favorite shots of your and your spouse. I recommend including a mix of color photos and black and white pictures. Especially for these photos, I preferred keeping the layout very simple so that the photos are the main focus of the page.
8. Cards from loved ones
Another fun wedding scrapbook idea is to include some cards from loved ones so that you can look back on them instead of the cards just gathering dust in a drawer. If you glue the back down you’ll still be able to open the card and read it.
9. Framing your exit
A natural way to end the scrapbook is with some photos of your exit. Using photos of different sizes and framing them is a fun way to include multiple photos of your exit.
Alternatives to a wedding scrapbook
If you don’t have the time or supplies to create a wedding scrapbook, having a wedding photo book created for you is a great alternative. A photo book is also a great gift idea for parents, bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc. if you want to save the handmade scrapbook for yourself.
I offer a photo book on my Etsy shop where I work with you to design a personalized photo book to tell the story of your big day. All you have to do is purchase on Etsy and upload your photos using my detailed instructions.
Click here to get your own personalized photo book!
