There is so much work that goes into creating your wedding day. For many couples, it is bittersweet when the day comes to an end. In the blink of an eye, your wedding is over and all of your florals, custom-made graphics and wedding wear are being packed up or thrown away. Preserving the memories of your wedding day can come in all sorts of unexpected, yet beautiful ways!

Preserving Your Photos

Once you’ve received your wedding gallery, it’s likely that you’ll spend a lot of time combing through and reliving your special day. Why not pick your favorite photo and share it with all of your guests? Including photos of you and your significant other on thank you cards is a great way to share your favorite images from the day. You could also consider printing a photo to include inside a card for guests to frame as their own keepsake from your wedding day. The Etsy creator named “KoondelDesign” makes the adorable thank you post card template shown below!

Wedding photographers typically include wedding albums in their packages. If your photographer doesn’t, printing images and creating an album for your photographs to live in is a decision you won’t regret. Ordering a large size book to be a statement piece on your coffee table is a great way to get those images offline and in your hands. Having those photos on display will continue to keep that day in your mind for years to come.

Preserving Your Promise

The vows two people make to one another on their wedding day fuel the marriage for years to come. Whether these vows are said privately or in front of guests, displaying your vows in your home can be a significant way to never forget why you said “I do” in the first place. Your vows could be placed in a small delicate frame bought at any store or printed on a large canvas from Etsy shops like this one! Either way, seeing these around your house is a daily reminder of the important vows you made to one another on your wedding day.

Preserving Your Florals

One of the biggest decorative pieces of your wedding is your florals. As seasoned wedding planners, we are still shocked to see just how much can go to waste at the end of the night. Ask your planner to pull aside some of your florals so you can use the floral preservation methods listed below.

Pressing your flowers from your bouquet is a natural method of preservation that will keep your flowers looking as beautiful as they did on your wedding day! You can save your florals through other methods besides pressing. With the help of resin, you can turn your beloved wedding florals into everyday products that you can use practically in your home. Look how cute these resin trays and coasters are!

Another way to make use of your wedding flowers is by incorporating them into other useful, yet stunning household items. These book ends contain boutonniere and bouquet fragments and are sure to give you a smile every time you look at them! Companies like foreverpetal.com specialize in resin floral preservation and pressing florals into frames!

Preserving Your Stationary

After sending out RSVP’s, your wedding invitations are one of the first tangible things that make your wedding feel real! Showcasing the invitation to witness your marriage next to a photograph taken during that time is a perfect pairing to remind you of the day.

Preserving Your Wedding Wear

One of the hardest decisions a couple has to make leading up to their wedding day is what they’re wearing. So much contemplation goes into which dress or veil is the perfect one! Putting your wedding wear away in your closet is such a waste of a beautifully curated selection. Finding a way to preserve your wedding wear is important whether you plan to display it or not.

Sending your gown to a company following your wedding can get those party stains off of your dress and keep it looking brand new for you or someone else to love. Check out sites like Happily Ever After Gown Preservation to see how simple that process can be.

If you’re looking for something to store a suit in, check out JoyandChaos on Etsy for customizable suit bags!

Another good option is repurposing your wedding dress into something you can wear every day; like the slip and robe below. Check out unboxthedress.com to repurpose your dress into a slip or robe like the photos below!

Preserving Your Wedding Cake

What’s sweeter than taking the first bite of your cake on your wedding day? Taking it home to enjoy later! An easy way to preserve your wedding cake is by asking your planner or catering staff to set aside the top tier of your cake. According to Wilton.com, by wrapping your cake with plastic wrap and at least two layers of aluminum foil, you can protect, preserve, and avoid freezer burn. This means, if preserved correctly, you could enjoy a slice of your wedding cake on your one-year anniversary!

Whether you decide to keep it simple with a photo album, or opt to get your bouquet pressed, all that matters is the commemoration of your beautiful milestone and commitment of marriage! Remember to take time to include sentimental items like the ones mentioned above to help take you back to why you said “I do” in the first place!

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