Wedding Album Design Tips for Couples

Your wedding day is a collection of unforgettable moments, and your wedding album is the tangible storybook of those memories. Designing the perfect album can feel daunting, but with a little guidance, you can create a timeless keepsake that you’ll treasure forever. Here are our top tips to help you choose the right photos and design a stunning album that beautifully represents your big day.

Step #1 Choose a cover

We have a few different cover options which can be found on our albums page. Leather and Linen are the most popular, most people add name and date or a picture window to the cover, otherwise it looks quite bare. All of the albums are the same inside, all flush mount which means photos mounted on cardboard substrate and cut flush to the edge, no slip in photos or page corners to deal with. You just have to choose a cover!

Step #2 How Many Images to Choose?

Less is more! Don’t overcrowd your pages. While it may be tempting to include every single photo, less is often more when it comes to designing your wedding album. Overcrowding pages with too many images can feel overwhelming and detract from the beauty of individual shots. Select the most meaningful and impactful photos that tell the story of your day. If you can’t help yourself and must choose a ton of photos, you should consider that additional pages cost more, so choose wisely and within your budget. Look how beautiful one photo per page looks….

Choose Detail Shots to Add Depth

In addition to portraits and group photos, don’t forget to include detail shots. These can include your bouquet, rings, invitation suite, table settings, and other decor. These smaller moments add texture and context to your album, making it feel more complete and personal. This not only adds a nice touch but offers some breathing room around the images of people, which brings me to my next point…

Avoid Overwhelming Pages with Too Many Faces

Including too many group shots on the same page can be visually chaotic. Instead, balance these with solo portraits, candid moments, or detail shots. Group photos are important, but consider spreading them out across the album to maintain a clean and elegant design. (i.e. don’t select a ton of table photos or they will end up squished into one spread, if you are selecting a lot of group shots I would recommend adding pages so they can each have their own page.)

Full Bleed vs. White Space

One major decision in album design is whether to go with full-bleed images or leave white space around your photos. Full-bleed images extend to the edges of the page and make a bold statement, especially when you’re showcasing a single impactful shot. However, leaving white space around your photos creates room to breathe and avoids cropping. This minimalist approach can make your album feel more refined and polished. Think carefully about which style suits your aesthetic and story. Since there are examples of white space above, here is an example of full bleed.

Step # 3 Add Personal Details and Finishing Touches

Adding your name, wedding date, or even gilding can elevate your album design. If you choose an image for the cover, consider skipping embossing on the front and instead placing it on the back cover or the inside end pages. These small touches add a layer of sophistication and make your album uniquely yours. FYI – You can add any message to the front of your album, it could be a poem, a quote, your ATM number, whatever you like! You are not limited to name and date, however, whatever it is, it has to be a vector art (no shading, solid lines only)

Think About a Presentation Case

Your wedding album is not just a book; it’s a treasured piece that will likely sit on your coffee table or shelf. Protect it in a beautiful presentation case to prevent damage. A high-quality case not only protects your album from sunlight and moisture but also adds an elegant touch to its display. Name and date can be added to this (or any embossed line art) so that it looks just as beautiful as an album sitting on your bookshelf or coffee table.

Care Tips for Longevity

If you decide not to use a presentation case, be sure to keep your album out of direct sunlight and away from moisture to prevent fading and pages sticking together. Treat your album as the heirloom it is, and it will remain in pristine condition for years to come.

Parent Albums: A Thoughtful Gift

Parent albums are a wonderful way to share your wedding memories with family members. These smaller versions of your main album make meaningful gifts for the holidays, birthdays, or Mother’s Day. Ordering them at the same time as your main album often comes with a special discount, saving you time and effort later.

Your wedding album is a reflection of your love story, so take the time to design it thoughtfully. Whether you choose bold full-bleed images or minimalist layouts with room to breathe, make sure it feels authentic to you. Add personal details, think about long-term preservation, and don’t forget to include a mix of portraits, candid moments, and detail shots for a well-rounded keepsake. There are no rules when it comes to what you choose, any combination of colors or options looks beautiful, and no two albums are the same!

By following these tips, you’ll create an album that not only tells the story of your wedding day but also becomes a cherished heirloom for generations to come.