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Wedding shadow boxes are a creative way to commemorate your special day and can include any items you cherish. Common items include wedding photos, invitations, flowers, napkins, and place cards. You can also add a personal touch by including family heirlooms, a caricature, or a drawing. Shadow boxes can be made from various materials, such as wood or plastic, and can be purchased or DIYed. They are typically displayed on a vanity, mantle, or wall, serving as a beautiful reminder of your wedding day.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Materials | Wood, plastic, glass, acrylic |
| Contents | Wedding dress, flowers, invitations, photos, napkins, place cards, ribbons, fabric, caricatures, sand |
| Size | 12"x12", 16"x20", 40"x84" |
| Type | DIY, purchased |
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What You'll Learn
Wedding flowers
When creating a wedding shadow box with flowers, consider your theme and layout. Choose a focal point, such as a wedding invitation as the background, and arrange the flowers around it. You can hang some flowers, place them on the interior sidewalls, or rest them on the bottom of the box to create a three-dimensional display. If you want to include other items besides flowers, you can add family wedding day photos, a caricature of you and your partner, or any other special items from your wedding day.
A wedding shadow box is typically displayed on a vanity, mantle, or wall, becoming a cherished keepsake or heirloom to be enjoyed for years to come. The shadow box itself can be made from various materials, such as wood or plastic with a clear glass or acrylic window, purchased from craft stores or online marketplaces. With some creativity and planning, you can design a unique and meaningful wedding shadow box to commemorate your special day.
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Photographs
You could also include photos from your wedding day alongside other mementos, such as your wedding invitation, a napkin from the reception, your bouquet, or your garter. If you want to include photos from before your wedding day, you could use your engagement photos or 'save the date' photos.
If you don't have any photos from your wedding day, you could hire an artist to create a caricature of you and your partner based on one of your wedding photos. Alternatively, you could create a word cloud using the wording from your wedding ceremony and hang it alongside your photos.
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Stationery
Invitations include the host of the wedding (bride's parents, both families, etc.), the bride and groom's names, the wedding date and time, venue name, and the city and state. Any other information should be listed on separate cards. You can also include RSVP cards with your invitations, which allow guests to respond to whether they are attending or not. These should include the reply-by date, a line for their name, a response, and a space for recipients to write in the number of guests attending.
Other stationery items you may want to include in your wedding shadow box are save-the-date cards, which are sent to guests six to eight months in advance, and mention the city and state of the wedding, the wedding website, and that a formal invitation will follow. You can also send engagement announcements and engagement party invitations to guests. These should include the location, date, time, and any required dress code.
For bridal showers and bachelorette parties, you may want to send invitations and bridesmaid proposal cards. You can also include maps and direction information to help out-of-town guests find the venue, and accommodation information with contact details for local hotels. Finally, don't forget to include thank-you cards in your wedding stationery checklist, to thank guests who brought a gift.
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Fabric
Choosing a Fabric Backing
The backing of a shadow box is an important consideration, as it can complement the items being displayed and enhance the overall aesthetic. Many people opt for a fabric backing, which can be attached using spray adhesive, hot glue, or straight pins. When choosing a fabric, consider selecting a colour or pattern that coordinates with the wedding colour palette or theme. For example, if you had a yellow and green floral theme, you could choose a fabric with a subtle yellow and white polka dot pattern, as this will complement the items without being too distracting.
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Caricatures
Wedding shadow boxes are a fun and creative way to commemorate your special day and can be made out of any material, with the most common options being wood or plastic containers with a clear glass or acrylic window. There is no limit to what you can put in a wedding shadow box, but the most common items include invitations, bouquets, photos, wedding dresses, preserved boutonnieres, and wedding favours.
If you prefer not to hire an artist for your wedding, you can still include caricatures in your shadow box. Simply hire an artist online to create a caricature of you and your partner based on your wedding photos. This option allows you to include a fun and personalised element without committing to having an artist present at your event.
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Frequently asked questions
A wedding shadow box is a way to display and preserve precious mementos, photographs, and other items from your wedding day. It can be made out of any material, but the most common options include wood or plastic containers with a clear glass or acrylic window.
There is no limit to what you can put in a wedding shadow box. You can include items such as your wedding dress, flowers, invitations, photos, napkins, place cards, favours, and any other special items or keepsakes from your wedding day.
First, choose a theme or colour scheme for your shadow box. Then, gather all the items you want to include and create a layout by choosing a focal point and arranging the other items around it. Finally, assemble everything in the box and secure them in place using pins or adhesive meant for scrapbooking.
