Wedding Photo Memory Book

A wedding photo memory book doesn't necessarily need to start on your wedding day. Before the big day, start thinking of other moments you might want to capture in a photo book. They might include:

Proposal pictures

Dress shopping

Wedding showers

Bachelor and Bachelorette parties

Rehearsal dinner

Wedding day pictures including preparation, church and reception

Wedding party

Family pictures

The day-after-glow when you're opening gifts

Here are a few ideas for other related wedding memory books:

Proposal Book

A creative way to propose would be to create a photo book filled with pictures of your love story to give to her with your proposal. You can use pictures of the special times you've spent together and end with a "Will You Marry Me" page. Leave a blank page or two at the end of the book so each person can record in his or her own words their memory of the special day.

Here are some tips to help you prepare that special proposal photo book.

Engagement Book

Whether you have prints from an engagement photo session, or pictures that a friend took of the both of you, these could be displayed beautifully in an Engagement Photo Book at your wedding or in your home for years to come. Some activities you can include are:

Proposal pictures - you could even scan copies of tickets or programs if they were part of the proposal.

Pictures of friends and family as you share the good news with them.

If you have a formal engagement party, be sure to focus on the people who attend.

All the wedding planning activities make for good memories. Pictures from the food tasting, choosing your wedding cake, a copy of your "save the date" notice, and visits to the florist are all good things to include in this book.

Bridal Shower or Bachelorette Party Book

This is the perfect gift for a friend who is getting married. Start by collecting pictures of the event from everyone who attended. Favorite memories from the party can be documented in the book and added to various pages. Don't forget to share a digital copy with everyone who attended the party (and gave you those great pictures) and order a hardcover copy for the bride.

Photo Wedding Guest Book

Photo wedding guest books are a way for your wedding guests to leave you a special message on your big day. These guest book include your personal photos. Your guests will love looking at the pictures while they sign your book and this will make a special keepsake to read for years after.

Here are more ideas on making your own photo wedding guest book.

Honeymoon Book

When you've returned from your trip, make a new book with the pictures from your honeymoon destination. This would be a beautiful finish to your wedding experience.

Restored Wedding Albums

You can restore an older wedding album or create a new one for a friend or relative using their vintage photos. You could recreate an album as an anniversary gift for a parent or grandparent by restoring an older wedding album that is falling apart.

Wedding Photo Book

Your wedding photo book can take the place of an album that is provided by your photographer or give you the opportunity to create your own wedding album books for special wedding guests. This is a wonderful form of wedding photo memory books.

Wedding Photo Book Ideas reviews a list of the photo book printers that offer more than the standard wedding cover.