What you should know about wedding books
In this article, “What You Should Know About Wedding Books,” I’ll explore the key elements of creating a beautiful keepsake for your special day. Wedding albums are more than just collections of photos; they embody the love and joy of your celebration.
The best thing, that you can do with your photos - is to print them out.
- Photos of such a special day deserve more than just prints.
- Aren’t albums the most beautiful way to treasure your memories? I think so!
- And best of all, they’re made to last—no fading, no lost files, no cloud subscriptions needed.
Table of contents.
- What is a Wedding Book
- Why would you need a Wedding Book?
- Advantages of a Wedding Photo Book.
- Disadvantages of a Photo Album.
- The Cost of a Photo Album
- Catalogues of Covers.
- An Example of a Wedding Photo Book (video).
- What about a self-made album?
- Design of a Wedding Photo Album.
- Photo album templates for free.
- An example of a Wedding Photo Album, included in a wedding package.
What is a Wedding Book?
Gone are the days of traditional wedding books where photos were slipped into plastic pockets or glued in, often damaging them and lacking in style.
Today, these have been replaced by beautiful photo books. Unlike classic albums, photo books have images professionally printed directly on the pages and are bound like a real book, creating a lasting, elegant keepsake.
Why would you need a Wedding Book?
I truly believe in the magic of photo albums and how much richer the experience is than scrolling through digital files. High-quality albums preserve your memories for a lifetime, and there’s no comparison to holding them in your hands.
Just imagine: a quiet moment with a cup of coffee, reliving your wedding day. You’ll feel the joy of those beautiful moments, the laughter, the tears, and the glow of happiness on your loved one’s face. It’s so different from viewing photos on a screen, don’t you think?
What will you share with your grandchildren someday—a glowing screen or a cherished album? Long after the day, you’ll have your rings, your love, and an album to fill your heart and share your memories.
What you should know about wedding books : The Benefits
- Freedom in Design: The photographs are thoughtfully arranged to beautifully narrate your day. The finished album is a polished product that’s a joy to hold and cherish.
- Heavy-Duty Pages: Each page is crafted from durable plastic, making them resistant to damage, tears, or creases. You won’t have to worry about pages falling out or getting lost.
- Tactile Experience: Unlike hundreds of digital images on a hard drive, a photo album is a tangible product that’s pleasing to touch and showcase. It holds the best moments from your wedding.
- Long-Lasting Keepsake: In 50 years, accessing digital photos may be a challenge, and printed images can fade. A photo album is a durable keepsake that can be cherished and passed down through generations.
- Variety of Covers: Choose from a wide range of high-quality cover options, including faux leather, textiles, exquisite leather bindings, and metal designs, to personalize your album.
- Easy Replication: You can easily order copies of your photo album in smaller formats for parents, guests, and friends. Different covers and sizes make sharing your memories simple and special.
What About the Cons?
What you should know about wedding books: The Costs
The final price is calculated on a case-by-case basis, starting at 550 euros for a small format.
On average, a 35×35 cm photo album with 50 pages ranges from 700 to 900 euros.
Plan Ahead
If you’re thinking of ordering a photo album (and I know you are, as every moment with your family is precious), let your photographer know in advance. This will help streamline the process for the layout designer later on.
Remember that photo albums can be ordered for any shoot, not just weddings!
The cost of my wedding books includes:
Catalogues of Covers
I work exclusively with top manufacturers of printed products, ensuring the highest quality and the widest selection available.
Below are links to catalogs from various manufacturers, which you can view or download in PDF format.
A Glimpse of a Wedding Photo Book
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and here you can see just how beautiful a wedding photo book can be.
Take a look and imagine your own story preserved like this!
And what about a self-made album?
You can find many online recommendations for creating your own wedding book, and at first glance, it may seem easy to simply throw photos into a collage. There are plenty of low-cost printing companies out there, not to mention the torrent sites filled with cheesy frames and designs. Combine all this, and you end up with a mishmash that some might call a wedding (or family, child, etc.) photo album.
However, few realize that a high-quality photo album involves much more than downloading a simple program and arranging a few images. A photo album you’ll be proud to show your children and pass down through generations isn’t made in a hurry. Each phase of its creation must be executed at a truly professional level.
What you should know about wedding books: How They Look
By the way, this is exactly the format of a photo album included in some of my wedding packages.
And of course, the design and covers are unique for each wedding.
