Lets Design Your Album
Congratulations on your recent wedding!
Using this guide, I can’t wait to help you bring your wedding album to life, producing a stunning keepsake that will encapsulate your love and the beauty of your special day.
Each decision you make along the way will contribute to the creation of a timeless memento that you will cherish for years to come.
Below is a step-by-step guide to ensure your album reflects you, along with inspiring, useful tips to help you along the way. There’s also a contact form to complete with all the necessary details to design your album.
Please feel free at any point to call me to talk through your options or book a personal design meeting where I can offer advice.
The Value of Your Wedding Album
Your wedding day is one of the most special moments of your life, filled with memories that you'll want to treasure forever.
While digital galleries are a convenient way to view and share your photos, there’s something truly timeless about having a physical wedding album.
On my grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary, I came across their wedding album—a beautiful, tangible reminder of their special day. Seeing the photos in print, held in my hands, was incredibly moving. It was more than just images on a screen; it was a piece of family history, connecting us to their past.
A physical album becomes part of your legacy, something you can pass down through generations. It’s a way for your children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren to relive your love story. While digital files are convenient, they can be lost or compromised over time. I’ve seen it happen before, which is why I now place so much value on creating physical albums for my clients. Your wedding album is an heirloom—a permanent, tactile record of your wedding day that can’t be replaced.
If you haven’t yet added a wedding album to your package, now is the perfect time to consider it. And if you’re already receiving an album, you might want to think about upgrading—whether it’s adding extra spreads for more memories, or opting for a larger size that really makes your photos stand out.
How to Design Your Wedding Album
Now that you’ve had the chance to look through your wedding photos, it’s time to start designing your album. Don’t worry—this part is easy! I’ll guide you through the process to ensure that your album reflects the story of your day perfectly.
Step 1: Select Your Favourites
The first thing you’ll need to do is choose your favourite 50 photos from your online gallery. To do this, simply ‘favourite’ the images you’d like to include, and I’ll take it from there! When choosing your photos, think about how you want the day to be remembered. It’s a good idea to include a mix of moments—from the emotional exchange of vows to the candid laughter at the reception.
If you’re finding it difficult to narrow it down to just 50, don’t worry—you can always add more spreads to your album. Additional spreads give you the flexibility to include more of those treasured moments, without having to compromise on any part of your story.
Step 2: Leave the Design to Me
Once I’ve received your selection, I’ll begin designing your album, carefully arranging your photos to flow through the key moments of your day. I’ll take special care to make sure that the most meaningful moments are highlighted, while keeping the overall design elegant and timeless.
Remember, if you’ve upgraded your album size, the larger pages will allow your photos to shine even more, offering more space for your images to breathe. It’s a simple way to enhance the final result.
Step 3: Review and Revise
After I’ve completed the first draft, I’ll send over a proof for you to review. This is your chance to make any adjustments or suggest changes to ensure the album is exactly how you envision it. Whether it’s swapping a photo or rearranging the layout, I’ll work with you until you’re completely happy with the design.
There’s no strict deadline for this process, but I do recommend getting everything finalised before the busy autumn season when things can take a little longer. Also, please note that the photo lab is closed over Christmas, so it’s best to plan ahead if you’re thinking about gifting albums to family members!
Step 4: Choose Your Cover and Complete the Questionnaire
Once you’re happy with the design of your album, the final step is to choose your album cover material. I offer a range of beautiful options, from classic leather to modern linen, so you can personalise your album to match your style and personality.
To finalise everything, simply fill in the questionnaire at the bottom of this page, where you’ll select your cover material and confirm any upgrades you’ve chosen. Once I’ve received your completed questionnaire, we’ll be ready to send your album off for printing!
"Our wedding album is absolutely stunning—it's the perfect way to relive every special moment, and we love how beautifully it tells the story of our day." - Sarah
Album Upgrades and Enhancements
Your wedding album is a keepsake that you’ll treasure forever, and there are several ways to make it even more special. If you’re looking to elevate your album’s design or add a personal touch, here are some upgrade options that will truly enhance your album’s impact and storytelling.
Larger Album Size
Upgrading to a larger album offers a grander canvas for your memories. With bigger pages, your favourite images will have more room to breathe, allowing for full-spread panoramas and larger individual images. A larger album doesn’t just increase the size of the photos—it elevates the entire viewing experience, making each moment feel more immersive and impactful. The bigger size also allows for a more detailed narrative of your wedding day, giving each section of the day—from preparations to the first dance—the space it deserves.
Additional Spreads
If you’re finding it hard to narrow down your favourite images, adding extra spreads is the perfect solution. Each spread offers two more pages to showcase the key moments of your wedding day. By opting for additional spreads, you can include more of those unforgettable candid shots, group photos with family and friends, and other special moments that might otherwise be left out. Extra spreads allow your album to tell the complete story of your day, without having to make tough decisions on which photos to exclude.
Parent Albums
Parent albums are a thoughtful and meaningful gift for family members. These smaller replicas of your main album are ideal for parents, grandparents, or anyone special who was part of your big day. Parent albums retain all the quality and craftsmanship of the main album but are designed to be more compact, making them perfect as gifts. They are a lasting keepsake that your loved ones will cherish, whether you present them at Christmas, birthdays, or anniversaries.
Cover Materials and Customisation
The cover of your wedding album is the first thing you’ll see every time you take it off the shelf, so it’s important that it reflects your personal style. I offer a wide range of cover materials and customisation options, allowing you to create an album that’s as unique as your wedding day.
You can choose from luxurious textiles like linen or velvet, timeless leatherettes, or even eco-friendly options for a more natural feel. There are also various finishing touches available, including:
UV Print: Have your names, and wedding date printed directly onto the cover.
Laser Etching: For a sleek and modern finish, you can opt for laser etching to engrave text into the cover material.
Embossed Text: Choose embossed text for a classic look, available in a range of fonts and colours.
These customisation options allow you to add your personal touch to the album, making it a true reflection of your style and your day. With so many choices, you can be sure that your album will stand out as a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake.
What Other Couples Are Saying
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"Upgrading our album was the best decision we made! The larger size and extra spreads let us include so many more memories, and it feels like we’re reliving our wedding every time we open it."
Mark and Lucy
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"We originally planned on just having the digital gallery, but adding the album as an extra was the perfect way to preserve our favourite moments in a stunning, tangible way"
Amy and James
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"We love our wedding album, it beautifully captures the essence of our wedding day and is a keepsake we’ll cherish forever. Thank you Aaron"
Rachel and Nicole
Standard Album Features
Your standard wedding album includes:
Photo Capacity: Up to 50 photos
Album Size: 20x20cm or 30x30cm
Pages: 20 pages (10 spreads)
Cover Material: A choice of various materials
Album Upgrade Options and Costs
Your wedding album is already a beautiful keepsake, but if you'd like to make it even more special, there are several upgrade options available to personalise it further and create a truly unique piece.
Size Selection
Your album comes in one of two standard sizes based on your wedding package:
20x20cm (Square) or 30x30cm (Square).
If you’d like to showcase your photos on a larger scale or change the format to a horizontal layout, you can easily upgrade your album size for an additional cost.
Square Format Upgrades:
25x25cm: £200
30x30cm: £250 (Upgrade from the smaller standard size)
Horizontal Format Upgrades:
36x28cm: £150
40x30cm: £190
45x30cm: £250
Larger albums not only make a bold visual statement, but they also allow for bigger, more immersive images, especially those beautiful full-spread panoramas of your wedding day.
Additional Spreads
Struggling to narrow down your favourite images? Adding extra spreads to your album gives you the freedom to include more moments without leaving anything behind.
Add extra spreads (2 pages per spread):
£10 per additional spread
This is a great option if you'd like to highlight more of those special candid shots, group photos, or other important moments from your big day.
Customise the Cover
Your album cover is the first thing you’ll see, and we offer a range of customisation options to ensure it reflects your style and personality.
Standard Options: Choose from a beautiful selection of high-quality materials, including textiles, leatherettes, and velvets, available in a variety of colours to suit your taste.
Acrylic Cover Options: For an additional £50, you can make your album even more striking by personalising it with a photo. Choose one of the following acrylic cover styles:
Full-size centred window with a one-inch border
Smaller centred window
Three smaller side-to-side images
Wooden Front Covers: For a more eco-friendly and natural feel, we now offer wooden front covers. Crafted from sustainable materials, these covers provide a rustic, elegant look that’s perfect for couples seeking a more natural, earthy aesthetic. This option is ideal for those who want to make a more environmentally conscious choice without compromising on style.
Wooden Cover Upgrade: £65
These cover upgrades will make your album stand out and give it a modern, sophisticated or natural look, tailored to your preferences.
Parent Albums
Are you looking for the perfect gift for parents or grandparents? You can order parent albums, which are smaller, exact replicas of your main album—ideal as a heartfelt gift.
Parent Album (8x8”/20x20cm): £400 for a set or £230 for one
Parent albums are a meaningful way to share your wedding memories with loved ones and are especially popular for special occasions like Christmas or anniversaries.
Presentation Box
Standard albums come without a protective case.
Display Box: Add a hardcover box for £50 to protect your album.
With these upgrade options, you can ensure that your wedding album is as unique and special as your big day. If you have any questions or want to explore these options further, feel free to reach out!
Cover Material Options
Book a Zoom Design Session
If you’re feeling unsure about any of the upgrade options or want a bit of guidance in designing your album, I now offer Zoom design sessions. This is a great opportunity for us to go over all the available options together, including album size, cover materials, customisation, and any upgrades you might be considering. We can also review the layout and design of your album in real-time, making sure it’s exactly how you envisioned.
During the session, I’ll answer any questions you have and offer suggestions to help you create a truly stunning album that reflects your day perfectly. These design sessions are a fantastic way to personalise your album while making the decision process even easier and more collaborative.
If you’d like to book a Zoom session, just let me know, and we’ll find a time that works for you!
Completing Your Album
Fill in the order form at the bottom of the page with your design choices. If you select upgrades, a separate invoice will be issued and must be paid before the album order is placed.