In this post I will give ideas and suggestions for displaying wedding memorabilia, items collected from your own wedding or perhaps a sentimental item inherited from a parent or grandparent wedding. These items could include wedding stationary such as a wedding invitation, a ceremony program or a reception menu card. Other items could be wedding clothing, such as a bridal gown or veil, a garter, a handkerchief or the bride’s custom shoes and the groom’s tie. Floral items from the wedding day could be preserved and displayed, such as a bridal bouquet or a boutonniere worn by the groom. Food items used on the wedding day can also be displayed, such as the toasting glasses, a wedding cake topper or a set of wedding cake knives.
For most wedding memorabilia displays a simple frame, a shadowbox or a cloche could be used, most craft or retail stores have a selection of various sizes and shapes available in glass or different types of wood and metal finishes. For larger items perhaps a unique display case, such as a curio cabinet or a pedestal full length mirror, could be repurposed or altered. There are also special archival boxes and tissue paper that can be purchased and then used to safely store a wedding gown.
Shown below are several ideas and suggestions for
containers that could be used for displaying wedding memorabilia:
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/acryclic-box.jpg?resize=210%2C216&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/metal-box-IKEA.jpg?resize=196%2C196&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/long-arcylic-and-wood-box-1.jpg?resize=392%2C262&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dome-display.jpg?resize=175%2C227&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/box-amazon-2.jpg?resize=276%2C172&ssl=1)
Shown below are a few more unique containers
that could be used to display wedding memorabilia
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cake-plate-cake-pedestal.jpg?resize=190%2C218&ssl=1)
a cake plate with glass dome could be used to display a pair of special bridal shoes
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/lantern-metal.jpg?resize=185%2C300&ssl=1)
a lantern could be used to display a bridal bouquet,
a wedding cake topper or a set of toasting glasses
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/curio-cabinet-1.jpg?resize=180%2C415&ssl=1)
Shown below is a fun idea to display a bridal dress on a mannequin
and then placed in a corner curio cabinet with the glass shelves removed
Shown below are a few examples of wedding memorabilia displays
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/bouquet-boutonniere.jpg?resize=242%2C300&ssl=1)
a bridal bouquet and a groom boutonniere in a shadowbox
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/bridal-bouquet-2.jpg?resize=215%2C272&ssl=1)
a framed bridal bouquet
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/invitations.jpg?resize=263%2C246&ssl=1)
a wedding invitation with response card, envelope and special stamps
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/toasting-glasses.jpg?resize=269%2C319&ssl=1)
a set of toasting glasses, wedding invitation and a photo of the bridal couple
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/archival-box-with-bridal-dress-1.jpg?resize=199%2C300&ssl=1)
a bridal gown perserved in a special archival box
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/pedestal-mirror.jpg?resize=246%2C382&ssl=1)
a unique idea to display a bridal dress in a pedestal mirror frame
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dome-shoes.jpg?resize=171%2C261&ssl=1)
a pair of special bridal shoes displayed under a glass dome
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/after-wedding-cork-display-1.jpg?resize=190%2C258&ssl=1)
a framed cork from the champagne bottle used for the first toast
(this would make a great first anniversary gift for a bridal couple)
Shown below are several ideas for displaying
sentimental memorabilia inherited from a parent or grandparent wedding
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/vintage-veiljpg.jpg?resize=253%2C300&ssl=1)
a heirloom bridal veil and orange blossom wreath framed with a photo
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/vintage-purse-and-tie.jpg?resize=344%2C239&ssl=1)
a heirloom bridal purse and groom’s tie framed with a photo
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/handkerchief.jpg?resize=241%2C233&ssl=1)
a vintage bridal handkerchief
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/vintage-cake-topper.jpg?resize=237%2C276&ssl=1)
a vintage wedding cake topper
![](https://i0.wp.com/anelegantbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cake-topper-and-napkin.jpg?resize=247%2C300&ssl=1)
a vintage cake topper and a paper reception napkin