How to Create a Professtional Wedding Album

Creating a wedding album is a cost efficient way to preserve your memories.

Weddings are costly and couples on a budget are always looking for ways to cut expenses. A wedding photographer is an important part in creating and preserving your memories on this special day. However, many couples find that the cost of a photographer along with processing the prints is too expensive. Creating your own professional wedding album is one way to save some money. It can also be a fun and creative project to begin with your new spouse. There are many companies that can help you create a professional looking wedding album without the high costs of a professional.

Things You'll Need

• Photographs
• Momentos
• Internet access
• Printing fee

Instructions

1. 

   Collect all of your wedding photos and be sure to ask your guests if they have any candid shots.

   Organize all of your wedding photos. You will want to look through all the photographs that your guests may have taken as well. Upload these photos onto a disk and then onto your computer. This will make the process much easier if you create your album digitally.

2. 

   Include images of your wedding momentos in your album.

   Consider what else you will want featured in your album. Many couples like to include wedding mementos such as a copy of the program, the wedding certificate, pages from the guest book or even a copy of the menu. Scan these items and include them in your digital photo files.

3. 

   Create a photo album that you can share with generations to come.

   Search online for a company that will organize, process and print a professional looking photo album for you. There are many companies that will offer you a variety of styles, so look through them all when you are deciding. Consider the arrangement of the photos on the page, the price, the quality, the binding and style of the actual photo book. Choose the one that is best for you.

4. Register for an account with your chosen photo printing company. Look at the different layouts. Consider the cost when you are deciding on how many pictures to include. The website will walk you through all of your choices in page design.

5. 

   Include your loved ones in the wedding album.

   Upload your photos to the website. Decide what photos will go where and if you will have a theme to the pages. Try out different backgrounds. Make sure you are not leaving any important members of your wedding party out of the album. You may want to create captions for the photos. Decide the type of binding and cover you want.

6. 

   A copy of your wedding album makes a great thank you gift.

   Preview your album before finalizing it. Order your copy and consider ordering additional copies. Wedding albums make wonderful gifts and are a thougthful way to say thank you to those you were there on your big day.

References

• EK Photo: FAQ
• The Knot: Creating a Wedding Album

Resources

• Shutterfly: Wedding Photo Album