What to Keep in Your Wedding Details Box for Stunning Flat Lay Photos

When you look back on your wedding album, it's not just the big moments — the first kiss, the first dance — that tell the story. It's the little things, too: the lace of your veil, the sparkle of your earrings, the hand-torn edges of your invitations.

That’s why one of the best things you can do for your photographer (and your future self) is to put together a details box! This little kit gives your photographer everything they need to create beautiful, styled flat lay photos that capture the heart and style of your day.

Here’s what to include in your wedding details box:

1. Your Wedding Invitation Suite

Bring a full invitation suite, including:

• Invitation

• RSVP card

• Details or accommodations card

• Envelopes (especially if they have a wax seal or calligraphy!)

Pro tip: Bring two sets if you can, just in case!

2. The Rings

All three rings — your engagement ring, your wedding band, and your partner’s band — belong in the details box.

Tip: Put them in a small ring box or dish so they stay safe until your photographer arrives!

3. Ring Box or Dish

Speaking of which: a pretty ring box or small dish makes a beautiful accessory for flat lays. Velvet, acrylic, wood — choose one that matches your wedding vibe!

4. Jewelry and Accessories

• Earrings

• Necklace

• Bracelet

• Cufflinks

• Tie clips

• Hairpieces or veils

• Anything special you’ll be wearing!

5. Perfume or Cologne Bottles

If you're wearing a special scent on your wedding day, include the bottle. Bonus points if it’s especially aesthetic or sentimental.

6. Shoes

Your wedding shoes (and even your partner’s if they’re unique!) are a big part of your style story. Add them to the box or set them nearby.

7. Vow Books

Handwritten vows tucked inside gorgeous vow books make for an ultra-romantic touch in your detail photos.

8. Heirlooms

Anything meaningful to you — like your grandmother’s handkerchief, a locket, or a vintage hair comb — adds a deep personal layer to your flat lays.

9. Fabric Swatches or Ribbons

Adding a soft fabric (like a piece of your veil, linen, or silk ribbons in your wedding colors) can create texture and softness in your photos.

10. Florals

Ask your florist for a few extra stems or greenery! Loose blooms scattered through the flat lay pull everything together and add a natural, romantic touch.

A Few Bonus Tips:

• Put everything together before your wedding day! Your photographer will thank you for having it all in one place.

• Use a pretty box or tote bag to keep it organized and safe.

• Communicate with your photographer — let them know where the box will be so they can find it easily when they arrive.

Your wedding details are tiny pieces of your love story — let's make sure they get the spotlight they deserve.

If you have any questions or want to brainstorm ideas for your own custom flat lay, I'm always here to help!