Must-Have Details for Your Wedding Flat Lay Photos

When you look back on your wedding day, the little details help tell the full story. A beautifully styled flat lay featuring your wedding details adds a timeless and elegant touch to your gallery. These curated images not only capture the essence of your big day but also preserve sentimental keepsakes in a way that feels artistic and intentional.

What to Include in Your Wedding Flat Lay:

• Invitation Suite
  • Bring a full set, including the main invitation, RSVP card, envelope, and any additional details like a wax seal, envelope liner, or calligraphy name card. If your invitations have special textures or gold foiling, those details will shine beautifully in your flat lay!

• Rings
  • Your engagement ring and wedding bands always deserve their own moment in your gallery. A stylish ring box or velvet dish adds an extra touch of elegance while helping display your rings beautifully. Consider choosing a box in a shade that complements your wedding colors for a cohesive look.

• Florals
  • Ask your florist to set aside a few extra blooms, petals, or sprigs of greenery specifically for your photographer to use. These small floral accents soften the composition and enhance the overall look of your flat lay.

• Shoes & Accessories
  • Alongside your shoes, gather any accessories you’ll be wearing. Here’s a helpful list of items to gather: earrings, a necklace, bracelets, veil, perfume, lipstick/makeup items, and any gift or letter from the groom.
  • Ideas for the groom: cologne, tie, shoes, comb, boutonnière, watch, tie clip, cufflinks, and any lil gift or letter from the bride.

• Vow Books
  • If you and your partner wrote personal vows, your vow books are a meaningful detail to include. Not only do they add a sentimental touch to your flat lay, but they also serve as a beautiful reminder of the promises you’ll make to each other on your wedding day.

• Special Heirlooms & Sentimental Items
  • Do you have any family heirlooms, such as your grandmother’s locket, a vintage handkerchief, or a piece of fabric from your mother’s wedding dress? These sentimental items make your flat lay uniquely personal and tell a deeper story. Even small charms, lockets, or meaningful trinkets can be incorporated for an extra special touch.

Pro Tip:

Keep all your details in a small box or bag and assign someone—like a bridesmaid or wedding planner—to hand them off to your photographer when they arrive. This saves time and ensures nothing gets left out of your detail shots!