Your wedding day will fly by in the blink of an eye, which is why having wedding photos you love is so important. The cake will get eaten, flowers tossed, wedding dress dry cleaned and put in storage...but it’s your wedding pictures that you’ll come back to time and time again. The easiest way to relive those special moments? Compiling them all into a beautiful wedding photo album.
“An album allows you to relive your wedding day in a way that single photos—no matter whether they’re digital or framed—simply can’t,” explains Claire Roche, a Shutterfly Wedding Expert and the Creative Director and Planner at Grit and Grace Event Co. There’s no shortage of album options out there, whether you want to have your photos digitally printed or go old school and insert them yourself. Plus, there are all kinds of materials and colors to choose from.
To help you find an album that perfectly represents your love, we researched the best wedding photo albums out there for all tastes and preferences. We narrowed down our final selection based on functionality, size, materials, value, and overall quality.
Read on for the best wedding photo albums.
Artifact Uprising Wedding Layflat Photo Album
There’s a good reason why these have somewhat of a cult-like following. The foil-stamped, heirloom-quality albums are classic and timeless. You get to choose your size, fabric, foil colors, paper quality, and cover design to customize it, and the website makes it easy to design the layout of your photos.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $165
Who It's For
This fan-favorite album is perfect for the couple who wants to design something completely unique. Choose from six different sizes, 14 fabric colors, and four text colors, and even customize several other design elements to make an album that is all your own.
Mixbook Photo Co. Wedding Photo Books
Not quite sure exactly what you want your wedding photo album to look like? Well, Mixbook offers over 70 options to choose from. They’re conveniently designed for you according to various themes, such as "industrial chic" or "modern beach wedding," making it easy to find the album that perfectly reflects the vibe of your big day. And if nothing strikes your fancy, there’s also a blank option that lets you do it yourself.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $10
Who It's For
Mixbook Photo Co. wedding albums are great for the newlyweds who like to have many options. Since there are tons of designs to choose from, you're sure to find one that suits your style.
Shutterfly Wedding Photo Book
This may be your go-to website for printing out run-of-the-mill photos, but they also offer great options for weddings, including a premium photo book. They come in five sizes (at various price points) and have a high-end leather cover. You can even take advantage of their free design service and have one of their expert designers create your album for you.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $50
Who It's For
If you're not a crafty couple, opt for this Shutterstock album and use the free design service. It will take the work out of it for you, while still delivering a beautiful album that you're sure to love for years to come.
PikPerfect Coffee Table Wedding Book
Create an album via this website and you get access to a lot of unique features. For starters, you can take advantage of their wedding album design service, which comes with an unlimited number of revisions). Plus, if you order an album, you also get a link to a free digital version that’s great for sharing with family and friends. This particular album is oversized and ideal for a coffee table, creating a special new piece of home décor.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $49
Who It's For
Can't decide which wedding photos are your favorite? Highlight them all with this large album that holds up to 1,000 photos within up to 300 pages. It's perfect for the couple who wants to remember each and every moment and detail from the big day.
Chatbooks Premium Layflat Book
Nothing against your professional photo snaps, but we’re willing to bet that your guests probably captured some great photos on their smartphones, too. Enter Chatbooks, which allows you to upload pics directly from a phone to create a surprisingly high-quality album. You can even make a book filtered by that wedding hashtag you so carefully came up with.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $80
Who It's For
Influencer couples, this one's for you! Relive all the amazing memories your guests posted with your wedding hashtag on the big day in a unique and special way.
Arcoalbum Suede Wedding Photo Album
Simple? Yes. Super sophisticated? Also yes. This album is covered in luxurious Italian suede and embossed with custom lettering. Choose from over 40 color and embossing font combinations, as well as the page color and album size to create a final product that perfectly suits your style.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $119
Who It's For
This luxurious album was made with chic couples in mind. Whatever color you choose, the sleek Italian suede finish will fit right in with modern home design aesthetics.
Janney Leather Leatherette Photo Album
You’d never guess that this album is made from faux leather, but it is, helping to keep the price much more affordable. It comes in four sizes and six colors, and it can be custom embossed with any text of your choosing on the front.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $42
Who It's For
This wedding photo album is perfect for couples who love a vintage aesthetic, as the faux leather, gold corner accents, and embossed text create an old-school feel.
Minted Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art
Another out-of-the-box idea, this allows you to collage your favorite wedding memories and turn them into a beautiful piece of wall art. Choose from two sizes and plenty of frame options (though you can also order it unframed). It’s a creative way to look at your wedding pictures each and every day.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $56
Who It's For
For those who want their wedding day memories on full display, opt for this fun and unique photo collage instead of a full album (even better, do both!).
Zola Premier Wedding Album
Offering everything from wedding websites to registries to invites, Zola truly is a one-stop wedding shop. So, it’s not surprising that they also offer wedding albums. They’re simple yet elegant, and you can choose from five sizes, 15 colors, and even the cover material. You can even add one of these to your registry!
Price at time of publish: Starting at $189
Who It's For
This no-fuss album is perfect for the minimalist couple. Its simple and clean design aesthetic will be a subtle yet beautiful accent to your home.
Heilsa DIY Supply Photo Memory Book
If you’re a couple that loves to scrapbook, this album is perfect for you. Not only is it great for housing photos, but it’s also perfect for including other wedding mementos, like copies of your vows, a ceremony program, a dried boutonniere—the options are endless.
Price at time of publish: $31
Who It's For
Calling all creative and crafty couples! This album was made for those with artistic tastes, and you'll have so much fun creating this special album together after the big day.
Snapfish Hardcover Photo Book
With a wide range of styles and prices, there’s a photo book to fit every budget. These Snapfish masterpieces come in various shapes and sizes. Plus, there are tons of different preset layouts, where all you have to do is pop in the photos of your choice. It's really that easy!
Price at time of publish: Starting at $20
Who It's For
This wedding photo album is great for the modern couple, especially considering the option for glossy pages that help the colors appear more vibrant with exceptional depth. It will be like stepping right back into your wedding day every time you open it up.
Mpix Custom Art Cloth
On the flip side, if you’re looking for an album that you can easily tout around and show off to anyone, this adorable mini option is a perfect choice. It's perfectly pocket-sized, making it ideal for just a few of your favorite moments of the day. We also love it as an option for engagement photos or honeymoon highlights.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $20
Who It's For
Ultra-romantic couples will love carrying this mini album around in their purse or pocket, which will help you reflect on the special day even when you're not together.
Printique Leather Photo Album
It doesn’t get more classic than this leather-bound album. There’s both a faux vegan leather option (which comes in 13 colors), as well as a genuine leather version (in four colors and textures). There are also eight different paper types to choose from, so you can create a high-quality album that works best for you.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $160
Who It's For
Couples with classic and chic tastes will be immediately drawn to this stunning piece by Printique. Keep it on display on your coffee table or in your office.
Aura Carver 10.1" WiFi Digital Picture Frame
For those in search of a modern take on the classic album, a digital picture frame offers the perfect alternative. This one has unlimited photo and video storage, and even has built-in speakers to play sound, making it the perfect place to upload all kinds of wedding content. Not to mention that it’s aesthetically pleasing and works well with any type of home decor.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $149
Who It's For
This album is ideal for the tech-savvy newlyweds. If you'd prefer a digital album over a traditional printed one, look no further than this versatile and high-quality one.
RECUTMS Large Capacity Photo Album
Opt for this fan-favorite album—available via same-day Prime delivery—and your wedding album creation can easily be a weekend project. The oversized, classic album can hold up to 600 vertical and horizontal photos and comes in eight colors. We love it as an option for the more candid snaps taken by family and friends.
Price at time of publish: $28
Who It's For
We love the idea of this for newlywed couples who recently moved into their first home together. This oversized album can become a focal point of your living room, bringing the new space together while remembering how far you've already come as a couple.
Smythson Large Photo Album in Panama
This splurge-worthy pick is ideal for those who want their wedding album to be a showstopper in and of itself, photos aside. The oversized, hardbound option is made of cross-grain calf leather and houses 50 pages of gilt-edged white paper. Personalize the cover with your names and wedding date for an extra special touch.
Price at time of publish: $810
Who It's For
For the couple who appreciates the finer things in life, this elegant album will not disappoint. Its clean design and high-quality materials will last you a lifetime and be something you'll turn back to again and again.
Rag & Bone Bindery Small Page Paper Album
This handmade album has a silk cover and is bound with sewn ribbon, truly making it a beautiful keepsake for years to come. The blank pages inside are perfect not only for photos but also for notes and other mementos from the day you'll want to remember forever.
Price at time of publish: Starting at $78
Who It's For
We love this album for couples with a bohemian vibe. The ribbon and clean cover keep it simple with an earthy aesthetic that boho brides will love.
Hey Blanks 3-Inch Mini Photo Album
If you had Polaroid cameras at your wedding, this mini-album is a must. It’s the perfect size to display all of those fun, candid snaps from the evening. And at such a wallet-friendly price, you can pick up as many as you need to make sure every one of those photos makes it in.
Price at time of publish: $30
Who It's For
For those who had a Polaroid camera at their reception instead of a classic photo booth, this album gives you a place to keep all the special moments with your guests in one place.
What to Look for in a Wedding Photo Book
- Dual Orientation: According to Roche, it’s important to choose an album that allows you to include both horizontal and vertical photos. This way, you'll be able to alternate between candid closeups, decor details, and formal portraits.
- Photo Size: Having the option to include photos of various sizes is another important feature, notes Roche. A variety of image sizes ensures that the pages of your album provide visual interest and feel more dynamic.
- Cover Color and Material: The color of your album cover is totally a matter of personal preference, though keep in mind that darker colors are slightly better at hiding wear and tear over time. You might want to take your wedding palette and theme into consideration when choosing an album—it's an added touch that will help you commemorate the big day on your bookshelf or coffee table.
Why Trust Brides
Brides contributor Melanie Rud has nearly 15 years of journalism experience covering the beauty and lifestyle space for some of the biggest magazines and websites out there. She’s also a recent newlywed—who is currently in the process of mentally preparing to create her wedding album. For this article, Melanie researched the best options available online, based on materials, customization options, style, cost, and overall quality. She also spoke with a leading expert for their insight:
- Claire Roche is the Creative Director and Planner at Grit and Grace Event Co, as well as a Shutterfly Wedding Expert. She’s also amassed more than 1 million followers on TikTok and was recently named one of the top people to follow if you’re planning a wedding.