Why You Should Consider a Ring Box for Your Wedding Photos
When planning a wedding, a ring box might not be high on your priority list. In fact, if you’re not particularly into staged photos, your immediate reaction might be that you don’t need one at all. But before you dismiss it, hear me out—I highly encourage you to get one specifically for your wedding photography. You might not think it’s important now, but years down the line, you’ll be glad you did.
What Is a Ring Box?
At its most basic level, a ring box is simply a container for storing rings. But in the context of weddings, a ring box serves a much bigger purpose—it becomes part of your wedding details, enhancing the aesthetic of your photos and adding sentimental value. While a photographer may not take a solo shot of your ring in a box, they’ll often include it in a beautifully styled composition with other meaningful items from your wedding day.
The Power of a Wedding Detail Photo
Your photographer will likely gather special items to create a flat-lay photo, a styled arrangement of keepsakes that reflect your love story. Alongside your rings, this could include:
Your wedding invitation suite
A handwritten love note from your dating years
Save-the-date cards
Family heirlooms
Perfume or cologne bottles
Your wedding shoes
Any small, meaningful tokens from your relationship
While this type of image might not seem essential in the moment, it gains emotional significance over time. In 5, 10, or 20 years, looking back at a photo featuring handpicked details from your wedding day will be deeply nostalgic and meaningful.
A Practical Reason You May Not Have Considered
Beyond aesthetics and sentimentality, there’s also a very practical reason to ensure you have great photos of your rings. A couple I worked with a few years ago experienced something heartbreaking—a year or two after their wedding, their apartment was broken into, and the bride’s engagement ring and wedding band were stolen right off her dresser.
While nothing could replace the original rings, the detailed close-up shots taken on their wedding day became invaluable. They used those images to recreate the exact rings, ensuring they could be replaced as closely as possible.
No one wants to think about something like this happening, but having high-quality photos of your rings can be incredibly helpful if you ever need to reference them for insurance or replacement purposes.
Choosing the Right Ring Box
If you’ve decided to get a ring box for your wedding photos, here are a few practical things to keep in mind:
Consider the Number of Rings – If you and your partner both have wedding bands, and there’s an engagement ring (or even two), make sure the box has enough slots to hold them. Some boxes have individual slots, while others are open containers that allow for creative placement.
Think Outside the Box – A traditional velvet ring box isn’t your only option. Some couples opt for small vintage boxes, miniature glass terrariums with moss, or even customized acrylic cases. The key is to choose something that fits your wedding aesthetic.
It Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive – You don’t need a high-end heirloom ring box unless that’s something you specifically want. There are plenty of affordable, stylish options available for as little as $10-$15 that can beautifully complement your wedding color palette.
At the end of the day, a ring box is a small detail, but it’s one that can make a big impact on your wedding photography. It ties into the story of your day, enhances the beauty of your detail shots, and preserves meaningful memories in a way that you'll cherish in the years to come. Plus, as my past couple’s experience showed, those photos can serve a practical purpose if you ever need to recreate or replace your rings.
So if you’re on the fence, just get one—you’re unlikely to regret it!