Top 10 Wedding Keepsakes You’ll Wish You Saved
Because your wedding deserves to be remembered for a lifetime—not just a day.
Weddings go by in the blink of an eye. One moment you’re slipping into your dress, and the next you’re dancing barefoot under fairy lights, wondering how the night went so fast.
After the cake is eaten and the confetti’s swept away, what remains are the memories—and the keepsakes you chose to hold onto.
At For Keeps, we hear it all the time: “I wish I had saved that.”
So here’s our lovingly curated list of the top 10 wedding keepsakes couples are always grateful they kept—and a few you might not have thought of yet.
1. Your Bouquet (or Even Just a Few Blooms)
The biggest regret we hear? Throwing the bouquet. Your flowers carry the emotion of the day—fragrance, colour, symbolism.
Preserve them as a framed artwork, dome, or even a miniature piece you can pass down.
Hot tip: Even if your bouquet is already drying, we may still be able to save it—don’t throw it out!
2. The Buttonhole or Corsage
Small but mighty, these often hold sentimental weight—especially if they were worn by someone special like your dad, brother, or grandmother.
They’re perfect for mini frames or baubles that become quiet daily reminders.
3. A Piece of Your Dress or Veil
Whether your dress ends up boxed, sold, or altered, consider saving a snippet—lace from your veil, a section of tulle, or even a beading detail.
We’ve turned these into stunning frame backings, fabric flowers, or display linings.
4. Your Wedding Stationery
The invitation, the place cards, the menu with the champagne stain—it’s all part of your story.
We love layering these with florals in shadow boxes that capture the aesthetic and emotion of the day.
5. Vows or Letters to Each Other
Typed or handwritten, your vows deserve to be displayed. We can preserve them alongside your florals or in a bespoke frame of their own.
Bonus idea: Add a pressed flower between your vows—one from each bouquet.
6. Your Perfume or Cologne Bottle
Scent is the closest link to memory. The bottle you wore on your wedding day becomes an instant time machine.
Preserve the empty bottle with a dried bloom, ribbon, and your monogram for a stylish keepsake.
7. Your Cake Topper or Knife
Whether it was quirky or classic, your cake accessories are one of those things people forget… until it’s too late.
Pair it with a slice of dried floral or your name tag in a box frame.
8. Something Blue / Borrowed / Special
Your Nana’s brooch? A blue ribbon from your bouquet? That lucky coin in your shoe?
These “little things” become the big things later on. Preserve them safely—and beautifully.
9. The Table Timezone Card / Custom Signs
Yes, we remember this from your posts—those gorgeous little touches like timezone name cards or signage that made the wedding uniquely you.
They deserve to be more than an Instagram post—let’s turn them into framed art.
10. Your Wedding Day Notes, Cards & Guestbook
From your parents’ teary note to the cheeky “good luck” message from your best friend—save those.
Even just one or two letters tucked into a frame behind a bloom is enough to make you cry happy tears every anniversary.
Final Thoughts: Preserve the Story, Not Just the Stuff
Keepsakes aren’t about collecting things. They’re about holding onto meaning.
The day flies past—but if you save intentionally, your wedding will stay alive in your home, your heart, and maybe even your children’s hands one day.
And if you’re already thinking “Oops… I didn’t save anything”—don’t panic. We’ve worked magic with whatever people bring us.
From crushed petals to faded place cards—we can still tell your story.
Want to preserve your wedding memories into something beautiful?
Reach out to the For Keeps team and let’s make it happen.
