2. Mini Photo Frame Ornament
Mini photo frame ornaments hold a tiny portrait, a snapshot from the engagement session, or a black-and-white candid from the day itself. They are some of the most sentimental wedding ornament ideas to commemorate your big day because each time you hang one, you see the moment you were trying to remember.
Buy small wooden or metal frame ornaments from a craft store, or use a flat-backed wooden shape with a precut window. Print your chosen photo at the smallest wallet size, usually one by one and a half inches, and trim it carefully. Seal the photo with a thin coat of clear Mod Podge so it does not yellow over time, then glue it into the frame opening with tacky craft glue.
Choose a ribbon in one of your wedding colors to hang the frame on the tree. Many couples pick the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses, or a shade that matched the floral arrangements. If your wedding was outdoors, a small dried sprig of baby’s breath tucked into the ribbon knot adds a soft botanical touch.
Plan on around 30 minutes for this project. The trickiest part is sizing the photo to the frame opening, so measure twice before cutting. Avoid photos that are too dark or too busy, since the small size will lose detail. A close-up of the two of you laughing, your hands stacked together, or the back of your dress is usually more striking than a full group shot at tiny scale.