3. Snow Globe With Borrowed or Sentimental Item
A miniature snow globe ornament containing something small from the wedding is one of the most personal wedding ornament ideas to commemorate your big day. It takes the idea of a keepsake and gives it movement, light, and a touch of magic.
Buy small fillable snow globe ornaments that have a screw-top opening. They look like a regular ball ornament on the outside, but the top unscrews so you can place tiny items inside. Good choices for the interior include a small ring, a tiny heart cut from your invitation, a pinch of glitter in your wedding color, a faux pearl, a small piece of lace from your veil, or a mini sprig of dried greenery.
Set the item on a small platform inside the globe, or let it rest at the bottom if the opening is wide enough. Fill the globe with distilled water and a pinch of fine glitter, then seal the top carefully according to the package directions. Many kits include a small funnel and pipette that make this much easier.
Add a tag tied to the ribbon hanger with the date written in fine pen. This project takes about 45 minutes, mostly because the filling and sealing go slowly the first time. A small mistake to avoid is using regular tap water, which can cloud the globe over time. Distilled water keeps the inside looking crystal clear for years.