A beautiful wedding is not only a luxurious banquet hall, a gorgeous bride dress, a sea of flowers. A stylish celebration consists of seemingly insignificant trifles, but all together they create a real holiday. Particular attention should be paid to the rings that the young people exchange at the ceremony. The box for rings is an elegant wedding accessory, a kind of highlight of the celebration. You can do it yourself to get an exclusive, unique thing.
What are the different wedding ring boxes?
In Soviet times, registry office workers took out rings on a tray or special dish. Now the newlyweds can choose any option that suits the style and theme of the wedding. The boxes look beautiful at the ceremony, do not contradict folk traditions, and later can be used to store jewelry and jewelry.
Wooden boxes for rings have been made since ancient times. At the wedding of nobles, wedding rings were presented in beautiful boxes, inlaid with stones, with a soft pillow inside.
Wedding caskets for rings are selected, depending on the chosen style of celebration. What types of accessories are:
- Wooden or forged items with a satin cushion inside are perfect for a classic ceremony.
- A box tied with burlap and decorated with lace will fit into the rustic style.
- If the wedding will be held in a fashionable shabby chic format, an artificially aged accessory with flowers painted on the lid will do.
- For the celebration, the main color of which will be red and all its shades, pick up a heart-shaped box with backlight.
- For a pirate wedding, prepare a box in the shape of a treasure chest.
- If the chosen theme is the sea, the box can be glass with decoration in the form of seashells, starfish, pearls.
A simple box can be covered with silk or satin, decorated with rhinestones, beads, artificial flowers, lace. There is nothing difficult in the work, but the hand made accessory will look unusual and will become a talisman for the newlyweds. People say that having such a box in the house is a good omen, and there will always be mutual understanding, love, prosperity in a new family.
What materials are used to make a wedding accessory:
- wood;
- glass;
- crystal;
- ceramics;
- a rock;
- metal;
- velvet;
- atlas.
As an alternative to the box, you can consider such unusual options:
- A wreath-shaped pillow of fresh flowers with wedding rings in the middle. Roses, peonies are chosen for a magnificent celebration, and a stand of wild flowers is made for a modest family wedding.
- Decorative plates made of ceramic or clay. A modern variation of the Soviet tradition, when the rings were carried out on a special tray.
- The basket, shaped like a bird's nest, is a symbol of home and comfort.
- A satin or velvet cushion with ribbons to hold the rings is often used in off-site ceremonies.
- The classic velvet box in which rings are sold is an option for those who do not want to come up with something special for a wedding.
- A large shell with rings inside is a great option for a nautical-themed ceremony.
- An elegant porcelain cup with a pillow inside is a simple yet effective wedding accessory.
See also: How to make a wedding bank? (a special box, chest or box for collecting money that guests give to the newlyweds)
Wooden box for rings
If you adhere to the chosen wedding concept even in the smallest detail, the holiday will turn out to be unique and amazing. A box for rings made of wood is suitable for a celebration that will take place in one of the following themes:
- vintage;
- eco;
- provence;
- boho;
- country (rustic style).
As for the decor, it can be anything, the main thing is that the casket fits into the chosen theme of the wedding. The box looks beautiful, inside of which there is velvet decorated with delicate lace. On the lid or side of the box, you can engrave the initials or names of the newlyweds.
For a vintage wedding, as well as Provence-style celebrations, you can choose an accessory in the form of an artificially aged casket. A country wedding will be decorated with a carved wood box of any shape. A simple wooden product is also suitable for a boho-style celebration.
At any wedding, plywood boxes cut in the shape of a heart will look beautiful, because, first of all, they will cause an association with the ardent feelings of lovers. Some people prefer to carry their wedding rings in a wooden box, which is shaped like a book, as a symbol of the new family's beginning chronicle.
Glass variety of the box
Jewelry boxes for wedding rings made of glass look elegant and unusual. Guests will be surprised when symbols of fidelity and love are carried out not on a pillow or plate, but in a glass wedding accessory.
Glass wedding ring boxes can be of very different shapes:
- a heart;
- butterfly;
- flower;
- seashell;
- crystal cube.
If you want to impress everyone at the ceremony, put the gold rings in a glass florarium with fresh herbs and flowers.
The box is ideal for a wedding in the style of shabby chic, eco, rustic. But keep in mind that glass is a very fragile material, so you should handle the accessory with care and attention.
Velvet ring box
Wedding ring boxes made of velvet or satin are perfect for a classic wedding. The tradition of presenting rings in beautiful boxes has existed for many years, and now young people often use an elegant accessory. What can be the design of a modern velvet box:
- The shape can be classic, rectangular, or extraordinary, for example, in the form of a flower basket.
- The color of the box should be calm, pastel colors, or, conversely, bright, defiant.
Many brides later use the velvet accessory as a family heirloom for keeping jewelry.
Jewelry box making workshop
A box for rings can be made for a wedding with your own hands, with a little imagination and effort. The result is an exclusive accessory that will attract the attention of guests and remain a long memory for the newlyweds.
What materials will be needed for work:
- two sheets of A4 thick cardboard;
- any glue ("Moment", PVA);
- scissors;
- satin, lace;
- decor (beads, beads, artificial flowers);
- foam rubber.
When everything you need is ready, you can start making a wedding box:
- Apply the template of the future box to the cardboard, having previously printed it from the Internet. The bottom will be square (6 cm each side), the walls - 4 cm. Leave one and a half centimeters for allowances.
- Make a lid template in the form of a square (6.3 cm each side), 2 cm high.
- Cut out the blanks, bend along the lines, forming a box.
All allowances for further gluing "look" in the opposite direction.
- Glue the base, then the product cover.
- Cover all sides and lid with satin cloth, decorate the box with beads, flowers, beads or any other suitable decor.
- Finally, lay out the material beautifully from the inside. Usually, foam rollers are placed in the box, wrapped in satin fabric, where the wedding rings will lie.
We offer another master class on making wedding caskets from a wooden blank.
What you need:
- preparation of a future box made of wood;
- acrylic varnish and paint (brown and ivory);
- bituminous varnish;
- a piece of linen and cotton fabric;
- lace;
- decorative tag with flowers.
How to make a wooden box:
- First, remove all metal parts of the workpiece.
- We cover the sanded product with paint so that it looks as if it is stained. The brush should be directed along the grain of the tree.
- After complete drying, rub the places where you "stained" the box with wax (you can use a regular candle).
- Paint all parts with ivory paint, let dry.
- Sandpaper the box from all sides to achieve the effect of artificial aging of the thing.
- Cover the box with varnish, wait until it dries, repeat a few more times.
- Screw all metal parts back on.
- Place a decorative tag on the lid as a decoration (you can buy it at a store that sells creative supplies).
- It remains to sew a pillow for the rings, which needs to be filled with filler and decorated with lace. Place the pillow inside the box.
To make a round box for wedding rings, prepare the following materials:
- preparation of a wooden box;
- white and silver paint;
- white satin;
- synthetic winterizer;
- tapes;
- artificial flowers.
Step-by-step instructions for making an elegant wedding casket:
- Paint the base of the blank white and the lid silver. Once dry, apply a coat of paint again.
- Sew a pillow from satin fabric to the size of the bottom of the box, stuff with padding polyester or any other filler.
- Coat the bottom of the accessory with glue, gently insert the pad, press firmly.
- Glue fake flowers onto the lid for a delicate arrangement. You can add a ribbon bow, beads, beads or any other decoration.
Design options
Particular attention should be paid to decorating the finished product. Be based primarily on the concept and theme of the celebration. Do not overdo it with the decor - the box should look stylish and neat, but not too provocative.
How to arrange a wedding box:
- The wooden product will transform if you paint it in colors that match the wedding palette. You can choose a color to match the bride's dress or the groom's suit. On a wooden surface, an inscription is burned out or the initials of the young are cut out, a family coat of arms or a monogram is drawn, and decorated with plants or ribbons.
- The glass box will look stylish when decorated with dry grass or moss. The walls can be decorated with shells, beads, colored stones - choose any option that suits the theme of the celebration.
- Cardboard boxes are covered with fabric, decorated with ribbons, rhinestones, beads, buttons, flowers. Craftswomen often add lace and satin bows to the decor - such accessories look gentle and touching.
- Fans of original ideas can amaze with such an unusual option: a box in the shape of a berry or fruit is completely pasted over with rhinestones or beads. Everyone will be delighted with "juicy" strawberries, shiny pineapple or sparkling peach with wedding rings inside.
Thinking over the wedding celebration to the smallest detail, pay attention to the box in which wedding rings will be carried out at the wedding ceremony. It can be made from a wide variety of materials: wood, metal, cardboard, glass, ceramics. The decor should be suitable for the theme of the wedding, and everything else is a flight of your imagination. Let the box with rings become a family heirloom and bring happiness to a young family.
