We’ve all seen the television shows where couples open a time capsule on their wedding day and relive the memories of that day. But did you know that creating a wedding time capsule is something anyone can do, regardless of how old they are? It’s also a great idea for any couple who wants to create special memories together or share their love with others.
Encourage guests to bring a meaningful card, letter or small memento to place in the time capsule.
We’ve all seen the television shows where couples open a time capsule on their wedding day and relive the memories of that day. But did you know that creating a wedding time capsule is something anyone can do, regardless of how old they are? It’s also a great idea for any couple who wants to create special memories together or share their love with others.
Decorate the time capsule as part of your wedding decor by crafting a beautiful box that fits within your wedding theme.
Find a box that fits within your wedding theme. If you are getting married in an enchanted forest, look for something that reflects that theme.
Decorate the time capsule with ribbons and bows, or paint it to match your wedding colors. This will add character to the time capsule and make it more memorable for years to come.
Seal the time capsule after decorating so that it stays closed for when you open it again on your tenth anniversary!
Make sure guests are aware of the time capsule before they attend your reception. They may want to spend their time at the reception writing letters or finding something special to give you.
If you want to ask your guests to bring a gift, make sure they know that up front. If you prefer that they not bring gifts, let them know that as well.
Make sure all of your guests are aware of what will be happening at the reception before they arrive. If you decide to have an open time capsule instead of specific wedding gifts, tell your guests what kinds of things should be placed in the box and how long it should be sealed for — typically one year or five years is best.
It’s a good idea to include an invitation with all RSVP cards or include information about the time capsule on an invitation card itself so there’s no confusion.
Be creative when deciding what your wedding time capsule will look like and how you want to display it for your guests.
When deciding what your wedding time capsule will look like and how you want to display it for your guests, be creative. Here are some ideas:
Use a giant bottle. If you’re having a vintage-themed wedding, use an old-fashioned soda bottle as the container for all of your guests’ mementos. Or pick up a big glass bottle at the craft store and add some lace, flowers and ribbon to give it a more romantic feel.
Make an “Easter egg” egg hunt out of it! Hide small objects inside of eggs (like candy) wrapped with paper that has sentimental meaning; then hide those eggs inside the large container or basket that holds all of the gifts from loved ones who attended your celebration. When guests find them they’ll know what’s inside—and there’s no limit on how many times they can try again! You can even give each guest their own special little surprise too so everyone feels included at once.”
Designate someone specific to collect the contents of the time capsule and ensure it is sealed until a designated date, such as your first anniversary.
After you have selected the items to include in your wedding time capsule, designate someone specific to collect the contents of the time capsule and ensure it is sealed until a designated date, such as your first anniversary.
If you would like to include something sentimental and meaningful, consider taking a picture together on that special day—or better yet, video! Take note if there are any special moments or traditions that took place during the course of your marriage. It could be something funny or serious… whatever makes sense for you!
Instead of creating a traditional guest book, ask guests to place letters or cards in the time capsule. On your first anniversary, open these letters together, reading out loud each card you receive from friends and family members who love you both dearly.
A time capsule is a box containing items that represent a person’s life at a given moment in time. Time capsules are usually buried in the ground, but you can bury them in other places. Some people keep time capsules just inside their homes as well; these are called “home time capsules,” and they’ll be opened on your first anniversary date together.
If you choose to create a wedding-themed time capsule, it’s likely that this will be filled with items that have some connection to your wedding day: photos of family members and friends who attended, flowers from your bouquets, anything else meaningful from the ceremony itself. If you have photos or memorabilia from earlier parts of your relationship—such as engagement shoots or those first few awkward dates—add those too! Keeping these mementos somewhere safe will make them easy for both of you to look back on whenever needed…and when it comes time for opening up the capsule on anniversaries down the road (or celebrating other special occasions), sharing these memories with each other will help cement how far both of you have come since first getting together all those years ago!
Gifts and cards can be so much more fun when they’re also little secrets shared between loved ones on an anniversary day!
The wedding time capsule is a fun way to share memories with loved ones. You can add items to the time capsule on any anniversary, or even use it as a gift for other occasions, such as a wedding anniversary or birthday. The best part is that the time capsule can contain letters, cards, photos and other mementos — which means you don’t have to wait until your actual anniversary day to open it!
Conclusion
We hope you’re inspired to create your own wedding time capsule. It’s a great way to celebrate your special day and share it with loved ones in the future.