The Ring Box

Not to be greedy, but with storage this gorg, imma gonna need like thirty rings.

Ring boxes are the queens of the flat lay, the iconic shot of every wedding album, in which the photographer captures your invitation from above with various items, sentimental and not so much. For the record, it is a highly staged setup that requires the right props, often including a few stray flowers from a bouquet, jewelry, and the clincher—the pretty ring box. It might appear that these contents just fell right onto a perfect layout, but, trust us, this level of visual artistry takes preparation, and a special box is your key.

PICK YOUR MATERIAL

VELVET: THE MRS. BOX, FROM $75 COPPER: LEOSKLO, $43 WOOD: CRAFTBURO, FROM $31

Jose Villa Photography

A NOTE ON CONVEYANCE

Your most trustworthy friend is probably not the lil’ shortie carrying your ring down the aisle. He may fall and accidentally fling your sign of eternal love into the ocean. Oopsie! Give the tyke a ring pop, or if tradition is the utmost, tie the ring to something solid to ensure it makes it to the altar. The wisest (and most type-A people) appoint a capable adult ring bearer. Uncertain who that is? Google Samwise Gamgee.