Spokane weddings range from riverfront ceremonies near downtown to country barns and lakeside gatherings in the Inland Northwest. Whatever your setting, the gallery you receive is only half the story until it is printed. This guide explains how an album and a magazine differ, how to choose photos, and how to share them with family.
The album: a complete record
An album is the full telling of your day. You can add up to 40 spreads, so every chapter from getting ready to the last dance can have room. Sizes run from 12x24 to 20x30 inches.
Lay-flat binding lets pages open fully, so a panoramic shot of the Spokane River, a pine-lined ceremony or a dance floor crowd can span two pages without losing detail in the middle.
Choose a larger size if your gallery has many wide shots. A 20x30 spread gives landscapes real presence on the page, while 12x24 is more compact and easier to shelf.
The magazine: a shorter, shareable story
A wedding magazine is 20 pages at 8.5x11 inches in an editorial style, with 15 original styles to choose from, for $70. It highlights the best of the day rather than all of it.
It is a natural fit for guests who traveled to Spokane from far away, or for family who want something to keep on a table instead of a shelf.
Pick a style that suits your day. The fifteen editorial styles range in mood, so a rustic barn wedding and a modern downtown ceremony will not need to look alike, and you can preview every page before you order.
How to decide
If you want the single piece that stays in your home for the next fifty years, choose the album. If you want a lighter keepsake that you can send or gift easily, choose the magazine. Plenty of couples order both.
Think about budget too: a 12x24 classic album starts at $240 and includes 15 spreads, so a magazine at $70 is a gentle way to begin if you are not ready to commit to a full album.
Whichever you pick, keep in mind that you can always order the other later using the same gallery. Nothing about the first decision closes the door on the second.
Choosing the photos
Begin by reviewing your gallery once, without deleting anything, and mark every image that makes you feel something. Then narrow to the ones that carry the story: the setting, a key reaction, and the people who matter.
Avoid near duplicates. One strong portrait is worth more than five similar ones, and Smart Auto-Layout will handle arrangement so you can focus on what to include.
Include a few images of the people who were there but not in the headline moments, like the friend dancing at the edge of the floor or a child asleep on a chair. Those are what make a keepsake feel like your actual day.
A useful test is to imagine showing the album to a friend who was not there. Would the page explain the moment without you narrating it? If yes, keep it. If you would need to explain, choose a better frame.
Gifting parents and grandparents
Grandparents are often the most appreciative recipients of a printed wedding keepsake, since many prefer paper to screens. A magazine is an easy, affordable gift and arrives in a convenient size.
Express delivery is $60 and arrives in 5 to 7 days, Standard is $32 and Economy is $12. Printing takes 5 to 7 business days after approval and payment, so plan around holidays and anniversaries. Every order includes our reprint promise.
A handwritten note tucked into the package makes a printed gift feel complete, and it costs nothing. Say what the day meant to you, and why you wanted them to have the story.
Questions
Is the magazine a good substitute for an album?
It is a different product. The magazine highlights the day in 20 pages, while an album can hold up to 40 spreads. A magazine works best as a companion to an album rather than a replacement.
What sizes do albums come in?
12x24, 16x24, 15x30 and 20x30 inches, in classic book or lay-flat binding.
Can I add a leather cover?
Yes. A leather cover adds $25 and an acrylic cover adds $39.
Planning an album from your Spokane photos? Design it online; you approve every page before it prints. See wedding album sizes and prices or the 20-page wedding magazine.