Getting engaged is magical—but the planning whirlwind can make it easy to miss the small, meaningful moments. A simple love-notes tradition helps you slow down, stay connected, and create keepsakes you’ll actually want to revisit.

Some wedding registry gifts feel exciting at first, but only a few become everyday favorites you’ll still use (and love) years later. This guide shares 10 wedding registry must-haves, including the Cardkive Wedding Cards Book, that bring lasting impact to the home and life you’re building together.

A Cardkive wedding card box can hold more than cards—it can preserve the full story of your wedding season. From save-the-dates and vows to menus and meaningful paper keepsakes, here’s how to organize your items, choose photos, use the book-builder tool, and pick a cover image that feels uniquely you.

Don’t allow your wedding cards to collect dust. Discover elegant, clutter-free ways to preserve your wedding cards after the big day – including a pro service that turns your cards into a beautiful memory book.

Make the newlyweds laugh with these 10 unique wedding cards! Our top picks range from hilarious one-liners to quirky art cards (like a sandwich-shaped card that donates a sandwich!). Discover funny wedding cards that are as heartfelt as they are humorous – plus, a tip on turning wedding cards into a keepsake book.

Looking for a wedding greeting card that stands out? Explore 10 unique wedding cards from indie designers – from charming watercolor illustrations to luxurious letterpress and quilled designs. These beautiful wedding cards are perfect for pairing with your wedding gift, plus a tip on preserving cards in a keepsake wedding card book.

Should you store greeting cards in a keepsake box or turn them into a Cardkive book? Find out which option declutters your home and keeps those memories alive.

Transform vows & wedding cards into a gorgeous first-anniversary book with Cards By Artkive. Learn the steps, timeline (5–8 weeks), and creative design tips for the perfect paper anniversary gift.

See why Cardkive’s Wedding Cards Memory Book just won The Knot Registry Award 2025. Couples enjoy it so much, it was voted the "most-loved" and "most-added" wedding gift!