10 best ring pillow alternatives

Commonly wedding rings arrive safely at the ceremony by using a ring pillow. Don’t like a standard ring pillow? Use an original way to pack the rings. In this article, you find some tips and inspiration. These alternatives are not very difficult, so get creative and create your own personal ring pillow.

The treasure chest

Treasure, that is what you are! Your rings are precious but your love for each other even more. after all, that’s why you are going to marry each other. The treasure chest is a beautiful, symbolic idea with a vintage edge. Put your initials in the box or write Mr. & Mrs. and your new last name. Super romantic!

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The tree trunk

Edgy, but stylish: the tree trunk. Go with each other to the forest and choose a nice stump. Drill a hole in the tree trunk to make place for the rings. Very easy to make by yourself.

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The shell
The shell is the ultimate pillow alternative for true beach lovers. Choose a beautiful shell from the beach, maybe you even get lucky and find a pearl! Make sure you fasten the rings well. For example, use a small hole through the bottom and fix the rings with ribbon.

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The horseshoe

All into horses? Or perhaps you find it a beautiful symbolic gesture of happiness? Then go for the horseshoe as ring pillow alternative. On the internet, you find lots of places where you can buy one. Use some ribbons and it’s done!

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Mini-coffin

You have to love it, but the symbolism behind this idea is beautiful. Literally: until death do us part. A mini-coffin: getting married with a dark edge.

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Ring pillow of flowers

Ask for help from your florist or make a ring pillow of flowers by yourself. Get a bunch of flowers and put them in a piece of oasis. Make sure the bottom is covered nicely so it really looks like a soft cushion.

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The ring pumpkin

Do you get married in the fall? A pumpkin is a very easy to make ring pillow.  Just avoid Halloween carvings; they take away the attention from the rings

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Coconut

Put a truly exotic touch to your wedding with a coconut ring pillow. Cover the top with moss and you’re done. Be careful: it’s not allowed to remove moss everywhere in a forest. In advance, you could read where you can obtain moss.

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The willows

It’s already a gem on its own: a bunch of willows. Simply available at the florist. Take some nice flowers with you to brighten up the branches. Binding them together with ribbons and ready.
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The coffee cup

Also original: the coffee cup. With or without saucer, it doesn’t matter that much. Choose a nice cup in the color of your wedding. Put a small pillow or other filling in the cup and add some ribbons, wedding time!

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Still want to make a real ring pillow? Visit the fabric market in your area. Sew 3 sides together and fill the pad with filler. Dress up with flowers, organza and ribbon and you have a beautiful DIY ring pillow.