Unique Ring Pillows: Ideas & Alternatives

The ring pillow isn’t exactly the detail that gets the most attention when planning a wedding. People tend to focus more on the wedding venue, the wedding dress, your floral arrangements, or the music. It’s a shame, really—because it’s often the small, subtle details that add that special something alongside the big elements. Here, we’ll show you some modern ideas and alternatives to traditional ring pillows.

Ring Pillows: The possibilities are endless! 

Of course, a white ring pillow with a few flowers is always a nice touch. But the ring pillow doesn’t have to be a traditional pillow anymore. There are plenty of other modern ideas for ring pillows that look a little more extravagant. Our many wedding ideas are the best source of inspiration for this. We’ll show you five options for very special ring pillows—or alternatives to traditional ring pillows—for your wedding:

An embroidery hoop as a ring pillow 

The embroidery hoop is a particularly elegant version of the ring pillow. What's more, it can be personalized in a truly beautiful way—you can embroider the bride and groom's initials, flowers, or a symbol of love (such as the infinity sign).

The Wedding Ring Holder 

The clunky term “wedding ring holder” doesn’t do justice to the actual ring display. After all, displays and hangers for wedding rings are usually real eye-catchers: a rustic piece of wood, topped by a gracefully curved metal hook in a soft rose hue—with the wedding rings dangling from it, gently entwined with flowers or satin ribbons. That’s the perfect way to showcase the rings that symbolize the bond of marriage!

The Glass Ring Box 

It’s almost a wedding classic, but it never fails to be beautiful: the glass ring box, available in round, square, or oval shapes. The glass box for wedding rings is very versatile—from cacti to large rose petals to simple moss, everything looks great inside it. And of course, your wedding rings look best of all sitting right on top!

A shell for the wedding rings 

You don’t have to have a beach wedding to replace the ring pillow with a seashell. The trend is toward very simple, white seashells—and they’re also a perfect fit for boho- or fine art-style weddings! If you prefer a simpler look, you can create a beautiful effect for the ring exchange by using a single flower as a ring holder. Large flowers like dahlias or roses work especially well for this simple option.

Wedding rings in a velvet box 

A velvet ring box is a welcome addition to a marriage proposal, and it’s also making a comeback at weddings. That’s great, because these beautiful velvet boxes are elegant and very practical at the same time. Your wedding rings are safely stored in the ring boxes, and you can easily keep them at home as a memento of the moment you exchanged rings. Many jewelry experts carry a wide variety of ring boxes in their selection—feel free to ask about them during your ring consultation!

Your wedding rings are considered a symbol of eternity, so give them the attention they deserve and present them on an elegant ring pillow. Which style you ultimately choose is entirely up to you!