Personalised Picture Frame Buying Guide - What to Consider When Choosing A Frame

Posted by The Engraved Gifts Company on October 7th, 2015

Whether you’re looking to frame a special photograph or a postcard, you can’t go wrong with a personalised picture frame. Why settle for a plain and generic frame when you can have one engraved with words, names, or dates that commemorate the picture or item being displayed? It’s now possible to order picture frames that can be personalised with engravings—and you can get them online in a few clicks. Personalised picture frames make excellent wedding gifts, too. But with so many choices available in terms of material, finish, size, and other such factors, how do you know which frame to buy? Here are some tips.

1. Size and orientation should be your number one consideration. What is the size of the photograph, postcard, or small artwork that you want to display in a frame? Buying the wrong size can be disastrous, so tread carefully. If you are shopping online, it’s hard to tell from the picture what a frame’s size really is, so be sure to read the product description where the retailer will likely declare the dimensions of the frame (and what size photos fit in it). You also have to get the right frame orientation. Are you displaying a landscape photo (wider than it is taller) or a portrait orientation (taller than it is wider)? Some personalised picture frames are adaptable; that is, the hook at the back or the stand can be repositioned to allow either orientation.

If you are buying the frame as a wedding gift, then there’s no way to predict what size and orientation the recipients might need. Picture frames come in all sizes—from 6x4 to 10x8. Wedding photos tend to be printed larger, so choose a larger frame if you want the couple to use it to display the best shots from their big day.

2. Select the right frame style. Think about the room or space where you intend to display your personalised picture frame. Choose a frame that matches or compliments the design elements of that room. Where will the frame be positioned? Is the area full of natural light? Are the walls bright and vibrant, or neutral and slightly muted? You can even take into consideration the architecture of the space as well as the furniture that is in it. Is the room casual, sophisticated, traditional, or contemporary?

If you are buying the personalised photo frame as a wedding gift, it certainly helps if you know what the newlyweds’ home looks like. If you have never been there, try to do some snooping online—they might have posted a picture of their space on their social media accounts. You can also ask friends and family for advice.

About The Author:

Christopher Giffin is the Managing Director of CG Gifts Limited that operates The Engraved Gifts Company, with a wealth of sales and marketing experience working with global brands like Samsung. Personalised gifts are now the area of focus. They provide a wide variety of options to choose a special gift for your special person. Visit theengravedgiftscompany.co.uk and find engraved and personalised gifts for all occasions.