So picking out a few moments to represent a lifetime can be pretty difficult. And how could they possibly be accurately depicted on paper? Good news, it's actually much more simple than you think! With a few tips and tricks, you'll know exactly what to think about in order to get the best, most special storybook possible!
1. Start with the first and last event. This is usually how your characters met and the big finale (a wedding, anniversary, etc.). Once you have a start and finish to your timeline, it's much easier to work within!
2. Use a mix of events. List some events that are super meaningful, others that are totally random, and others that were fun daily activities! In this way, you'll reflect on a range of times that were all special, but for different reasons.
3. The more details, the better! It's so easy to skip past the little details when you think about an event, because you've probably been told the story a billion times. But the more details you remember to include, the more accurate the story will be! Think about things like what people would be wearing, if they should be holding anything, what their facial expressions would be, etc.
4. Think about settings and backgrounds. These are just as important as the characters! The backgrounds make the story really come to life. Was the moment outdoors or indoors? Daytime or nighttime? Were the characters alone or at a party? Were there trees, balloons, certain school colors, or animals? The list goes on and on.
5. Get creative! The best news about a 100% custom storybook? It's 100% custom!! That means you get to request any preferences you might have about the design! Have a particular color scheme in mind? Awesome! Want pages numbered in a little heart? How cute! Care to insert a photograph with the message on the last page? That's great too! It's all up to you - I'm happy to customize to your hearts content!