Create a Christmas Holiday Ornament Collection to Tell Your Love Story

The holidays are a time for creating and enjoying traditions that last a lifetime. One of the most meaningful ways to celebrate as a new couple is by starting your own ornament collection. 

Each Christmas holiday ornament becomes more than just a decoration; it’s a keepsake that tells the story of your life together. From a first Christmas married ornament to personalized designs that capture milestones along the way, building a collection is a beautiful way to honor the life you’ve built as a couple and relive special moments year after year. 

Why You Should Have a Christmas Holiday Ornament Collection 

Beginning an ornament collection as a couple is an exciting way to remember your best moments together and celebrate new memories along the way. Every time you decorate for Christmas, those cherished ornaments will add a little style to your tree and take you back to the excitement of starting your journey together. They also give you the chance to get creative, mixing shapes, colors, and designs that reflect your personality as a couple. 

As your collection grows, each Christmas holiday ornament becomes a reflection of your story. Adding a personalized holiday ornament with your names, wedding date, or even the year you moved into your first home makes your tree uniquely yours. Over time, these selections transform your holiday décor into a gallery of memories, turning the act of decorating into a cherished tradition you’ll look forward to sharing each holiday season. 

Your First Christmas Holiday Ornament: Mark the Beginning

An engagement is one of the most defining milestones in a couple’s journey. It’s the moment when two stories become one, and it sets the stage for all the memories that will follow. Beginning your collection with a personalized holiday ornament that honors this chapter is the perfect way to start your Christmas holiday ornament collection. 

Select a personalized holiday ornament that reflects the spirit of your engagement, whether it was a quiet, intimate moment or a joyful celebration surrounded by family and friends. Add details like your initials, the proposal date, or even the location to make it feel extra personal. If your engagement happened a few years ago, you can always backdate the ornament. It’s never too late to include a first Christmas wedding ornament or engagement ornament that honors the beginning of forever. 

Favorite Engagement Personalized Holiday Ornaments

Engagement ornaments come in so many creative designs that it is easy to find one that fits your story. Here are a few of our favorite Christmas holiday ornaments to celebrate engagements: 

• Just Engaged Glass Ornament – With a hand-illustrated ring and bold script on a mint background, this personalized holiday ornament feels celebratory and captures the occasion without being overly formal.
• She Said Yes Glass Ornament – Playful, bold, and full of personality, this selection is perfect for those who want to capture the sheer happiness of the moment. With bright colors and modern lettering, it showcases that unmistakable “just engaged” glow. 
• Champagne Pop Glass Ornament – This ornament pops with excitement. It’s bubbly, modern, and full of energy. It’s ideal for couples who toasted their engagement with Champagne or celebrated the moment with a big party. 

Commemorate Your Day with a First Christmas Wedding Ornament

A wedding is one of life’s unforgettable celebrations, and adding an ornament to commemorate this meaningful moment infuses that joy into your holiday traditions. A newlywed Christmas ornament captures the happiness of the day and becomes a reminder of when you officially started your married life. Each holiday season, your first Christmas wedding ornament will reinforce the love and commitment you share.

When choosing a personalized holiday ornament for your wedding, think about the details that made your day unique. A design inspired by your venue, flowers, or even a favorite lyric can make it deeply personal. Utilize our personalization services to customize your Christmas holiday ornament with your wedding date or shared initials to turn it into a keepsake that reflects the event and the emotions tied to it. 

First Christmas Married Ornament Ideas 

There is something truly remarkable about decorating the tree together during your first holiday season as newlyweds. Here are a few Christmas holiday ornaments that we recommend adding to your collection: 

• Just Married Champagne Pop Glass Ornament – Featuring soft sparkle and a classic color palette, this newlywed Christmas ornament is simple, sophisticated, and radiant. It’s perfect for couples who want a subtle way to capture their first Christmas married, as it blends seamlessly into any existing ornament collection. 
• Next Stop Happily Ever After Glass Ornament – Capturing the exciting transition from wedding day to married life, this ornament is full of charm. It’s a first Christmas married ornament ideal for couples who had a fun send-off, road trip honeymoon, or a destination wedding. 
• Mr. and Mrs. Glass Ornament – Bold and celebratory, this style is a timeless way to highlight your new title as a married couple. Add your shared last name and wedding year to create a one-of-a-kind personalized holiday ornament. 

Celebrate Your New Home with a Christmas Holiday Ornament 

A new home is the start of an exciting chapter, and a Christmas holiday ornament can capture that sense of possibility. Choose a design that celebrates the character of your space and includes a custom detail like the move-in date. If you’re looking for more inspiration, our Home Sweet Home and Key to Our New Home glass ornaments are great options to commemorate your first place together. 

Personalized Holiday Ornaments that Capture Early Years Together 

The early years of marriage are filled with significant firsts, from your first anniversary to your first pet, and even trips to new places. Each milestone is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and toast the moment with a Christmas holiday ornament that captures what made it special. These keepsakes become sentimental highlights of your collection, growing alongside your relationship and showcasing the many ways your love shows up.  

Christmas Holiday Ornaments to Toast Your First Anniversary

Create a new tradition by buying a personalized holiday ornament together each anniversary. For your first anniversary, we enjoy these selections: 

• Happy Anniversary Glass Ornament – This Christmas holiday ornament is an everlasting keepsake for your first anniversary or any milestone year. Personalize it with the year to create a Christmas holiday ornament that will be cherished forever. 
• I Love You Glass Ornament – Express your affection with this charming, personalized holiday ornament. With its delicate gold metallic design and tiny hearts, it adds a sentimental touch to your holiday décor. 
• Do Everything in Love Glass Ornament – Add a thoughtful touch to your collection with this design. Its inspiring message makes it a perfect style to display year after year, bringing to mind the love and intention that fills your holiday. 

First Pet Ornaments to Celebrate Your New Furry Friend 

Welcoming a pet into your home is an exciting new chapter, and a Christmas holiday ornament is a lovely way to honor that addition to your family. With our I Love My Dog and I Love My Cat ornaments, you can turn your tree into a constant reminder of the love, laughter, and companionship your pet brings. 

Commemorate Your Travels with Personalized Holiday Ornaments 

Every trip you take together holds memories worth revisiting, and adding a personalized holiday ornament is an excellent way to bring those adventures home. Our Away We Go Glass Ornament, etched with the year or customized with the city name, turns your tree into a scrapbook of your journeys. 

Bring the memories of your honeymoon to your Christmas holiday ornament collection with designs that capture the spirit of your getaway. The Around the World Plane Glass Ornament is a charming nod to your travels, while the On Mountain Time Glass Ornament reflects the beauty of a scenic escape in nature. For seaside celebrations, the Shells Glass Ornament adds a coastal touch to your tree and reminds you of days spent by the shore. 

Other Personalized Holiday Ornament Milestone Ideas

All of life’s special moments deserve to be remembered in a heartfelt way. These personalized holiday ornaments celebrate achievements, family growth, and milestones that add depth and delight to your collection. 

Celebrate a major achievement or new professional chapter with the Graduation Glass Ornament; a classic way to honor growth and hard work. 

The Mom to Be Glass Ornament captures the bliss, anticipation, and love of expecting your first child together. 

Welcoming a new sibling? Cherish family growth with either the Big Brother or Big Sister Glass Ornament. 

Announce your exciting news with the Stork We’re Expecting Glass Ornament for a sweet way to share the excitement of your growing family with loved ones. 

Everyday Joys Worth Celebrating with Personalized Holiday Ornaments

Not every ornament needs to mark a significant milestone. You can celebrate everyday joys with ornaments, too. Some selections we especially enjoy are: 

• Year Glass Ornament – We design a new ornament each year and are excited to introduce our 2026 Ornament, which will be available in November. 
• Oyster and Lobster Glass Ornaments – Our oyster and lobster ornaments are the perfect way to showcase your favorite seafood or beach trip. 
• Bookworm Glass Ornament – Ideal for couples who love to read together. 
• See You on the Slopes Glass Ornament – A great choice for couples who enjoy a ski trip or cold-weather getaway. 
• Life at the Lake Glass Ornament – Reminisce on memorable trips to the lake with this stunning selection depicting a lakefront view. 
• How Can I Thank God Enough for You Glass Ornament – This personalized holiday ornament is the perfect way to show gratitude for someone important in your life. 
• God Bless America Glass Ornament – To honor your country, military service, or patriotic celebrations, add our God Bless America ornament to your Christmas tree. 

Turn Your Christmas Holiday Ornaments into a Tradition

Set a time each year, whether during the holidays or on your anniversary, to choose a new personalized holiday ornament together. Adding a short note with the year and a few words about why it was chosen makes the holiday tradition even more meaningful. What begins as a first Christmas married ornament soon becomes a beloved ritual that you look forward to each season.

Creative Ways to Showcase Christmas Holiday Ornaments

Your Christmas holiday ornaments do not have to be limited to the tree. Displaying them in creative ways allows you to enjoy their beauty and meaning all year long. An ornament stand placed on a side table or entryway instantly turns a favorite personalized holiday ornament into a focal point, allowing you to pause and recall those happy memories every time you pass by. 

You can also weave ornaments into your home décor beyond the holiday season. Try stringing them across a bookshelf, mantle, or even the window to add personality to your space, or place several personalized holiday ornaments into a bowl for a stunning table centerpiece option. 

Gifting Personalized Holiday Ornaments as a Couple 

Ornaments make memorable holiday gifts because they carry a story within them. Whether you choose one that signifies a milestone in your relationship or reflects a shared memory, giving an ornament as a couple allows you to express thoughtfulness in an exceptional way. 

Invite friends to an ornament exchange and select styles that symbolize something personal from the year. These gestures turn gifting into a chance to connect on a deeper level. 

You can also combine personalized holiday ornaments with other presents to make your holiday giving feel even more personal. Attach a first married Christmas ornament to the top of a wrapped gift, include one in a hostess basket, or choose personalized designs for bridesmaids, in-laws, or close friends who supported you in an impactful way throughout the year. Each ornament becomes a keepsake that extends beyond the season and adds a personal touch to every celebration. 

Building an ornament collection as a couple is about more than decorations; it’s about the memories they hold. Each personalized ornament becomes part of your shared story, reminding you of your first Christmas together, your wedding, travels, and new traditions. Whether you add a new ornament each year, choose designs to mark milestones, or gift them to one another, your Christmas holiday ornament collection will grow into a reflection of your journey – one that becomes more meaningful with time.