Some photos deserve more than a phone gallery. Things Engraved's custom picture frames are engraved in Canada with names, dates, and messages — so the frame tells the story as beautifully as the photo inside it. From wedding and anniversary frames to memorial keepsakes and freestanding engraved picture blocks, every piece is personalized to order and ready to gift.
Engraved Frames for Every Photo Worth Framing
Glass Picture Frames
Our best-loved frame is the standing clear glass picture frame — engraved directly into the glass with your names, date, or message for an elegant, floating-text effect. The customizable black glass frames add contrast for a modern look, and the brushed aluminum 5x7 offers a sleek metal alternative.
Wedding & Anniversary Frames
Frame the first dance with our Mr. and Mrs. engraved photo frame, the "You're All I Need" black glass frame, or the Eternity Love shelf picture block — each personalized with the couple's names and wedding date. Our Jewish Wedding Frame is crafted especially for the chuppah photo. Find more ideas in wedding gifts for couples and anniversary gifts.
Frames for Mom & Dad
"Mom, to the World You Are One Person," "Mom Is Like a Flower," and our Mother's Day glass frames pair her favourite photo with words she'll read every day — see more gifts for mother. Dad's covered too, with For Dad and Father's Day picture blocks built for the desk or workbench.
Engraved Picture Blocks
A frame that needs no wall: our solid 4" x 6" engraved picture blocks stand anywhere and come in graduation, birthday, Mother's Day, and Father's Day designs — plus the Personalized Family Word Puzzle block, which weaves your family's names into the design around the photo. A favourite graduation gift for the grad photo that deserves a permanent spot.
Memorial & Remembrance Frames
When words are hard, a frame can hold them: "Forever in Our Hearts" and "Goodbyes Are Not Forever" frames are engraved with a name, dates, or a short line of remembrance — a gentle sympathy gift the family will keep close. For a beloved pet, our "Forever in Our Hearts" and "A Lifetime of Love" pet memorial frames offer the same comfort; see the full pet memorial collection and our memorial photo gifts.
Beyond the Frame
Turn the same photo into more than one keepsake: print it on a canvas, gather the whole story in a personalized picture album, or explore everything photo-customizable in our photo gifts collection.
How Personalization Works
Choose your frame, then enter your engraving on the product page — names, a date, a quote, or a short dedication. Our team engraves each frame in Canada and ships it to your door; add a gift message at checkout if it's headed straight to the recipient.
FAQs
What should I engrave on a picture frame?
Match the words to the photo: names and the date for weddings ("Sarah & Tom — June 14, 2026"), "Class of 2026" with the grad's name, or a short line like "First home, 2026." For memorial frames, a name with dates and a brief phrase — "Forever in Our Hearts" — says everything. One or two short lines engrave most elegantly.
Do you have memorial picture frames?
Yes — our remembrance frames for loved ones and dedicated pet memorial frames can be engraved with a name, dates, and a personal message. Many customers send them as sympathy gifts; a framed photo with a few engraved words is one of the most treasured gestures a grieving family can receive.
What sizes and materials do your frames come in?
The collection includes engraved glass frames (standing and wall styles), wood and MDF frames up to 8" x 10", brushed aluminum, and solid 4" x 6" picture blocks that stand on their own — most holding standard 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 photos, with the exact photo size listed on each product page.
Is an engraved frame a good wedding gift?
It's a classic for a reason — engrave the couple's names and wedding date, and they add the photo after the big day, so the gift works even before the album arrives. Pair it with engraved champagne flutes for a complete toast-and-remember set.
How do I care for an engraved frame?
Glass frames need only an occasional wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth — avoid harsh cleaners on the engraved surface. Wood and MDF frames prefer dry dusting. The engraving itself is permanent and won't fade or rub away.