QR codes for collecting wedding guest photos
The best photos at a wedding are often taken by guests, and they end up scattered across fifty phones. A small sign on each table with a code that opens a shared album means everyone adds theirs in one place.
This page covers what to link to, how to word the sign, and how to avoid the common problems: slow signal, guests who do not scan, and albums that fill with duplicates.
This is a dynamic QR code: $3 once, and you can change where it points at any time without reprinting. How that works
How do I collect wedding photos with a QR code?
Follow these steps.
- Create a shared album with a photo service that allows guests to upload without an account.
- Copy the album's invitation link.
- Make a dynamic code that opens that link.
- Print table signs and cards with the code and a short sentence.
- After the wedding, point the code at the final gallery.
What should the sign say?
Short and friendly beats clever. For example: "Share your photos with us. Scan to add yours." Add your names and the date, and a line for guests who cannot scan, such as the album's short web address.
Where should the signs go at a wedding?
Each table, the welcome sign at the entrance, the bar, and a card in the program. Guests are most likely to scan during the cocktail hour, when they are standing around with their phones.
| Placement | Size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Table sign (5x7 in) | 3 to 4 cm code | Guests read while seated |
| Welcome sign | 8 to 10 cm code | Seen from a few steps |
| Program card | 2.5 cm code | Handed out at the ceremony |
Can I use the same code after the wedding?
Yes. After the day, point the code at the finished gallery or a thank-you page. Printed thank-you cards with the same code then work too.
Example signs
Each example code opens threedollarqrcode.com. Your code can open any page you choose.
Questions
Do guests need to make an account?
That depends on the photo service you choose. Pick one that lets guests upload without an account.
What if there is no signal at the venue?
Add a line that photos can be uploaded later at home.
Can I switch services after printing?
Yes. Change the address in your edit link.
Is it okay for guests to see all the photos?
Check the album's privacy settings before sharing.
How much does the code cost?
$3 once.
Get a dynamic QR code for $3
Pay once. Pick the page your code opens, print it wherever you need it, and change the page whenever you like.
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