Choosing a method
Collect your guests’ photos, in a way that works for you
After the wedding, different moments live on your friends’ and families’ phones. Choosing one place to receive photos beforehand makes it easier to bring those memories together afterwards.
Start with a method that suits your guests
For photos from a few close friends
Your existing group chat or personal messages may be enough. Choose a folder for the files you receive and ask for originals if you want to keep or print them.
For photos from many different guests
An upload link or QR code can help you collect photos from relatives or guests whose contact details you do not have. Try uploading yourself to see whether guests need an account or app.
For enjoying an album with family
Decide whether everyone should add and view photos together, or whether you want to review the collection before inviting family. Think separately about who uploads and who views.
For keeping photos and videos long term
Consider whether you will collect videos as well as photos and how much storage you may need. Check original downloads and storage deadlines, then keep a separate copy in storage you manage.
Explore each method
Messaging vs Snap Wedding
Messaging is familiar and convenient when you want photos from a few close friends. If you also want photos from guests you cannot contact directly, or want files from different chats together, explore a QR code album too.
Read the full comparisonGoogle Photos shared albums vs Snap Wedding
A Google Photos shared album lets participating family members add and view photos together. If you want guests to upload while only the couple and invited family see the collection, compare how the two services handle sharing.
Read the full comparisonWhat to compare in a wedding photo service
Services that collect photos through QR codes can differ in how guests contribute and who sees the collection. Compare them around the files you expect, the family you want to invite and when you will download.
Read the full comparison
This compares collecting, viewing and organizing photos through individual messages, Google Photos shared albums and Snap Wedding.
Five things to check before choosing
- Can guests upload without creating an account or installing an app?
- Can you receive and download original photos and videos?
- Can you choose uploaders and viewers separately?
- Is storage capacity and duration sufficient for your photos and videos?
- Will your parents and family find it easy to open and use?