How do you get wedding photos from guests?

The simplest way is to create a shared online album before the wedding. Use a service that lets guests upload directly from their phones. Print a QR code on your order of service, welcome sign, and table place cards. When guests scan it, they go straight to the album and can add their photos. You can also ask them to use a unique hashtag on social media, but remember that not everyone uses social platforms, so a shared album is more inclusive.

Set up the album with folders for different moments, like the ceremony, the drinks reception, and the dancing. Tell guests in advance, maybe in your invitation or on your wedding website, that you would love their photos. On the day, have a small sign near the guest book or bar reminding them to scan and upload. After the wedding, send a thank-you message with the link again so late uploads are still welcome. Some guests may forget, so you can also collect photos by asking people to send them directly to you or a nominated friend. The key is to make it easy and obvious, and to be patient, because some photos will arrive weeks later.