How can we collect photos from guests at a same-sex wedding?

The simplest way is to create a shared album on a photo service and generate a QR code that links to it. Put the QR code on your wedding website, on table cards, and on a sign near the entrance. Guests scan it with their phone camera and upload photos in seconds. You can also ask guests to use a unique hashtag on social media, but a shared album keeps everything in one place and avoids privacy issues.

For a same-sex wedding, there is nothing different to consider legally or practically. The same rules apply to all couples. Just make sure your wording on signs and your website is inclusive, for example using "partners" or "the couple" rather than assuming a bride and groom. If you have guests who are less confident with technology, you could ask a few younger guests or bridal party members to help them upload on the day.

You can also set the album so guests can see each other's photos during the reception, which often encourages more sharing. After the wedding, you can download everything and keep your favourites. If you prefer not to use a third-party service, you could create a private group on a messaging app, but that can get messy with notifications. A dedicated album with a QR code is the cleanest option.