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Both services are safe for storing wedding photos, and the real risk comes from how you set the sharing link rather than from the platform itself.
Google Drive and OneDrive both use strong encryption and secure logins. Neither is clearly safer than the other for a wedding photo album. The level of safety depends on your settings.
The most important step is to choose who can access the link. Set it to view-only and avoid letting anyone edit or download unless you want them to. You should also use a strong password on your own account and turn on two-step verification. This stops strangers from getting in even if they find your link.
Think about where your guests are. If most of them already use one service, sharing through that platform may be simpler. If you are unsure, test the link on a phone that is not yours before you send it.
For the best control, consider a dedicated wedding photo gallery or website instead. These are built for sharing with guests and let you manage access more easily.
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