Wedding QR codes, from invitations to guest photos
One QR code can follow your whole wedding: RSVP, directions, registry, then a shared photo album on the day. And you change where it points at every stage.
Updated September 24, 2026
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One code, four stages
| When | The code leads to | Printed on |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation | RSVP form and directions | Invitation, RSVP card |
| Before the day | Registry, hotel blocks, schedule | Same invitation |
| Wedding day | Shared album for guest photos | Welcome sign, place cards |
| After | Gallery of the best photos | Thank-you cards |
That is the whole point of a dynamic code: the invitation printed in April still works in September. You switch the destination at each stage, nothing to reprint. A link page can also gather RSVP, venue, hotel blocks and registry in one place.
Collecting guest photos
To receive photos, you need an album where anyone can add theirs. Two free, widely used options: a Google Photos shared album with collaboration turned on, or an iCloud Shared Album with a public link that Android guests can view in a browser. Create it a few days ahead, add a first photo so it is not empty, and point the code to its link.
To show a curated selection afterwards, the QRTada image gallery holds up to 30 images on a light, fast page.
Sizes and formats
| Item | Format | Code size |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation | 5 x 7 in | 1 in |
| RSVP card | 3.5 x 5 in | 1 to 1.25 in |
| Place card or table menu | 4 x 6 in | 1.25 to 1.5 in |
| Welcome sign | 18 x 24 in | 5 in |
Invitation papers are often textured or foil-stamped. Foil over the code creates glare that stops phones: keep the code in dark matte ink on a smooth area. Test a printed proof before ordering the full run.
The welcome sign on the day
At the venue entrance, an 18 x 24 inch sign with a 5 inch code invites guests to add their photos to the shared album. Keep the line simple: "Share your photos from tonight". Repeat the code, smaller, on place cards or table menus: that is where guests have their phones in hand, usually right after the toasts.
For guests who are less comfortable with tech
- Add a line under the code: "Open your phone camera and point it at the code".
- Print the short URL too, for those who would rather type it.
- Keep another way to RSVP, by phone or mail, for grandparents.
Wedding day checklist
- Create the dynamic code before sending invitations to print.
- Test it on the printed proof with an iPhone and an Android phone.
- Set up the shared album a week before the wedding.
- Switch the destination the morning of the wedding, then again after the party.
Registry and cash funds
The QR code leads to your registry or honeymoon fund, but it does not handle money: the registry platform processes payments under its own fees and terms. Pick the platform first, then put its link behind the code. If you switch platforms, the printed code follows.
Your codes keep working, even if you stop paying
Every code you create or edit on a paid plan keeps redirecting to its last destination, forever.
Static codes are included in every plan: they rely on no server and never expire.
Read the lifetime guarantee termsFrequently asked questions
How do I collect guest photos with a QR code?
Create a Google Photos or iCloud shared album open to contributions, and point the code to its link.
Can the same code be on the invitation and at the wedding?
Yes with a dynamic code: you change the destination at each stage.
What size QR code on an invitation?
About 1 inch, on a smooth area with no foil.
Will the code still work years later?
Yes: a code created during a paid subscription keeps redirecting for life, even if you cancel.
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