The wedding is over and you received thousands of photos from your photographer of your wedding. You noticed that there are great shots of all of your guests, many you want to share with them, but either you don't have the time to email or text every photo to each guest or you might not have the time to find all of the photos of grandma in the 10,000+ photo gallery. We feel that sharing photos with your guests at a wedding is a thoughtful way to extend the joy of the celebration beyond the big day itself, as well as, there can be many professional photos that your guests would love to see of themselves.
There are many effective strategies for sharing wedding photos with guests, from traditional methods to innovative, digital solutions, that can optimize your time and make photo distribution easier. Here are a few options to make the photo-sharing process easier.
1.) Establish a Dedicated Wedding Account on Social: Kickstart your photo-sharing journey by creating a a dedicated wedding account and hashtag on Instagram that guests can use when posting on social. Opt for a hashtag that is easy to remember and reflects the essence of your special day. Make sure to remind guests to include the hashtag or handle in their posts to create a centralized collection of all wedding memories.
Pro: Easy to setup on Instagram and to distribute to guests Con: Not all guests are on social and will encourage guests to be on their phones documenting rather than enjoying the moment
2.) Set Up a Digital Photo-Sharing Platform: Invest in a digital photo-sharing platform or app that shares photos of the wedding with guests. Facialprint is an event photo-sharing platform that allows the host to digitally send photos of each guest post-event, by identifying guests through their selfies via facial recognition to corresponding photos in the photo gallery. Our platform is user-friendly, including features such as easy photo uploads, real-time updates, and customizable privacy settings. Since the platform is mobile-friendly, guests can easily sign-up to receive photos at anytime, even after the event.
Pro: Allows guests to be hands-off throughout the events and ceremonies, allowing professional photographers to capture the moment. We believe photos are a great memory that you can give as a gift Con: Guests cannot share photos to host via the platform
3.) Include a Photobooth: Provide guests with personalized photo keepsakes that capture the magic of the wedding day by setting up a photo booth or station equipped with props and backdrops for guests to snap fun and candid photos. Incorporate your wedding hashtag into the backdrop design to encourage guests to share their pictures online. Offer instant printing services or digital downloads of the photos, allowing guests to take home cherished mementos.
Pro: Adds an guest activity during the event and can be viewed as a wedding favor Con: Cost
4.) Offer Personalized Thank You Cards: Express gratitude to your guests while sharing cherished wedding memories by sending out personalized thank you cards. Include a selection of memorable photos from the wedding day along with a heartfelt message of appreciation. Customize each card with the recipient's name and a handwritten note for a personal touch.
Pro: it's a unique touch to the traditional thank you card Con: Guests won't have digital versions of the photos
By implementing these strategies, couples can master the art of sharing photos with guests at their wedding. From establishing a unique wedding hashtag, using Facialprint, or creating customized photo keepsakes, there are plenty of creative ways to extend the joy of the celebration and create lasting memories for all. Each option is unique where all four strategies could be used if budget allows or select one of the four. With a thoughtful approach and strategic use of keywords, couples can ensure their wedding photos are easily discoverable and enjoyed by guests for years to come.