How to Put a Photo QR Code on Wedding Invitations
Adding your photo gallery's QR code to the invitation itself means guests can save it before the wedding even starts, rather than discovering it for the first time at the venue.
Why the invitation is a good place for it
Guests tend to hold onto invitations, whether physical or digital, for reference before the big day. Including the code there gets it in front of guests early, and gives them a chance to bookmark or save the link ahead of time.
On a printed invitation
Add a small code in a corner of an insert card or details card, alongside other logistical information like the venue address or RSVP details. Keep it modest in size relative to the rest of the design - guests will scan it up close, not from across a room.
On a digital invitation
Digital invitations make this even easier: include the code as an image, or simply add a tappable link with a short line like "Tap here to save the link for sharing your photos." Digital guests can save the link directly to their phone without needing to scan anything.
Frame it as an invitation to participate
Rather than treating it as an afterthought, phrase it as part of the invitation itself: "We'd love to see the day through your eyes - save this to share your photos with us." This sets expectations before the event even begins.
Keep the main invitation design uncluttered
If your invitation suite includes multiple cards, place the code on a secondary details card rather than the main invite, so the primary design stays focused on the essentials: names, date, and venue.
Make sure the code is ready before invitations go out
Since the code needs to point to your event gallery, set that up before finalizing your invitations, so the same code and link work both on the invitation and later at the reception.
Get your code before you print
OnAlbum generates your event's QR code and link as soon as you create your gallery, so it's ready in time for invitations. See how it works on the wedding photo sharing page, or create your event to get started.