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Fun & Easy Ways for Your Wedding Guests to Share Photos at Your Eastern NC Wedding

How to Get Guests to Capture & Share Wedding Moments at your Southern Wedding

Your wedding day will be filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. While professional photographers are there to document the day beautifully, there’s something special about seeing candid shots from the view of your guests. Here are some fun and creative ways we have seen past bride and grooms document their day!

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Keepsakes like customized sunglasses make a great addition to fun photos!


1. Set Up a Wedding Hashtag

One of the easiest ways to collect guest photos in one place is by creating a custom wedding hashtag. This will let your guests be able to easily upload and share their pictures on Instagram or Facebook.

How to Make the Perfect Hashtag:

✅ Keep it short and memorable (e.g., #MeetTheMillers or #SmithsSayIDo)
✅ Include your names or wedding date
✅ Check Instagram to make sure it’s not already in use
✅ Display it everywhere—on signs, napkins, programs, and table cards

💡 Bonus Tip: Create a QR code linking directly to the hashtag search on Instagram. Place it at the bar, guest tables, and welcome area so guests can scan and start posting instantly!


2. Provide Disposable or Polaroid Cameras for a Vintage Touch

Want to bring a little nostalgia to your wedding? Place disposable or Polaroid cameras on tables and let guests snap fun and candid shots from their POV. With disposables-you’ll get a surprise batch of candid memories after they’re developed, while Polaroids allow instant keepsakes and a creative guestbook alternative!

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Tips for Using Disposable or Polaroid Cameras: 📸

🎞️ Have a sign encouraging guests to take candid, fun, or silly shots
🎞️ Set up a collection box for disposable cameras OR a Polaroid photo station
🎞️ Provide extra film for Polaroids so guests can take multiple shots

💡 Bonus Tip:

If using Polaroid cameras, have guests sign their photos and add them to a scrapbook or use them as your guest book for a fun and interactive memory keepsake! 📖✨


3. Set Up a Fun Photo Booth

A DIY or rented photo booth is a guaranteed way to get guests snapping pictures all night. Whether it’s a greenery wall, backdrop with fairy lights or a professional photo booth rental, this is a great way to create fun, shareable moments.

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Photo Booth Must-Haves:

📷 A stylish backdrop (greenery wall, floral wall, neon signs, or custom signage)
🎭 Fun props (hats, signs, masks, wedding-themed items)
📸 An instant camera or iPad stand with a photo app
🎞️ A guest book station where guests can add their photo with a message

💡 Bonus Tip: Consider hiring a roaming Polaroid photographer to capture guest interactions and hand out instant prints!

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4. Create a “Snap & Share” Wedding Game

Turn guest photography into a fun challenge with a photo scavenger hunt! Place a list of photo prompts at each table and encourage guests to complete them throughout the evening.

 

Fun Photo Challenges:

✅ A selfie with the bride and groom
✅ A picture of the best-dressed guest
✅ Someone crying happy tears
✅ A group photo of everyone at your table
✅ Your favorite dance move on the dance floor
✅ The first guest to get cake

💡 Bonus Tip: Offer a small prize for guests who complete all challenges—like a free drink, a printed wedding photo, or a fun party favor.


5. Use a Wedding Photo-Sharing App for Easy Access 📱

If you want a hassle-free way to collect guest photos without social media, a wedding photo-sharing app is a great solution. These apps allow guests to upload pictures directly from their phones, making it easy to view, download, and save all their candid shots in one place.

Best Wedding Photo-Sharing Apps:

📲 The Guest by The Knot – Automatically collects photos and videos in real-time from guests. They just download the app and start snapping!

📲 WedShoots by WeddingWire – Guests upload pictures to a private wedding album, and you can download them later.

📲 Eversnap – Creates a private photo album where guests can upload photos and videos.

📲 Google Photos or Dropbox – If you prefer a simple solution, create a shared album and send the link to guests.

📲 Wedding Photo Swap – Allows guests to upload, comment, and like photos in a private album.

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How to Get Guests to Use It:

Mention the app on your wedding website, invitations, or programs.
✅ Create a sign at the reception with a QR code linking to the album.
✅ Offer a small prize (like a printed wedding photo) for guests who upload the best shots.

💡Bonus Tip: Ask your photographer to add their favorite guest photos to your final wedding album!


Final Thoughts: Let Guests Help Capture the Magic

While your professional photographer will capture the biggest moments, guest photos bring a personal, candid touch to your wedding memories. By incorporating a hashtag with a QR code, a wedding photo-sharing app, a photo booth, or a fun game, you can ensure your guests have fun while helping document the joy of your special day.

Looking for a venue with stunning photo-ready backdrops? Amelia Grove is the perfect setting for your dream wedding. Schedule a tour today and start envisioning your picture-perfect day!

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