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QR codes for occasions

Invitations, photos and RSVPs

Occasions are where QR codes save the most small hassles: collecting photos from guests, pointing to an RSVP form, sharing a gift list. Each page covers one occasion with the wording, placement and timing that works.

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QR codes for occasions: questions and answers

Short answers to what people ask before they print. Anything else, write to us.

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How far ahead of an event should a QR code be printed?

Only once the destination is finished and stable, since a static code can't be corrected afterward if a link changes. For invitations or save-the-dates printed months ahead of a website being finalized, a dynamic code is the safer choice, letting the address behind it change right up until the event without reprinting anything.

What's the best way to collect photos from guests at an event using a QR code?

Point the code at a shared album set to let anyone with the link add photos, not just view them, rather than a personal album only the owner can post to. Place the code on a table sign or near the guest book so it's seen during the event itself, when people are actually taking pictures worth sharing.

Can a QR code be used for an RSVP instead of a reply card?

Yes. Linking to an RSVP page already built on an event or wedding website lets guests confirm from their phone instead of mailing a card back. It works best on a dedicated insert rather than the main invitation, sized at roughly 2 cm or larger, and as a static code once the RSVP page itself is finished and won't move.

Does a QR code for a private occasion, like a gender reveal video, keep its content hidden until the event?

The code itself reveals nothing on its own, since scanning only opens whatever it points to; setting the video or page to unlisted rather than fully public is what actually controls who can see it early. Test the scan beforehand too, so the reveal itself isn't the first moment anyone finds out whether the link even works.