Unmatched Number of Photos! 5 Ways to Encourage Guests to Take and Share Plenty of Pictures on Your Wedding Day

Time to Look Back at Photos: A Post-Wedding Enjoyment ♡

The wedding, prepared with long hours of effort, has ended, and the joy comes from revisiting the photos taken on that perfect day＊

You can vividly remember moments from the wedding, thinking, "I had such an expression," or "I felt so emotional at that time" ♡

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The First Photos to Revisit are Those Taken by Guests＊

However, it usually takes over a month for the photographer to deliver the photos they took.

Until then, you'll look back on memories through the photos sent by your guests ♡

Many brides sharing their wedding experiences on Instagram with the hashtag "#WeddingReport" often post photos taken by guests at first, right?

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Additionally, the photos taken by guests capture scenes of them enjoying themselves, as well as relaxed smiles from the couple—shots that the photographer might not capture＊

It feels like you’re reliving your wedding from the guests' perspective ♡

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Guest photos are full of joyful moments. While many guests will take photos without being asked, there is a method you can use that significantly increases the number of photos sent from guests ♡

I'll introduce five such methods ♩

Method 1: An Announcement from the Host Encouraging Guests to Take Photos

The first method is to have the host announce during the ceremony or reception, "Please take lots of photos and share them with the newlyweds."

It's a very simple method, but it surprisingly works well!

At a wedding I attended, the host made this announcement repeatedly. Thanks to that, I heard that friends sent over a thousand photos via social media that night＊

Method 2: SNS Signs

The next idea is to use SNS signs ♡

By placing them in waiting areas or on guest tables, you can subtly encourage guests to take photos＊

It's also a good idea to have a designated hashtag for Instagram posts.

If there’s a handmade SNS sign prepared, guests are likely to feel inclined to "take photos and send them"♡

Method 3: Provide Instant Cameras

Another idea is to place instant cameras on guest tables.

Many brides provide them for child guests, but adults can enjoy them too ♡

If you leave a camera with a message like "Looking forward to some great photos♡," guests will likely take turns capturing lots of moments◎

You can enjoy a unique aesthetic that differs from DSLR or smartphone photos ♩

Method 4: Lending Your Camera to Guests

For brides who own a digital camera, you can lend it to close guests.

I had a guest who offered to hold my camera for me, and throughout my reception, they took pictures with it＊

They captured various photos from when we were waiting, and it was really fun to see them!

(When asking someone to take your camera, I recommend a compact digital camera rather than a heavy and complex DSLR＊)

Method 5: Directly Ask Guests

The last method is the most straightforward: directly communicating via LINE to your guests♡

The day before the wedding, send a message like, "I’m looking forward to tomorrow; I'd love it if you could take lots of photos."

And on the night of the wedding, send a note saying, "Thank you for today; I'd appreciate it if you could send me the photos when you have a moment."

Some guests might forget to share photos they took, so it’s effective to include a gentle reminder along with your gratitude ♩

Please Have Guests Take and Send Lots of Photos ♡

The more photos you have from your wedding day, the better. If your guests can enjoy the wedding while taking plenty of pictures, it truly is the best outcome ♡

Be sure to try the methods we introduced＊