The short answer
Use dynamic QR codes at least 2 cm (0.8 in) wide on invitations and 3–4 cm on table cards, printed dark on light, matte and away from foil. Point the invitation code at your RSVP page, then repoint the same code to the photo album after the wedding. Add the web address in small text for guests who do not scan.
How to use QR codes on wedding stationery
List what guests need
Typical needs are an RSVP form, the schedule and directions, the registry, a menu with dietary notes and a place to share photos. Give each its own page or section.
Make one dynamic code per use
Create a dynamic URL code for the invitation, another for table cards and another for the sign by the door. Name them so you can find them later.
Match the code to the paper
Choose dark ink on light stock. Letterpress deboss, foil stamping and glossy varnish can change contrast or reflect light, so ask your stationer for a proof and scan it.
Print a backup address
Add a short web address beneath each code. Some guests will not scan, and a printed address gets them there too.
Repoint after the day
Switch the invitation code to the photo album or a thank-you page. Anyone who kept an invitation still lands somewhere useful.
Size, distance and placement
- Best code type
- Dynamic URL code: stationery is printed once, pages change
- Invitation or RSVP card
- Minimum 2 cm (0.8 in); 2.5 cm is comfortable on a 5×7 in card
- Table card or menu
- Read at 30–50 cm: 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in)
- Welcome sign
- Read from 1–1.5 m: 10–15 cm (4–6 in)
- Finishes to avoid
- Foil, metallic ink and high-gloss varnish directly over the code
- Print timing
- Invitations go out weeks ahead, so finalize and test the pages first
- Backup
- Short URL printed under each code for guests who do not scan
Why dynamic suits a wedding
A wedding is a sequence of moments: invitation, RSVP, the day, the photos, the thank-you. A static code locks the invitation to one page forever. A dynamic code can start at your RSVP form, move to the schedule in the final week, and end at the album, with no reprint. If the venue or time changes after the invitations are out, you can fix the page behind the code instead of sending a correction card. You can also limit a photo-album code with an expiry date on the Pro plan.
Common mistakes
Tip: make the table-card code point to the album and nothing else. Guests at the table are the ones taking photos, and a single obvious action gets more uploads than a menu of options.
Frequently asked questions
How big should a QR code be on a wedding invitation?
At least 2 cm (0.8 in) wide, ideally 2.5 cm, printed dark on a light, matte area with a clear border around it.
Can I change my wedding QR code after the invitations are printed?
With a dynamic code, yes. You can edit the destination at any time, for example from the RSVP form to the photo album, without reprinting.
Will foil or gold ink work for a QR code?
Usually not. Metallic and glossy finishes reflect light and reduce contrast. Print the code in a dark matte ink and put foil elsewhere.
Can I stop people opening my photo album forever?
On the Pro plan you can set an expiry date on a dynamic code, after which it stops redirecting. Remember to also manage sharing in the photo service itself.