Your wedding day is captured from dozens of angles — by friends, family, and that one uncle who never puts his phone down. The challenge isn't getting people to take photos. It's getting those photos sent to you afterward.
Most couples try group chats, shared Google Drive folders, or wedding hashtags. These all have problems. Group chats compress images. Google Drive requires an account. Hashtags scatter your photos across public social media.
The simplest solution: a temporary upload page
Instead of asking guests to sign up for anything, you create a single upload link. Guests open it on their phone, tap to select photos, and upload. Done. No app, no account, no friction.
Here's how it works with getfiles.app:
- Go to getfiles.app and type a title like "Sarah & Tom's Wedding Photos"
- Hit "Create upload link" — you get a short URL like
getfiles.app/a3kx9p - Share that link however you want: text message, WhatsApp group, printed QR code on every table
- Guests open the link, drag in their photos, and you see them appear in your dashboard
That's it. The whole setup takes about 10 seconds.
Print QR codes for your tables
The best trick for maximizing guest participation is printing QR codes. Design a simple card that says "Share your photos with us!" with the QR code below it. Place one on every table. Guests scan it with their phone camera and start uploading immediately.
You can generate a QR code directly from your getfiles.app dashboard after creating your upload page.
What about video?
Guests often capture short clips — the first dance, speeches, candid moments. Unlike WhatsApp or iMessage, a file upload link doesn't compress video. Guests can upload original quality files, so you get the full resolution footage.
When to share the link
Share your upload link at three key moments:
- Before the wedding: Include it on your wedding website or in a pre-wedding email
- During the wedding: QR codes on tables, a sign near the entrance, or a quick announcement
- After the wedding: Send a reminder text a few days later while photos are still fresh
How long do files stay available?
On getfiles.app, your upload page stays active for up to 10 days. After that, you have a short grace period to download everything as a ZIP file. This is intentional — it's a temporary collection tool, not permanent cloud storage.
Comparing your options
| Method | Needs account? | Compresses files? | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp/iMessage | No | Yes | Yes |
| Google Drive shared folder | Yes (Google account) | No | Yes (15GB limit) |
| Dropbox File Request | No | No | Yes (2GB limit) |
| Wedding hashtag | Yes (social media) | Yes | Yes |
| getfiles.app | No | No | Yes |
The bottom line
You want the lowest possible friction for your guests. The fewer steps between "I have a great photo" and "the couple has that photo," the more photos you'll actually receive. A simple upload link with no sign-up requirement is the fastest path.