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Create a Digital Wedding Guestbook With Photos and Video Messages

Turn the photos and short video messages your guests capture on their own phones into a wedding guestbook you can replay, share, and keep.

Guests scan one QR code and add photos or video messages straight from their camera roll. No app, no guest account, and no line at the welcome table.

Private gallery • Original-quality downloads • One-time price

Illustration of a wedding guest scanning a QR code beside an open guestbook

What is a digital wedding guestbook?

A digital wedding guestbook collects contributions from guests through their phones instead of relying only on signatures in a paper book. Digital guestbooks can focus on written notes, audio recordings, photos, or videos.

Gather Shot is a photo and video wedding guestbook. Guests add candid pictures and personal video messages to one private gallery, giving you a visual record of the people, stories, and moments that surrounded your wedding.

Use it on its own, or place the QR code beside a paper guestbook so guests can sign their names and leave a photo or video entry too.

Good to know: For a video entry, guests use the phone camera they already know, then scan your QR code and upload the clip. They can rewatch or retake their message before sharing it.

How to Make a Wedding Guestbook With a QR Code

Set up the page before your wedding, give guests a clear prompt, and keep every contribution together without renting a booth or asking anyone to install an app.

01

Create Your Guestbook Page

Pick your wedding colors and write a welcome message that tells guests what to share, such as a short toast or a favorite photo.

Before the wedding

02

Share One QR Code

Print the code on a welcome sign, table tents, or bar cards. You can also send the same private link to guests who cannot attend.

Wedding day

03

Guests Record and Upload

Guests film a message or take a photo with their phone camera, then scan and upload it in seconds. No app or account needed.

In the moment

04

Review, Display, and Keep It

Approve entries, show favorite photos on a live slideshow, and download the full collection in original quality. Uploads can stay open for up to 60 days after the wedding.

After the wedding

A Guestbook Made for the Way Guests Already Share

Collect the faces, voices, and candid moments a signature alone cannot hold, while keeping the experience simple for every guest.

No App or Guest Account
Guests scan and upload in their browser. Nobody has to install an app, create a password, or join a social network for one wedding.
Video Messages in Their Own Voices
Guests film a toast, story, or piece of advice with their own phone, retake it until they like it, and add it to your gallery.
Photos That Say More Than a Signature
A dance-floor selfie, a candid group shot, or a photo of a handwritten card can each become a personal guestbook entry.
Entries From Anywhere
Share the link with loved ones who cannot attend and keep uploads open for up to 60 days so late contributions still make it in.
Private and Reviewed by You
Your gallery is private by default. Review every upload in your dashboard, choose what appears in the guest-facing gallery, and approve photos for the slideshow.
Prompts That Guide the Entries
On Pro, create up to 15 scavenger hunt prompts such as “Record a short toast” or “Share a favorite memory.” Guests respond with a photo or video.

Simple, transparent pricing

Plans start at $59.99 per event. Most digital wedding guestbook hosts choose Pro for higher upload limits and extra flexibility.

One-time price per event. No guest app and no subscription.

Digital Wedding Guestbook Questions

What is a digital wedding guestbook?
A digital wedding guestbook collects guest contributions through their phones instead of only using a pen and paper book. Common types include written, audio, photo, and video guestbooks. Gather Shot brings guest photos and video messages together in one private wedding gallery.
Do guests need to download an app or create an account?
No. Guests scan your QR code or open your private link and upload directly from their phone browser. There is no app download, guest account, or password.
How do guests leave a video message?
Guests record a message with their phone camera, scan your QR code, and choose the video to upload. They can rewatch or retake it before sharing it with you.
Can guests type written messages?
No. Gather Shot is designed for photo and video entries rather than typed notes. Pair it with a paper book for written messages, or invite guests to photograph a handwritten card as their entry.
Is Gather Shot an audio guestbook?
No. Gather Shot is a photo and video guestbook rather than an audio-only guestbook. Video messages preserve both a guest's face and voice, while an audio guestbook is a better fit if you only want voice recordings.
How do I prompt guests to leave good entries?
Put one clear prompt on your QR code sign, such as “Record a 20-second toast” or “Upload a photo that feels like us.” Pro also includes a scavenger hunt with up to 15 prompts, and guests can respond to each with a photo or video.
Where should I put the wedding guestbook QR code?
Place the QR code where guests naturally pause, including the welcome table, reception tables, bar, photo area, or wedding program. Use multiple placements and ask your DJ or MC to make one short announcement so more guests see it.
Can guests who could not attend still contribute?
Yes. Share the private event link with anyone who has an internet connection. Guests can contribute from anywhere, and you can keep uploads open for up to 60 days after the wedding.
Who can see the guestbook entries?
The gallery is private by default and only accessible through its unique link. Every upload appears in your host dashboard, and only entries you approve appear in the guest-facing gallery. Approved photos can also appear in the live slideshow.
How much does a Gather Shot wedding guestbook cost?
Basic costs $59.99 per event for up to 1,000 photo and video uploads. Pro costs $99.99 per event for up to 5,000 uploads and includes scavenger hunt prompts. Both are one-time payments with unlimited guests, original-quality downloads, and one year of gallery storage.

A Guestbook Your Guests Will Actually Use

Set up your event, print one QR code, and collect photos and video messages in one private gallery for a full year.

No guest app or account • One-time price per event