Google Photos for Your Wedding: Practical, Free, and Universal

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Google Photos is one of the most convenient and well-known options for creating a shared photo album.

Why choose it?

  • It is free.
  • It works on both Android and iPhone.
  • It offers 15 GB of storage.
  • Unlike other apps, it doesn’t require your guests to download anything.

Below we explain how you can create it from the web or directly from the Google Photos app!

How to create a shared Google album from the app

1. To create a new Google account, tap your Google profile photo at the top right, open the dropdown next to your account, and select Add another account.

Google Photos App - Step 1.1
Google Photos App - Step 1.2

2. Then tap Use another account and then Create account.

Google Photos App - Step 2

3. Once your new account is ready, tap the plus icon at the top right and select Album.

Google Photos App - Step 3

4. Give your album a name and tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen.

Google Photos App - Step 4

5. Tap Get link and send it to us so we can include it in your digital invitation.

Google Photos App - Step 5

How to create a shared Google album from the web

1. Create a new Gmail account so you get the full 15 GB. To do so, go to accounts.google.com/signup

Google Photos Web - Step 1

2. Sign in at photos.google.com using the new account. Click on Albums in the left sidebar, then select Create album at the top.

Google Photos Web - Step 2

3. Give the album a name and click the Share button.

Google Photos Web - Step 3

4. Click Create link to generate a shareable link.

Google Photos Web - Step 4

5. Click Copy to copy the created link and send it to us so we can add it to your digital invitation.

Google Photos Web - Step 5

Remember!

Make things easy for your guests so they don’t hesitate to upload all the photos and videos they take on your special day. You send us the link, and we create the QR code that will let you relive the best memories of your celebration.