Let your love story greet every guest
Flowers fade and the cake disappears, but the photos you display tell your guests who you are: the first date, the goofy road trip, the grandparents who started it all. Printed photos turn any venue into your place.
We've helped couples design wedding photo displays for more than 16 years. Here are our favorite ideas, the print sizes that work, and a simple timeline so it all feels fun, not stressful.
Think tall, wide, and deep
The prettiest displays use all three: height to draw the eye, width to fill a wall, and depth to invite guests in. When a display feels "off," it's usually because one of these is missing. Each idea below is grouped by what it does best.
Tall photo displays
Aim for about two-thirds of your wall height: 7+ feet in most venues, 9 to 10 feet in tall spaces. Perfect behind the head table or along a narrow walkway.
Photo wall collage
Big, bold, and full of your story. Hang with washi tape, or pre-assemble on a backing board if the venue doesn't allow adhesives.
Photo table numbers
Pair each number with a photo from that year of your relationship. Guests get a little glimpse of your story before they sit down.
Wood photo stands
Natural, simple, and modern. Thick press prints stand up beautifully and keep the focus on the faces you love.
Layered photo displays
Mix heights and depths for a collected, intentional look. Best for spaces 6+ feet wide with room for guests to linger: the bar, lounge seating, or favor table.
Framed photos on tables
Stagger frames in offset rows at different heights. Use one or two large prints as anchors and let smaller ones fill in.
Open photo albums
Albums slow guests down in the best way. Tag favorite pages with a handwritten note about the moment behind the photo.
Custom photo guest book
Wire-bound pages lay flat for signing, with your photos beside every message. It becomes the first heirloom of your marriage.
Honor the people who made you
Some of the most meaningful photos at a wedding are of people who can't be there. A framed print on a reserved front-row chair says, "You're still part of this day."
Photos can also line the aisle chairs to tell your journey step by step, or hang on the back of your sweetheart chairs to show how far you've come.
Best size: 8×10 or larger on front-row chairs; 5×7 to 6×8 along the aisle.
Wide photo displays
Cover at least half (ideally two-thirds) of the wall's width. Outdoors, a wide display can define a cozy "room" in an open space.
Hanging gallery wall
Use picture rails, or hang from the ceiling with chain and S-hooks. Mismatched thrift-store frames add instant charm.
Strung photo displays
Whimsical and easy. Clip prints to textured string pulled tight; no adhesives needed if you wrap the string around posts.
Loose photo table scatter
Affordable and interactive. Guests pick them up, share a laugh, and sometimes take a favorite home.
Large statement displays
Use these where nothing else competes for attention: the entrance, the cake table, or the guest book.
Mounted print on an easel
A heat-press mounted print with a protective laminate welcomes guests with a big, beautiful hello. Easels are easy to find for under $100.
Large prints on a stand
Hang mounted prints from a backdrop stand or copper pipe frame with twine or wide ribbon. Artistic, bold, and fully yours.
Photo centerpieces
Especially lovely in smaller venues. Pair a mounted photo with florals so every table holds a piece of your story.
Plan displays for your space
Styling is what makes a space feel finished. Use this as a starting point.
Small spaces
Focus on quality over quantity. Two or three thoughtful displays feel intimate, not crowded.
Medium venues
For 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft: one large display, one or two mid-size, and a few small touches scattered around.
Large celebrations
Several feature displays help a big space feel warm and personal from every corner.
Give yourself time to enjoy it
Choosing your photos should be one of the sweetest parts of planning. A little lead time keeps it that way.
Walk the venue. Snap photos of empty corners and blank walls, and sketch where displays could go.
Choose your photos (give yourselves two weeks; the trip down memory lane takes longer than you think!) and decide on display styles so you know sizes and quantities.
Order your prints. Most are ready in 1 to 3 days, so you can check it off and move on.
Do a trial setup at home. Take photos or a quick video as a blueprint for the friends helping on the big day.
Prints 12×18 and smaller are typically ready in 1 business day, with rush options for larger and mounted prints. Contact us, and local couples can pick up in Orem.
The Ultimate Wedding Checklist
Every task from "yes!" to "I do," in one printable list, so nothing important gets forgotten (including the photos).
Give your prints a forever home
The photos that welcomed your guests can welcome you home, too. Frame the easel print over your mantel, tuck table numbers into your album, and give the chair photos to the families who love those faces as much as you do. Our archival prints are made to last for generations.
Wedding photo display FAQ
What size photos should I print for a wedding display?
It depends on how far away guests will stand. Table displays work well at 5×7 to 8×10, wall displays need 8×10 or larger, and welcome easels look best at 20×30 to 30×40.
How do I display photos if my venue doesn't allow tape or nails?
Use freestanding options: easels, wood photo stands, framed photos on tables, or string wrapped around posts. You can also pre-assemble a collage on a backing board and lean or hang it.
How far ahead should I order wedding prints?
About one month before the wedding. Most prints are ready in 1 to 3 days, which leaves plenty of time for a trial setup at home.
How can I honor loved ones who have passed away?
Place a framed photo on a reserved chair in the front row, or create a small memory table with photos and keepsakes. An 8×10 or larger print is easy to see from the aisle.
Every photo is a love note
To each other, to the families who raised you, and to the friends who were there for every chapter. Let them see it.
Your pictures matter. Your memories matter. Print them.