The table card is the single most important piece of your wedding photo collection strategy. A well-designed card in the right spot gets 90% of guests to upload photos. A confusing one gets ignored. Here's how to get it right.
What Makes a Great Table Card
The best table cards share three qualities:
- They match your wedding aesthetic — The card should look like it belongs with your decor, not like a tech product
- They're immediately clear — Guests should understand what to do in 3 seconds
- The QR code is easy to scan — Good size, high contrast, no visual clutter around it
Table Card Wording Ideas
The right wording makes a big difference. Here are proven options:
Classic
"Capture the Love"
Scan to share your photos with us
Playful
"Snap, Scan, Share!"
Help us see the party from your angle
Heartfelt
"We'd Love to See Your View"
Scan the code to share your favorite moments with us
Simple
"Share Your Photos"
Scan this code with your phone camera
Design Tips by Wedding Style
Rustic / Boho
- Kraft paper or textured cardstock
- Handwritten-style fonts (like a script or brush font)
- Earth tones — sage, cream, terracotta
- Add a small floral illustration or leaf border
- Consider a small wooden frame or holder
Modern / Minimalist
- Clean white card with plenty of whitespace
- Sans-serif font, thin weight
- Black QR code on white — maximum contrast
- No decorative elements — let the typography do the work
- Acrylic card holders for an extra modern touch
Classic / Elegant
- Thick, premium cardstock in cream or ivory
- Serif fonts with gold or navy ink
- Gold foil border or monogram
- Formal wording: "We kindly invite you to share your photographs"
- Match your invitation suite design
Fun / Colorful
- Bright colors that match your wedding palette
- Camera or phone emoji/illustration
- Playful wording with personality
- Consider a tent-style card that stands on its own
Size and Format Guidelines
Recommended Sizes
- Table card: 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)
- Place card: 3.5" x 2" (9 x 5 cm)
- Welcome sign: 8" x 10" or larger
- QR code minimum: 2" x 2" (5 x 5 cm)
Layout Tips
- QR code takes up 40-50% of the card
- Headline above, short URL below
- Leave breathing room around the QR code
- Include a backup short link
Where to Place Your Cards
Location matters as much as design. Place cards where guests are seated or waiting:
- Center of each dinner table — The most effective spot. Guests see it while seated.
- Near the guest book — Guests are already in "participate" mode here.
- At the bar — People wait for drinks with phones in hand.
- Photo booth area — If you have one, put a card nearby.
- Welcome/entrance table — First impression, sets the expectation early.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- QR code too small — If guests need to hold their phone 2 inches from the card, it's too small
- Too much text — Keep it to a headline, one instruction line, QR code, and short link
- Low contrast QR code — A light gray QR code on cream paper won't scan well. Stick to dark on light.
- Only one card for the whole venue — Put one on every table. Don't make guests walk to a single sign.
- Not testing before printing — Always scan your QR code before placing the print order