The wedding photo challenge cards are the part guests actually hold. Get them right and they read as a thoughtful detail of the day — get them wrong and they look like a printout. Here's exactly what's on a PhotoChallenge card, the paper we recommend, and how to pick a design.
What's printed on each card
Every card carries the same elements, laid out cleanly so guests scan and shoot without thinking:
- Your event name (e.g., "Sarah & Tom's Wedding") at the top.
- The wedding date, so the printed card doubles as a keepsake.
- The photo prompt — one short instruction like "Photograph the wedding rings".
- A unique QR code linking to the upload page for that specific prompt.
- A short "scan & upload" instruction for guests who aren't sure what a QR code does.
Two cards per A4 sheet, cut along the dashed lines. Your gallery URL is encoded into the QR — no typing, no manual setup.
Paper, weight and printing
- Recommended: 160-200gsm matte or eggshell. Feels like a real invitation. This is what we'd pick for our own wedding.
- Minimum: 120gsm. Anything thinner feels like a printout and curls on the table.
- Avoid glossy paper. QR scanners struggle with reflections; matte is more reliable.
- Cutting: a guillotine is fastest, scissors work fine for 20-60 cards, or hand the PDF to a local print shop and they'll guillotine for free.
- Local print shop estimate: 60 cards on heavy stock costs €15-€25 in most European cities — a premium feel for the price of a bottle of wine.
The five card designs
Pick the design that matches your wedding palette — you can preview all five before printing and change them later if you change your mind.
- Classic — black ink, serif type, ivory background. Traditional weddings, churches, formal venues.
- Romantic — soft pinks and creams, script accents. Pairs with florals and pastels.
- Garden — botanical greens, light watercolour feel. Outdoor and barn weddings.
- Minimal — single ink colour, sans-serif. Modern, city-hall, intimate.
- Bold — saturated colour blocks. Statement weddings.
More designs are added through the year — premium plans get new designs first.
Common questions
How many wedding photo challenge cards do I need to print?
One card per unique prompt is the minimum, plus 2 spare copies per prompt for souvenirs (cards regularly vanish into clutch bags). For 30 prompts at a 60-guest wedding, print 60-65 cards total.
What's the best printer for these cards?
A regular home inkjet on 160gsm cardstock works fine for small weddings. For a more premium feel, send the PDF to a local print shop — most will print 60 heavy-stock cards for €15-€25 and cut them to size.
Can I change the design after I've created my challenge?
Yes. From the overview page, hit "Change design" and pick a new one — your prompts and any uploaded photos are kept exactly as they were.
See the designs in your own colours
Create a free draft challenge, preview all five designs in your event's name and date, and download a print-ready PDF when you're happy.
Preview the cards