You Have Your Wedding Photos—Now What?
Your wedding photos have arrived! But now that you have these gorgeous memories in hand, what’s next?
Instead of letting them sit in a digital folder, there are so many fun and meaningful ways to bring your wedding photos to life. From creating timeless photo albums to decorating your home with prints, or even sharing them in creative ways online, this guide will give you the best ideas for how to use your wedding photos.
Let's dive in!
Back Up Your Wedding Photos (Before Anything Else!)
Before you start printing or sharing, the first and most important step is to BACK UP your wedding photos. Digital files can get lost, hard drives can fail, and trust me—you don’t want to risk losing these precious memories!
Download all your wedding images from your photographer’s online gallery
Save them in multiple safe places, like:
External hard drives (ideally two)
iCloud or another cloud-based service
And of course, printing—but, we’ll chat more about that next!
Pro Tip: Set a reminder to check your backups every year or so to ensure they’re still accessible!
Print Your Wedding Photos & Display Them
Printing your wedding photos ensures that you can see and enjoy them every day. Here are some of the best ways to bring them to life:
I. Create a Wedding Photo Album
A wedding album is one of the most timeless ways to relive your big day. Instead of only flipping through a digital gallery, you’ll have a beautiful, tangible book to hold in your hands.
Why You'll Love a Wedding Album:
✔ It tells the story of your wedding day in a meaningful way
✔ It’s easy to grab and look through anytime (no logging in required!)
✔ It makes a perfect anniversary tradition
✔ It’s a cherished heirloom for future generations
How to Order a Wedding Album:
Many photographers (including me on Pic-Time!) offer high-quality wedding albums directly through your gallery.
Check out a few more DIY printing options next!
Hint to your family—Wedding albums make amazing anniversary or holiday gifts!⭣
II. Frame & Hang Your Favorite Wedding Photos
Turn your home into a personal art gallery!
Framing your wedding photos is one of the best ways to keep those memories alive. Whether it’s a single statement piece or a full gallery wall, framed prints add warmth and personality to your home.
Creative Ideas for Framing Your Wedding Photos:
✔ Mix & Match Frames – Thrift unique vintage frames for an eclectic look.
✔ Create a Gallery Wall – Arrange a collection of wedding, engagement, and candid moments.
✔ Print Large-Scale Art Pieces – Turn a dramatic black-and-white image into a canvas print.
Where to Order Wedding Prints:
Artifact Uprising (minimalist, modern prints)
Parabo Press (great for square prints & wall art)
ZNO (great for all printing needs, including albums)
Pic-Time (if your photographer uses this platform, order directly from your gallery!)
III. Order Square Prints for a Fun Display
Square prints are an easy, stylish way to display wedding photos. You can:
✔ Stick them on the fridge in a fun collage
✔ Fill a frame with a mix of mini prints
✔ Create a DIY hanging piece with string + clips
✔ Make a "memory box" filled with small prints to flip through anytime
Where to Order Square Prints:
Artifact Uprising (clean, high-quality square prints)
Parabo Press (Use code UCVMNC for $10 off!)
Another option - Share Your Wedding Photos Digitally
We live in a digital age, and sharing your wedding photos online is a fun way to include friends & family!
1. Create a Facebook Album for Friends & Family
Why?
✔ A dedicated album makes it easy for family & friends to view & comment.
✔ It’s a great way to relive the day with people who were there.
✔ It preserves memories online (an extra backup!).
2. Post Highlights on Instagram
Ideas for Sharing on Instagram:
✔ A Wedding Photo Dump – A carousel post with your favorite moments.
✔ Behind-the-Scenes Stories – Fun, candid moments from getting ready to the reception.
✔ Your Love Story in Captions – Share a heartfelt reflection with your photos.
Tag Your Photographer! It means the world to photographers to see their work shared!
Write a Blog or Journal Entry About Your Wedding Day
Sharing your wedding story in a blog post or journal entry is a beautiful way to preserve your memories forever.
What to Include in a Wedding Blog or Journal:
✔ A few favorite photos from the day
✔ A story or reflection (funny, sentimental, or emotional)
✔ Shoutouts to vendors you loved (venue, florist, photographer)
Bonus Idea: Use Canva to create a digital scrapbook of your wedding day!
Make a Night Out of Looking Through Your Wedding Photos
Don’t just let your photos sit in a folder—take time to ENJOY them!
Fun Ideas for a Wedding Photo Night:
✔ Anniversary Tradition – Look through your album & reminisce each year.
✔ Movie Night + Wedding Slideshow – Set up a cozy night to go through the photos together.
✔ Print a Calendar or a Year-in-Review Book – A fun way to relive your first year of marriage.
Final Thoughts – Keep Your Wedding Memories Alive
Your wedding photos are so much more than just images—they’re the story of your love, your people, and one of the most special days of your life.
Don’t let them sit on a hard drive—print them, share them, and enjoy them!
Want to work together to capture timeless, meaningful wedding photos? Let’s connect!
ps. shout out to my personal wedding photographer, Olivia Strohm — She’s incredible and we have the photos she captured printed all over our home!