How to Collect Wedding Guest Photos for Free Using Google Drive (Step-by-Step Guide)

Looking for a Free Way to Collect Guest Photos at Your Wedding?

You're planning your wedding and want to make sure you don't miss the fun, candid moments your guests capture throughout the day.
But maybe you don't want to pay for another app or service.

Good news — you can use Google Drive to collect photos from your guests for free.

While it's not the most elegant or intuitive solution, it works — and we'll show you how.

Step-by-Step: How to Collect Wedding Photos Using Google Drive

Step 1: Create a New Folder in Google Drive

Go to drive.google.com, log in with your Google account, and click "+ New" → "Folder".
Name it something like "Anna & Mark's Wedding Photos."

Step 2: Adjust Folder Settings to Allow Uploads

Right-click the folder → click "Share"
→ Under "General access," select "Anyone with the link"
→ Make sure the permission is set to "Editor" — this allows guests to upload files.

Note: Giving editor access means guests can delete or rename files, so proceed with caution.

Step 3: Copy the Link

Once sharing is set, click "Copy link" to get your folder's public URL.

Step 4: Share the Link with Your Guests

You can add the link to:

• Printed wedding materials (QR code or short URL)
• Emails before or after the wedding
• A WhatsApp group with guests
• Your wedding website, if you have one

Make it clear what you want:

"We'd love to see your photos from the big day! Click this link to upload them to our album."

Step 5: Download and Organize Photos After the Wedding

After your wedding, visit the folder and download your favorite photos.
You may want to move them to a private folder or create a backup, just in case someone accidentally deletes something.

Limitations to Be Aware Of

While Google Drive is a free solution, it comes with a few drawbacks:

• It's not user-friendly for less tech-savvy guests
• Anyone with the link can delete or overwrite photos
• Guests may be hesitant to log in or unsure how to use Drive
• The interface isn't designed for events or photo sharing
• You might run into storage limits on your Google account

That said — it's a working, budget-friendly option if you're comfortable with those trade-offs.

Looking for a Simpler, Safer, and More Guest-Friendly Option?

If you want a more polished experience without worrying about storage limits or people deleting your files, there's a better way.

At Allshare360.com, we've created a simple tool that lets your guests upload photos from your wedding — using just a QR code or link.

No app, no accounts, no confusion.

You get all your guest photos in one private, beautiful album — and your guests don't need to do anything except tap and upload.

It takes just minutes to set up, and you can even try it for free.

Final Thoughts

Using Google Drive to collect wedding photos is a solid free option if you're tech-savvy and your guests are too. It gets the job done — but requires a bit of manual setup and some trust in your guests not to accidentally delete your memories.

If you'd prefer a dedicated, private photo-sharing tool made specifically for events like weddings, try Allshare360.com. It's easy, modern, and stress-free.

Either way, your memories deserve to be saved and shared — and now you have the tools to make it happen.