{"id":824742,"date":"2024-08-21T01:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T06:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=824742"},"modified":"2026-04-29T16:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:01:36","slug":"what-to-do-with-your-wedding-photos-after-the-big-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/what-to-do-with-your-wedding-photos-after-the-big-day\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do With Your Wedding Photos After The Big Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div id=\"attachment_824744\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-824744\" class=\"size-full wp-image-824744\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a0\/7d\/a07d400e1ffad85b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-824744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/taylordentonphotography\/\">Taylor Denton<\/a>. Flowers by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flowers_by_almanac\/\">Flowers by Almanac<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the wedding day has come and gone, the festivities don&rsquo;t have to end. You still have exciting things to look forward to: the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-plan-your-honeymoon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honeymoon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and receiving your wedding photos from your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/hire-professional-wedding-photographer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&mdash;one of the most eagerly anticipated parts of the post-wedding process. While this is an exciting moment, many couples wonder what to do with their wedding photos after the big day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re in this situation, here are a few creative ideas to help you cherish and share the beautiful memories from your wedding day for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Download and Backup your Gallery&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the overwhelming excitement of receiving your wedding gallery, you&rsquo;ll be eager to share your photos with everyone right away. However, there&rsquo;s one crucial task you need to complete first: backing up your photos. Many couples forget this step and leave their photos in their online gallery. To ensure the safety of your images for years to come, take the time to download them. This will protect your precious memories from potential data loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Share them on Social Media&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wedding day has come and gone. While you&rsquo;ve inevitably shared some candid iPhone photos taken by guests, it&rsquo;s officially time to receive that curated gallery from your hired <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After scrolling through the gallery with your partner, amidst all the excitement, it&rsquo;s time to share them on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest. This is a great way to share your joy with friends and family who couldn&rsquo;t attend the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Make Thank You Cards&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that the celebration is over, it&rsquo;s time to think about sending out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/best-etsy-wedding-thank-you-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thank you cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You&rsquo;ll likely draft up a design online, and when you do, consider incorporating your wedding photos into your cards. Personalized cards featuring a beautiful picture from your wedding will add a special touch to your gratitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While thanking your loved ones for their presence (and presents) should be simple, we understand how overwhelming it can feel. If you need help crafting the perfect sweet and sentimental message for your guests, check out our guide for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/write-wedding-thank-you-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to write in wedding thank you cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-sc-widget-id=\"P-66b6050fa3629f00dd98d096\"><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/widgets.shopstyle.com\/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Share the Gallery With Loved Ones (if you want)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you share your professional wedding photos on social media, your loved ones are bound to get excited. They&rsquo;ll likely want to see and download some of those special photos, too. When it comes to sharing your wedding photographs, you have a few options. While you can send the full gallery to loved ones, you don&rsquo;t have to. There are so many special moments that make up a wedding day&mdash;some being incredibly personal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you don&rsquo;t want to mass-send out the official gallery, that&rsquo;s okay. Instead, you can create a custom link with just the photos you feel comfortable sharing. Set up a digital gallery of your own for friends and family so they can view and download their favorite images.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Create Your Wedding Album&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wedding goes by in the blink of an eye, and you&rsquo;ll want to relive those moments over and over. Luckily, you can do just that by flipping through a stunning album filled with your beautiful wedding photos. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/best-wedding-album-companies\/#:~:text=Junebug%20Albums,-That's%20right!&amp;text=Junebug%20now%20offers%20custom%20albums,The%20Archivist%20and%20The%20Storyteller.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding albums<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are one of the greatest keepsakes from your big day. So, after receiving your photos from your photographer, design a gorgeous <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding album<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like this one from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=126183&amp;awinaffid=313697&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fsocialprintstudio.com%2Fproducts%2Fwedding-album\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Print Studio<\/a> to showcase your favorite photos. This timeless keepsake will let you revisit your special day whenever you like and makes for a beautiful coffee table book.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Order Physical Prints<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While digital copies are convenient to share, there&rsquo;s nothing quite like having physical copies of your cherished memories. Choose some of your favorite photos from your gallery and have them printed. These prints are perfect for framing around your home, providing a sweet reminder of the day you said &lsquo;I do&rsquo; while adding a personal touch to your living space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Get Creative With Your Photos&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fun doesn&rsquo;t need to stop after sharing your photos online and creating an album. Now that all the must-dos are out of the way, it&rsquo;s time to get creative with your wedding photos. Incorporate them into home d&eacute;cor with unique items like custom-made pillows, mugs, and calendars.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-sc-widget-id=\"P-66b605bca3629f00dd98e975\"><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/widgets.shopstyle.com\/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wedding photos serve as cherished keepsakes you&rsquo;ll look back on for years to come. That&rsquo;s why choosing the right <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-photographer-costs-hiring-schedule-everything\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is so important. You need someone who makes you comfortable in front of the camera and whom you can trust to capture those sweet, once-in-a-lifetime moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With seemingly endless options, it can be tough to find professionals whose style you love and who fit within your budget. To help you get started, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vendor directory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> packed with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best photographers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from around the world, making it easier for you to find the perfect match.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_824745\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-824745\" class=\"wp-image-824745 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/utility\/what-to-do-with-your-wedding-photos-after-the-big-day.png\" alt=\"What to Do With Wedding Photos\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-824745\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brianamorrison\/\">Briana Morrison<\/a>. Flowers by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flowers_by_almanac\/\">Flowers by Almanac<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the wedding day has come and gone, the festivities don&rsquo;t have to end. You still have exciting things to look forward to: the honeymoon and receiving your wedding photos from your photographer&mdash;one of the most eagerly anticipated parts of the post-wedding process. While this is an exciting moment, many couples wonder what to do with their wedding photos after the big day. 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