Customizing Your Wedding Gallery
Personalize your gallery with custom colors, messages, and branding
Introduction
Make your Snapeen gallery uniquely yours! This guide shows you how to customize colors, messages, QR codes, and gallery settings to match your wedding theme and personality.
💡 Pro Tip
Customize your gallery before sharing the link with guests. First impressions matter, and a personalized gallery feels more special!
Visual Customization
Popular Customization Ideas
Use your wedding invitation colors and fonts
Add your monogram or wedding logo
Include a thank-you message to guests
Match the aesthetic to your venue style
Create a cohesive look with your other wedding materials
Gallery Colors & Theme
Match your gallery to your wedding colors:
- Primary Color: Choose your main wedding color for buttons and accents
- Background Style: Select from light, dark, or custom background colors
- Font Style: Pick elegant, modern, or playful typography
- Layout Options: Grid view, masonry layout, or timeline style
Cover Photo & Welcome Message
- Upload a custom cover photo (engagement photo, venue shot, or invitation design)
- Add a personalized welcome message for guests
- Include your wedding date and names
- Add instructions like "Share your favorite moments with us!"
Gallery Settings
Privacy & Access Settings
- Public vs Private: Choose who can access your gallery
- Download Permissions: Allow or restrict guest downloads
- Guest Uploads: Enable/disable guest photo uploads
- Comments & Messages: Allow guests to leave messages with photos
Photo Display Options
- Show/hide photo upload times
- Display or hide guest names
- Enable automatic photo organization by time
- Create custom albums (Ceremony, Reception, Dancing, etc.)
- Feature favorite photos at the top
Notification Settings
- Upload Alerts: Get notified when guests upload photos
- Frequency: Choose real-time, hourly, or daily digest
- Email Notifications: Receive updates via email
- SMS Alerts: Optional text message notifications
QR Code Customization
Make your QR code match your wedding aesthetic:
⚠️ Important
Don't over-customize your QR code! Too many design elements can prevent phones from scanning it. Always test before printing!
QR Code Design Options
- Colors: Change QR code color to match your wedding palette
- Logo/Monogram: Add your initials or wedding logo in the center
- Frame Styles: Choose from elegant borders and decorative frames
- Background: Add a subtle background pattern or color
QR Code Text & Instructions
- Add custom text above the QR code
- Examples: "Scan to Share Photos", "Help us capture our day!"
- Include your names and wedding date
- Add fun calls-to-action like "Snap & Share!"
Slideshow Customization
Personalize your live Photo Wall display:
- Transition Effects: Choose slide, fade, or zoom animations
- Display Duration: Set how long each photo shows (3-10 seconds)
- Layout Style: Single photo, grid, or collage view
- Include Messages: Show or hide guest messages with photos
- Background Music: Add your wedding playlist (if supported by venue)
- Welcome Screen: Custom title slide while waiting for uploads
Customization Best Practices
Do's:
- Choose colors that match your overall wedding aesthetic
- Test all customizations before your wedding day
- Keep instructions clear and simple for guests
- Preview your gallery on mobile devices
- Make sure QR codes are still scannable after customization
- Update welcome messages to thank guests after the wedding
Don'ts:
- Don't use too many competing colors or styles
- Don't make text too small or hard to read
- Don't over-complicate the user experience
- Don't forget to preview changes on different devices
- Don't customize so much that functionality suffers