10 Insta-worthy ideas for using instant photos at your wedding
Planning your wedding and want to add a creative twist? Using instant photos is the way to go. Sure to make your guests smile — and look great on your socials — we have a whole host of Insta-worthy ideas for using instax photos on your big day.
Whether you’re into a modern look or a cosy, rustic vibe, these instax wedding ideas will make your day stand out. We’ve got loads of tips to help you create fun, memorable moments with your guests. Think photo guest books using an instax camera, quirky cake toppers made with your instax Link photo printer, and more.
Throwback photo display board
Create a nostalgic throwback photo display board to showcase your journey as a couple! Start by gathering your favourite snaps all the way from childhood, right up to your wedding day.
Mix in baby photos, awkward teen moments, and favourite memories together — like your first shared selfie or the first time your now-spouse met your family.
Printing your snaps
With an instax Link Printer, it’s easy to print your pics straight from your phone. Add frames, captions, or decor using your Link App, and you’re good to go — get some inspiration by taking a look at our guide to getting the most from your instax Link Printer. SQUARE, mini, or WIDE, you choose the aesthetic that works best for your day.
Arranging your display
Next, get a large board or frame, and arrange your instax prints in a timeline or collage style. You can add fairy lights, colourful pins, or washi tape to make it pop. Add flowers that match your bouquet and floral displays for a sense of cohesion.
Why use a display board? Because why not. Everything is visual nowadays, and it's the best way to put your creativity and memories in the spotlight on your big day. Plus, you get to relive those special moments every time you glance at your board!
Photo garlands
Take it up a notch with a photo garland or two. Hang them at windows, across walls, or even along the edge of your top table. Having an outdoor wedding? String a photo garland between two trees for a whimsical vibe.
Just as with the display board, you can choose your favourite snaps and print them with your instax Link Printer. Then grab some string or twine, and mini clothes pegs or clips. Check out our collection of instax accessories for cute picture clips and card banners designed specifically for our instant photos.
Arrange your instax prints along the string, mixing in baby photos, teen moments, and cherished memories. Add fairy lights, colourful ribbons, or flowers to tie in the rest of your wedding decor.
Collage display
Another of our favourite instax wedding ideas is to set up a display board for your guests to add to. Set up an instax instant camera on a table with plenty of film. Our SQUARE cameras, like the SQ40, are a classic way to create a neat grid. If you want to try an array of colour filters for a colourful display, the mini 99 will be your best match. Want to make group shots the star of the show? Go for the WIDE 400 and nobody will be left out.
Throughout the wedding reception, encourage your guests to snap candid moments and add them to the display board. It's a fun, interactive activity that gets everyone involved and mingling — and that’s just one of the reasons we think instax cameras are a MUST at your wedding! You can even provide props and a few playful prompts to inspire creativity.
As the night goes on, watch the board fill up with memories — from silly selfies to group photos of all your school or uni friends. This evolving collage not only entertains your guests but also leaves you with loads of spontaneous snapshots to look back on. By the end of the evening, you’ll have a vibrant collection of moments that perfectly capture your celebration.
Iconic table numbers
Transform your wedding tables with iconic table numbers using instax photos. Start by snapping a series of instax photos that capture your wedding vibe or showcase you and your partner. Go for snaps from your best summer getaways, pictures of your favourite date night places in your home town, or let each table card showcase your puppy in all her mischief.
Make your table numbers pop with patterned instax film. Add shimmer with our mini Confetti design, go elegant with Monochrome SQUARE , or tie in your wedding colour scheme with shades of Soft Lavender, Pink Lemonade, or Sky Blue.
Grab a fine-tipped marker and write the table number at the bottom of each instax frame. Add a personal touch with creative handwriting or little doodles.
Selfie name cards
Forget the traditional name cards and go visual with instant photo place settings. How will your guests find their seat? They’ll need to find their face first — like a wedding “Where’s Wally?” It’s also a great way to showcase snaps with your favourite people.
Before the big day, find a favourite pic of you and your partner with each of your guests. Print the pics with your instax Link Printer or take a new one using your instant camera.
Add their name to the bottom of the frame. Then, on the day, place each instax photo at the corresponding guest’s seat. Get creative with the display: mini easels, decorative clips, or personalised holders that match your wedding theme.
instax Pal photo booth
The instax Pal — pocket-sized camera, big impression. Simply pop it on a table or tripod, set it to interval mode, and you've got an instant wedding photo booth. With remote shooting, your guests can get in frame and capture the moment from their phone. Add some props and create a backdrop for a fun activity that adds to your wedding photo album.
Plus, the wide angle lens means everyone can join in — then you can link your Pal up to a WIDE, SQUARE, or mini instax Link printer for cute keepsakes.
Quirky cake toppers
Want to change up the traditional ‘bride and groom’ cake figurines? Make them more you. Our mini film shots are the ideal size for popping on top of your cake — one snap of you and one of your partner.
Attach your pics to your cake using cocktail sticks or cake photo holders. String some mini bunting between the two photo toppers for a garden party feel. You can create this with colourful paper or fabric triangles, threaded on a piece of twine, and attached to the sticks holding your photos.
Please just remember to avoid your snaps making contact with your cake — keep them elevated to prevent any photo chemicals from transferring to your sponge or icing!
Instant photo guest book
A guest book is a classic way for your friends and family to offer their best wishes and advice for a happy marriage (it’s up to you whether you take it!)
For a visual twist, set up an instax wedding book station for your guests to add to. Create a dedicated space for an instant camera, plenty of film, and an open photo album or scrapbook.
Place the instax camera on a table with clear, simple instructions on how to use it, including how to change the film — it’s super quick and easy!
Include a sign with your instax wedding book instructions:
- Snap a pic
- Wait for it to develop
- Stick it in the book with a personal message
Wedding favours
Already have an instax guest book station set up? Perfect — add a sign that encourages your guests to take TWO photos: one to add to the book and one to keep. You could even add a basket of instax magnets. After guests snap their photo, they can slide it into a magnet frame or stick it to a magnetic back and take home a unique, personal memento of your wedding.
Alternatively, if you have a photo board or wall for guests to add to, let them pick a favourite to take home on their way out. You can also offer mini easels or decorative clips so guests can display their photos in style.
Thank you cards
Make your thank you cards pop with instax instant photos. Use the snaps your guests took on the big day with your instax camera or print out some photos they sent you later using your instax Link Printer. Tuck your photo inside a thank you card for a personal touch (or try our instax WIDE Greetings Cards for a fast, super easy option).
Alternatively, put your photos centre stage. Write a thank you message on the bottom of the frame with a fancy marker or go for an interactive twist by adding a QR code that takes your guests to a secret message. It’s super simple with our Link WIDE Photo Printer — just use the app to link your QR code to some text or a video message.
Snap, share, and celebrate with instax
Instax instant photos are the ultimate combo of nostalgia and sleek design, making your wedding decor look amazing while offering a sense of interaction. Incorporate some of our instax wedding ideas into your big day and add a fun, playful touch to every part of your celebration.
