A wedding photo scavenger hunt is a short list of things for guests to photograph, such as the oldest person dancing or a toast in progress. Keep it to 10 to 30 prompts, make it optional, and print the list on table cards with a QR code that opens the camera.
How to run it
- ·Pick the format. One list on each table, or a sign at the entrance.
- ·Use a shot limit. A cap makes guests choose. On Evershots the default is 48 shots per guest and you can change it before the event.
- ·Hide the results until the reveal. Guests stay present, and you get a surprise afterward.
- ·No app. Guests scan and shoot. On iPhone an App Clip opens; on Android it opens in the browser.
Cocktail hour
- ·Someone you haven't seen in years.
- ·Two people who just met.
- ·The best outfit you can see.
- ·A hand holding a drink, from a nice angle.
- ·The bar, from the guest side.
- ·A hug.
Dinner
- ·Your table, all in one frame.
- ·The centerpiece.
- ·A toast, mid-clink.
- ·The couple laughing at something.
- ·The oldest guest in the room.
- ·The youngest guest in the room.
- ·The empty dessert plates.
Dancing
- ·The first person on the dance floor.
- ·Shoes off.
- ·Someone doing their signature move.
- ·A group lift or train.
- ·The DJ or band at work.
- ·Two people who are not dancing, laughing.
Quiet moments
- ·Something blue.
- ·A detail only you noticed.
- ·A parent looking proud.
- ·A tie, loosened.
- ·A sky or ceiling shot.
- ·A candid of the photographer working.
Late night
- ·The last dance.
- ·Someone asleep on a chair, kindly.
- ·The cake after it has been cut.
- ·The exit.
- ·A photo of the whole group at the end.
How to write a list that works
A good list mixes three kinds of prompt:
- ·Easy wins, such as "a hug" or "the cake after it has been cut," so everyone can complete something.
- ·People prompts, such as "someone you have not seen in years," which push guests to talk.
- ·Silly prompts, such as "someone doing their signature move," which give shy guests permission to be playful.
Aim for a spread across the evening. If every prompt is about dancing, only the people who dance take part.
Match the number of prompts to the shot limit
A guest cannot answer 30 prompts with 10 shots. As a rule of thumb, give guests fewer prompts than shots, so they have room to shoot freely too. With Evershots, the default is 48 shots per guest, and you can change it before the event. For a wedding of 100 to 150, a cap of 24 to 36 keeps the roll easy to scroll afterward, so pick 12 to 20 prompts for the card.
Adapt the list to your wedding
- ·Formal wedding: keep prompts gentle ("a toast mid-clink," "the centerpiece").
- ·Outdoor wedding: add sky, lawn and golden-hour prompts.
- ·Family-heavy wedding: add "three generations in one frame."
- ·A wedding with many kids: give them their own short list with stickers.
Make a version for every age
Grandparents may find the list hard to read, so print a large-print card. Teenagers will want a challenge, so add something playful like "an unexpected duo." Keep any prompt that needs climbing, running or standing on a chair off the list.
Team version
Give each table one list and ask them to complete as many as they can. Choose a prize if you like, or none. A team format works well when guests do not know each other, because the list becomes a reason to talk.
Etiquette to put on the card
Add one line at the bottom: "Ask before photographing someone, and delete a photo if asked." It sets the tone and protects people who do not want their photo taken.
Print and place the cards
Place one card on every table with the QR code, plus one at the entrance. The printable file includes cards cut to size and a master checklist for a sign. Put the code at eye level, near the centerpiece, so guests do not have to move glasses.
After the wedding
When the reveal opens, look through the roll for the prompts. Many couples make a small highlight set: the best frame from each prompt. Share it with the wedding party and your photographer. For storage and backups, see how to organize wedding guest photos.
FAQ
How many prompts should a wedding scavenger hunt have?
Between 10 and 30. Fewer feels light, and more tends to be ignored. A shorter list paired with a shot limit works well.
Do guests need to download an app?
Not for Evershots. They scan a QR code and the camera opens, with no account.
More ideas: wedding activities guests will enjoy and icebreaker games.
Choosing a limit for the hunt? See how many shots per guest.
