{"id":35996,"date":"2015-06-16T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2015-06-15T22:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/techie-wedding-trends\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T04:02:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:02:58","slug":"techie-wedding-trends","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/techie-wedding-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Techie wedding trends: using QR codes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brides and grooms are forever trying to streamline the process of communicating with their guests.\u00a0From emails to Facebook groups, it\u2019s all about making the two-way conversation an easy flow. And saving some money in the process.<\/p>\n

One of the latest innovations coming into play with this is the QR code, which stands for quick response code.\u00a0You\u2019ve probably seen one of them before, but for anyone who doesn\u2019t know, they\u2019re a specifically created barcode that, when scanned with a special smartphone reader, reveals\u00a0a wealth of further information.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s 10 examples of how you can use them in wedding stationery.<\/p>\n

Man of the hour<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s so many thoughtful ways to let the groom know you\u2019re thinking of him on the morning of your big day. Here, a handwritten note gets a modern edge with a special message revealed for his eyes only via code.<\/p>\n

Photo: icufflinks.com<\/p>\n

1000 words<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s never any shortage of guests clicking away on their phones at a wedding, so tap into their enthusiasm by creating a code that will take them straight to Instagram to upload their happy and even whacky shots.<\/p>\n

Photo: Etsy vendor Bling Sparkles Oh My<\/p>\n

Recorded for posterity<\/h2>\n

From fingerprint trees to photo books, you\u2019d think we\u2019d seen it all with guest books. But this is a real showstopper – a work of art containing a code that takes guests to a personal message page and also somewhere to leave their greeting.<\/p>\n

Photo: Etsy vendor colorelish<\/p>\n

Good enough to eat<\/h2>\n

It had to happen \u2013 someone finally figured out how to recreate a QR code in icing to create the kind of wedding cake that’s just perfect for a couple which loves technology in all its forms.<\/p>\n

Photo: 2d code<\/a><\/p>\n

The full picture<\/h2>\n

Codes such as this letterpressed one can be a very effective way to keep an invitation design looking clean and uncluttered. You simply give guests basic details such as date, time and venue and then let them scan for the rest.<\/p>\n

Photo: Black Wolf Press<\/a><\/p>\n

At the table<\/h2>\n

Now this is a clever idea. Jazz up your table numbers with a code that leads somewhere entertaining. It could be a timeline of your relationship, a video with a message of thanks or even a behind-the-scenes gallery of stuff like your dancing lessons.<\/p>\n

Photo: Qreate and track<\/a><\/p>\n

Please respond<\/h2>\n

Anybody who\u2019s been married knows how hard it can be to get guests to RSVP in a timely fashion. Enter the QR code, which streamlines the process. No need for a snail mail reply, just scan, click yes or nor and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n

Photo: Pinterest<\/p>\n

Smaller touches<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all seen personalised stamps, but these are personalised STAMPS, which come complete with a tiny code. It\u2019s something guests might not immediately see, but is the perfect way to start spreading the news.<\/p>\n

Photo: Zazzle Stamps<\/p>\n

More information<\/h2>\n

With many a wedding held out of town or even overseas, many couples research accommodation, transport etc for guests. There can be a lot to tell, but codes let you avoid a massive list in favour of links to relevant sites. Short and sweet.<\/p>\n

Photo: Pinterest<\/p>\n

Gift of love<\/h2>\n

Registries are a pretty traditional part of a wedding, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t present them in modern style. With a QR code, guests can link directly to your registry to buy and browse. A great way to save them time and effort.<\/p>\n

Photo: Esty vendor Arrow and Ink Designs<\/p>\n

Trio of tips for using QR codes<\/h2>\n
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  • Let people know in some way where and how they can download a QR code scanner.<\/li>\n
  • Remember that you don\u2019t want the stationery, table numbers etc to look too much like an official document with a stamp. So blend the QR code into the design rather than simply putting it on top.<\/li>\n
  • Remember that older generations are not necessarily comfortable with technology. So don\u2019t use a code to replace all the information, but to enhance it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15037,"template":"","au_article_tag":[333,319,123,39,194,47,83,46,244,51],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/35996"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/35996\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=35996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}