Some of the best wedding moments happen between the formal photographs: friends arriving, family catching up and the small details around the venue. A live memory wall gives those pictures a place in the celebration. With Slideshow Photos Album by Advertise Me, a shared Google Photos album can become a reception display that updates as new photos are added.
Plan the story before choosing the screen
Decide what you want guests to see. You could begin with a short collection of the couple’s favourite memories, then add selected pictures from the day. Starting with an existing collection also means the screen has something to show before the first guest contribution arrives.
Choose a location where people can enjoy the photos without competing with the ceremony, speeches or seating arrangements. A welcome area or a reception corner can work well. Check the screen’s size and brightness with the venue, then preview a few images under the lighting you expect during the event.
Set up the shared wedding album
- Create a dedicated Google Photos album for the celebration.
- Add an opening selection that the couple is happy to display.
- Enable link sharing and confirm the album opens without a Google login.
- Open the slideshow tool and select Wizard.
- Paste the album link, choose a title and configure the presentation.
- Complete the required email verification, then test the preview link on the venue’s screen.
If you want guests to contribute, arrange that through the sharing and collaboration options in Google Photos. Explain where their pictures may appear. Assign one trusted person to manage the album during the reception so the couple can enjoy the day.
Match the display to the reception
The website showcases wedding themes, opening title cards, photo display settings and background audio. Use these to create a presentation that feels connected to the event. A simple title with the couple’s names can introduce the collection, while a restrained theme keeps attention on the photographs.
Music is optional. If a DJ or band is already providing the soundtrack, a silent photo display may be the better fit. If you choose audio, test the volume and browser playback behaviour with the venue team before guests arrive.
A useful rehearsal: Run a short album containing a group photo, a portrait and a detail shot. Check that each reads clearly from the nearest tables.
Decide how live contributions will work
The tool can refresh the shared album and display synced album comments when enabled. This creates opportunities for guest wishes and photos to become part of the room’s atmosphere. Choose those settings deliberately: a quiet photo loop and a comment-rich display create different moods.
For a curated reception display, have the album manager add selected pictures to a separate display album. That gives you a straightforward review process before a photo reaches the screen. Allow time for each upload and refresh rather than planning a precisely timed reveal around automatic sync.
- Test the venue connection using the actual display device.
- Confirm who will manage the album and retain the editing link.
- Check whether comments should be visible.
- Keep a small starter collection ready before the event.
- Revisit album sharing after the celebration.
Frequently asked questions
Will guests need to use the slideshow editor?
They can contribute through the shared Google Photos album if you enable the appropriate collaboration settings. The organiser manages the display in the slideshow tool.
Can I use a projector?
The website presents reception screens and projector use cases. Test the browser, connected device and projector together before relying on them for the event.
Do comments have to be shown?
No. Comments are a configurable option, so you can choose a display centred on photographs.
Watch the walkthrough
Bring wedding memories into the reception
Explore the wedding display options and create a preview from your shared album.
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