Why a QR works here
Wedding RSVPs are slow by default. People intend to reply, set the card aside, and forget. A QR on the invitation shortens "I will reply later" to "I will reply now," because guests already have their phone in hand when they open the envelope.
It also gives you one place to point everyone. A single code can link to your wedding website, RSVP form, registry, or all three through a small landing page. Future-you, the night before the rehearsal dinner, will be very grateful you set this up.
Setting one up (in under 10 minutes)
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Pick what the QR links to. RSVP form is the most common (Google Form, The Knot, Zola). Other good options: your wedding website with all the practical info, or a tiny landing page with links to RSVP, registry, hotel block, and dress code.
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Generate the QR. Use whew.cc to make a free QR code that points at the URL above. Choose dynamic if there is any chance the destination URL might change before the wedding (changing venues, changing RSVP services, etc.). Static if the URL is locked in.
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Add it to your invitation design. About 2 to 2.5 cm square works well on a 5x7 invitation. Place it on the back of the main card or on the RSVP card itself. Add a small caption: "Scan to RSVP" or "Scan for details and registry."
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Test before printing 200 of them. Print one test invitation and scan it with at least two different phones (an iPhone and an Android). Check that the URL opens and the page is readable. Five minutes here saves an awkward conversation with your stationer.
What to point the QR at
Common destinations couples point a wedding QR at:
Google Form RSVP
Free, takes 10 minutes to set up, exports responses to a spreadsheet you can sort by meal choice or dietary restrictions.
The Knot or Zola wedding website
Includes RSVPs, registry links, hotel info, and a schedule in one page. Most opinionated and complete option.
A simple landing page with multiple links
Build one yourself or use a free service. Useful if you want the QR to lead to a hub of options rather than one specific page.
Registry direct link
If you've already covered RSVPs another way, the QR can go straight to your gift registry. Just be very explicit in the caption: "Scan for registry."
Real-world tips
- Print matte, not glossy. Reflective laminate can drop scan rate in the lighting where guests typically open mail (kitchen, hallway).
- Caption the QR. Even one small line of text ("Scan to RSVP") doubles scan rates compared to a naked QR.
- If older relatives are on the guest list, print the URL in tiny text alongside the QR. Some people will always prefer to type.
- Pick dynamic if you might change the destination later. Static is fine if your wedding website URL is final.
Generate yours in 30 seconds
Free, no signup needed. Type the URL, get a QR you can download as PNG or SVG. Dynamic option available if you want to swap the destination later.
Create a QR code
FAQ
No. Every iPhone since 2017 and every Android since 2019 reads QR codes directly from the camera app. Guests just point and tap the banner.
If you used a dynamic QR (recommended), edit the destination URL on whew.cc and every printed invitation now points to the new form. If you used a static QR, the printed codes can't be changed - this is the case for dynamic QRs.
On a standard 5x7 invitation, 2 to 2.5 cm square is the sweet spot. Big enough to scan comfortably from a relaxed reading distance, small enough that the design doesn't feel dominated by a tech element.
Print the URL alongside the QR in small text, and include a phone number in your wedding party for anyone who needs help. Realistically, by 2026 almost everyone over 60 has scanned at least one QR menu - it's no longer an unfamiliar pattern.
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