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Wedding Photo Gallery Storage and Downloads

It's easy to assume your wedding gallery will just sit online forever. It won't — and knowing the actual timeline is what keeps you from losing guest photos you'll never get back.

Download everything in one click

Instead of saving photos one at a time, look for a “download all” option in your dashboard. A typical gallery should be packaged in full original quality as one ZIP; exceptionally large collections may need a support-assisted export.

How long hosting actually lasts

On My Wedding Memories, every plan keeps your gallery live for 12 months after the wedding date — not just the pricier tiers. You'll get a reminder email 3 days and again 1 day before anything is removed, so there's no surprise deadline.

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Where to actually keep your photos long-term

  • Download the ZIP and save it to an external drive — don't rely on phone storage alone.
  • Upload a second copy to a cloud service (Google Drive, iCloud, a shared family drive) as backup.
  • Pick your favorites for a printed photo book or framed prints — screens fail, prints don't.

Why you shouldn't wait

The best time to download is right after the wedding, while it's on your mind and before the deadline reminder becomes the deadline. Every year, a small number of couples lose access simply because life got busy and the window closed.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to download my wedding photos?

12 months after the wedding date on every plan. You'll get email reminders 3 days and 1 day before your gallery's media is removed.

What format do I get when I download my wedding photos?

A typical gallery downloads as one ZIP containing the original photos and videos. An exceptionally large collection may require a support-assisted export instead of direct browser download.

Collect every photo from your wedding

Create a QR wedding gallery — guests upload photos straight from their phones, no app needed. One-time payment, unlimited guests. Check the live pricing page for the current amount.

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