Starter
$44.99USD / event
- Up to 100 guests
- 2,000 photo and video uploads
- 25 GB storage
- Up to 250 MB per file
- 3 months upload and download access
Engagement party photo collection
The first chapter
of the wedding story.
Share one QR code with every guest. Family and friends upload from their phones — no app, no sign-up. Every photo from both families and all your friends in one gallery, ready for the wedding.
Packages from $44.99 USD · Purchase before guest uploads · One payment per event
250+
Avg photos per engagement party
30s
Setup time
0 apps
Guests install nothing
$44.99 USD
Starting price per event
Moments that won't happen again
The first time both families are in the same room. Every guest is photographing it.
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The ring & the announcement
The first time the ring is shown off. The reactions from parents seeing it for the first time. The group hug between families who are meeting each other as in-laws for the first time. These moments don't happen again.
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Both families together
The engagement party is often the first time both families are in the same room. The portraits, the introductions, the candid moments between people who will be family for life — all photographed by everyone there.
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Toasts & speeches
The father-of-the-bride's speech he's been rehearsing for weeks. The best friend's toast. The happy couple's first public moment as an engaged pair. The photos that belong in the wedding speech one day.
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The celebration itself
The dancing, the dinner, the portraits, the candid laughing shots. The engagement party gives everyone the chance to celebrate before the wedding — every guest wants to photograph their piece of it.
Set up in 4 steps
From zero to collecting engagement party photos in under a minute.
01
Create the engagement gallery
Create an event draft, then choose Starter, Plus, or Max before sharing with guests. Guest uploads require a paid package.
02
Share the QR code with guests
Include it in the digital invitations. Display it at the venue entrance. Text it to family who ask where to share photos. Everyone has it before the party begins.
03
Every guest uploads all evening
The ring reveal, the family portraits, the speeches, the dancing — every moment photographed by everyone in the room, uploaded in real time into one gallery.
04
Download and use for the wedding
Download the complete gallery after the party. Every photo in original quality — ready for the wedding slideshow, the rehearsal dinner, or the wedding website.
Built for engagement celebrations
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The start of the wedding story
The engagement gallery becomes chapter one of the wedding album. Download all photos and include the best shots in the wedding slideshow — a full arc from proposal to I do.
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Works for every generation
Grandparents, parents, college friends — the QR code works on every phone. No app means no one gets left out, whatever their comfort level with technology.
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Live slideshow at the party
Every paid event package includes a live slideshow that updates as approved photos arrive. Open it on a laptop connected to a TV or projector.
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Messages and well-wishes
Guests can write a message with their photo — congratulations, wedding advice, memories of how the couple got together. A digital guestbook of the engagement party to treasure forever.
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Download everything for the wedding
After the party, download every photo and video in original quality. Use the best shots in the wedding slideshow, the rehearsal dinner video, or the wedding website. Nothing lost to a camera roll that never got shared.
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React to favorite moments
Guests can heart their favorite photos. Sort by most-liked to instantly find the best shots — great for choosing which engagement party photo goes on the wedding save-the-date.
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Private — family and friends only
Only guests with your link can view and upload. No public profiles. The engagement party photos stay within the circle of people the couple chose to celebrate with.
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One QR code, zero friction
Display it at the venue entrance. Text it in the family group chat. Guests scan with their camera app and upload instantly — no download, no account, no faff.
Couples and families love it
★★★★★
“Both sets of parents had never been in the same room before. We collected 280 photos from 45 guests in one evening — including shots of the families meeting each other for the first time that neither of us knew were being taken.”
Emma & James
Newly engaged couple
★★★★★
“We used the best engagement party photos for the wedding save-the-date. Having 300+ photos to choose from instead of what we managed to take ourselves made all the difference.”
Maria L.
Engagement party organizer
★★★★★
“My grandmother is 82 and she uploaded 15 photos with personal messages for each one. She was so proud of herself. Those messages are the most precious thing from the whole party.”
Sophie T.
Bride-to-be
One-time packages for your event
Create an event draft, then choose Starter, Plus, or Max before sharing with guests. Guest uploads require a paid package.
Plus
$89.99USD / event
- Up to 500 guests
- 10,000 photo and video uploads
- 100 GB storage
- Up to 500 MB per file
- 1 year upload and download access
Max
$179.99USD / event
- No guest cap
- 50,000 photo and video uploads
- 1 TB storage
- Up to 1 GB per file
- 1 year upload and download access
Every paid event package includes photo and video uploads, a QR code and event link, a live gallery, a live slideshow, photo captions, reactions, original-quality ZIP export, and guest email CSV export.
Engagement party questions answered
Can I include the gallery link in the engagement party invitations?+
Yes. Create the event in advance and include the link in your digital invitations or paper cards. Guests can upload before, during, and after the party — including the day after when someone finally charges their phone.
Can we use the photos in the wedding?+
Yes. Download the full gallery as a ZIP (Event plan) and you have every photo in original quality. Use them in the wedding slideshow, the rehearsal dinner video, the wedding website, or the save-the-date card.
How many photos can we collect?+
Starter: up to 100 guests, 2,000 uploads, and 25 GB storage. Plus: up to 500 guests, 10,000 uploads, and 100 GB storage. Max: no guest cap, 50,000 uploads, and 1 TB storage. Starter includes 3 months of upload and download access. Plus includes 1 year of upload and download access. Max includes 1 year of upload and download access. Download your files before access ends; downloaded copies are yours to keep.
Will older relatives be able to use it?+
Yes. Scanning a QR code with the camera app is the only step — no account, no download, no password. If someone can use their phone camera, they can upload. We've seen 80-year-old grandparents upload on their first try.
Can guests leave congratulations messages?+
Yes. The optional caption field lets guests write a message with their photo — congratulations, advice for the marriage, or a memory of how the couple got together. A digital guestbook that builds itself through the night.
How long does the gallery stay online?+
Starter includes 3 months of upload and download access. Plus includes 1 year of upload and download access. Max includes 1 year of upload and download access. Download your files before access ends; downloaded copies are yours to keep.
Can we show photos live at the engagement party?+
Every paid event package includes a live slideshow that updates as approved photos arrive. Open it on a laptop connected to a TV or projector.
What is included in PartyLab’s event packages?+
PartyLab offers Starter at $44.99 USD, Plus at $89.99 USD, Max at $179.99 USD per event. Each package is a one-time payment. There is no free upload tier or recurring event subscription. Starter: up to 100 guests, 2,000 uploads, and 25 GB storage. Plus: up to 500 guests, 10,000 uploads, and 100 GB storage. Max: no guest cap, 50,000 uploads, and 1 TB storage. Starter includes 3 months of upload and download access. Plus includes 1 year of upload and download access. Max includes 1 year of upload and download access. Download your files before access ends; downloaded copies are yours to keep. Every paid event package includes photo and video uploads, a QR code and event link, a live gallery, a live slideshow, photo captions, reactions, original-quality ZIP export, and guest email CSV export.
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PartyLab works for every event in the wedding journey
From the engagement party to the bachelorette to the big day itself — one platform, one gallery per event.
Start the wedding story right
Packages from $44.99 USD · Purchase before guest uploads · One payment per event
Create your engagement galleryPackages from $44.99 USD · Purchase before guest uploads · One payment per event