Keep the task the same in both languages
The Knot recommends including both languages in wedding stationery and signage, with proofreading help where needed. For a photo sign, give each version the same action: scan, choose a file and upload. Avoid adding an extra request to just one language.
You can group each complete version together rather than alternating every word. Keep both equally readable; shrinking the second language into a footnote makes it harder for the people who need it.
The Knot: planning a bilingual wedding · Read on
English and Spanish
English: “We would love your view of the day. Scan to add your photos and videos to our wedding album.”
Español: “Queremos ver la boda desde vuestro lado. Escanead el QR y subid vuestras fotos y vídeos a nuestro álbum.”
For a smaller table card: “Your photos belong here. Scan and share.” / “Vuestras fotos, aquí. Escanead y compartid.” These Spanish examples use the plural form common in Spain; adapt it to your guests’ variety of Spanish.
English and French
English: “A picture from your table, a clip from the dance floor: we would love to see them. Scan to add yours.”
Français : « Une photo de votre table, une vidéo sur la piste de danse : nous aimerions les voir. Scannez le QR code pour les ajouter à notre album. »
For a shorter card: “Share a little piece of tonight with us.” / « Partagez avec nous un petit moment de cette soirée. » Add the scan instruction beside the code so the short headline still has a clear next step.
English and Italian
English: “Help us keep the moments we missed. Scan to upload your photos and videos.”
Italiano: « Aiutateci a conservare i momenti che ci siamo persi. Scansionate il QR code e caricate le vostre foto e i vostri video. »
For a table card: “Your table’s view of the wedding.” / « Il matrimonio visto dal vostro tavolo. » Follow either headline with an upload instruction. Keep a clear scan-and-upload instruction beside either headline.
Add a privacy request only if you need it
English: “Please share with our album first, and check with us before posting publicly.” Español: “Compartid primero en nuestro álbum y consultadnos antes de publicar en redes.”
Français : « Partagez d’abord vos photos dans notre album et demandez-nous avant de les publier sur les réseaux. » Italiano: « Condividete prima nel nostro album e chiedeteci prima di pubblicare sui social. »
Use these as your own sharing preference, not a description of what a gallery automatically prevents. If you only want phones away for the ceremony, put that request on a separate ceremony sign.
Proofread the printed card, then test the QR
Check accents, names and the upload instruction in both languages. Read the card at the distance guests will use it. If it feels crowded, cut the headline or move the longer explanation to the wedding website rather than shrinking everything.
Keep the QR clear of flourishes and leave space around it. Print one sample at the final size, test the link and try an upload with a second phone. Language on the sign does not guarantee that every screen of a separate service will use that language; test the actual guest journey.
Sources
- The Knot: planning a bilingual wedding · Read on
Questions couples ask
Do we need two QR codes for two languages?+
If both versions ask guests to use the same collection link, one QR is enough. Test the page that opens and explain any language choices guests need to make.
Can we put both languages on a small table card?+
Yes, if both remain readable and the QR has enough room. Use a short pair of instructions and move extra explanations elsewhere when the card becomes crowded.