Why wedding codes must never expire
Invitations are printed months before the day, and the album card is kept for years. Many “free” QR services hand out dynamic codes on a trial: when it ends — sometimes before the wedding, often soon after — the codes are switched off, and guests scanning the invitation see an “inactive code” page.
The codes made here are static: the link is written into the code itself. There is no account to keep and nothing to renew, so the code works for as long as the page it opens.
Where couples use them
- Save-the-date and invitation: the wedding website with the day’s details.
- RSVP card: the form where guests answer and choose a meal.
- Reception tables: the shared album where guests upload their photos.
- Venue: the guest Wi-Fi, with a Wi-Fi QR code.
- Gift list or honeymoon fund, and the map with parking.
Questions
Can I change the link after the invitations are printed?
Not the link inside the code. So point it at a page you can edit — your wedding website — and update the page instead. For the RSVP, use a form whose address stays the same.
Will the photo-album code still work after the wedding?
The code works forever. The album works as long as the photo service keeps it shared, so pick one you will keep using.
How big should it be on an invitation?
At least 2 cm (0.8 inch) wide, with a white margin around it. Dark ink on light paper reads best; gold foil and glitter often fail. Test a printed proof with a couple of phones before printing the whole batch.
Do these QR codes expire?
No. These are static codes: the content is stored in the black and white squares themselves, not on a server. Nobody can switch them off — not us, not anyone. They work as long as the link or text inside them is valid.
Is it really free? What’s the catch?
It is free, without limits, for personal and business use. No account, no watermark, no limit on scans. Making a static code costs us nothing, because your browser does all the work.
Why do other QR codes stop working?
Many generators give you a “dynamic” code that points to their own server, which then forwards people to your link. When the trial ends or you stop paying, they switch the forwarding off and every printed code stops working. Some charge a fee to turn it back on. Read what to do if it happened to you.
Do you see or store what I put in the code?
No. The code is generated in your browser and nothing you type is sent anywhere. The page works even with the internet switched off once it has loaded.
How big should I print it?
At least 2 cm (0.8 inch) wide for something held in the hand, like a business card or a menu. As a rule, the code should be a tenth of the distance it is scanned from: 20 cm (8 inches) for a poster read from 2 metres. Keep the white margin around it.
Which format should I download?
PDF or SVG for print — they are vector files and stay sharp at any size. PNG for websites, documents and messages.