Smart couples treat the engagement party as a dress rehearsal for wedding photo sharing. You learn what works — QR placement, MC script, TV connection — without paying for the full wedding tier twice.
Engagement party: stay on free
- Smaller guest count — 50 photos is often enough
- Lower stakes if the TV connection takes two tries
- Same QR-and-browser flow your wedding guests will use
- Free plan supports up to three active events on one account
What to test at the engagement party
- Print size and placement of QR codes — do guests actually scan?
- Live view on the venue screen — HDMI or wireless casting
- Manual vs auto-approve — which feels right for your crowd?
- How fast photos appear after upload — test with a few friends first
Wedding day: upgrade to Photo Gallery
Create a separate wedding event ( fresh QR code, fresh gallery ). Upgrade to Photo Gallery before the reception so unlimited uploads, the 30-day window, and bulk download are active when you need them. Your engagement party photos stay in their own gallery.
Planning multiple events?
If you are a planner or host several weddings a year, Iskra Pro includes Gallery events in a monthly subscription — see pricing for planner tiers.