WeddingShare

Self-Hosted

Open-source wedding photo gallery for guests to share memories

Overview

WeddingShare is an open-source, self-hosted photo gallery tailored for weddings. It enables guests to upload photos/videos via QR code or link, while couples maintain full privacy control (password protection, guest access limits). Features include responsive mobile design, comment/like tools, and organized album sections (ceremony, reception). Deployment is simple with Docker—minimal server setup needed—perfect for couples wanting private, cost-free memory storage without relying on proprietary services like WedPics.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  wedding_share:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: wedding-share
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Guest uploads via QR code or direct link
Password-protected private albums
Responsive mobile-friendly interface
Docker-based one-click deployment
Comment and like functionality for media

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is WeddingShare hard to install?

WeddingShare uses Docker for deployment—with basic Docker knowledge, you can set it up in minutes using the provided docker-compose file. No complex dependencies are required.

? Is it a good alternative to WedPics?

Yes! Unlike WedPics (subscription-based with third-party data storage), WeddingShare is free, self-hosted, and keeps your photos private. It offers similar guest upload features plus full control over your data.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely. WeddingShare is open-source under the MIT License—you can use, modify, and self-host it without any cost. No premium features are locked behind paywalls.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Photo Galleries

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data ownership)
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Simplified guest participation
⊕ Customizable album sections

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker/server knowledge
⊖ No built-in cloud backup (depends on user setup)
⊖ Limited third-party integration options