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QR Codes Make Their Way Down Wedding Aisles
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 3 wedding used QR codes for guest entry at Madison Square Garden as a security measure to prevent party crashers.
- The use of QR codes in weddings has surged, with 59% of couples incorporating them in 2026, up from just 7% in 2021, according to the Knot’s 2026 Newlywed Study.
- Wedding platform Zola reported a 42.5% increase in QR codes on save-the-date notes and invitations between 2024 and 2026, reflecting growing adoption.
- Companies like Wedibox, which provide QR code services for photo sharing, have seen demand rise sharply, supporting 15,000 weddings in 2023 and projecting 45,000 for 2026.
- Couples use QR codes for various purposes including directing guests to wedding websites, online RSVPs, seat assignments, and creating virtual photo and video albums.
