Do my guests need to install an app?

Zero. Everything works in the phone browser. Scan the QR code, type your name, start shooting. Even your 70-year-old aunt can do it.

How do I download the photos after the event?

One click. When the event ends, you get a link to download all photos in high quality. No more chasing guests for their pictures.

What if the venue Wi-Fi is slow or goes down?

Mevli saves photos on the guest's phone and uploads them automatically once the signal stabilizes. Zero photos lost, even with spotty internet.

Who can see the photos from my event?

Only guests who joined the event (and you, the host). Photos are never public, and location data is automatically removed from every image.

How do missions and the leaderboard work?

Each event type comes with pre-made missions — like "photograph the couple without them noticing" — and you can create your own. Completed missions earn XP, and the live leaderboard shows who's shooting the most. At the end, you can award the winners.

How much does it cost? Is it a subscription?

One price per event, no subscription. Start free with up to 10 guests, or choose Pocket Party ($9.90, up to 30 guests) and Grand Events ($19.90, everything unlimited).

What if someone uploads an inappropriate photo?

You can remove any photo with one tap and ban the guest instantly. You're always in control.

Can I wear black to a wedding?

It depends on the time of day and the style of the celebration. At formal evening ceremonies, black is accepted and can even look elegant. At casual or outdoor daytime weddings, colors are safer — in some cultures black is still associated with mourning.

Can I wear the same dress to another wedding as a guest?

Yes, no problem. Just try not to repeat it too often in front of the same social circle — otherwise, re-wearing an outfit is completely normal and most people won't even notice.

What to Wear as a Wedding Guest

Equipe MevliPublished on 2026-07-17

As a guest, the safest approach is to follow the invitation's dress code, avoid white/off-white (reserved for the bride), and choose your outfit based on the ceremony's time and venue — daytime calls for lighter fabrics and lighter colors, while evening allows for more structured fabrics and bolder colors.

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How do you figure out the wedding's dress code?

The invitation usually indicates it somewhere on the card (e.g., "semi-formal," "black tie," "casual"). If it's not explicit, the time and venue give strong clues: a daytime outdoor wedding tends to be more casual, while an evening ceremony in a ballroom calls for more elaborate outfits.

What NOT to wear as a guest (and why)

White, off-white, ivory: reserved for the bride, even in very subtle shades.
Looks that compete with the bride: long lace dresses with a veil or elements too close to bridal wear.
Overly formal attire at a beach wedding: clashes with the setting and is usually uncomfortable for the weather.
Very high heels on grass or sand: more of a comfort issue than an etiquette one, but worth planning around.

Can a guest wear a long or short dress?

Both work, depending on the formality level. Evening ballroom ceremonies usually call for a long or midi dress; daytime, more casual weddings work well with short or midi dresses. When in doubt, midi is the "wildcard" that works for almost any ceremony.

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Tips for daytime vs. nighttime weddings

	Daytime wedding	Nighttime wedding
Fabrics	Light, breathable (linen, cotton, chiffon)	More structured (satin, velvet in cold climates)
Colors	Light and pastel tones	Bolder colors and metallics welcome
Makeup	More natural	Can be bolder
Shoes	Flats or low heels (if grass/sand)	High heels are fine

Accessories and shoes: what works

Understated accessories that complement the outfit without drawing more attention than the bride's look are the general rule — delicate jewelry, a small clutch, and shoes appropriate for the venue's surface (avoid thin heels on grass or sand). A slightly bigger bag for your phone and personal items helps a lot when the wedding includes a long party after the ceremony.

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Equipe Mevli

The Mevli team builds event photo-sharing tools since 2024.

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