How to Get Your Clients’ Wedding Galleries (And Why Tagging Every Vendor Matters)
📋 Blog Highlights
Set clear expectations with your clients and photographers upfront so you’re included in the gallery sharing process.
Use galleries to market your work effectively, and always tag every vendor involved (yes, even the attire shops).
Build vendor relationships through collaboration and credit—it will grow your business faster than going it alone.
Let’s talk about something that’s become way too common: You’ve worked your magic, created a flawless wedding day, and now you’re waiting (and waiting…) for those dreamy photos to land in your inbox. But weeks go by—and nothing.
The reality? You can’t market what you can’t share. And let’s be real: if we’re not showcasing our work, we’re leaving money on the table.
So let’s break this down: how can you collaborate with clients and photographers to access those galleries, and once you get them, how can you maximize that content with proper vendor tagging (yes, that includes the dress and tux shops!)?
Let’s dive in 👇
Why Wedding Galleries Are Essential for Your Business
From building your portfolio to strengthening your social proof, client galleries are your most powerful marketing tool. A single wedding gallery can be repurposed into:
Social media Reels, carousels, and grid posts
Blog content (hello, SEO!)
Pinterest pins
Website galleries
Email campaigns
Vendor features or styled shoot submissions
But if you’re not getting galleries from photographers—or not using them to their full potential—you're missing out.
Step One: Set the Expectation Early With Your Client
Before the wedding even happens, talk to your client about photography access. Here’s what to cover:
✔️ Ask who their photographer is and build a relationship early.
✔️ Request that they include you in their contract or release to receive access to the gallery.
✔️ Explain why you’re asking: to showcase their big day and celebrate them across your platforms.
Most clients are thrilled to help their vendor team shine—it’s just about communicating the why.
Step Two: Build a Relationship with the Photographer
This is a collaboration, not a competition.
Here’s how to work with photographers the right way:
Reach out before the wedding: Introduce yourself and express excitement for the day.
Offer support: Ask how you can help the day go smoothly for them.
Give credit where credit is due: ALWAYS tag and credit their work when posting.
Follow up after the wedding: Kindly ask when galleries will be available and request vendor access if not already granted.
🚫 Pro Tip: Never pressure photographers or demand images. Respect goes a long way.
Step Three: Use a Content Request Email Template
Here’s a helpful message to send post-wedding:
Subject: [Couple's Name] Wedding Photos – Content Request
Hi [Photographer Name],
I just wanted to say how incredible it was to work alongside you at [Couple’s Name]'s wedding! You captured the day so beautifully.
If you’re open to it, I’d love to access a few images from the gallery to feature on our platforms—with full credit to you, of course. We always tag vendors and link directly back to the source.
Let me know if there’s a gallery link I can access or if you prefer sending over a few selects. No rush at all!
Thank you again for your amazing work!
– [Your Name]
Step Four: Tag Every Single Vendor—Yes, Even the Dress Shop!
When sharing content from a wedding, don’t just tag the photographer and planner. Elevate your entire vendor team by giving credit to:
✅ Florist
✅ Venue
✅ Hair & makeup artists
✅ Catering
✅ Rentals
✅ Cake designer
✅ Dress boutique
✅ Tuxedo shop
✅ Stationer
✅ DJ or band
✅ Officiant
✅ Content creator (you, maybe!)
Why? Because it…
Builds goodwill within the wedding community
Increases shares, reach, and engagement
Can lead to features on other accounts or wedding blogs
Shows your professionalism and attention to detail
💡 Bonus: Create a vendor shoutout graphic or carousel for easy tagging and reposting!
Step Five: Keep It Organized
You’re collecting a lot of content. Here’s how to manage it:
Create client folders in Google Drive or Dropbox for each wedding.
Name your files clearly: [Couple’s Name] – [Vendor/Photographer].
Track what’s been shared (and where) in a simple spreadsheet.
🚀 Organization = faster content reuse and better visibility.
Final Thoughts: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Wedding vendors thrive when we support one another. When you advocate for photographer credit, gallery sharing, and vendor tagging, you’re not just building your own business—you’re building the community.
So start that conversation. Reach out. Follow up. And tag every single vendor like your next booking depends on it—because honestly, it might.
✨ Want help organizing your content, drafting posts, and tagging vendors the right way? That’s what we do best. Let’s chat!
At The Social Attendant, we love all things social media and helping wedding professionals take their businesses to the next level. Lori was a wedding planner for 19 years and has been helping wedding creatives like you since 2020 with their social media management, consulting/coaching, and virtual assistant tasks . Let’s chat about how we can help!
