Traditional weddings scatter information and memories across multiple locations – invitations on paper or WhatsApp, photos stored on guests’ phones, professional shoots on hard drives, and no single space for everyone to relive the experience.
The challenge was to build a personalized digital hub that could:
- Offer a shared gallery + download portal after the celebrations.
- Deliver an elegant wedding invitation online.
- Provide practical details like schedules, countdowns, and maps in one view.
- Let guests and photographers upload media during the events.
- Compress and manage thousands of large photos/videos in real time.
The Solution
We built Kanaket, a wedding and reception web app designed to unify every aspect of the guest journey into one seamless platform.
Key Features:
- Instant Gallery & Downloads: After the celebrations, Kanaket transformed into a living digital album, complete with an integrated batch download feature for all media files.
- Stylish Digital Invitations: A visually elegant wedding invite that sets the tone of the event, optimized for both mobile and desktop.
- Countdown Timers with Dynamic Switching: The homepage featured a live countdown to the wedding ceremony. Once the wedding ended, the timer automatically switched to the reception countdown — each paired with direct Google Maps directions for easy navigation.
- Guest & Photographer Uploads: Attendees could upload their candid shots in real time, while professional photographers could directly back up their event coverage.
- Central Media Database: A structured backend architecture supports unlimited media uploads, real-time rendering, and secure categorization of photos/videos.
- Built-in Compression: Automatic optimization ensured every photo uploaded (whether from a DSLR or a mobile) was compressed under 10MB — balancing storage efficiency with high image quality.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Users enjoyed a seamless, responsive experience across all devices.
The Impact
Kanaket reframed the wedding from a two-day event into a shared storytelling experience.
- The built-in countdown and live directions made logistics seamless for guests.
- The collaborative uploads captured authentic moments. Guests became co-authors of the wedding story.
- The couple received more than just photographs. They received a living, evolving album accessible in one place, with memories contributed by dozens of perspectives.
This was more than a utility — it became a digital memory-museum that celebrated community storytelling.
Technologies & Tools
- Core Framework: Vite, React, TypeScript,
- Backend + Database: Supabase
- Styling & UI: Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Radix UI
- Special Features Implemented: Image Compression, File Upload Management (with drag-and-drop function), Password Protection, Photo Gallery, Countdown Timer, Responsive Design