What is an “Unplugged” Wedding?
Simply put, this is where your guests unplug from the world - no smart phones, tablets or cameras while they attend your special day. There are many variations on this - from a total social media “blackout,” to allowing cameras at the reception (but not the ceremony). Choosing to “unplug” will keep the focus on you and your partner and enjoying the moment.
1. Keep Your Guests Present - with No Distractions
Devices can be a major distraction during a wedding ceremony. The accidental ring, the extra flashes and phone lights destroying the ambience. Even movie theaters ask you to silence your phone, and I believe a wedding is far more important than the latest Bond movie!
With everyone being connected to their devices all the time theses days, it is nice for your guests to be present and enjoy the day you worked so hard on.
2. Get the best Professional Photos and Videos.
One of the biggest benefits of going “unplugged” is that it keeps the guests from blocking the professionals that were hired to capture your special day. When you look back at your family and friends, you want to see them looking at you and not a sea of cell phones. When you look at your photos of that day think how upset will you be to see “uncle Bob’s” cell phone and not your first kiss as a married couple.
3. Control When Photos are Shared on Social Media
Do you really want your wedding guests uploading pictures to Facebook and Instagram before you even say ‘“I DO!” Even with the recent advancements in phone cameras, it is still possible for someone to take a bad photo. It is your day and you want the professional photos be the first to be shared on social media.
You Convinced Me, Now How Do I Convince My Guests?
- Include a beautifully made sign at the ceremony
- The easiest way is to let them know ahead of time by including this expectation on your invitations.
- Have your ushers remind your guests as they sit about your requests for an unplugged wedding.
- You can limit your unplugged time to just the ceremony. This will allow your guests to not only enjoy the beautiful ceremony but also capture fun photos at your reception.
- Work with your photographer to have some sneak peeks within a couple of days following your wedding.
- Ask your officiant to make an announcement about your desire for an unplugged wedding
Use tech to your advantage….
Hire a professional, to stream your wedding for your family members that can’t make it. A professional will know where it is best to set up and work with your photographer to stay clear of your pictures.
Hire a Photo Booth like the one pictured below from stunningshotsphotobooth.com, that way your guests will have some fun pictures to take home that evening.
Your wedding day is about sharing your love with your friends and family in person. Use professionals that will use technology but not let it interfere with your memories.
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