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29 Jul |
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9:02 pm Posted by Nicola |
We’ve already warned you about extending a wedding invitation to a known Uncle Bob, but what about the all those other wedding guests who bringing along their iPhones, compact cameras and handheld camcorders? Everyone has a few Facebook friends who feel that they need to photograph and post everything they do in order to feel like it really happened. But think for a minute about the bride and groom who’ve just said their vows and turn to see their closest friends and families – all looking at them through a lens.
While many churches have no camera policies, it is not uncommon for couples getting married in non-traditional locations to also ask guests to turn off their devices, at least during the ceremony itself. From the perspective of the bride and groom, it may be difficult to connect with guests when they can’t even see them through electronic devices held to their faces. And from the perspective of the wedding guest, sharing the celebration through a viewfinder really could diminish the moment as part of that guest’s focus inevitably shifts to focusing and operating the camera or camcorder.
So if you feel strongly about having an ‘unplugged’ wedding and the full attention of your guests, what is the best way to make your request? Either post a sign that is clearly visible or add a note in your wedding program of events; a simple request is all it takes:
The bride and groom have asked that you share their wedding fully and not through the lens of a camera or cell phone.
We suspect the unplugged wedding will become more commonplace as couples strive to connect more with their guests. And a perfect way to thank unplugged guests is via a photo wedding thank you card, featuring a favorite pose from your professional wedding photographer. For stylish wedding stationery elements including wedding invitations, programs, and thank you cards, shop the growing selection of designs at LookLoveSend.com. And enter our monthly sweepstakes for a chance to win $500 off your wedding stationery order with us!
