If You’re Going To Be A Guest At A Wedding Sometime Soon, Make Sure You Don’t Make These Mistakes On Social Media
While wedding guests know they are expected to be on their best behavior out of respect for the bride and groom, these days, there are even more aspects to navigate.
Social media is a great way to share with your friends what is going on in your life, but when it comes to other people’s weddings, there is a certain etiquette that should be followed and respected.
You recently got an invitation to one of your best friends’ wedding, and you are so excited that you want to share the news with everyone you know!
Although it is wonderful news, at the end of the day, it is not yours to share. It is most respectful to the soon-to-be-married couple to avoid posting about the wedding news or your invitation online.
This runs the risk of someone who is not invited seeing the information and putting the couple in a tricky position, having to explain why they haven’t received an invitation.
Once you get to the wedding, it’s important to pay attention to any indication that the couple may want guests to be unplugged for part of the ceremony or the entirety of the day.
Many couples will opt for this route to ensure that all of their guests are present and in the moment, and will usually indicate their no phones request within the program or on their wedding website. Keep a look out for any signs at the venue as well, and be respectful of their wishes.
If you have the honor of seeing the bride or groom’s look before the wedding ceremony actually begins, refrain from posting them on social media before they walk down the aisle. Even if you’re in the bridal party, you should avoid making posts like these until all is said and done.
For instance, posting the bride’s look before she walks down the aisle could result in spoiling the surprise of the reveal for other guests, including the groom!
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The actual ceremony is a moment where it is preferable that your phone is silenced and tucked away. Recording these special moments on your phone takes you away from the moment that should be appreciated and enjoyed, and it’s highly likely that the ceremony is being professionally recorded anyway.
So, unless the couple has specifically asked you to capture the ceremony, it’s best to wait at least until the reception for any videos or photos. Pictures of things like the table setting and venue decor are great options to post in real time.
Even when you do decide to share the wedding on social media, it’s important to be mindful of what you choose to post.
Their wedding day was likely something that the couple spent months planning out every detail for, so they would appreciate it if your posts reflected all of that hard work.
Take this opportunity to showcase your relationship with the couple by posting sweet photos of them, a great shot of the cake, or a lovely picture of you and the bride. Refrain from posting anything unflattering or less than glamorous!
How do you feel about navigating weddings and social media?
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