As a wedding photographer, I can weigh in on my personal opinion that you should enforce no cellphone usage at your wedding ceremony. You would not believe when I say this – hundreds of beautiful moments have been ruined just because someone interrupted the click.
The problem? It’s the technology-obsessed culture. In my opinion, if you ask the guests to submit their phones to participate in the wedding would be equivalent to giving them a gift. Without taking the fun out of the affair, we will suggest a few tips on arranging an unplugged wedding. But before diving a little deeper, let’s find out what is an unplugged wedding.
What is an Unplugged Ceremony?
A wedding without technology usage, i.e., cameras, phones, or even iPads, is called an unplugged ceremony. Only photographers and videographers are allowed to capture the divine and candid moments between the newlywed couple.
Inform them beforehand
Rather than observing the impending signs of doom, make sure to inform your guests beforehand. It will give you the ability to play on the front foot and politely bring it to their attention, not to use any phone or camera during the wedding ceremony.
Make an announcement
If you cannot inform your guests yourself, use an authority figure like your officiant to do it for you. It is not only one of the most effective ways to nip technology in the bud, but the guests will feel more inclined to listen to such a figure.
Chalkboards and signboards
One of the easiest ways to halt the use of technology is through chalkboards or signboards. All you have to do is make sure that the signboard placement is where people can see it. You do not want to display it on a small board and place it on any corner. There are plenty of ways you can announce an unplugged wedding through signboards and chalkboards. The idea is taken from the wedding playbook.
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Professional photographer and videographer
“As we tie the knot, please be our guest. Our photographer will take care of the rest!”
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Living in the moment
“Welcome to our unplugged wedding. We invite you to be fully present with us during our ceremony, so please turn off all phones and cameras. Thank you!”
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A sea of smiles
“Please turn off your cameras and devices until after the ceremony. We want to see your lovely faces and happy smiles!”
Arrange a photobooth
I understand that weddings are those days when people wait for that ‘perfect’ picture of themselves. So, if you really want to make some technological arrangements to take photographs, arranging a photo booth would be equivalent to going an extra mile. Not only will it be an excellent option for guests to take their pictures, but it will also showcase a vintage aura.
We live in a world that is continuously getting technology advancements on a day-to-day basis. For that reason, it is okay to slow down a little bit. It is okay to not fit in the society if that is what it takes. I think we live in an era where everything has become so instant that we sometimes forget to connect to the people closest to us.
So, if you have to worry about slowing down on your wedding, I give you two thumbs up. If you want to hire a wedding photographer in Utah, make sure to hit me up, and we can discuss it through an initial consultation.
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