Unplugged? SHOULD YOU HAVE SOCIAL MEDIA AT YOUR WEDDING? By Katherine Whitehead
In the age of digital media, people are bombarded by technology. With the release of the smartphone over a decade ago, more and more people are taking to their mobile devices to share some of the most intimate moments of their lives, including their wedding day. From snapping, posting and sharing to streaming the ceremony live on social media, tying the knot has taken on another digital dimension through the popularity of Facebook and apps like Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. When it comes to making the decision to take your own vows online, we have compiled a list of the pros and cons of having a technology-free wedding day.
Pros of Unplugging LIVE IN THE MOMENT One of the best parts about having an unplugged wedding is that, without technology, your wedding day will be distraction free. Because guests won’t be constantly checking their phones, they will be more present in the moment and won’t be posting photos that you don’t want to be shared on social media. LEAVE PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE PROFESSIONALS While we all know that anyone can be a self-proclaimed wedding photographer on their smartphones and cameras, having an unplugged wedding allows the real photographers to get the shots that really matter without the fear of others getting in the way. NOBODY IS LEFT OUT We all know the feeling of FOMO: the feeling that you may be missing out on something that could have been really fun. When your guests are asked to refrain from posting photos of your wedding online, you won’t have to worry that those who you did not invite or were unable to attend the wedding will be feeling left out.
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