3 ways to do Wedding Social Media?

A trend in recent years has been the incorporation of social media into your wedding day. Here is our wedding social media guide, featuring 3 of the most popular ways to make it happen!

The Unique Hashtag

Platform – Instagram/Twitter

This is probably the most common way to do wedding social media. Here’s how to do it:

1. Find a unique hashtag, that has never/rarely been used(check by searching the hashtag within Instagram/Twitter) e.g. #DanielAndRuth2017
2. Next, let your guests know about the hashtag. The best way to do this is to include it on stationery found on the tables. This could be on menus, place cards or on individual business cards printed specifically for this purpose(You can get 100s of business cards for less than £10). Might also be a good idea to ask the MC or best man to mention it too.
   
3. When guests take pictures at your wedding and tag it with your unique hashtag, they will all contribute to your hashtag feed. Guests can check the hashtag at any point. The day after your wedding, you can check it out yourself. It’s amazing to see your day from the perspective of all your guests.
   

The Story

Platform – Snapchat

For those of you not familiar with Snapchat, I won’t bore you with the details. In short, the “story” feature allows you to add images and videos to a “story” which can be viewed by any of your friends for a period of 24 hours. All images and videos play back-to-back, providing a single narrative of your day. I’m not suggesting you spend your day snapping. Instead, ask your bridesmaid/best man/photographer/videographer if they can take pictures/videos periodically throughout the day and add it to your “story”. This is a great way allow the people who can’t make it to your wedding to experience your day. Add the snaps to your “memories” in Snapchat so you don’t lose them and you can relive the day at any point.

The Taggable Picture

Platform – Facebook/Instagram

This one’s easy. Upload a picture from your wedding to Facebook/Instagram in the days following your wedding and ask your guests to tag it. This is a great way to get some final thoughts on the day and thank everybody for coming. Think outside the box with the image you use. It could be your table plan, a visual guest book, place cards or just the standard group photo. Be creative.

Most importantly of all. Don’t give it too much thought. Set it up and forget it. You don’t want to miss your day because you were too focused on taking pictures etc. Live the day in the moment. Any pictures you get from your guests on social media are just a bonus.

Your Guide to Stress Free Wedding Planning ?

Planning a wedding is one of the most task-intensive experiences we go through in our lives. But it doesn’t need to be. Here are our top tips for stress free wedding planning.

1. Make a to-do list

Getting the tasks out of your head and down on paper can really help to clear your head and visualise what still needs to be done. Try using a to-do app which can be shared with your fiance. We have created a wedding checklist with the typical tasks you will need to complete.

2. Decide on a Wedding Theme

Deciding on a wedding theme before you start planning your wedding can make the entire process a lot easier. Not only will you end up with a more consistent result on your wedding day, you will also find making decisions along the way, a whole lot easier. When you have a set theme in mind, it is then easier to choose between suppliers and outfits/decorations etc by testing whether they suit your theme.

3. Write your guest list as early as possible

Writing your guest list is a daunting task. But it needs to be done at some point. Getting this done early will make everything else so much easier. How many seats at your ceremony/reception? How many save the dates? Invitations? Table decorations? How many tables need flowers? The list goes on. When you have your guest list finalised, all these questions are much easier to answer and you can communicate with your venue and suppliers with ease.

4. Make a list of all your costs

Perhaps one of the most unpleasant tasks is tallying up the wedding costs. It could be tempting to bury your head in the sand and keep on spending without checking the total damage. This will just add to your stress as it will be niggling at the back of your mind. Do the maths early so you know how much you will need to pay later. This prevents you from overspending(getting even more stressed) and gives you the comfort that you will be able to pay the suppliers when the big day draws near.

5. Remember what it’s all about

And finally, just remember that despite all the stresses involved in the planning process, your wedding day usually ends up being one of the best days of your life. All the debating over flowers, fabric colours and table decorations fades away into insignificance when you are surrounded by the people you love most in the world who have gathered together to celebrate your marriage to the person you love MOST most.