You paid a lot of money for your wedding photographer so I could sum up this entire blog post in one easy sentence: Leave it to the professionals.
I know today's world is all about social media and having the perfect shots and using hashtags to get views, but most brides have been waiting their entire lives for this one day, would you rather have your guests working to get the best Instagram shot or would you like them to be living in the moment sharing your day with you? Your photographer will capture those shots you can share online later, I promise!
Also DO NOT feel guilty or bad for asking for an unplugged day, it is YOUR DAY. You are not selfish for asking your guests to comply with your wishes, and you do not need to defend your decision.
We've all been to a wedding where a you see someone sticking their hand out in the aisle with their android phone trying to snap a picture of the couple up in front. Let's be honest, is the grainy picture taken on that phone the ONE you are going to LOVE for the rest of your life? No. Is it going to ruin the one your photographer is taking from the back of the crowd? Yes. It is a distraction and flashes from different camera phones can be a distraction and interfere with the lighting your professional photographer is trying to work with. Do you want someones ringtone going off during one of the most sentimental and emotional moments of your life? I wouldn't.
By enforcing an unplugged policy, you are asking and encouraging your guests to interact!!!! Oh my gosh how dare you! They will experience the moment with you! You want them to live in the moment with you not through their six inch screen they are recording you through. You invite your guests because they are special to you and because you want them to spend this very special day WITH you, not locked to their screen.
If you are going to have an unplugged ceremony, which I highly recommend, be specific about what you want. If you just don't want pictures posted, say that, if you don't want any interactions with cell phones at all, say that! Make sure you let your guests know beforehand. Announce it on your invitations or wedding website. If not there then have a sine to let your guests know and have your officiant let everyone know before the ceremony begins. Please don't take your guests cell phones or require and unplugged reception, that is stretching it a little bit too far. Let your guests know you will share the professional photos once they are finished. Have a wedding hashtag they can use throughout the reception! That makes it fun to see what they have taken after the ceremony, but ensures you get your ceremony pictures cell phone free!
Remember this is YOUR day. Be confident and straightforward in what you want, your guests are there because they love and support you!
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