Making THE Announcement
He popped
the question. You said yes. Like everything else in your life, you want to
share it immediately with everyone. You even created a Vine of the ring
sparkling on your hand.
Wait.
Yes, you
should absolutely share your happiness with your friends. But there are people
who deserve to be told first. Give mom or dad a call and tell them. If either
of you have children, they should hear about it before your high school lab
partner.
Then share the video on Vine, link it
to your Facebook, and watch the “Likes” pour in.
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Wedding
planning can consume you. You’re planning the most important event of your
life, and the details matter. To you. Sure, friends will enjoy following the
trials and tribulations of picking a reception venue, but they may not care
about the exact shade of blue you’re worrying about for your ribbon borders. As
with all things wedding planning, make sure you still have time for you.
Instagram your cat doing silly things, just like you always do. It’ll help your
sanity and keep your friends from ignoring your posts altogether.
Dress shopping, Evites, Whining: No, no,
no!
Do NOT post
the pictures of your favorite dresses on Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Tumblr,
or anywhere else. You want to take his breath away when he sees you for the
first time, not when he’s on his iPhone. You, in your dress, is a secret worth
keeping.
Emailed,
Facebook or any other electronic invitations are a big no-no. This is your big
day. Do you really want your invitations sitting in an email in-box next to
coupons from Macy’s and spam from that Nigerian “prince?” Sure, you can keep
bridesmaids up-to-date on other events like dress fittings that way, but for
the wedding invitation? Keep it old school: paper and postage can be a part of
almost every budget.
Keep your
social media venting to a minimum. Sure, you’re stressed. Sure, all you want is
for the photographer to call you back. But do you really want a record of that
for posterity? Probably not. Vent to your bridesmaids or groomsmen on the phone
or over lunch. Everyone will feel better that way.
Wedding websites
Many couples
choose to create a special website for their guests to visit leading up to the
wedding. This is helpful for destination weddings or for anyone traveling from
out of town. Wedding planning websites like theknot.com or offbeatbride.com
offer free sites for you to use. You can let your guests know about hotel room blocks, rehearsal dinner plans, parking plans, wedding registries, anything
that doesn’t fit comfortably on the invitations.
Social media and the ceremony itself
Many couples
are making conscious decisions regarding how they want social media handled
during their ceremony and reception. Some couples are embracing it, creating
Instagram hashtags for their wedding and asking their friends and family to
share all their photos. Others are asking for “unplugged” ceremonies, where
family and friends are asked to turn off their cell phones and leave their
cameras in their bags to fully enjoy the moment. What you decide is ultimately
up to you, but making your wishes clear at the ceremony with either a sign or
notice in the wedding program or an announcement from the officiant will let
your guests know what is expected of them.
Social media
is a great tool, but don’t let it overwhelm your wedding.
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