Just because you have a camera phone at your disposal, doesn’t mean you have free reign to post anything and everything on social media sites. There are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to using social media, for both guests and the wedding couple, in the lead up to, and on, the special day.
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Call first
Call your parents before pressing “post” or “tweet” to announce your engagement. Your close friends and family will want to hear it straight from you first. A Facebook status or tweet might be the most efficient way to get the news out, but it’s not the most personal.
Element of surprise
Oversharing wedding details on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram not only has the potential to make those who aren’t invited feel bad, but even the invited guests will enjoy seeing certain things for the first time in person.
It’s ok to go tech free- politely
For couples looking to keep their wedding day tech-free you might like to include a note on your FB or Twitter site, or on your wedding invitation or ceremony programs (so that less tech-savvy guests get the message too). While many couples embrace social media on their #weddingday, couples are increasingly holding “unplugged weddings”. That means no cameras, no phones, no Facebook posts and definitely no personalised wedding day hashtags.
Designate a “Tweeter of honour”
Enjoy your day and stay off your phone while still keeping everyone updated. You can always designate a “tweeter of honour”— to keep your social networks updated throughout the day so you won’t have to. Another option is to schedule tweets beforehand, so they’re ready to go without the hassle.
