Wedding Memory-Makers
It doesn’t have to be said: weddings are memory-making events. But how do you capture and keep those memories? How does a couple, years later still recall the nuances of that special day. Here are a few ways to maximize your wedding day memory-making.
Beyond the Photographer Of course you’ll have a photographer (or at least someone who knows the business end of a camera). Beyond the photographer, call in reinforcement photographers from among your friends. Equip each table at the wedding reception with a cheap digital camera. Just instruct your guests to leave the camera’s when the reception is over. For even more impact give out “party bags” as guests arrive to the ceremony each with its own camera.
Tweet it Up Ask an eager bride’s maid or groom’s man to set up a Twitter, Snap Chat or Instagram called, “B&D’sWedding” or something that your friends can immediately upload photos to. Remember: most people are accustomed to putting their phones on away or on silent to be respectful. Ask your Officiant to announce that it is ok for your friends and family to post to social media for the entire event. If really want to enhance the social media, set up a Facebook page to follow your wedding-adventures weeks or months in advance.
Written Words Pics and comments are great for quick reminders but written words in the form of extended texts, emails and hand written letters are amazing years down the road. Surprise your future spouse by asking the significant people in her life to write her/him a letter expressing their heart felt sentiments and congratulations about their wedding day and future marriage. Pick wisely and have back ups ready. Not every one is comfortable with the written word. Present these letters to your spouse on your wedding night with a bow and a glass of champagne.
Picture-Notes Consider using pictures as stationary in a few strategic places. Blow up an engagement photo and use it as your guest registry. Supply paint-pens and an unframed picture at the gift table so that guests can leave you a special note. Furthermore, place a unique photo or two at each table and use the same strategy. At the end of your reception have an attendant collect and place the inscribed photos in a memory book.
The Spoken Word Voice memos and video blogs are an easy to get your guests candid (and uncensored) thoughts about your new adventure. Encourage them to be G-rated and post them publicly after you review them. But have fun with it. Place a set of prompts at each table setting to help your guests withe something to say. Things like, “When did you first meet Jeremy? What did you think about him?” “How many children should Sarah and Fred have? Why?” “If Todd and Stephanie were sea creatures, what would they be?”
Making memories takes some effort but 30 years down the line you’ll be grateful for having invested some thought into them.
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