{"id":2036,"date":"2015-11-13T10:13:31","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T17:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/wedding-ideas\/diy-projects\/wedding-etiquette-in-the-social-media-age-how-to-go-%e2%80%9cunplugged%e2%80%9d.html"},"modified":"2016-08-31T08:02:17","modified_gmt":"2016-08-31T15:02:17","slug":"wedding-etiquette-in-the-social-media-age-how-to-go-%e2%80%9cunplugged%e2%80%9d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/wedding-ideas\/diy-projects\/wedding-etiquette-in-the-social-media-age-how-to-go-%e2%80%9cunplugged%e2%80%9d.html","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Etiquette in the Social Media Age: How to Go \u201cUnplugged\u201d! + [Infographic]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With electronic gadgets being almost like \u201cbody parts\u201d nowadays, how do you keep them from intruding into the wedding scene you\u2019ve so lovingly planned? One way we discovered (actually dozens of ways!) is to politely let guests know that you value their presence and their attention at the ceremony and reception\u2014without the distraction of clicking, beeping, and flashing devices. See our handy infographic of tips on Wedding Guest Etiquette and Couple Diplomacy!<\/strong> Plus 8 actual examples of how to announce your \u201cunplugged\u201d wedding.<\/p>\n

Tips for How to Have a Gadget-free Wedding<\/h2>\n

\"Tips<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want your wedding guests preoccupied texting away or sharing posts and pics on Facebook and Instagram. Not only is it rude, but it preempts the work of your wedding photographer and\/or videographer\u2014whom you are paying for beautiful, professional images of this most special day. So here are tips on how to handle this gracefully!<\/p>\n

For the Couple: How to Say \u201cNo Devices\u201d Nicely!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Tip #1<\/strong>: Mention your gadget-free plans early…maybe a card in your invitation.
\nTip #2<\/strong>: Display a themed reminder sign as guests arrive.
\nTip #3<\/strong>: Use wording that\u2019s \u201cpoetic\u201d or humorous to get the point across.
\nTip #4<\/strong>: Provide a designated spot and time for guests to snap away!
\nTip #5<\/strong>: Promise to share your wedding photos<\/p>\n

For Guests: How to Honor the Occasion<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Tip #6<\/strong>: Switch your devices off or to \u201csilent\u201d throughout the wedding.
\nTip #7<\/strong>: Hold off on taking calls, texting or (horrors!) playing electronic games.
\nTip #8<\/strong>: Do not sneak shots of the ceremony and the reception program.
\nTip #9<\/strong>: Do not share \u201cwedding ongoing\u201d pics on social media.
\nTip #10<\/strong>: Allow the couple to post their own online album of their day.<\/p>\n

8 Sample \u201cUnplugged Wedding\u201d Signs and Printables<\/h2>\n

Need some ideas on those signs we mentioned? See the great examples below. You can match the design and wording to your wedding theme, and to your own personality as a couple. Some you can order pre-made, others you can download and print yourselves!<\/p>\n

\"Unplugged<\/p>\n

Sources:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

1 – \u201cBe Nice and Turn Off That Device\u201d<\/strong> – via One Wed<\/a>
\n2 – \u201cNo Pictures, Pretty Please!\u201d<\/strong> – via Southern Weddings<\/a>
\n3 – \u201cWe really want to see your faces\u2026\u201d instant download printable sign<\/strong> – Lime and Lilac<\/a> (etsy)
\n4 – \u201cSomeone is here taking pictures\u2026\u201d<\/strong> – The Doodle Coop<\/a> (etsy)
\n5 – Vintage Peony unplugged wedding sign<\/strong> – Hello Love Co.<\/a> (etsy)
\n6 – \u201cOn this, the most important day of our lives\u2026\u201d <\/strong>– Fat and Sassy Ink<\/a> (etsy)
\n7 – \u201cWelcome to Our Unplugged Wedding\u201d<\/strong> – Crafty Witches Decor<\/a> (etsy)
\n8 – \u201cOh Snap!\u201d instant downloadable printable sign<\/strong> – Glamazon Graphics<\/a> (etsy)<\/p>\n

How we wish you didn\u2019t need these reminders for guests. But in this social media age, you might want to play safe and speak up…nicely! These ideas and tips show how you can do just that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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