Unplugged Wedding Ceremonies

Unplugged Wedding Ceremonies

As a Minneapolis wedding photographer, I often ask my clients if they are considering having an unplugged wedding ceremony. Most people answer they are not sure what that means, or else they have no idea how to do it. I 'd like to explain a little more about them, some of their benefits, and how you can easily ensure one for your big day.

What is an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony?

Problems can occur when people use their camera phones during wedding ceremonies. Wedding ceremony rituals can happen in the blink of an eye (think ring exchanges or the big kiss) and hands quickly popping up with cell phones can easily block or mar the images of a carefully-placed wedding photographer positioned behind them.

How to Have an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

Many people like the idea of an unplugged wedding ceremony, but they have no idea how to coordinate it. There are many simple ways to ensure one for your ceremony. Some of these options include:

~ Have your officiant make an announcement that you would prefer all guests keep their phones and cameras off so as to enjoy the ceremony undistracted. Have the officiant offer that the images from your professional photographer will be shared with guests at a later date.

~ Alternatively, you can add your wording or request to the ceremony program that each guest receives when entering your venue. Try a Google search to find wording that is right for you! Some options include: "Welcome to our unplugged ceremony. Please, no cameras, cell phones or other electronics until after the ceremony. Our ceremony needs only one."

Several of my wedding clients have opted for an unplugged wedding ceremony. It ensures that their guests are giving their full attention to the ceremony itself, and not playing with phone settings.

Having an unplugged wedding ceremony comes with several benefits, and is very easy to do. Contact me soon to see if I would be a good fit for your wedding day!