Every couple dreams of having the full attention of their guests while taking the most important step in their lives. And many couples today are opting for a “back-to-the-past” “unplugged” wedding, where no one was wrapped up in their phones and are completely living and enjoying the event to their heart’s content. To help you execute an unplugged wedding in this time of electronic gadgets and rapid digitization, we have seven ideas. Hope you enjoy exploring and experiencing them. But before that here is why you and your partner should opt for an unplugged wedding ceremony.
If you want your guests to be in the moment and be completely present as you walk down the aisle then an unplugged ceremony is the perfect fit for you. It creates an intimate setting and space for your wedding and prevents your picture-perfect moment from being covered by a stream of mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic gadgets. And most importantly, you wouldn’t want to be tagged on several social media stories, before even exchanging your vows.
Invites
If you plan on having an unplugged ceremony, make sure you convey the message to your guests in advance. One way to do it would be to include the information in your invitations as this couple did. For their fall wedding, a trifold was created which included the invitation and a note that the ceremony would be unplugged.
Make Use Of Welcome Signs
What could be a better way to communicate your intent to have an unplugged ceremony through a sign? You should ensure that you communicate that your guests are not permitted to click photographs or take any videos. You can convey your message through the signs shown above. Making use of signs with a short and crisp message helps convey what you desire. It is also an attractive choice to opt for to indicate that you are having an unplugged ceremony.
Phone Bags
Everyone is extra possessive of their devices these days, and what better way to reassure them than with stylish and cute cellphone sleeping bags? Well, they also make for a wonderful memento for your guests, to remember your wedding with more than just a hundred clicks by a professional photographer. So get your guests to be hands-free, to party harder!
Phone Check Station
Make it as fashionable as possible, by using this elegant phone check station, where all your guests will hand over their phones to attend your unplugged ceremony. While this may not sit well with many of your guests, you can always give them the reassurance that the phones are safe and that the next few hours will be the most memorable time they might have spent without a phone.
Photobooth
In case you plan on including a phone check station, to make sure your guests are present through your special moment and not distracted by their phones, you can always choose to have a photo booth, where they can have a moment or two of their own and click some snaps that they will be able to keep and cherish for years to come.
Ask Your Officiant To Make An Announcement
Finally, to ensure a smooth and memorable experience for both you and your guests, you can have your wedding officiant make an announcement to make your guests aware that you want them to experience and seep in every minute of your wedding and not get distracted by their cell phone, tablets or any other electronic gadget.
So now, you will not only have the undivided attention of your special someone but also of your guests and your near and dear ones. We hope you enjoyed exploring our tips and ideas and we wish you great fun using them.
