These days, it seems like technology is part and parcel to the wedding experience. Photographers use drones to get sweeping wide shots of the bridal party; couples share the details of their big day on their own personal website; wedding hashtags are as common as white dresses and champagne. However, there’s a new trend rising in the wedding world: unplugged ceremonies, where couples ask their loved ones to turn off their phones until they’ve said, “I do.”
This idea might seem outlandish to some couples. How can you expect everyone to shut off their phones for the whole ceremony" But an unplugged wedding can have quite a few benefits. Here are a few reasons why you (and your guests) might enjoy having a wedding without someone live-tweeting every vow. 1. No #Spoilers
The unplugged ceremony doesn’t just apply to guests. Everyone including you, your partner, and your bridal party should be absent from texting, calling, or social media on the big day. This will help you stay in the moment throughout the day, but it will also help maintain the mystery and surprise of your special day. No spoilers here!
What “spoilers” could I possibly mean" Well, let’s look at one example: it’s the morning of your wedding day, and you and your bridesmaids are knocking back mimosas and getting your makeup done. Your girls are chatting, happily scrolling through social media, when they decide to snap a quick selfie of their floral r...