5 tips to Celebrate Without Distraction
Photography: Derek Wong Photography | Venue: Kahala Resort
In the age of smartphones and social media, capturing and sharing every moment of our lives has become second nature. However, when it comes to your wedding, you may want to consider taking a step back from technology and embracing an unplugged wedding experience! By encouraging your guests to disconnect from their devices, you can create a more intimate and meaningful atmosphere, allowing everyone to fully immerse themselves in your special day! In this blog, we will share some valuable tips on how to have an unplugged wedding and make it a memorable and distraction-free celebration :-)
Communicate Your Wishes in Advance
Photography: Christie Pham Photography | Venue: Halekulani Resort
In order to ensure that your guests are aware of your preference for an unplugged wedding, it's crucial to communicate your wishes well in advance. A few ways that this can be done is by including a note in your wedding invitations, creating a dedicated page on your wedding website, or even sending out gentle reminders as the big day approaches. Express your desire to have everyone PRESENT in the moment and kindly request that cell phones and cameras be left untouched during the ceremony and reception.
If your decision to have an unplugged wedding comes a bit more spontaneously and communicating your wishes in advance is not possible, include a sign at you ceremony or have your officiant make a small announcement before the processional begins to ask all of your guests to silence and put away their phones. This will give you peace of mind that on your walk down the aisle you’ll be able to focus on the faces (not screens) of your family, friends, and of course your best friend waiting to marry you!
Provide Dedicated Phone Areas
If you want your entire wedding to be an unplugged occasion, understanding that some guests may feel uneasy about being separated from their devices for an entire event, consider designating specific areas where they can check their phones. One way to do this is by creating comfortable lounging spots in a designated "phone zone" where they can quickly catch up on messages or take an important call without disrupting the celebration. This way, your guests can still stay connected while respecting the unplugged atmosphere of your wedding!
Photography: Bianca Photography | Venue: Kahala Resort
Hire a Professional Photographer
One of the main reasons guests feel compelled to capture every moment of a wedding is to ensure they have plenty of photographs for their memories and to share with you! By hiring a professional photographer, you can put your guests at ease, knowing that every precious moment will be captured by an expert. Share the details of your photographer with your guests, assuring them that all the beautiful memories will be professionally documented and shared afterward! Also by gently reminding your guests of the high cost it was to hire a professional photographer, may help them to understand the importance of asking them to put their phones away.
Provide an Alternative
Photography: Christie Pham Photography
Instead of digital cameras and screens, go “old school” with film, disposable, and polaroid cameras at your wedding! Having these non-digital cameras at your unplugged wedding can add a nostalgic touch to your special day and allow your guests to actively engage in capturing moments throughout the event! These cameras foster an intimate and organic ambiance, as guests pause to compose their shots rather than relying on the instant gratification of digital photography. This creates a more authentic and immersive experience for everyone involved, enhancing the overall atmosphere of your unplugged wedding!
Create Ambiance
To further encourage an unplugged atmosphere, focus on creating an ambiance that captivates your guests and keeps their attention away from their devices. Consider incorporating live music, captivating decorations, and interactive entertainment that will immerse everyone in the celebration. By designing a curated ambiance your guests will be encourage to choose to be truly present in the special occasion!
We hope these tips help you to have the unplugged wedding of your dreams!! :-)
XOXOXO
(A Perfect Day)