Wedding Social Media Etiquette You Need to Know (2024)

FAQs

What is the etiquette for posting wedding photos? ›

Posting Pictures Protocol

Guests should get permission from the bride and groom to take pictures of their ceremony. And if you don't want pictures posted until after the ceremony, tell your guests ahead of time.

RSVP on Time

Few guest rules are set-in-stone as this one: You must RSVP—even if you can't attend—and you must do it by the deadline (or preferably earlier). “Being a gracious guest starts before the wedding with a quick response to the invitation,” says Christin Gomes, co-founder of Common Courtesy.

At every wedding, the couple should greet each guest. I'm not a fan of receiving lines honestly (although in a church it's kind of expected…). Most of my couples do their photos first so they can be part of the co*cktail hour and visit with people.

Announcement at the Ceremony/Reception: Have your officiant or emcee announce it at the beginning of the ceremony or reception. They could say something like: "The happy couple kindly requests that all photos taken today remain private. They appreciate your understanding and cooperation."

“The most effective way of voicing an opinion that has implications for the behavior of others is to own it,” said Rutledge, who suggested saying, “I'm not comfortable sharing pictures on social media. Please make sure any of the pictures of my family aren't in the ones you share online.”

Let her know how you feel and that you would be very pleased if she would stop. Be ready to let her know why you don't want to be pictured on her social media. “Friend - I hope you will appreciate personal privacy is important to people. So, I'd like to ask you not to post anymore pics with me in it.”

They don't rely on their relationship for their happiness

Couples who post a lot about their relationship on social media are often using it as a crutch. Instead of finding their happiness inside themselves, they're looking for their partner to provide it for them. Over-sharing on social media is part of that.

The 2-2-2 Rule involves going on a date night every two weeks, spending a weekend away every two months and taking a week-long vacation away every two years. The idea behind it is that prioritizing and planning to spend time together strengthens your relationship.

Over 100 but less than 300 guests is considered to be a medium wedding or mid-size event. Numbers are relative, though, so if your family typically attends weddings with upwards of 300 guests, a 100-person event might feel small to you.

Is 200 guests a big wedding? ›

What's considered a big wedding? A big wedding has over 150 guests. If you have big families and a lot of friends —and allow plus-ones—you can easily reach over 150 guests.

You should be aware that you can't break social norms without certain consequences. So yes, it's rude. Willfully ignoring someone who greeted you, is a snub and usually it's meant to be a snub. The key word here is willfully ignoring the person.

The Welcome Toast

Whoever is hosting the event should speak first and should take the microphone as soon as guests have found their seats. This first toast is most often made by the parents (or father) of the bride and should combine both a toast to the happy couple and a welcome message to the guests.

The receiving line is an opportunity for the couple and their parents to say hello to each guest, as well as to thank them for attending. Guests might thank the hosts for inviting them or comment on the ceremony, but the conversations should be kept short to keep the line moving.

"While the barrage of day-after wedding photo postings are inevitable, Post explains that brides are very sensitive about their image. It's best to wait until either the bride or the groom have publicly posted pictures before you post your own.

According to Gottsman, guests should never post pictures of the newlyweds until they get the go-ahead. Unless stated otherwise (for example, there's a wedding hashtag sign encouraging guests to Instagram photos), it's up to the couple to post the first picture, which also includes the wedding venue and fellow guests.

Creating a Google Drive or Dropbox link is a straightforward and free approach to collecting wedding photos from guests. This method simplifies the process by providing a central location where guests can upload their images and videos.

Have your photos displayed proudly on the walls of your home, or in your office will certainly will bring a smile to your face when you pass by it. I know it does for me when I see my wedding photos in my hallway everyday.