7/3/2023 0 Comments Unplugged ceremony![]() ![]() Prior to the wedding, the couple made arrangements with my team to prepare a same-day slideshow to present to guests via phone during the cocktail hour. William and Alexandra, a Milwaukee wedding client couple of mine from early 2020 used a genius approach. As mentioned above, via text message to all guests.On each of the individual ceremony seats (as a small tent or on a paper accompanying the program).On a large sign as you enter the ceremony (in a very conspicuous location).On the wedding program (and stated by the hosts distributing the wedding programs to guests).Including the request in the invitation (accompanied by a reminder on the day of the wedding).We kindly ask that you tuck away your phones and cameras for the duration of the ceremony.Ĭlients have been making the request in many ways. We have a special ceremony planned and would like you to be present with us. Jessica and her partner Philip used a kind message with their guests, delivered via text messages sent to all of their guests and on a large hand-written calligraphy artwork placed on an easel situated just outside the ceremony doors. The only reason it worked was because guests were engaged and present,” said Jessica Dickinson a 5th Photography Milwaukee 2020 bride. It was such a moving ceremony, I couldn’t believe it was ours. In his sermon, he asked questions, guided the guests through a beautiful song, and had us engage with the guests by facing them. “My priest took time to involve my guests in the ceremony. ![]() They are engaged, and officiants and religious officials have stepped up to use this engagement in the ceremonies. Unplugging has yielded incredibly intimate ceremonies. In 2021, it’s almost exclusively this way in my experience. But in 20, it was becoming an expectation by not only the couples, but also with guests. Since about 2017, I’ve seen ceremonies make the request of guests to “ unplug,” meaning ever so kindly asking guests to “ please leave the phones in the car” or “be in the moment” with the couple. I originally wrote this post about a year ago, but wanted to bring you an update that’s current for your 20 wedding planning. In all markets my clients are asking for unplugged ceremonies. We spend time discussing what works on photos, but we also discuss what elements will make their wedding pleasing to the eye, current yet timelessly memorable, and personalized. My couples work with me in photography, art direction and consulting. I have three main hubs of clients: Milwaukee (also serving Chicago), Toronto, and Croatia. What I want to do for you is draw a parallel that I am seeing around the world. One definite shift has been in a shirt toward unplugged ceremonies. It is beautiful to see how many couples in the world have been honing in what they want on their wedding day, to ensure they create an experience for their guests and themselves that is meaningful. ![]()
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