Could we include a social media ban/unplugged ceremony request in our wedding invitations?

Yes you can, it is your wedding and you can ask your guests to respect not put your wedding on social media. 

Putting it on the invite is not the best place, as we have seen that guests just don't remember on the day, that this is important to you. 
I would suggest having a sign at your wedding ceremony, as they enter the space or putting it on your ceremony programs. Also ask your celebrant to mention at the beginning of the ceremony. 

At your reception, if you still want a social media ban, ask the MC to remind your guests again. 
You could also remind them on their menus or placecards. 

Hope this helps and Happy Wedding Planning! 
Lala xo 

Hi!

From my experience, mention of an 'unplugged' day or social media posting guidelines most typically occur on the day itself.

I think I have only done perhaps 1-2 notes of this on invitations to date, and I've printed hundreds over the years!

Usually I have seen either signage while entering the ceremony and reception, a note in ceremony programs or reception menus, and clarification in person by the MC / celebrant. 

I would expect that notice of this months in advance would probably be forgotten on the day, so reminders in person at the ceremony would perhaps be more effective.

In saying that, most stationers including us offer details cards with invitations, so you are welcome to include whatever details you would like on them! You know your guest list better than us, so if you believe advance notice would be helpful to clarify this for your guests, then go for it!

Hope that helps.

Laura

Great question! Unplugged weddings are becoming a lot more common and truly encourage your guests to be more present and fully enjoy the moment. You can either include a short message on your invitations (info card would be best) or provide a friendly reminder at the start of the ceremony on the day.

Some examples for your invitations are below:

• Please note that our ceremony will be social media free to ensure everyone is present in the moment.
• We kindly request that you turn off your devices during our big day and enjoy the moment with us!

Making requests on your wedding day can be tricky - especially when social media comes into the mix! It's not as common to request no-posting, but we have you covered with a few different suggestions to help communicate this to your guests:

• While we are happy for you to take photos on the day, we kindly request that you refrain from sharing photos on your socials until we have had the opportunity to share ours.
• We would love for you to capture special moments on our wedding day. However, we kindly request that you allow us the privilege of sharing our photos first. We appreciate your understanding and patience in refraining from sharing photos on social media until we have had the opportunity to do so. Thank you!
• Your presence at our wedding is already the greatest gift, and we're love for you to capture special moments to cherish forever. We kindly request that you allow us the joy of sharing our official photos first. We promise to share them as soon as possible, and appreciate your patience and understanding in waiting to share your own photos on social media. Thank you for being a part of our special day!

Hope all of these help and all the best with your wedding planning! 

A great question and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

When making a request for an unplugged wedding, it's important to be clear and concise while also being sensitive to your guests' feelings. 

You can most definetly include a brief statement in your wedding invitations that politely asks guests to refrain from using their devices during the ceremony and reception, as well as from sharing photos on social media until after the couple has had a chance to do so.

Here's an example of how you could word this request:

We kindly request that our wedding ceremony and reception remain unplugged. Please refrain from using your electronic devices during these events, and we ask that you please wait to share any photos on social media until after we have had a chance to do so. We want to be fully present in the moment and appreciate your cooperation in helping us to make our special day truly unforgettable.

Remember, the wording of your request is ultimately up to you and should reflect your personal style and preferences. Just be sure to communicate your wishes clearly and respectfully to ensure that everyone enjoys the celebration to the fullest.