I have an issue with someone posting pics of us before we do on social media...

Dear Bride,

This is a simple and perfectly reasonable request.  I usually ask the guests before ceremony starts  to make sure their mobile phones are turned off any way.  People find this totally normal, as they are often asked to have phones off at functions. 

This request then leads very easily into saying that the Bride and Groom have requested that nothing is posted on Social Media until they have done so. Which also leads very easily into asking them to help the official photographer's job easier by respecting his position when taking photo's for the day.

I can not think of any wedding where this has been an issue for anyone.  People are always happy at weddings and I find usually, respect the couples decision.  A good celebrant will voice their wishes in a polite and acceptable way.

Have fun.

Jan 

Hi

The celebrant can inform the guests and request this in the housekeeping section before the ceremony begins.

Hi, Just ask your Celebrant to request, on your behalf, to please not post any photos at all on social media until the bride and groom have done so, and also please to be mindful of your official photographer and to give them priority. This can be done before the bride arrives. Hope this helps. Sharen Pelly.

I absolutely agree with you and when I interview my couples that is on the list - would you like me to announce that no photos are to be submitted to social media without the bride and groom's permission? Most couples want no photos during the ceremony which I announce prior to the ceremony starting.

At the end of the day you can't really stop them from posting before you. However, the people at your wedding are your closest friends, family and loved ones. If you make your wishes very clear then it stands to reason that they will do as you ask. I provide my couples with a booking form asking for specific information such as - do they want me to announce anything to the guests before the ceremony, please switch off your phones; refrain from taking pictures during the ceremony and.... the couple request that you all wait for them to post on social media before

Hello, Just mention to your Celebrant and they should be able to include a request into the introduction that you would like to be the first to post on Social Media. I do this more and more for my brides and the other thing is to have an unplugged wedding where the Celebrant would also request that all phones and cameras are put away during the ceremony so that your guests can truly witness your marriage and let the professional photographer do their job. I usually do this as an introduction BEFORE the bride walks down the aisle. Hope this helps. Enjoy your wedding.

Hello: Congratulations upon your wedding. It is a special day which belongs to you. I talk about this with the bride and groom well before the day and check again at the rehearsal. Very often I tell the guests just before the ceremony commences that "As a courtesy to bride and groom and at their request, please do not put anything on social media until they have done so themselves. Your co-operation will be greatly appreciated by them." You are not being difficult; it is your wedding. Have a most memorable and special day. Lynton Round of Wedding Excellence.

14/05/2017 Magical Moments Your Way

Hi all

I always give my couples the option of including a request in the housekeeping prior to the ceremony starting

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Our couple request that you refrain from adding pictures of their wedding to social media, (Name and Name) would love to be the first to share their special day in this way

Thank you for you co- operation

Some couples have requested that no photos at all are to be taken during the ceremony. It is a choice and I am happy to go along with it is their day, as a Celebrant I feel I am here to make sure their day is exactly as they want it to be .

This is a problem and just before the bride enters if we have been instructed we will ask the guests to switch off their phones and to please refrain from posting on social media until the bride and groom have had a chance to do so. This is not a guarantee bur usually works