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Once upon a time,\u00a0newly engaged couples would announce their big engagement news\u00a0in the local\u00a0newspaper. These days, however,\u00a0most modern brides turn to social media to spread the word. But, before you take to Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to share your perfectly posed ring selfie, here are a few new etiquette rules you may want to\u00a0keep in mind.<\/p>\n

Tell your nearest and dearest first<\/h2>\n

Before you announce your engagement<\/a>\u00a0to the world on social media tell the people who are closest to you\u00a0first. For example, your parents, siblings and best friends would probably appreciate being told in person or over the phone, rather than finding out via Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> along with everybody else you know. And, don’t forget your beloved grandparents, who may have no involvement with social media, would definitely appreciate\u00a0a call or visit to tell them your good news. Once your close family and friends have been informed, then you’ve got the green light to whip out that diamond emoji and #isaidyes hashtag.<\/p>\n

Take a moment to let it sink in before you announce the news<\/h2>\n

You and your partner have just shared an incredibly special moment and it can be nice to let yourselves thoroughly enjoy it before you share it with the world. Take a break from your phones and computer screens to allow yourselves some quality time to enjoy the experience. While it can be tempting to get online straight away and start sharing loved-up selfies, don’t let that prevent you from taking in your\u00a0special moment, one you’ll, no doubt, want to remember forever.<\/p>\n

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Share your wedding hashtag<\/h2>\n

If you plan on having a wedding hashtag<\/a> it’s best to come up with it before any of your pre-wedding events. This way you can use the hashtag for every occasion such as the engagement, kitchen tea, bridal shower, buck’s and hen’s, and of course the big day. Carefully consider your wedding hashtag and announce it on social media so that your social media savvy guests are aware. If you have also created a Snapchat geofilter then let your guests know. Not only will you have a curated catalogue of images from Day 1 of your wedding preparations, but your guests<\/a> will enjoy getting involved too.<\/p>\n

Check your inbox and notifications<\/h2>\n

Once you do post the news on social media be prepared for an influx of well wishes and congratulatory responses, all of which you should\u00a0address. If it’s too difficult to address each response and message personally, then a blanket response thanking everyone for their kind words and wishes\u00a0may suffice.\u00a0That said, each of them has cared enough to congratulate you, so it’s always nice to respond, even if it takes you a few days.<\/p>\n

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Be cautious of your wording<\/h2>\n

While you may want to tell your family and friends about when and where you’re having your engagement party, bridal shower<\/a>, Hen’s\/Buck’s<\/a> and wedding, be careful of the way you word the announcement. The last thing you want is your announcement to seem as\u00a0an open invitation. It can be quite awkward when people start asking you what the dress code <\/a>is when you weren’t planning on inviting them.<\/p>\n

Keep some details private<\/h2>\n

While you will no doubt want to indulge in the obligatory ‘ring selfie<\/a>,’ you may want to think twice before sharing particular details about your ring with your social media following. Things like the cost and the number of carats might be OK to share in private with a close friend or family member, but social media is probably not the best avenue to communicate such things.<\/p>\n

Apart from possibly being interpreted as a bit of ‘bragging’ by your friends and followers, your fiance’ may not be happy with you sharing such personal information and, there could be safety issues too.<\/p>\n

This privacy policy goes for any other wedding planning moments and realizations, such as the cost of your wedding or honeymoon.<\/p>\n

You just don’t know who might see your very public post on Instagram about your shiny, new $20,000 engagement bling. So keep\u00a0safety in mind.<\/p>\n

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Don’t use social media to vent<\/h2>\n

While your sister-in-law may be driving you crazy and your bridesmaids<\/a>\u00a0may be\u00a0acting more like divas rather than perfectly supportive ladies-in-waiting, social media is not the place to vent your woes. Often venting on social media can have induce inflammatory responses and start all sorts of things that you just don’t need to be a part of, especially when you’re probably already stressed with your wedding planning.<\/p>\n

Try to keep such matters and grievances private and offline.<\/p>\n

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Don’t overshare<\/h2>\n

It may be tempting to post every moment of your\u00a0wedding planning<\/a> process in detail but, ultimately, how many\u00a0photos of EVERY. SINGLE. CAKE.<\/a>\u00a0FLAVOUR. YOU. TASTED. will your fans be able to handle, even if they are your nearest and dearest.<\/p>\n

It’s unlikely they’ll also be interested in a daily\u00a0countdown photo either, so be judicious in what you post and how often.<\/p>\n

It’s fine to share, but try not to overshare. Plus, an element of surprise for your guests can be nice!<\/p>\n

Some social media etiquette rules for the guests<\/h2>\n