You want to share your wedding day with all your friends and family. The more the merrier, right? But if the last few months have taught us anything, it’s that big crowds may not be the best thing, right now. So, if your guests can’t come to you, go to them … by livestreaming your wedding.
COVID-19 has created huge changes to virtually every part of our lives and weddings are no exception. At the beginning of all this, most couples decided to either scale back their weddings significantly, or postpone them and wait it out. Now, almost 5 months after a pandemic was declared, the virus is still with us and many couples are realizing they can’t put their lives on hold forever.
Just as technology has allowed news programs, talk shows, and even scripted dramas to continue during the pandemic, it can also allow you to have your big day with all the guests you want. Livestreaming allows your guests who can’t be with you in person, to see and hear everything from wherever they are.
Livestreaming is a solution to a lot of problems during this time. You may have parents or grandparents who may be at high-risk, your local government may only allow a small number of guests, or maybe you have guests who are too far away to travel or too afraid to get on an airplane right now. Livestreaming can be as simple as sending your guests a link to YouTube, which will take them right inside your wedding.
Of course, there are some things to consider with livestreaming. First, Brides Magazine cautions brides not to use the option for only your “B-list” guests. If possible, you should want all of your guests to be there in person. Also, don’t post the link publicly if you need to protect your privacy, only send the link to invited guests. Finally, don’t livestream the reception. Many guests will feel uncomfortable eating or drinking live on camera for the whole world to see.
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