Hi friends! Let’s face it. With the rising popularity of Instagram, Facebook and the like social media is here to stay and now has an official role in weddings – if you’re comfortable with it. If you’re okay with your wedding photos being shared publicly, the best way to organize all of this is to create a wedding hashtag. Here are some tips:
Mak...
Mak...
Hi friends! Let’s face it. With the rising popularity of Instagram, Facebook and the like social media is here to stay and now has an official role in weddings – if you’re comfortable with it. If you’re okay with your wedding photos being shared publicly, the best way to organize all of this is to create a wedding hashtag. Here are some tips:
- Make sure it’s unique. Type your hashtag options into Instagram and see if they’ve been used before. It’s much harder to keep track of your photos if your hashtag is already in use! Inside jokes or puns, amalgams of your names (ala #Bennifer), or including the year or date of your wedding are some easy ways to set your hashtag apart.
- Use it early in the game. Get the ball rolling by using your hashtag when you post any sneak peeks of your wedding décor or wedding planning. Be sure to make good use of the hashtag at any events leading up to the big day — like the bachelorette party and bridal shower.
- Publicize it! Your save the dates and wedding website are both appropriate places to show off your wedding hashtag. To share with guests on the day of, include some cute signage with your hashtag at the bar, near the guestbook and/or by the photo booth (if you have one). Cocktail napkins with your wedding hashtag are also a really cute detail.
- Exercise caution. Instagram can be all fun and games until someone gets hurt! Kidding. But do tell your wedding party and close friends and family to refrain from posting photos of the bride before she walks down the aisle. This is especially key for anyone who will be in the dressing room with her. The dress is supposed to be a surprise!
A wedding hashtag is a great way to easily see some wedding photos before you get the professional shots from your photographer. Enjoy!
xox,
Mindy
Header image via (and printable sign available from) Etsy/AModernSoiree
