All About Virtual Weddings

The pandemic and travel restrictions have put a damper on, well, everything. This especially happens when it comes to the concept of a wedding. For this reason, and more, virtual weddings are becoming more and more popular. Feeling a little uncertain about what that actually means for your wedding plan? You aren’t alone! Here’s what you’ll need to know about planning a virtual wedding, from your wedding officiant to your dress -- and more!

Shop around for streaming options:

Zoom, Facebook Live, and even purpose-designed options such as Bustld are going to offer you great options where you have hundreds of people tuning in to your wedding ceremony and getting high quality footage. Some even include rental options for video cameras and more, if you need the help.

Include instructions on your invitation:

For those who aren’t quite as tech-savvy, you’ll want to include instructions or information on where they can get help, when it comes to accessing the virtual wedding. You can even all do a rehearsal dinner where everyone will tune in and test everything out! It’s a great option for when you want to go virtual but still make sure everyone can enjoy it.

Consider sending party favors to your guests:

If you are looking at making it extra special, consider putting some party favours together for your guests and sending them out for the big day! For example, tiny bottles of liquor, or a sample of desserts, etc. It’ll be a fun way to help them really feel part of it.

Get your wedding officiant on board:

While some officiants are in-person only, some may be okay with the concept of virtual guests. Typically, the officiant is in the room with the to-be married couple. But some are also virtual! Just make sure that whatever you decide is going to be legal in your state, otherwise you may need to redo the ceremony.

DIY your wedding outfits:

Do your own hair and make-up, and pick up fun thrift store funds for your wedding outfits. Encourage guests to do the same thing, too! Make it fun and enjoy the idea of getting creative with every part of this. After all, it’s not going to be a “normal” wedding, so there’s no use in pretending that it’s going to be, right? This is all about exploring new versions of classic trends.

A virtual wedding is just as legitimate as a physical wedding
Even though it seems strange to get married on a webcam, with a boxes of different faces watching, it’s just as special and as heartfelt as a classic, in-person wedding. You’ll be able to enjoy whatever you want to, and it’s going to be an efficient way to make sure that everyone can get there, no matter where they are.

While it seems strange to have a wedding online, no doubt, there are plenty of ways in which you can put on a virtual wedding that is going to blow people’s minds, and make your day so much more meaningful. With today's technology, anything is possible!

**as of June 28, 2021, virtual ceremonies are no longer allowed in New York State.