The world has changed and the requirements for basic things like weddings also have changed. And the couples have to adjust to this new reality. If you do not want to cancel your wedding due to the coronavirus, you may consider an online wedding. This is a great option to celebrate this day with all your relatives while following all the quarantine restrictions.
How is an online wedding going? Newlyweds and guests connect to a pre-created event on the remote conferencing platform. The event has a presenter who leads guests according to a program previously agreed with the newlyweds, monitors the sequence of congratulations, and organizes contests. The presenter also acts as a moderator, making sure that no one is lost, and the guests turn on their microphones when they speak.
The optimal duration of such a wedding is about three hours. You need to remember that guests are sitting in front of the screens and they can get tired over time.
What technical features are important to know? To organize an online wedding, you will need access to a platform for remote conferences with the ability to video call and connect a large number of participants. Zoom meets these requirements. Up to a thousand people can be connected to the event and the quality of the connection is quite high. The free plan allows you to use Zoom for 40 minutes without interruption, after which guests will have to reconnect.
Make sure each guest has a microphone and camera (already built into laptops and smartphones). If someone cannot transmit a video this isn’t critical because they will still see everything that happens at the event.
How to invite guests to an online wedding? There are several options to choose from. This includes an electronic invitation that you send by e-mail or messenger and invitations to the chat in the messenger, informing them about the upcoming event. Both options should include information about the day and time of the event, its duration, and a link to the conference. Also, include dress code requirements if they are planned.
How to feed the guests? If you want to organize a wedding banquet, you can order food delivery from a good restaurant in your city. For this, you need to agree in advance with the restaurant the delivery of a large number of orders, provide them with a list of addresses, and the number of persons at each address. It is better to order snacks and food that either doesn’t need to be reheated.
How to dress for your online wedding? Already bought a wedding dress and groom's suit? Online weddings aren't a reason to celebrate in the homewear and without makeup. Everything should be the way you would do for an offline wedding. You can put on your wedding dress, make a wonderful hairstyle, and makeup. Guests should also dress up and comb their hair. Stretched sweatpants and a favorite T-shirt with cats are best left for the next day.
How to create an entertainment program? To make a perfect online wedding you need a moderator, who can coordinate your wedding. Entertainment for an online wedding is the same as usual, but adjusted due to the specifics of the event: - The guests can congratulate the newlyweds and see the ceremony - You will dance the first dance and the guests can join you at home - A DJ or a cover band will set the mood! If the budget allows, you can invite your favorite star
How to make a photo session? During the event, you can take screenshots, but it is better to make a remote photo session with a photographer via video communication before or after the wedding. Just find a suitable place for this in the apartment and the best photographer and videographer.
What to present to the bride and groom if you are a guest? You can buy something in the online store and order delivery home to the bride and groom. Many online stores now offer services to make beautiful packaging.
How is an online wedding going?
Newlyweds and guests connect to a pre-created event on the remote conferencing platform. The event has a presenter who leads guests according to a program previously agreed with the newlyweds, monitors the sequence of congratulations, and organizes contests. The presenter also acts as a moderator, making sure that no one is lost, and the guests turn on their microphones when they speak.
The optimal duration of such a wedding is about three hours. You need to remember that guests are sitting in front of the screens and they can get tired over time.
What technical features are important to know?
To organize an online wedding, you will need access to a platform for remote conferences with the ability to video call and connect a large number of participants. Zoom meets these requirements. Up to a thousand people can be connected to the event and the quality of the connection is quite high. The free plan allows you to use Zoom for 40 minutes without interruption, after which guests will have to reconnect.
Make sure each guest has a microphone and camera (already built into laptops and smartphones). If someone cannot transmit a video this isn’t critical because they will still see everything that happens at the event.
How to invite guests to an online wedding?
There are several options to choose from. This includes an electronic invitation that you send by e-mail or messenger and invitations to the chat in the messenger, informing them about the upcoming event. Both options should include information about the day and time of the event, its duration, and a link to the conference. Also, include dress code requirements if they are planned.
How to feed the guests?
If you want to organize a wedding banquet, you can order food delivery from a good restaurant in your city. For this, you need to agree in advance with the restaurant the delivery of a large number of orders, provide them with a list of addresses, and the number of persons at each address. It is better to order snacks and food that either doesn’t need to be reheated.
How to dress for your online wedding?
Already bought a wedding dress and groom's suit? Online weddings aren't a reason to celebrate in the homewear and without makeup. Everything should be the way you would do for an offline wedding. You can put on your wedding dress, make a wonderful hairstyle, and makeup. Guests should also dress up and comb their hair. Stretched sweatpants and a favorite T-shirt with cats are best left for the next day.
How to create an entertainment program?
To make a perfect online wedding you need a moderator, who can coordinate your wedding. Entertainment for an online wedding is the same as usual, but adjusted due to the specifics of the event:
- The guests can congratulate the newlyweds and see the ceremony
- You will dance the first dance and the guests can join you at home
- A DJ or a cover band will set the mood! If the budget allows, you can invite your favorite star
How to make a photo session?
During the event, you can take screenshots, but it is better to make a remote photo session with a photographer via video communication before or after the wedding. Just find a suitable place for this in the apartment and the best photographer and videographer.
What to present to the bride and groom if you are a guest?
You can buy something in the online store and order delivery home to the bride and groom. Many online stores now offer services to make beautiful packaging.