Whether we like it or not,
social media is an integral part of our lives. I once had a bride who
used social media sites to detail her every wedding move. The result.... by the time the
special day came around, she was crazed with all the advice others were giving
her and she was disappointed because nothing was a surprise to her guests.
Social media can be a great way for you to decide what friends
and family know about your personal and professional life. You may have a
thousand friends following you, but are you prepared to invite them all to your
wedding?
There are social media etiquette points that should be adhered to when planning your wedding. When you become engaged I recommend going the formal route by sending an announcement in the mail not by blasting it on social media. While it may be less expensive to announce your engagement through social media it is far more special to receive an engagement announcement in the mail. And while you might think it’s okay to detail your every move from selecting shoes to buying a wedding gown and picking flowers, your documentation can be seen as a bit self-centered and less about sharing excitement.
There are social media etiquette points that should be adhered to when planning your wedding. When you become engaged I recommend going the formal route by sending an announcement in the mail not by blasting it on social media. While it may be less expensive to announce your engagement through social media it is far more special to receive an engagement announcement in the mail. And while you might think it’s okay to detail your every move from selecting shoes to buying a wedding gown and picking flowers, your documentation can be seen as a bit self-centered and less about sharing excitement.
My advice to brides, refrain from over-documenting your wedding planning and actual wedding on social media
sites. Leave a little to the imagination and more for your wedding album.
Until next time ...
Cheers!
Until next time ...
Cheers!
