Are you having an unplugged ceremony?

Unplugged. I saw a picture once of the bride from over the shoulder of the groom and the whole way down the aisle people had there arms and phones out in the aisle. A friend of mine had someone who was not their photographer step into the aisle to take a picture as the bride right in front of her (like she had to stop mid-walk).

I'm like Nope with a capital N!

We're having the officiant do a VERY firm announcement about no photos and shutting off their phones before the ceremony...(and we'll share the pictures from the photographer!). There's also going to be a clear sign at the entrance to the venue.

Also making it super clear on the wedding website too.

Reception is going to be a free-for-all though.

The ceremony is unplugged because we want nice photos. They can post at the reception all they want

Unplugged ceremony only. We're paying way too much for our photographers for people to ruin the shots with their cell phones!

Were having unplugged for the ceremony only.

Definitely unplugged! I might have a sign, but our officiant will definitely make a short announcement asking guests to turn off their phones and put away any cameras.

For sure doing an unplugged ceremony. We are going to have a sign at the door to the ceremony space and we will have our officiant say it at the start of the ceremony again for all those who feel tempted

Definitely unplugged! i’ve seen it happen that someone posts a picture of the bride FROM THE CHURCH. literally posted a picture during the ceremony. which is absolutely unacceptable to me

Absolutely unplugged!

Our pastor will make an announcement at the beginning of the ceremony before anything starts that we wish to have everyone off their phones and then after the ceremony is done, people can do whatever they like! I don't really want anyone posting on social media before I get the chance too.. but i'm not sure there's anything I can do about that

We're doing an unplugged ceremony, reception is fair game for cell phones.

In case anyone's debating, here's a link to show why a unplugged ceremony is a good way to go: Reasons to consider an unplugged ceremony

My fiancé and I are having an unplugged ceremony. Guests may take pictures at the reception, but we will have signs at the ceremony entrance indicating we would like all electronic devices turned off.

We are most definitely having an unplugged ceremony. We have a sign and the officiant will make an announcement. Nothing ruins ceremony pictures more than seeing a bunch of devices held up..makes the photos ugly. Another comment here mentioned how guests will take photos regardless..idk about you but my guests are respectful enough to follow a simple request.
As for the reception they are more than welcomed to take as many photos as they please!

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Cannot agree more with this!! I would much rather my professional photographer do an amazing job and have great pictures than people poking around with their phone cameras lol

Unplugged ceremony. I am going to have the commissioner kindly let people know that we do not want people taking photos during our ceremony (we hired and spent a lot of money on a professional to do that). Reception is totally fine, but our venue has absolutely zero cell service haha.

Unplugged ceremony but people can do as they please for the reception.

I don’t think I’ll put an unplugged sign up or anything.

People are going to take pictures regardless.

We are not doing unplugged for either- I am not too worried about people leaving their seat during the ceremony to take pics (maybe I am putting too much trust in them haha) It's never bothered me at weddings when people take pics of the ceremony (respectfully)

Unplugged ceremony but reception is fair game! And to be honest - our venue has little to no cell phone reception so it shouldn't be hard!!

We're doing an unplugged ceremony but the guests are welcome to take photos the rest of the day.

We're doing an unplugged ceremony as well. We're having a sign, asking the priest to announce it, and putting in very prominently on our programs. At my niece's baptism, there were more people standing around the font than were sitting down, and the photographer was really hindered by that, so I am also asking my day-of coordinator to gently remind any people who might feel the urge to stand up try their videographer skills that we hired professionals to do the job, so they can sit back and relax.

We will be doing an unplugged ceremony but guests are welcome to take photos during the reception/dance and use our hashtag. I found a cute saying to make a sign for our unplugged ceremony.

We will be doing an unplugged ceremony as well. I don't wanted to risk having cell phones being held up in our professional pictures or family and friends blocking our photographer while trying to get their own pictures. I want people to be present and in the moment. This will also make it so that the first photos to put on social media of our ceremony will be from us.

We'll probably make a sign and we'll definitely have our officiant announce it.

We are doing both! Unplugged for the ceremony, and we will have our officiant make an announcement before everyone walks down the isle. Once the ceremony is over, everyone will be welcome to use their phones as they please.

I really do not like paying for a photographer, and then having all these cell phones in the background of pictures.

We are going to be unplugged! I didn't want people taking photo's when photographer trying or being in way when she is trying. We have a sign when you come in and before we start ceremony we will have pastor announce it as well.

We'll be going unplugged for the ceremony. We'll put up a sign and likely ask our officiant to make an announcement. I can't stand seeing everyone on their phones in nice wedding photos.