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Trisha
Master August 2015

Do you post about your wedding on social media?

Trisha, on April 8, 2015 at 1:09 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 110

I posted a few things on Facebook in the first couple weeks, but then I read somewhere it's rude to the people not invited to the wedding, which I totally agree with. Most of my Facebook friends are adult enough to not care if they're not invited, but it's not necessary to post about it on FB. But...

I posted a few things on Facebook in the first couple weeks, but then I read somewhere it's rude to the people not invited to the wedding, which I totally agree with. Most of my Facebook friends are adult enough to not care if they're not invited, but it's not necessary to post about it on FB. But I've seen so many friends do it! From asking for RSVPs, to going as far as asking for everyone's addresses! (that had to have ended in disaster!)

I feel like I know the general consensus here as most of you are very etiquette-minded, but do any of you go against the rules on this one?

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  • Missa
    Super August 2015
    Missa ·
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    Occasionally the number of days left. We set up a private group page for the wedding party since they are scattered all over the world.

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  • Jessica
    Master May 2016
    Jessica ·
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    The only thing I posted wedding related was when we got engaged, pictures of our engagement party & then a post that said something like "400 days until the wedding". Not sure if those things were rude or not. I'm not sure what the etiquette is

    ETA: I also posted some engagement pics on Instagram. Not the ones we're using for our STD though

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  • Tori
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    Yes & No. I don't post where or the exact date. I just says like "omg 5 months I can't believe it" "one tasting down one to go" things like that. But if people want to know specific stuff they have PMed me which I am glad they do that.

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  • sweller15
    Devoted May 2015
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    I sometimes post if we are doing something fun in the planning like shopping for bridesmaid dresses or just booked the honeymoon. Since we are having a huge wedding, anyone on my friends list who is not invited understands why I'm sure - they are too far away, not as close anymore etc so I don't think anyone should be offended by it. But I've kept my posts to maybe 5 in the past year and a half so I definitely don't do it excessively. My mom posts about it more than I do and has also posted our wedding website which is fine with me.

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  • Amber
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    I myself haven't. My twin sister had posted "going dress shopping with Twin" and things like that. I have had a few friends post things about their wedding but I could care less. I like seeing their wedding photos after the wedding happens.

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  • Kris E
    VIP May 2015
    Kris E ·
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    I have a limited list on facebook and I do post things for them to see. Updates to the website, when invitations and save the dates were mailed out. I posted this week that my RSVPs were coming in since they are due this week.

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  • Lauren73016
    Super July 2016
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    Nope. We posted about our engagement (which seems to be pretty standard), but I don't want to post wedding stuff since not everyone I'm friends with on Facebook will be invited. Also, with social media, you're just asking for unwelcome opinions/comments/drama from people who have no clue what they're talking about. I'm okay coming here to post because everyone here is also in, or has been through the wedding planning process and your opinions are actually helpful. I think general vague stuff like Emmy mentioned is fine, but I wouldn't go beyond that.

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  • Samantha
    Devoted August 2016
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    We definitely posted when we got engaged, and I will be posting a few good engagement pictures and probably the requisite "100 days lefttttt omgggg!!!" post, but other than that, I want a lot of the details to be a suprise for the guests who are going, and dont wanna rub it in the face of those who aren't. On IG I might post some dress or craft FAILS but nothing that I am actually going to go with!

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  • Jess
    Master May 2015
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    I post occasional things on Twitter and IG, but only because my follower lists are ridiculously small. Hell, I think half my followers on IG are WW girls, LOL. I absolutely DO NOT post anything on FB though. No way.

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  • C
    Super March 2016
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    I have a FB I haven't logged into in... oh, probably 5 years. I just dropped it after college, really couldn't care less. If I was on FB I'd have a hard time resisting posting little sneaky things, but I'd try my best not to. I think it's just asking for trouble.

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  • Celia Milton
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    Less is more in this department, honestly.....

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  • Precious
    VIP August 2015
    Precious ·
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    I'm not posting on social media because there are too many people we just can't invite. I know a bride who is posting everything. It drives me nuts. Mostly because she doesn't really have to work so she just goes to random bridal fairs, then post everything she wins.

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  • Tara
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    Tara ·
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    I did one status for the 100 day mark. And it was something silly like "that means only 101 days until everyone starts asking me about having babies."

    And a few engagement pics because they were pretty cute.

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  • GeekyBride
    VIP September 2015
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    I don't mind at all! I like your photos better than my question!

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  • Kimberly
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    I posted the "Yay were doing a vow renewal" status when we booked the venue because I wanted to gauge people's reactions. As expected, no one in my family gave a shit. My father in law was like "why did you post that if you don't plan on inviting everyone? its kind of rude" I said because I want to share that something fantastic in my life is happening and some people post every time they take a shit so why not. I don't plan on posting anything else though.

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  • JAL2015
    VIP May 2015
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    I think i posted once about how many days we have left. Other than that i don't post anything. I actually was a little iffy about my sister and friend posting about being at the salon yesterday for my second dress fitting. I just know that a certain someone who is not invited to my wedding will talk about me and the fact that we aren't friends anymore.....blah blah blah i just don't need that nonsense and drama.

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  • Finally mrs.jkr
    Master June 2025
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    Fh posts more than I do! But even then not so much. I post vague things that could be about wedding, school, or work... But you only know which if you know what I'm doing at that moment. I posted one picture of my ring after our engagement since I changed my relationship status and everyone was posting on my wall LET US SEE THE RING!!! Fh posted a picture of our wedding bands and some sit stuff and like "oh my gosh it's getting close" kind of stuff... I really just don't post. I have a lot of old friends in my hometown and they'd be upset they weren't invited, even though it's pretty much family only (and out closest friends)

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  • purplekitten
    Master October 2015
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    |My father in law was like "why did you post that if you don't plan on inviting everyone? its kind of rude"

    Does that also apply if you have dinner plans? or are going bowling? or seeing a movie?

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  • soontobewed2016
    Expert August 2016
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    I don't post anything on FB. I posted a picture of my ring when we were engaged and I might post a 100 day landmark (if that ever comes!) and I have a secret pinterest page. Nobody needs to know any details of the wedding, if they do I'll let them know.

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  • Nay0801
    VIP August 2015
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    I have mentioned my wedding exactly 3times. After we were engaged for about a month already, dress shopping and when we hit 4months...I don't plan on saying anything else until maybe the weekend week.

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