Guests taking photos during ceremony

I put our request 3x in the programs and on the website, word of mouth beforehand works too

Someone posted this link awhile back and I like the statement they have and what the officiant said before he started: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bridal-guide/why-you-might-want-to-con_b_3331528.html

I have a it on my site, a sign for the ceremony, and our officiant will say something before the wedding.

It's on our program, and the officiant will make an announcement.

And all the self-control I've had thus far with not being a bridezilla will explode and I may beat someone with my bouquet.

It's on our program, and the officiant will make an announcement.

And all the self-control I've had thus far with not being a bridezilla will explode and I may beat someone with my bouquet.

This hasn't even crossed my mind. Why are you all so against it? Is this something I should be concerned about?

Kimberly the article I posted has some good points about it. Not everyone is against it but FH and I want to do it just for the ceremony portion. Of course we can't control what happens but if we have it in our programs, etc. we think most people will respect it .

@Kimberly. 1) I don't want it to be a distraction to the professional i hired. 2) I want professional phots during ceremony. 3) i don't want the profesisonal to get photos's of a unch of people taking pictures ( i imagine this as I walk down). 4) I don't want pictures of my ceremony posted on facebook, etc before I even say I do

I am trying to decide what to do about this. I was at a wedding in November, where all you could see while the bride walked in was iphones being held up. I am in one of the bride's professional pictures when she walked in, and my FH and I are about the only ones not holding up iphones. But some of those people got great pictures. Such a tough balance...

I would put it in the program, on the website, on a sign, have the ushers say it as they seat the guests, and maybe the offing (though I don't). I personally dislike amateur photos at the ceremony for a number of reasons. Unlike the reception, there is one focal point, and pros to capture it. Just tell everyone your officiant doesn't; allow it.

Our pastor is telling everyone not to take pictures during the ceremony (only our professional photographer of course).

I put it on our information card in our invites, and our officiant will announce it.

My reason or the same as Allison plus I have a few VIP guests that don't want people trying to take their photo during my wedding. Once the ceremony is other they are free to take pictures we even have a a sign telling them our hashtag and how to get the wedsocial app to post photos.

There will be a sign in the foyer of the church. The officiant will also make an announcement before the ceremony.

Unplugged ceremony. GREAT idea!! It only brings dignity to your event and protects your investment with your photographer. I always wonder, when I'm shooting weddings and see all these devices, what the hell are these people trying to accomplish / prove? It's like calling a plumber and getting under the sink with them with a Fisher Price tool set. It will save many butts and arms from getting in the way and causing a spectacle.

I really like the idea of having an unplugged ceremony, but I'm not sure how my Mom, Grandma, etc would take it.

But it's my wedding, and I do what I want!

Tough. If anything, the older generation should appreciate it, without everyone plugged in every second, it brings a more personal feel to your event, and actual proper wedding decorum. They're there to witness it, and experience it....they're not there to be service providers. You have a photographer, he or she doesn't need them getting under their feet. Let them be the guest they've been asked to be

I never even thought about this ... I have a lot of older guests who probably can't even find the camera on their phone, haha

Loved the article and now that I read it, ours will be unplugged as well