Requesting guests not to take photos of me

Mmmmm I think the best way to go about this is to somehow let people know that it is a cell phone free (not literally cell phone free rather no pics from cell phone free) wedding. There is a term for it which escapes me. I think you in the invitations let people know that you and the groom kindly ask that the guests live in the moment of the wedding and refrain from taking pics with their cell phones and posting to social media. Truthfully can you control that no but I mean you also want to watch the line of denying people pictures during the event too. Maybe someone has a better way to word the situation but I think it is best to make this request prior to the day.

This is a great idea, and you could take it one step further by having your photographer deliberately shadow you while you go around to tables greeting your guests. That way he/she is right there on hand immediately if the guest wants a photo with you.

Could you maybe work in a “photo’-line? Someone posted they were doing this the other day on these forums and o thought it was a neat idea. Something like as the guests enter the reception, the photographer will take pictures with the couple and guests. That way you could knock out people who want their own individual picture? Depending on your wedding it might be a lot but it’s a thought! Or what about a “professional’ photo booth (like maybe a 2nd shooter whose job is to stand by a backdrop and take group/guest photos)/ That way if someone asks for a photo, you can walk over to a designated photographer without having to try and find your main photographer who may be busy getting decor or other action shots!

I am doing the same thing!

I've been looking at signs that say something along the lines of 'the lady with the camera, yeah, we paid her to be here'. We're requesting no photos be taken at the ceremony, because that's a huge pet peeve of mine. I've been to too many weddings where all you see is everyone behind their phones, no thanks. Plus I really like the looks of photos (after you're pronounced Mr & Mrs) that the photographer takes before you exit, getting a shot of everyone in the audience. We are going as far as asking for no photos until after our first dance. Other than that, I know people will be doing what they want with photos, so we haven't gone further.

Bottom line, I do NOT think this is an unreasonable request! It's your day! But I would be prepared for the rule breakers and who will handle them and how. Best of luck!!