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Weddings & Social Media

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Lisa, on July 12, 2022 at 2:24 PM

Totally just curious on this topic. How much do you share about your wedding on social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc)? I notice some people who share all the wedding details and planning progress updates with their friends on social media (anything from working on save the dates, food/cake tastings, booking vendors, etc), some people who only share major events/milestones (saying yes to the dress, bridal shower pictures, bachelorette party pictures, etc), some who only share photos/an update from their wedding day, and some who keep everything wedding-related off social media.

I feel like sharing on social media could go either way - it could be a good tool to keep your friends and family updated about the fun and exciting things in your life (which a wedding definitely counts towards!), but could also spark some drama/resentment/confusion.

I don't think there's necessarily a right or wrong answer to how much should be shared, though just curious: how much do you decide to share about your wedding? Have you ever run into an issue after sharing wedding details on social media?

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Lisa · on July 25, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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Many people post their photos on Facebook, Instagram, etc! If you're worried about people seeing them who you aren't friends with, you can always set your account settings to make your account private. You could also upload them into a Google Drive folder, and share the link through email with your family and friends. Otherwise, you could just have a physical copy of your wedding photos, and show the album to everyone when you see them in person! It's not a requirement to post photos on social media, though there are ways to do so safely if you decide to post them.
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Lisa · on July 25, 2022 at 9:24 AM
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My Facebook friends have also been super supportive whenever I've posted something wedding related (though I don't post much). Awesome that you shared about finding your dress!
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Traci · on July 25, 2022 at 9:36 AM
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I shared the video of proposal the wedding date, I pin sites I'm interested in if it has anything to do with wedding or honeymoon I shared our hash tag too
But I created a separate information page for the guest and wedding party. To keep them updated or get light opinions rough head count etc.
I'm excited I want to share it with the world. Lol💜
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Julija · on August 5, 2022 at 7:25 PM
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I haven’t posted anything about my wedding on my socials past the initial engagement. I’ll post the engagement shoot pictures, wedding shower, bridal shower, bachelorette party, bachelor party, and the garment bag when I pick up my dress, but that’s about it. If people ask to see details I show them in person on my phone but I don’t really like posting about it because I kinda want all the details to be a surprise. Like yeah they may see my dress, but that’s before customizing it. After it’s customized it’s not being shown outside of the females involved in the wedding. I want them to be hit in the face with my fall forest wedding experience.
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Laura · on August 5, 2022 at 7:53 PM
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I'm not really sharing anything on social media, leaving the details and photos to only folks invited to the wedding. It's a very intimate and private time so saving it for just in the moment.
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Michael Online · on August 6, 2022 at 11:16 AM
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We may do a private website for sharing announcements and pictures but this is only for people we want to share with. The social media just makes me nervous having so much info out there. Maybe I should be careful here too?
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Pat · on August 7, 2022 at 10:45 AM
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Nothing is posted on social media - not even our engagement. Even though my ex-husband and all his family is blocked from seeing my posts, I am not sure how things work with them seeing mutual friends "liking" or "commenting" on a post. It was a very bitter and difficult divorce, and I just feel better keeping this part of my life quiet.
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Lisa · on August 16, 2022 at 1:02 PM
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That's awesome that you have a video of the proposal! And cool that you share your wedding news with everyone. That's what social media is for - to share with the world! And smart to keep guest information separate from what you share with the rest of your social media followers.
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Lisa · on August 16, 2022 at 1:14 PM
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You bring up a really good point about wanting many of the details to be a surprise! If you share photos of the centerpieces, backdrops, flowers, etc. ahead of time, I feel like it could take some of the magic away. I'm sure everyone will love the surprise of seeing your wedding vision come to life the day of! I also only shared photos from "major" events/milestones (bridal shower, engagement, saying yes to the dress, bachelorette party, etc), since I didn't want to feel like my wedding was the only thing I posted about.
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Lisa · on August 16, 2022 at 1:16 PM
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That totally makes sense! Sharing wedding details on social media could possibly lead to some people taking it as an invitation, and/or unwanted opinions.
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Lisa · on August 16, 2022 at 1:23 PM
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Having a separate space just for those invited is a great idea! That way, you can freely share details without having to worry about a random Facebook friend taking it as an open invitation to attend, and you can also still keep the information private.

Here on WeddingWire, I don't recommend sharing specific details about time/place/location of your wedding ahead of time, detailed registry info, or anything that includes private or identifying information. Keep in mind that it is a public forum, and anyone can view discussions, whether they have an account or not. However, it is an excellent place to share details you don't want to share yet with guests, such as getting feedback on centerpieces, help choosing attire, sharing photos of your DIY favors, etc!
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Lisa · on August 16, 2022 at 1:26 PM
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That totally makes sense! If they're blocked, they *shouldn't* (in theory) be able to see anything you post, even if a mutual friend interacts with it, but I'd also be cautious and not quite trusting of the social media platform. I agree that it's best to keep it totally off social media if you want zero risk of word getting around to those you'd like to avoid.
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Michael Online · on August 16, 2022 at 1:32 PM
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Right. We can end up sharing too much detail when we have the month of the wedding, the venue and the registry all available in one spot before the wedding. The weddingwire tries to tell people to avoid doing this but at the same time, all the information is tied together with our accounts. It is safer to only share the venue after the wedding day.
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Lisa · on August 16, 2022 at 1:34 PM
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Agree! We did our wedding website through The Knot, and ended up putting a password on it, which we sent to our guests. That way, we had control over who got to see the info.
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Julija · on August 28, 2022 at 6:37 PM
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I totally feel you there.
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Lucia · on November 20, 2023 at 9:41 PM
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Even though this thread is from a year ago, the topic of sharing wedding details on social media is still relevant. It's fascinating to see how different couples approach it based on their preferences.
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Lisa · on November 21, 2023 at 7:37 PM
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I totally agree - this was probably my favorite thread to read replies on. It's so interesting to hear how everyone handles the topic of their weddings on social media!
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CM · on November 21, 2023 at 9:32 PM
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Announcing an engagement or posting a wedding announcement with a photo of the couple is fine. Anything that makes reference to the invitation, time and place of the wedding, plans or photos that show the party, the guests or the reception for an audience that includes those not invited is IMO inappropriate. It's the same rule that we learned as kids. Don't talk about a party in front of those not included. Just because "everyone" seems to do it these days doesn't mean it's in good taste.
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