Can I Live-Stream My Wedding?
Getting married without having some of your most important family members or friends can be frustrating and heartbreaking. But technology and wedding videography are here to save your big day; last year taught us that we could be part of crucial moments even from a distance.
Live-streaming is an ideal option for those guests that cannot physically attend your wedding, perhaps due to travel restrictions or doctor advice. But how do you live-stream a wedding? Should it be only the ceremony or the entire event? Who can watch your wedding? And what are the logistics and technicalities? Well, we have it all covered for you.
How to live-stream a wedding
Start by choosing the right venue, one that includes high-speed internet. If possible, one with live-stream capabilities, many venues are offering this new feature, and it saves you the hassle of figuring where is the best spot to set up a still camera and capture everything.
Hiring a professional videographer is your best option to ensure that any trouble can be quickly solved and your virtual guests enjoy the event like they were there. Also, make sure you talk to vendors like live musicians and DJ, communicate to them that you will be live streaming the wedding, and have their approval.
Who can watch your wedding?
Etiquette around this new wedding format is still unclear, but ideally, you should give access to watch your event only to those individuals that were invited but for some reason could not attend. It should not be an option for a B guest list or your social media contacts. Avoid making the link public to protect your privacy and send it exclusively to those who you invite.
What to live-stream?
This decision depends on you, and many couples only live-stream the ceremony because it is the most meaningful moment of a wedding. Others include a part of the reception like the grand entrance and the first dance.
Live-streaming the whole wedding can be a bit tricky, the person watching everyone having fun might feel sad for not being there, and your guests could feel observed while dancing the night away. But this is always relative and depends entirely on you and your guests.
Planning a wedding during these uncertain times requires flexibility and an open mind. Technology and wedding professionals are your best allies to go through a smooth process and get the best result. Live-streaming will bring you and your loved ones closer. Having them witness your union will make you feel complete, even if it is through a screen.
Wedding videography not only records your event but also uniquely tells your story. If you are planning your Chicago wedding and want to capture every second of it to share it with your dearest, I would be more than happy to be part of your love story.
