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(1) While the ceremony is session, please mute yourselves as to avoid your background noise interfering with the live stream. (2) Make sure you’re clearly visible. i.e not sitting in the dark. (3) Remember that you’re on a live screen where everyone can see you. While there isn’t a dress code, we do ask that you wear clothes that are appropriate for the general public. (4) Feel free to chat amongst yourselves using the chat box during the entire service. This will not interfere with the video and will allow you to voice your thoughts, get to know each other, etc. (5) Be mindful of your invitation. If your invitation is addressed to you + your significant other, then it should be the two of you. If your invitation is addressed to just the adults, and not the children-this is something to keep in mind as well.
(6) RSVP and show up on time. Even though the wedding is virtual, your prompt RSVP still matters. The couple will want to have an idea of who is going to be attending-just as they would with an in person wedding. Additionally, pay close attention to the time that the invitation says to log on. The couple asks that you log on 10-15 minutes before the processional begins, to make sure that everyone is situated and ready to go. (7) Keep speeches short and sweet. We’ve ALL been there–the cringey speech from the best man that should have ended 15 minutes ago. The same logic applies to Zoom. Given the fact that participants will be staring at a screen and not in person, keep it short! If you are asked beforehand to speak, thoughtfully craft a speech that shows your love for the couple, while being mindful of the time. The same goes for an open mic toasting situation–be mindful of the time and of other guests who might be wanting to speak.
(8) Join the meeting from a chaotic or messy location. Pick a space in your house that will be a calm + quiet place to attend the meeting, free from distractions. This will allow you to be present and really get to savor the moment. Or, consider utilizing a Zoom background. However, make sure to test this beforehand, as you don’t want to be that person whose head keeps disappearing into the background. (9) Multitask during the wedding. We get it–it’s SUPER tempting to fold that pile of laundry next to you or clean the kitchen while watching the wedding, but resist the urge to multitask. If you were at a wedding in person, you would give the couple your undivided attention–so please do the same for a virtual one. (10) And lastly, UNLESS specified–please wait to chow down on your favorite snack until after the wedding. The wedding will be recorded in speaker view and gallery view, and unless you want the couple to remember what you ate for dinner that night–save it until afterwards.