Unplugged Wedding? What Is It? Plus, What Are The Pros and Cons To Help You decide?

An unplugged wedding is becoming insanely popular, and you can see why. But what is an unplugged wedding? More and more couples are opting for their guests not to use their phones or iPads during the ceremony. I can 100% see why couples are doing this; after all, you want your guests to be present in the moment rather than seeing it through a screen. Also, lots of phones and iPads being used during the ceremony can wreck the photographers or the wedding film makers photos or films, which won’t help you relive the actual moment.

It’s refreshing to see couples taking a step back and choosing to have a technology-free wedding ceremony. This will 100% be implemented when I get married

Of course, it’s not for everyone, but it’s definitely a trend that’s on the rise. In fact, a recent survey on Hitched showed that up to two-thirds of British couples are either having or considering an unplugged wedding ceremony. 

Let’s dive in and find out more about having an Unplugged Wedding…

So, Why Do Couples Choose To Have An Unplugged Ceremony? 

Many want their guests to be fully present and engaged in the moment, rather than focussing on capturing the perfect shot or viewing their wedding through a lens. Others prefer to keep their wedding photos a complete surprise until their professional pictures are ready to be shared, and they don’t want any part of their wedding on social media until they are ready to share moments from their day.

Pro’s of Having an Unplugged Wedding

Cons of an Unplugged Wedding

Communicating Your Unplugged Wedding Policy

If you’ve made the decision to have your wedding unplugged, you need to ensure you communicate that with your guests. If they happen to take a picture but weren’t told not to, it’s not really their fault. 

There are plenty of ways you can announce you’re unplugged ceremony. We’ve listed a few of the best ways here – you can choose one, or decide to give your guests multiple reminders.

Whether or not to have an unplugged wedding ceremony is a completely personal decision that should be based on your own individual preferences and priorities. 

While an unplugged ceremony can help guests be more present and engaged in the moment, it can also result in missing out on guest photos and can be difficult to enforce. However, by waiting for professional photos to be ready before sharing them, couples can ensure that their special day is captured in a way that truly reflects their vision. Ultimately, it’s important for couples to weigh the pros and cons and then do what’s best for them and their wedding.