It seems like every day one hears of new ways in which electronic communications are being used in appalling ways related to weddings. As technology evolves, etiquette comes along for the ride to ensure that brides and grooms know how to graciously comport themselves in any situation. This is the latest electronic wedding etiquette, including Facebook, texting, wedding websites, and email.
Did you hear the one about the groom who stopped in the middle of his wedding ceremony to update his status on Facebook to married ? Either he has the world s least trusting bride or he went way too far. A marriage ceremony is a solemn and momentous occasion, certainly not one which should be interrupted by something so trivial. The worst part is that once word of something like that gets out on the Internet, other people will also decide to give it a go, even if it is only done in jest. Stopping the wedding to update your Facebook page is downright disrespectful, and it certainly does not one much hope that the groom will take his marriage seriously.
It is not only Facebook obsessed grooms who can bring down a marriage ceremony with poorly timed use of electronic media. It should really go without saying that guests should turn off their cell phones for the duration of a wedding ceremony (as well as for funerals). Times being what they are, it must also be stated that the groom should turn off his cell phone, and that the bride should not be carrying one at all, even if she has one of those wedding gowns with pockets. No matter how many crystals you put on it, a cell phone cannot count as wedding jewelry! Save the ringing for the church bells, please.
Ringing phones are not the only potential ceremony disruption. There are far too many people these days who cannot seem to go for more than a few minutes without sending a text message (you know who you are – I have seen you with your phone propped up on the steering wheel texting while you drive!). Text messaging has no place – none! at a wedding. Not even if you are texting someone about how gorgeous the bride looks in her wedding dress, veil, and pearl jewelry. And sorry, but it is rude to tweet I am at Sarah and Matt s wedding ceremony watching them exchange their vows. . At least save it for the cocktail hour, people!
Wedding websites can be a fantastic way to share information about your upcoming nuptials with your guests. They can, however, get a bride and groom into some trouble. For one thing, bridal registry information, while an acceptable item to include on a wedding website, should not be the main feature. It should be discreet. And please keep in mind that electronic media is not a substitute for an actual piece of mail. Wedding invitations and thank you notes should never be sent by e mail. This is one time when the old way of doing things is still the best way, even for the most modern of couples.
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Bridget Mora helps brides solve all of their etiquette dilemmas for modern weddings. For help with your wedding jewelry, visit us at http://silverlandjewelry.com/ , and receive free samples of crystals for color matching.
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