How does an online wedding work?
The newlyweds and guests connect to a pre-created event on a remote conferencing platform. The event has a host - he leads the guests according to a program previously agreed upon with the young people, monitors the sequence of congratulations, and organizes competitions. The presenter also acts as a moderator, making sure that no one disappears and that guests turn on their microphones when they speak.
The optimal duration of such a wedding is no more than three hours; do not forget that the guests are sitting in front of screens, and this makes you tired.
Surprising guests
An original show leaves an unforgettable impression, and a unique wedding show will add bright colors to the usual scenario.
The presence of a smiling mime will enliven and transform the celebration. Since improvisation and humor are considered the main things in a mime show, a great mood for all guests and a unique program are guaranteed. In addition, white-faced mimes can easily help prevent or resolve awkward situations at the holiday.
“Living statues” will look no less original at the banquet. Cute angels or cupids will cause genuine delight especially among young guests.
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A decorated photo zone with fun props for taking photographs will be a very appropriate entertainment. To create such a zone, you need to prepare a photo wall in advance in accordance with the style of the wedding, for example, decorate it with frames hung on tree branches and huge paper flowers, with the names of the newlyweds and the date of the celebration.
An air show of soap bubbles will allow each guest to briefly move from adulthood to carefree childhood. Soap masters will be able to surprise every guest, and newlyweds dancing among hundreds of bubbles are an excellent subject for wedding photos.
The sand show is gaining wide popularity. Given inspiration, a sand artist can depict anything. If we discuss the plot in advance, the master will be able to depict, for example, the story of how a young couple met.
What technical features are important to know?
To organize an online wedding, you will need access to a platform for remote conferences with the ability to video call and connect a large number of participants. Zoom copes well with this task - up to a thousand people can attend the event, and the quality of communication is quite high. The free plan allows you to use Zoom for 40 minutes without interruption, after which guests will have to reconnect. This is inconvenient, so we would recommend a paid plan ($15 per event for up to 100 guests).
Make sure each guest has a microphone and camera (already built into laptops and smartphones). If someone does not have the ability to transmit video, it is a shame, but not critical - they will still see everything that happens at the event.
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What to feed your guests?
“What about the banquet?” - you ask and you will be right. A wedding without food in our country is not a wedding at all. Therefore, food delivery from a good cafe in their city is organized for guests. To do this, you need to agree in advance with the cafe about the delivery of a large number of orders, providing them with a list of addresses and the number of people at each address. It is better to order snacks and food that either do not need to be reheated, or that will not be damaged after heating in the microwave - after all, delivery will deliver the prepared food all day. If guests need props, you can also order them to the cafe’s address (by notifying the cafe in advance and paying for the props before delivery) and provide the manager with another list of what to deliver along with the food and to what address.
In the same way, you can organize the delivery of a wedding cake if you order it separately from the main menu. More precisely - wedding mini-cakes or pastries for each of the guests.
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The Circle
- USA, 2021 - present.
- Reality show.
- Duration: 1 season.
- IMDb: 7.5.
A still from the program “The Circle”
Participants are locked in apartments with all amenities and can communicate with other players through “The Circle” - an imitation of a social network where only what is known about you is what you yourself wrote in your profile. Some heroes remain themselves, but there are a couple of “fake” characters who deliberately create the ideal image to please everyone. The winner will be the one who manages to become everyone's favorite with a high rating.
An absolutely wild show in the spirit of “Black Mirror” about modern interpersonal relationships, which nevertheless is not only binge-watching, but also helps to understand the downside of the craze for social networks. Initially, the American project was already remade by the French, now other countries are next in line.
How should young people and guests dress?
Have you already bought your wedding dress and groom's suit? An online wedding is no worse than a regular one - dress smartly, do your makeup and hair. Everything should be the same as you would do for an offline event, only instead of a stylist, you will do your own look. If a stylist has already been selected, invite him to help with video advice during the preparation process.
Guests should also dress up and comb their hair; it’s best to leave stretched sweatpants and your favorite T-shirt with cats for the next day.
How to create an entertainment program?
You need a host, also known as a moderator, who will do his job almost as he would do it at a traditional celebration.
Entertainment for an online wedding is the same as usual, but is adjusted due to the specifics of the event:
- congratulate the young people as planned. Unfortunately, they won't hug and kiss you yet, but that can be put off until you meet in person.
- the first dance to the song you have chosen for this, and your guests will join you at home.
- competitions and interactive activities for everyone to have fun. For example, a regular guest survey can be turned into an auction where guests raise their hand before turning on the microphone. Or arrange a game among the guests to see who can find a given item in their house faster.
- A DJ or cover band will set the mood! If your budget allows, you can invite your favorite star - now they are sitting at home and would be happy to give a small concert. For example, this is how the guests congratulated the couple by inviting singer Ellie Goulding
Here is a sample program of the event, which you can change at your discretion:
- Welcoming the guests by the young people and presenters, telling them what will happen.
- Congratulations from parents
- First dance with flash mob for guests
- “Banquet” and congratulations to the guests, in between there are interactive events and competitions
- Creative performances by guests (up to 3 minutes per guest)
- Performance by a cover band or DJ
- Sparklers to end the evening (which you will bring to guests along with the food)
Unusual ideas for a wedding show
For those who want to add some sparkle to their wedding evening, a fire show is an ideal option. Professionals deftly manipulate burning objects to a musical composition. At the end of their performance, they can light a huge heart or the names of the newlyweds in honor of the newlyweds. Very romantic and impressive!
Due to the threat of fire safety and the degree of risk, this entertainment requires a special area and mandatory approval from the restaurant administration.
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A laser show has become an excellent modern alternative to a fire show. Any image can be projected onto any surface (be it a room wall or the night sky) all year round.
The type of performance, its musical accompaniment, as well as the content depends on the wishes of the young couple and the thickness of the wallet, since this entertainment is very expensive.
There is also a worthy place at a festive evening for a bartender show. What happens behind the bar will become not just an interesting, but also quite a tasty performance for the newlyweds and their guests.
The performance of your favorite artists will be a worthy decoration and a pleasant surprise for everyone present at the celebration. It’s incredibly nice to receive congratulations from your idols or simply talented people.
However, you should not turn your wedding evening into a concert: on this day there should be compositions that you not only want to listen to, but also those that make it impossible to sit still.
Rules of conduct at an online wedding
There aren't many rules, but there are some. We suggest that you familiarize your guests with them in advance:
- Respect each other and remember that you cannot say or do things in front of the camera that you would not say or do in reality.
- Don’t interrupt each other and don’t talk to everyone together (that’s what a moderator is for).
- Remember that other people may walk behind you and scratch/cough/make other sounds that have no place at the holiday. Keep an eye on this!
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Organizational aspects of the wedding show program
When choosing an attractive show for a wedding evening, young people should remember that it should become an integral part of the main scenario. In addition, it is designed to entertain guests, and in no case distract from the main occasion and its culprits.
Most often, a wedding banquet consists of three feasts. During the first, guests get to know each other, communicate, eat and drink, and also listen to toasts and wishes from parents and close relatives. Therefore, the beginning of the banquet does not need a grandiose show with increased activity. A good option could be a dance show or a performance by virtuoso musicians.
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During the second feast, the guests become more active. Therefore, entertainment for guests must be appropriate: you need to choose a program in which you can take part. Show masks, acrobat performances, exotic dances, gypsy songs and dances, and magic shows will be excellent entertainment and decoration for the banquet.
The third feast is final. The launch of Chinese lanterns, pyrotechnics or fire show will be a worthy end to the celebration. By the way, wedding fireworks can be an excellent gift from witnesses or friends for the newlyweds.
What to give to the bride and groom if you are a guest?
You can purchase something in an online store and order delivery to the bride and groom’s home, but it’s better to just transfer money to their card.
We hope you understand that organizing an online wedding is quite possible, it will be fun and easy for you and your guests, and if you wish, you will also get beautiful photos in your wedding dresses!
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