Will you be allowing your guests to photograph you as you step out of your wedding cars in Wigan? If the answer is no, you’re part of a growing crowd of couples who want greater control over social media on their big day.
According to the Evening Standard, research from Hallmark Hotels has revealed that the digital age is changing how we approach wedding etiquette, particularly regarding photos.
In fact, 45 per cent of people said they would consider banning social media at their ceremony to stop guests from posting potentially unflattering photos online. Brides were especially worried about the possibility of not looking their best on any unofficial snaps.
The study found women are more concerned about a bad photo than they are for poorly received speeches or the groom failing to show up! However, bad weather and family arguments ranked as more troubling than rogue photographers.
It is hardly surprising that spouses are keen not to spoil their wedding albums, considering the associated costs. A recent study from Your Perfect Wedding Photographer found that the average spend on marriage photography is more than £1,500 in the UK.
Nevertheless, social media is even encroaching on wedding favours, with couples willing to forgo sweets and toiletries and instead offer selfie sticks. Many brides also said they would use image-editing software such as Photoshop to retroactively brush over any blemishes in their wedding snaps.
Lastly, the survey showed formal wedding invitations via post are on the decline. Fifty-three per cent of Millennials – people born between the early 1980s and early 2000s – said it is perfectly acceptable to send electronic invites through email.