Congrats! You’re invited to a virtual wedding celebration on Zoom!
Michele Mateus Photography (Elopement at Golden Ears Park, 2018)
Here are some helpful tips to ensure you’ll have the BEST experience:
BEFORE:
Ensure you know how to use the Zoom platform. If you’re new to the Zoom world, check out this helpful video!
There is no fee to join as Zoom is free for participants to enjoy (and free for you to host your own meetings, under 40 minutes).
If you can, please download it for the best experience (ideally, on your laptop for best visual display).
If you’re feeling adventurous, set-up a virtual background.
Prepare a fun sign to surprise the couple.
Dress up + have a drink ready to toast the couple.
DURING:
Join early to avoid any tech issues.
Most likely, the couple (and other guests) will be recording part or all of the call. Smile, you’re on camera :-)
Make sure you turn your video on so the couple and other guests can see (and feel) the love!
MUTE. Please, mute yourself! The admin/moderator on the call may also mute all attendees. Don’t be offended - this is simply to avoid disruptions and background noise.
Michele Mateus Photography
AFTER:
After the ceremony, the admin/moderator will likely un-mute all the guests to cheers + congratulate the couple - this is your chance to be loud and share the love!!! There may also be an opportunity for each guest to *one by one* share a quick message - in order to keep things smooth, the admin/moderator will individually “un-mute” each guest to ensure everyone will be heard.
If you captured any photos or videos, send them to the happy couple along with a special message.
Oh, and if you’re anything like me, I highly suggest having some tissues nearby. We are all experiencing many unique moments in our lives and attending a virtual wedding ceremony and seeing so many people come together to celebrate love will be an incredibly memorable experience.
If you found these tips helpful, please leave a comment below - and be sure to share it with others!
Love & La Vista, -Hasti