Oh Snap! How To Get Social On Your Big Day
Social media has transformed the way we celebrate life’s biggest moments—especially weddings. Whether your loved ones are across town or across the globe, social media at your wedding makes it easy for everyone to share in your special day. From real-time updates to digital keepsakes, adding a social touch to your wedding isn’t just fun—it’s incredibly meaningful.
Here are some creative, easy, and engaging ways to make your wedding social-media friendly without taking away from the magic of the moment.
Custom Wedding Snapchat Filters
Snapchat filters aren’t just for silly selfies anymore—they’ve become a wedding-day must-have. With a custom Snapchat geofilter, your guests can add a personalized digital overlay to their snaps during your ceremony, reception, or the entire wedding weekend.
Why you’ll love it:
- Adds a unique, branded touch to your photos
- Inexpensive (starting at just $4.99)
- Super simple to create online
- A fun souvenir for you and your guests to look back on
Savvy Tip: Set the filter location to cover your venue and time it to match your schedule. Promote the filter in your program or on signage at the venue!
Create a Clever Wedding Hashtag
Coming up with a wedding hashtag on your own can be difficult. It has to be clever, easy-to-remember, and concise. Luckily, Wedding Paper Divas has a great (and free!) wedding hashtag generator! All you have to do is fill out some simple information (your name, partner’s name, nicknames, and wedding date) and the site provides various wedding hashtag options under four different categories: first name hashtag, last name hashtag, nickname hashtag, and married name hashtag. The site also allows you to check and see if anyone else is already using that wedding hashtag on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Click here for the generator.
Go Live With Facebook & Instagram
For guests unable to make it to the wedding, you can still let them be a part of your big day with Facebook and Instagram Live videos or Stories. These allow you to show your social media friends and followers the wedding first-hand without them having to physically be there. Sure, it’s better to actually be at the wedding, but things happen. Social media has made the world smaller and lets us share our most important milestones with those we love–even when they can’t be around for those milestones. Utilizing social media at your wedding will make the day more interactive and entertaining for your guests and will also allow other people to share in your celebration. It’s an easy detail to add to your wedding, and all of your loved ones will appreciate it! Go get social!
Encourage Real-Time Sharing
Want your guests to feel more connected? Set the tone by inviting them to share their perspective of your wedding in real time. Display signs with your hashtag, create a digital “guestbook” using Instagram, or set up a photo booth where pics are auto-uploaded to a shared album.
Bonus idea: Create a shared Dropbox or Google Photos folder for guests to upload their favorite photos and videos from the day. You’ll love reliving your wedding through their eyes.
Don’t Forget Digital Etiquette
While social media can add joy and interactivity to your wedding, it’s still important to set some boundaries:
- Ask guests to be present during the ceremony. Consider an “unplugged” ceremony sign requesting phones be put away.
- Be mindful of what’s shared. Some moments are best kept private or saved for your official photographer.
- Encourage respect. Remind guests to tag responsibly and get permission before posting photos of others.
Final Thoughts: Make It Fun, Make It You
Social media at your wedding is more than a trend—it’s a way to bring people together, preserve memories, and make your big day interactive and unforgettable. Whether you’re sharing live updates or collecting candid moments with a custom filter, adding a digital twist can amplify the celebration in the best way possible.
At Savvy Bridal, we’re all about helping you personalize every part of your wedding experience—from the gown you wear to the way you share your day. So go ahead—get social, get creative, and most of all, make it authentically you.
