Couples are planning virtual weddings to share their wedding vows during this significant shift in our lives. Why wait to say, I DO! Have fun and create a Virtual wedding ceremony. Couples have been so excited all year round planning their special moment throughout the year and want to celebrate. (*Virtual ceremonies may not meet the legal requirements in all areas. Check with your local officials or a family law attorney to determine the specifics for your area.) Couples wanting to get married online and cannot officiant legally may just want to throw a fun fancy ceremony and lift their spirits!
Some brides and grooms have committed to moving forward without putting family and friends at risk. They are missing so many people they love due to out of town friends and family. Safety is the most important thing at this time without putting anyone at risk. Yes, they have to scale down the wedding ceremony, but the vows still go on, and the reception will take place at a later date to celebrate. Most vendors are helping reschedule events and understand the circumstances.
Photo: Let It Be Photography
Tips on Planning a Virtual Wedding
The first step is to choose your platform. Zoom, Facebook Live, and YouTube live are popular platforms. Make sure you research them to see what works best for you. There is an app called WebWed Mobile App that offers private live stream weddings, which is worth checking out! It has an option to get an officiant and your marriage license through the app. Make sure you have the tech gear needed to set up for your virtual ceremony. Pro Tip – do a test run to make sure everything is working.
Coordinate Vendors
Coordinate with your photographer and your officiant and ask if they can attend while staying the 6 feet distance mandated. Order your wholesale flowers from Blooms By The Box and have them delivered to your front door. Remember, have the flowers delivered two days before your virtual wedding date. Browse through our DIY Inspirational gallery for ideas!
Marriage License
A marriage license is a legal document and can be a bit tricky with having a virtual ceremony. The wedding officiant will need to conduct part of the ceremony in-person for the legal document. (*Virtual services may not meet the legal requirements in all areas. Check with your local officials or a family law attorney to find out the specifics for your area.)
Send Invites to Guests
Set your date! Send your virtual invitation, including time, link, agenda, and the link to your platform. Ask your guests to keep their devices on mute during the ceremony. Ask your guests to get dressed up for this special event.
DIY Floral Arrangements
Photo: Artfully Photography
Make your flower arrangements the day before your virtual ceremony. DIY your wedding bouquet, boutonniere, and flower backdrop. Here are some tutorials and videos to help you create beautiful flower arrangements. You can do this!
Set Up for The Ceremony
Photo: Sarah Jane Winters Photo & Design
Set up the backdrop to your ceremony. Music and natural sunlight will make it unique to you. Set up your flower wall and do a test run. Get dressed in your fancy clothes and begin your ceremony.
It may not be what you planned, but enjoy the moment, and have fun!
Tina Merola
As a professional designer with over twenty years of industry experience, Tina's lifelong creative passion has enabled her to pursue her artistry and vision in various professional environments. Drawing on her knowledge from floral techniques and tips from the industry’s leading professionals allows her the opportunity to channel her love of the unique beauty of nature’s many wondrous blooms into stunning floral designs.
