Get Married Online With a Virtual Wedding!
Tina Agarwal always wanted her wedding to be a dream affair – to get married under a floral canopy with loved ones by her side and dance away all night. But when she eventually tied the knot, things turned out to be a little different. Well, the loved ones did happen to be by her side, except that they were virtually present on the other side of a laptop screen. Yes, we are talking about what seems like the only way to get married in recent times – an online virtual wedding! A virtual wedding, as the name suggests, is a wedding where some or all of the guests attend online, or virtually. But getting married online is not really as grim as it sounds. More than the pandit, technology is important for a wedding today, and thanks to that, virtual weddings can be just as exciting as real ones. Here is why we feel you should absolutely get married online with a virtual wedding!
No more postponing!
We all know that feeling. Wedding preparations being done over and over, lots of back and forth and uncertain vendor commitments. It is definitely annoying to wait an indefinite period of time before you get married to the love of your life. You don’t have to wait anymore, you can simply get married online. It offers the best of both worlds – a safe and smart way to get married.
Smaller gatherings, but not smaller celebrations.
We all know that safety is the top priority, and that’s exactly the reason why you should opt for online weddings. However, cutting down your guest list doesn’t mean that your loved ones don’t get to be a part of your big day. Online virtual weddings ensure that your guests attending in person are kept to the minimum, but the guests who don’t attend can always join virtually. All you need to do is livestream your wedding. So if the guests can’t come to the wedding, you take the wedding to the guests!
Guests can socialize while you are busy getting married
The best part of a wedding is catching up with friends and family. And that can now be done in online virtual weddings too! Live streaming can get boring if your guests have to watch it all alone. Make it exciting with a virtual guest party, where your guests can socialize as they watch the livestream. The term may sound fancy, but you can easily set one up via a video chat platform like Zoom or Google Meet. And the best part is, you can even have separate “virtual rooms” for different guest groups, so guests can avoid the awkward interaction with other guests they may not know.
Impress guests with some tasty treats
An Indian wedding without food? You gotta be kidding. But, removing the mask to eat alongside other guests at a wedding can be scary and guests can be hesitant. Instead, what if you could send them some freshly prepared meals, desserts or Indian sweets so they can savour it as they watch you exchange your vows. You can even take it up a notch by sending a personalized message along with each package.
Gifts at your doorstep
Just like how you can take your wedding to your guest, you can bring the wedding gifts to your doorstep. Now, guests can send you their gifts even if they are not attending your wedding in person. Just set up a gift registry online and share it with guests, who can then buy or contribute towards any gift on your wishlist. Every gift is cherished and no gift is wasted.
Virtual guests can be on your wedding album too
Platforms like Zoom let you record the proceedings of a virtual event. This footage can be edited to create a beautiful, short digital album capturing the key ceremony highlights, toasts, roasts and messages from virtual guests. So now, both guests attending person and virtual guests become part of your treasured memories.
To make it easier for your guests, the ideal way to go about this is to integrate all the above technology in a one-stop destination. This is essentially your wedding website. With so many free templates available online, it is not too hard to set one up. You can add your “how your met” story, event line up, details to join the zoom and RSVP forms. With everything in one place, your guests will definitely thank you.
So, are you all set to celebrate online with a virtual wedding?
