Smartphone Etiquette at Weddings

As a wedding guest, you’re caught up in the moment — the bride’s dress is striking and the flowers are gorgeous. You immediately want to share the excitement you’re feeling with all of your friends on Facebook, but some guidelines and decorum should still be followed even when the couple supports the use of smartphones during the ceremony.

1. Don’t photo bomb the vows. Remember there’s probably a professional photographer somewhere behind you trying to do the job the couple has hired him to do.
2. Leave the iPad at home. There’s no way you can be inconspicuous with an iPad.
3. Don’t block the people behind you. If you know you’ll be snapping away, take a seat in the back or the far aisle.
4. Get permission to post. Make sure the couple has a chance to see and approve all images before you post them.

The tips were provided by Cheryl Seidel. She is a regular contributor for The Huffington Post and author of the popular Ask Cheryl blog. She is also the founder and President of Registry Finder, an intuitive search engine that helps gift givers quickly and easily find online registries for weddings, baby showers, graduations and more.  

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