How to Successfully Livestream Your Wedding During Covid-19

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been plenty of changes in our daily life. Since we can no longer have large gatherings weddings, many have faced hard decisions regarding their wedding day. While some have decided to postpone entirely, others have opted for a much smaller wedding ceremony. Your family and friends will be excited to get married but may be bummed that they cannot attend. A great way to get them involved as best as possible is to offer a live stream of your wedding that all your would-be guests can watch from the safety of their own homes.

Here are some tips and tricks for how to run a live stream smoothly!

Put someone technology savvy in charge of the Livestream.

For the Livestream to run smoothly, the person recording is crucial and can direct the camera efficiently so the people at home can watch clearly. This person could be your wedding photographer and/videographer or another friend you trust that will know what to do if complications arise. Ensure the person can hold the camera or device steady or attach it to a stand that can keep it in place.

Choose the most efficient live-streaming tool.

We can Livestream on so many applications and websites these days. You should pick the platform that will reach the most people and is the easiest for you and your guests to view the wedding. Most social media applications offer a live streaming service such as Facebook Live and Instagram Live. If these are social media applications that your family and friends can navigate easily, this may be the best option for you. Facebook and Instagram also allow for the Livestream to be watched by participants at a later date, just in case someone misses a part or has a malfunction or time conflict.

A fun feature included in these social media sites is the ability to leave hearts, smiles, likes, and comments throughout the Livestream! These features offer a great way to read the compliments and best your loved ones would want to give you in person.

Another option is to create a group on the popular video chat platform Zoom. Zoom is great because you can make a specific email link for all of the virtual guests you want to attend. As long as they have zoom downloaded on a phone, tablet, or computer, they can click the link, and they are on! Whatever platform you decide to use, make sure you let your family and friends know in advance. Then all the guests will be prepared in time to watch your wedding, and that’s everyone!

Make sure those who are not up-to-date on technology receive help!

The guest at your wedding come from all different backgrounds and generations. Your older family members will love to watch you on your big day but may not know how live streaming works. Ensure that someone who lives with them or a family member who can visit safely sets them up to watch the Livestream. Livestreaming can be displayed from laptops, phones, tablets and can even project on television. Those who get this chance to watch will appreciate that they’re involved in this new experience.

Though we face a new normal for the time being, we must not forget the value and importance of family and friends. Though we cannot be together physically, technology allows us to all be together in spirit. Hopefully, one day soon, we can all gather again so all the brides and grooms during this time can celebrate with their guests in person.