If you are anything like me, you find out A LOT about your friends on Facebook. From landing that new job, to seeing pictures of that awesome vacation spot they just got back from, and I especially LOVE getting to be a part of their entire wedding process. From the announcement of their engagement to the day of their wedding; even while they’re on the honeymoon I am along for the ride. Keep in mind though like everything else in life there are certain do’s and don’t when comes to handling your wedding details on Facebook.
Chelsie Johndrow and Fiancé
Zedick Wedding
DO- Make sure you inform family members and close friends about your engagement before posting it on Facebook.
While Facebook is a great way of letting people know about your life; I know I am not alone in the fact that I would feel hurt if I found out my sister or best friend was engaged on Facebook instead of from them personally. After you have told the people closest to you then you can share it with the whole world wide web.
DON’T use social media to ask your girlfriends to be your bridesmaids.
When asking your girlfriends to be bridesmaids you are letting them know that you care about your friendship so much that you want them to be an intimate part of that special day and the way you ask them should be just as intimate. If your girlfriends live in town ask them in person or take them to lunch. If they live out of town you can always send them a personal note, a “Will you be my Bridesmaid?” card from Pretty and Pink, or an edible “Will you be my Bridesmaid?” cookie from Buttercreams.
Pretty in Pink
Buttercream
DO ask Facebook friends for referrals
If you see pictures from a friends wedding on Facebook and you love their photographer, wedding cake, flowers, linens, venue, tent or anything else don’t be shy about sending them a quick message asking for recommendations. Facebook can be a great way of getting first hand advice and references so use it to your advantage.
BRAVO! Event and Party Rentals and Kelly Moore
BRAVO! Event and Party Rentals
DON’T constantly update your status with every detail of your wedding
While we understand the excitement and stressfulness of your wedding not everybody in your friends list feels the same way. Your friends don’t want to be annoyed with what is happening every second of the wedding process or if you are having a negative experience.
For example,
“Picking out the wedding invitation today,”
“Wedding invitation FINALLY came in the mail. It took FOREVER!,”
“Putting the wedding invitation together is a lot harder than I thought, Maybe if I had some help it would go a lot faster!”
“Mailing out the wedding invitations today,”
“Why don’t people RSVP like they are supposed to do? I am so ready for this wedding to be over.”
Try to keep statuses positive and light for example if you just finished picking out your wedding dress you could say something like…
“Had the best time with the ladies from The Little White Dress today. I found the ONE and yes I did cry!” This is also a good way to let your vendors know how much you appreciate them!
Say Yes to the Dress
DO follow your wedding vendors on Facebook.
A lot of times vendors will offer special deals and contest only on Facebook and by being connected you will be privy to this information. You can also see the work that they are currently doing and it will help build a great relationship during the process. Even if you haven’t picked out your vendors yet, use Facebook to check out their profiles, pictures, and past clients to get a feel for them and if they are the right fit for you.
DON’T post pictures and details unless you don’t mind honest opinions of your friends.
You may not think you care what people think of the center piece you are using or the color scheme of your wedding until you post a picture of it and somebody says something negative. Besides, let your guests be surprised when they attend your wedding. You don’t want them to feel that they’ve already attended on Facebook.
Good luck planning and keep us updated on Facebook at BRAVO! Event Rentals!
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