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o Wedding or Not to Wedding is probably the new norm when planning a marriage. Especially when you have to choose some guests to attend in-person and some to attend virtually. So, how do you include these guests in your upcoming virtual bash?
1. PRE-PART Y? YES, PLEASE!
Pre-parties have become crucial in virtual celebrations. It allows guests who won’t
be attending in person to still dance, sing, and spend time with the happy couple and other guests.
can greet each other and speak to each other during downtime.
4. FILL IN THE DOWNTIME.
Naturally, all of your guests are there because they love you and your
beloved-to-be. But downtime in-person
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6. DESIGNATED SPOTS FOR YOUR STREAMING DEVICE. This small detail is one of the most
important. Pick the perfect spot for your
streaming device to sit. Ensure that it will
show you and your spouse clearly, with no distractions or obstructions in view.
7. WEDDING BOXES TO THE RESCUE! This is a fantastic way to keep your guests feeling like they are right in the middle of
2. DO A CHECK-IN WITH YOUR GUESTS.
and downtime from a distance are
very different. Rather than having your
the action! Coordinate sending out boxes
Your special day is going to be one of
counterparts wait, fill the downtime with
that your in-person guests will have — a
virtual loved ones watch their in-person
full of all the favors, snacks, and drinks
montages or videos.
few balloons, centerpieces, champagne,
your guests, and make sure that they know
5. A VIRTUAL CELEBRATION NEEDS TECH COORDINATORS.
to really give a full experience.
even if they couldn’t be there in person.
With all the little tech stuff that goes into a virtual celebration, you’ll want at least one
8. HAVE SOME FUN WITH GAMES!
tech-savvy person on board (though the
Regardless of if you’re a whiz at party
more, the merrier)! They will help you with
games like 2 Truths & a Lie or Who Knows
any issues, ensure that all of your guests
the Couple Best, or you’d prefer to go with
will get the best experience possible, and keep any entertainment for your virtual
an online service that specializes in digital
guests flowing smoothly.
party games, give your guests something fun to do during dinner.
the biggest, busiest days of your life. But be sure to take a moment to check in on
you appreciate them being there for you -
3. HAVE A VIRTUAL LOUNGE RECEPTION. A DJ, venue coordinator, or
videographer should be able to help
you set up an interactive large screen
so that your in-person and virtual guests 20 | LANTANA LIVING | MARCH 2021
snacks, and anything else you can think of
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