I've been trying to decide if I want a photo slideshow playing during the reception. I know you're all familiar with this concept, numerous dating pictures set up on a dvd with corresponding love songs. I think some of them are very well done, and it can add a nice touch to the wedding; as well as be a nice way to display your personalities.
Of course this is all hard to imagine, when most of the pictures Zach poses for look like this one.
Plus, I kind of think the slideshow dvd has reached the point of being over-done. But I would like to display some pictures of our dating years.
What do you guys think? Video or no video?
1.23.2008
Video Debate
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My vote is no video slideshow. I feel like it detracts from getting people to socialize and (more importantly) notice how beautiful you look - however, definitely get a wedding video taken of the day. I kept telling everyone that I didn't want one because it was cheesy but now I'm kicking myself for not sucking it up and JUST BEING CHEESY. Just promise me you won't let your videographer use the "soft focus". Now, that's shamefully overdone.
I sneak peaks at your blog here & there, since you are so funny & I wanted to let you know my opinion on this video thing...since I KNOW you care about MY opinion!:) By the way...this is Staci(Heidi's sis-in-law)
I VOTE yes on the VIDEO! Even if you do a simple one, because some are too overdone & even cheesy. It is my FAVORITE thing to look back at our wedding & watch our video. Plus...even the pictures of Zach with crazy faces{Talia's party} are cute because they show his personality!
...and that is my opinion! (Plus it is kinda fun to pull out old dating pics of the 2 of you)
...another option is to show the video at your luncheon/dinner and not do it at the reception!
I like to go back and watch our video, but we did baby pictures too, which I now regret. Keep it just of you two, and you can just show it at the wedding dinner instead of at the recption if you're worried about it. Personally, I totally love watching the videos at receptions. Another option would be to do something like at myweddingfilm.com with your family or friends. I don't really know if something like that seems way cheesy to you, but I absoultely love them and how fun would it be for your kids to watch that? Ok, now you're just thinking, "Why is she giving me advice anyway?" So I'll stop.
How about mimes acting out highlights of your years with Zach?
Mimes.... ROFLOL...........
I love that idea.
On the video - if there is the potential for a long 'line' for guests to wait in before greeting the wedding party (I don't know your plan there), then I like the idea of the video playing. It helps to amuse and entertain during the wait.... and prevents you from having to talk to aunt mildred if you don't want to :)
I'd prepare a video either way - then decide if/where/when you want to play it.... you'll love having it.
Hi there, I found your blog through CJane (who is my real-life friend). I have to tell you that you had me at "your album of bad wedding invitations" and I've been enjoying your blog ever since! Critiquing mormon wedding invitations is one of my favorite hobbies.
I am very very anti-cheesiness in almost all situations, but I too *love* the picture montage videos. My suggestion would be to just be careful about where you place the viewing station - somewhere not obvious where everyone is forced to watch it. C'mon, you are only getting married once - why not? Anyone who thinks they are cheesy has the choice not to watch it
Oh also, you might have some of your favorite pictures in beautiful frames of coordinating style (though not all matchy-matchy) and in different sizes placed on a table at your reception site.
Hey Caca, I'll get some poster board at Walgreens and glue some of the pics you want on it. I'll get an easel from the church to prop it on. Maybe I can find yellow posterboard to go with your colors?
Chris, great idea.
Definately have a video made. I rarelly pull out wedding pics, but ilove to watch the video. After it's made, then decide if you want to play it at the reception or not.
-I didn't do the slideshow thing, because three years ago it was overdone. Its your wedding day, not "this is your life."
-A friend of mine did the select pictures in frames thing at the reception, and I thought that was really cute. She did it with her colors and everything.
-I agree that if a video is what you want, do it at the luncheon/dinner (the people who know you best will be there). People may say it is a good filler for people who are waiting in the line, but then again I didn't do a line either.
My MIL almost flipped out because I didn't do the line, my colors were a bright green and cerulean blue, we had a dessert reception and no go on the slideshow. It was awesome, because there was nothing she could do about it, because it was me getting married.
Be the rebellious fun one, and do what you want! You already are according to your blog.
{stepping down from soap box....now}
Lol, I wouldn't want it any other way.
Milly
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