Faux Pas or Nah: Taking pictures during the ceremony?

I will not have an unplugged wedding. The more pictures the better but stay out of the way from my professional photographer. Just make sure u send all them photos to me. Be discreet and stay in your seat. Be respectful of others. Thats my opinion.

Taking pictures has become practically a daily part of life. I wish more people had taken pictures at my ceremony because the photographer (if you want to call her that) did a horrible job. I have heard of an unplugged ceremony. In that case I'd say faux pas but otherwise no.

Absolutely yes!! I want every moment of this day captured by anyone who wants to keep this day in their memories ❤️❤️

Depends if it’s an unplugged ceremony or not and if the couple minds

In my opinion, unless the bride and groom ask you to have your phones out during the ceremony, never have your phone out. Once the officiant starts walking down the aisle, phones and cameras put away. I find it highly disrespectful if the couple has made it clear to keep phones and cameras away and guests don't listen. I've seen way too many and have had to bite my tongue because it's not my wedding and I don't want to ruin theirs. If the couple doesn't care, then that is okay, I guess. I will never have my phone out taking pictures/videos during a wedding ceremony though. Mine will be an unplugged ceremony, I will have it in the invitations and on the wedding website, I will have a big sign, and my officiant will announce it. I have also made it clear to my FH that I am not afraid to pause the ceremony if need be to allow "those" guests to put away their phones. It's also in the church's wedding rule book that phones aren't allowed out.

No way! No cell phones or cameras allowed. I hired a pro and they will do it better.

Tricky. I agree with everyone saying to not get in the way of the photographer as well as respecting any rules given by the bride and groom. If they say it is okay, then it is okay!

A lot of people ask for unplugged ceremonies now and I do see how it can be distracting. When I walked down the aisle there were a ton of phones out pointing at me and it did get a tad overwhelming initially seeing it

It depends on a couple of things

1. As long as my guests aren't using flash, that is okay

2. As long as they don't just post it anywhere on social media without asking, it's fine

3. As long as they aren't blocking the photographer or anyone else from seeing the ceremony

If they can't follow those simple things, then just put the phone away, LMAO!

As long as they are not getting in the way of the photographer and respecting the bride and grooms wishes I think it is ok.

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I totally agree! And I don't want them out at my wedding. I'll share professional shots with them later, please just enjoy the moment.

In the time frame when all that was available was big distracting flashes from the cameras, then I could see it being an issue. Modern cameras, including what the professionals use and those on phones, are not distracting. It's expected that people will take pictures during the ceremony since some people want to have their own photographic memories, and pictures are not always shared with guests after the fact, with the option to purchase/keep any.

Personally, I think there are bigger issues to worry about than whether your guests take pictures during the ceremony. It has nothing to do with etiquette. Etiquette is making sure that your guests are comfortable in social situations. Telling people they can't take pictures at an event they are invited to won't make anyone happy.