Unplugged ceremony sign rude?

I don't think that the idea is rude, but I think the cutesy poem is a bit demeaning to adults. It seems like something you would say to elementary school students.

I would make is simple like other have suggested. "Welcome to our Unplugged Ceremony - Please turn off all cell phones and cameras".

I think I am just going to have the officiant make a short announcement before it starts, and also post a note on my wedding website so most will be aware before they get there.

I don't love them personally but I don't think they're rude. I just think the people who have the common sense not to be obnoxious with their phones won't need the sign and those who are will probably ignore the sign lol

As some said, some people will ignore the sign which is why I think the officiate announcement may work better.

Not rude to me

We're doing one!

I don't think it's rude.

Our pastor will make an announcement about the cell phones/camera before our ceremony starts. I was worried nobody would see it, or they would just ignore it.

It's not rude but I would love for people to feel comfortable enough taking pics on their phones....just stay out of the photographers way lol. It doesn't bother me But if I went to a wedding & seen this I would not be upset.

Not rude I actually think its cute with a little humor to it.

I find it a bit rude, but it could be my hatred of cutesy poems like that! I think the ones T&T and Steffane posted is much better! You could also just put "no photography please" on your programs and/or having your officiant announce it.

Not rude. Still wish we did the unplugged ceremony. One of our first kiss pics has phones out everywhere. Half the photographer's fault for not zooming in enough, but still.

I used it and my photographer actually thanked me for it. I wasn't about to have someone in the aisle as my husband is trying to see me when I walk down the aisle. I love that people want to capture the moment but that's why i hired someone so get out the way ;P

Not rude

Not rude at all but the cutesy poem is annoying.

Our officiant will say something at the start of the ceremony but we are also adding a little note to our program fans. I have a couple of family members who I suspect will disobey. I've already threatened them and will remind them in the days leading up to the big day.

We are using one too! I don't think it is rude at all!

On the flip side- I debated having the officiant make an announcement but decided not to say anything and I did not notice any phones during the ceremony. I got some nice ceremony pictures from guests and the pro photos don't have any crazies leaning into the aisle.

Thanks for everyone's input I ended up getting this one!

I love that sign. Where did you get it?

"We are including a note with our invites that details dress code, no kids, and no cell/camera/tablet usage during the ceremony. "

Dress codes are rude. Putting "no kids" in an invite insert is rude.

I'm with @Jacks on the sign. Have your officiant make an announcement that you have a photographer and would appreciate he be the only one snapping ceremony photos. I always think it's rude to dictate where your guests' thoughts should be (i.e. "be fully present").

If you know you have certain friends and family who are likely to "miss" the sign, say something to them privately beforehand. My sister ignored the priest's request at my brother's wedding. Therefore, my dad is saying something to her immediately before my ceremony. I've also given him permission to take her phone away if necessary. Sad that a 35 yr-old can't be more respectful, but some people refuse to listen.

^ Seriously? Take her phone away? Ugh.