You go to a wedding with the intention of being a part of someone else’s special day. All you wish to do is, join their happiness and celebration, and enjoy yourself as well. Everything is going good and perfect, till the time you decide to whip out your jazzy smartphone from your stylish clutch or pocket.
Whether it sounds silly to you or not, but your state-of-the-art smartphone can ruin a wedding in many ways. Imagine a bride's plight when she realises that her precious wedding moments have been compromised because of a sea of phone cameras that blocked the professional photographer’s view! And, this is not all. Get ready to be surprised as we tell you how your smartphone is capable of ruining someone’s wedding day.
P.S.: We know and we agree that 'ruin' is a harsh word, but it is someone's wedding day. It is a day for which the couple has spent a lot of time and effort to make it perfect. And we are sure, you would not want your phone to play a spoilsport, right? So, just read the following so that you don’t end up being an annoying guest at a wedding.
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How many times has your phone embarrassed you by ringing at the wrong time? Unlike other situations, if your phone buzzes at a wedding ceremony, it may take a really long time for them to forget and forgive you. What if while the couple is exchanging vows or panditji is explaining the meaning of saath pheras, your phone starts playing ‘munni badnam hui’ or ‘Tadap tadap ke iss dil se’ or ‘Sexy and I know it’, or some Iron Maiden or Anu Malik number? So, next time you attend a wedding, you might want to double check your smartphone’s volume status.
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When you are at a wedding, you want to capture some photos, either to keep them with you or to put them up on your social media page. But, did you realise that your attempt to click photos could ruin the professional photographer’s best possible shots? It could be your elbow or the edge of your smartphone, that can spoil the most coveted photo. Since the couple might have hired an expensive photographer, it is better not to spoil their shots with your phone.
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Did you capture the bride or the groom getting their face stuffed with sweets by their relatives? Or, did you click a photo of that moment where the couple happened to steal a kiss, away from the prying eyes of their traditional relatives? Or, did you make a video where the bride or the groom is looking terrible or where some unseen wedding blooper happens to take place? Well, there is a fine line between candid shots and unflattering ones.
Well, think twice, before sharing such clicks with those around, be it through Bluetooth, WhatsApp or Facebook! What might be funny or candid for you, might be horrible for the couple, especially since they have worked so hard to make that day nothing but perfect.
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The couple might have wanted to keep their wedding a private, due to an angry ex or to have an intimate affair or any other personal issue. So, it is advisable not to advertise on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, about the details related to their wedding, and tagging them as well.
Even your most innocent tag, might invite some trouble for them or might not go down too well with them. So, think before you post their pictures or tag them in updates, without getting their ‘thumbs up’.
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You might have hated the food or even the accommodation arrangements or the DJ, but don’t go out expressing yourself on social media by reviewing their arrangements. Nobody likes being given a bad review on their wedding arrangements. And, imagine the horror of seeing someone complaining about your special day, which you have spent months to plan, on a social networking platform right in front of their eyes.
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The wedding might be boring or their DJ could be disastrous, and you might get tempted to play your favourite songs on your phone, or to attend or make a call. Avoid all of this, especially during the time when rituals are going on. Playing music or talking loudly, can be like insulting the organisers. If you need to attend a call, first excuse yourself from the ceremony area, and then do so conveniently.
Instead of your smartphone, carry along a gift that the couple would truly love and enjoy. And, to steal some ideas, you must read 5 Really Cool Wedding Gift Ideas That Newlywed Couples Would Never Forget
Your phone might have conked off and you need a charging point fast. But the ones currently available are already taken. Your active search for the charging points can be very evident and could ruin a wedding’s enthusiasm. If you need to search for a charger or a charging point, then it is a better idea to keep it discreet.
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A wedding is one of those few occasions where a smartphone can be a boon and a bane. You might want to take care of the above things, in order to avoid being tagged as “the guest who ruined somebody’s wedding with their smartphone!”