As weddings continue to evolve into modern marvels filled with love, technology, and experiences, we’re excited to see couples creating “clickable” photo albums using wedding hashtags.
This is the new wave and hottest trend in weddings, and we can’t blame you for wanting to join in. After all, who doesn’t want a wedding photo album that can go anywhere and everywhere with you?
Wondering what this new hashtag craze is all about? Stick around! We’re going to share details on how to find a hashtag for your wedding that’s unforgettable and unique to your love story.
What Is A Wedding Hashtag?
Before we can begin to tell you how to find the perfect wedding hashtag for your wedding day, you need to know what it is. A wedding hashtag is just like every other hashtag you use in your daily life on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. Hashtags are a word or phrase grouped together “technically” by using the simple little # character.
Did you know that by using that simple character (#), it groups all of the photos ever posted on that social platform together for eternity? If you ever want to find inspiration for, let’s say, “barn wedding” on Instagram, you can quickly enter #barnwedding in the search bar. Within seconds you’ll receive a match to your search that will show you over 750K results.
Now, you can do the same thing for your wedding photos and ultimately create an online, mobile, social album using your own unique and personal wedding hashtag. You don’t want your wedding photos to get lost in the sea of images grouped by generic terms such as “beach weddings” or “the name of your venue wedding.” Instead, let’s create a hashtag for your wedding that will continue to tell your love story digitally.
Ready to get started? We have some incredible ideas that are sure to WOW your guests.
How To Create A Wedding Hashtag?
The key to having a successful wedding hashtag is to create one that’s catchy, unforgettable, witty, or fun. It should be something that your guests can get excited about and will remember to use. Many couples try to go it alone and create their hashtag for their big day, but if you don’t have a creative bone in your body, you might need a little help.
Here are some easy ways to get a totally unique and personalized wedding hashtag.
Use A Wedding Service
Of course, we know that your love story is unique to you, and your wedding hashtag should be too. Don’t go with a hashtag that’s generic like #mrandmrssmith because while it’s appropriate, imagine how many other Mr & Mrs. Smiths are out there.
The key to a killer wedding hashtag is to create one that matches your style and that no one else has. Maybe one that’s catchy, playful, witty, inspirational, or downright funny (even “punny”). If you feel that task seems impossible, we recommend using a wedding hashtag service. It truly is the best and easiest way to create a personalized and incredible hashtag for your wedding.
Wedding Hashers, for example, has a team of creative and professional writers that can quickly design a wedding hashtag that matches you and your boo. And the process is easy!
Depending on the type of hashtag you want (punny, simple, witty, funny, classic, etc.), the Wedding Hashers dynamic team will create a unique hashtag. They will use a combination of your names and other details, maybe where you met, your favorite pastime, and perhaps even the wedding location, to generate a wedding hashtag that’s distinctive to you. Why is this important? If you create a hashtag for your event that’s too common, the incredible photos from your special day will get mixed in with other couples using the same hashtag.
Use A Wedding Hashtag Generator
If you’re looking for a free service to generate a hashtag that’s a little more creative than what you have come up with, you can use a wedding hashtag generator. These generators are super easy to use. Basically, they are an online tool that spins words together to develop phrases that may be great for your wedding hashtag. Simply enter your full names, indicate the last name you’re going to take, maybe a few keywords, and click get my hashtags. Voila! You have a selection of wedding hashtags to choose from in seconds.
The incredible benefit of using a free hashtag service, of course, is just that -it’s FREE! And who doesn’t love free stuff? You may also get a hashtag that’s personalized to you, especially if you have a unique last name. But it’s important to know that as wonderful as these services are, using a hashtag writer will have dynamic real-life brains working on combinations of words that will indeed be a unique match to only you – an invaluable service!
Create Your Own Hashtag
If you’re a DIY kind of couple, then creating your own hashtag for your wedding could be a lot of fun. How about turning it into a romantic date night with your favorite treats? Brainstorm together over a glass of wine. Write down words that reflect your personalities, spirits, and names. Then play a wordsmith game to piece them together into a wedding hashtag that is unique to you.
Not sure what type of wedding hashtag fits your event? Take a fun quiz to see what kind of hashtag is right for you. It’ll help you nail down if your style is witty, punny, traditional, funny, or classic. And remember, have fun with it!
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How To Use Your Wedding Hashtag
Now that you’ve figured out your wedding hashtag style and generated one you love, you need to know how to use it. Here are some easy ways to advertise the hashtag for your wedding so your wedding guests won’t forget to use it.
Wedding Decor
One of the best ways to get the word out about your wedding hashtag is to spread it throughout your ceremony and reception in your wedding decor. There are several beautiful ways to do it by being subtle and keeping in tune with your wedding theme.
Signage
This is probably one of the easiest ways to tell your wedding guests about your hashtag. Many different wedding signage types can be added to your wedding decor to act as subtle hints and reminders to post and hashtag your event. For example:
- Signage at the entrance to the venue
- Signage at the entrance to the reception
- Table Numbers
- Menu or Drink Cards
- Wall Decor
- At The Bar
- Lawn Games or Other Interactive Experiences
- Remember, you can use sign holders and position your signage so that everyone can easily see it.
Guest Book
Skip the old traditional “guest book” and instead have your guests create a piece of artwork that you can be displayed on your walls. What’s better than their advice and best wishes showcased in your home? And don’t forget to include your hashtag front and center.
Image Source: Katelyn James Photography via TheKnot
There are endless wedding decor designs that will fit your theme, whether it’s country-chic or ultra-glam. Pinterest and Etsy are always great places to start! Not sure where the best place to add your hashtag into your decor, take a quick decor option quiz to find out.
Wedding Favors
Everyone loves free stuff, and at your wedding, it will be no different. Guests love to take a souvenir of your special day with them to commemorate your love. It’s a great way to send your hashtag home with them to encourage them to use it long into the future. After all, your love story doesn’t end when the reception comes to a close. Encourage them to keep using it. You’ll be amazed at how your wedding looks from someone else’s perspective.
Image Source: TheFlavorStylist.com via Pinterest
Wedding Website
A wedding website is a great tool to help you navigate through the wedding planning stages. They allow you to share your love story and keep all the details in one easy-to-access place – online. With a wedding website, your guests can easily access the wedding date, respond with their R.S.V.P’s and meal preferences, see your registry, and of course, get familiar with your hashtag.
Stationary
Your wedding paper products are one of the best places to introduce and remind your wedding guests about your hashtag. From the first announcement, your Save-The-Date cards to your wedding programs, dinner cards, and even your thank you’s, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to display your hashtag. Include the hashtag you’ve created from the beginning to get your guests ready to tag their hearts away.
Photo Booth
If you’re adding a little extra fun and excitement to your wedding by having an interactive photo booth, we highly recommend that you incorporate your hashtag here as well. It can be added to the festive backdrop so it’s front and center in all photos or at the bottom of a photo frame that your guests will hold.
No matter what, with all the props and poses, your guests will love this wedding experience.
Your Perfect Wedding Hashtag
Having an unforgettable, mind-blowing wedding experience begins with the smallest of details, including your hashtag. And while many guests may not take note of your hashtag on your Save-The-Date cards, having one will ultimately make the entire wedding journey an experience that they can enjoy along the way with you.
From the engagement to the wedding exit and every step in between can be stored together in your personal online social photo album using your wedding hashtag. Make sure it’s a memorable one!
