The hashtag phenomenon began back in 2007 when one man posed the idea of using the "pound" or "number" sign in order to identify and organize ideas and topics on Twitter. The concept quickly gained popularity and is now used in order to connect people on social media (especially Instagram) all over the world. It has become increasingly popular to use creative wedding hashtags. If you’re resistant to jumping on the hashtag bandwagon, check out these primary ways that this particular social media connection can make your life easier and add more character to your wedding:

It uniquely captures your story. Photography is arguably one of the most important aspects of the wedding planning process. It is customary to give your photographer a list of photos that you want to make sure are taken. However, it can be easy in the hustle and bustle of the day for moments or opportunities to be missed. Using a hashtag is, in essence, a photography “safety net” - friends and family will be snapping pictures at moments and angles that a professional photographer may not be able to capture. Asking wedding guests to hashtag those photos ensures that you will see and receive them - at no additional cost to yourself!

It automatically organizes photos for memories (Read: creates less work for you). For many, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook serve as “scrapbooks” for the big and little moments in life. Using a wedding hashtag allows you to sort and locate your photos at the click of a button. Rather than relying on friends and family to text or email pictures to you after the fact, the hashtag ensures that the photo is instantly filed away so that you don’t have to go hunting for it later.

As you’re planning your wedding, putting together a hashtag is definitely worth considering. Keep these pointers in mind to make things as simple as possible and also to avoid potential mishaps:

Put the hashtag in multiple locations when the big day comes. Make sure that guests are well aware of what your hashtag is. This can be as simple as posting a few signs here and there - at the reception tables, by the guest book, or on the gift table. Using signs doesn’t have to create a lot of extra work for you either - a simple chalkboard is a cute and trendy way to get the message across.

Keep it simple, but meaningful. Try to avoid making your hashtag painfully long or confusing. You’ll want to make it short, catchy, and memorable in order to avoid incorrect spellings by friends and family. Consider using alliterations, puns, or nicknames that are meaningful to you. Use capital letters to set apart individual words to ensure that it’s read correctly. If puns and catchy phrases aren’t your thing, consider using this wedding hashtag generator to get you started.

Check the hashtag before making it official. As you're thinking through Potential hashtags, be sure to do a search to see if anyone else has used the same one, whether for their own wedding or for some other event. You definitely don't want your pictures getting mixed in with someone else's photos on the other side of the world. If you do find that someone else has already used the hashtag, consider making a minor alteration (such as adding a number) in order to set it apart.

The hashtag is a trendy and creative way to document your special day. It also adds a unique element to your wedding that doesn't require a ton of work or stress on your part. We believe it's possible to have a beautiful, quality wedding day with minimal stress for you. Contact us to find out how Enchanted Florist can also add a unique flare to your special day through gorgeous arrangements that will have everyone hashtagging nonstop. 

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