"Want to Place 'Take a Photo and Send it♡ [Photo Sign]' on the Guest Table!"

Looking Forward to Guest Camera Photos ♡

At the wedding, a professional photographer will capture moments throughout the ceremony and reception…

Guests will also take many pictures with their smartphones or personal cameras.

Photos taken from the guests' perspective have a different charm compared to those from the photographer.

Moreover, it takes several months for the professional photos to arrive, so in the meantime, we will reminisce by looking at the pictures sent by our guests.

@chihiro_wedding1022

The name cards taken by guests,

Snapshots between guests,

Casual moments of the bride and groom that can only be captured by guests, and so on…

There are many photos that can only be taken by guest cameras.

That’s why I want to convey to the guests, “Please take a lot of photos and send them to us ♡”!

@tonko_wedding_miavia

However, it feels a bit awkward for the bride to personally ask each person to "take lots of photos!"

(After all, we are grateful just for their presence to celebrate the occasion…!)

It is recommended to create a [Photo Sign] ♡

Therefore, I recommend DIYing an item called a [Photo Sign].

A photo sign is like a board asking guests to take and share photos.

By placing it in the welcome space or at guest tables, you can subtly convey the desire for photos to be sent.

What should the text on the [Photo Sign] say?

Here are some text examples from experienced brides for the photo sign.

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【Please share your photos!】

We would be happy if you could send us the photos and videos taken today via LINE later.

Any photos or videos are fine.

We are looking forward to a lot of photos and videos!

【Please!】

We would be delighted if you could send us the photos and videos of everyone and the bride and groom taken today ♡

We are looking forward to many photos and videos!!

Caution! 【Oh! Snap!】 may have a different nuance…?

Many brides DIY their [Photo Signs], but a common dilemma is the English phrase to put at the top of the sign.

A commonly used phrase is 【Oh! Snap!】, but its original meaning in English carries a nuance of "Oh no!" or "Oops!"

This expression is used by natives when something bad happens or when they make a mistake.

Since the word "Snap" is included, it can easily be used in a photo sign, but it's worth noting that English-speaking guests or those fluent in English might find it strange.

Prepare a photo sign and get guests to take lots of photos ♡

I introduced the [Photo Sign] designed to encourage guests to take and send photos on the wedding day.

It's recommended to place it on the guest tables during the reception or at tables for the after-party ♡

For a few days after the wedding, I’d love to immerse myself in memories while gazing at the abundance of photos sent by guests ♩