Opinion on having screens at the reception showing pictures of bride and groom and pictures of the party as it is happening?

Original post by DaisyBride05

Mar 01, 2004 09:29 PM

I spoke with a DJ company that offers to have two screens up during the reception. Right before the bride and groom are introduced, there is a little video montage of the couple and then when the bride dance with her dad, there will be pictures of her through the years. And the same for the groom when he dances with his mom. For the rest of the party, a digital photographer walks around and takes pictures which are continuosly shown on the screen. They said the take about 150 pictures. There is the option for more $$ to purchase the photos, given to you as a DVD video or a CD of pictures.

Has anyone seen it done or have used it themselves? Opinions please!!!

Betty Posted: Mar 02, 2004 10:26 AM

Re: Opinion on having screens at the reception showing pictures of bride and groom and pictures of the party as it is happening?

That's why we didn't have it while we were dancing with our parents. Both times there was a montage, nothing else was going on.

We thought the guests would feel uncomfrtable too but they loved it!!! People were getting insulted if they weren't on it

dkwife Posted: Mar 02, 2004 10:29 AM

Re: Opinion on having screens at the reception showing pictures of bride and groom and pictures of the party as it is happening?

Posted by Jax430

I have heard of it from various video companies, but in my opinion it takes away from the elegance of the wedding.

Agreed...

Spot12905 Posted: Mar 04, 2004 10:09 AM

Re: Opinion on having screens at the reception showing pictures of bride and groom and pictures of the party as it is happening?

I had actually seen it once at a wedding 2 years ago. IMO, it is more of a 'Sweet Sixteen' prop. I honestly didn't care for it.
To each his own... I do not think that is really good for a wedding. It is going to make the guest look there then looking at you getting married.

eroxgirl Posted: Mar 04, 2004 10:14 AM

Re: Opinion on having screens at the reception showing pictures of bride and groom and pictures of the party as it is happening?

My dj offers this...they even have a video guy film the ceremony and they can replay it before you are announced into your ceremony. I loved the idea, but I didn't want to spend the extra $$$$. My MOH had a photo montage at her wedding and it was awesome.