6 Easy Tips to Live Streaming Your Ceremony

Live streaming wedding ceremonies has become more popular over the last few years (for obvious reasons)!  Prior to 2020, many couples chose to opt out of live streaming.  Now, live streaming is common at most weddings we host.  I know, I know!  It’s ONE more thing to think about, consider, plan, and set up!  Don’t worry… we are here to help.  Below are 6 Easy Tips to Live Streaming Your Ceremony at The Meadow Barn and The Veranda!

Tip 1: Ask Your Videographer! 6 Easy Tips to Live Streaming Your Ceremony

Some videographers offer this service.  They are, in fact, the experts at filming your entire event, so why not trust their expertise in live streaming.  They possess the experience and knowledge to successful live stream your ceremony!  Also, by allowing your videographer to handle this, you have one less thing to think about on your big day!

Tip 2: Ask Your Personal Attendant to Live Stream. 6 Easy Tips to Live Streaming Your Ceremony

Personal Attendants are the brides go to person during the day of a wedding.  They help with communication, managing stress levels, keeping the schedule on track for the day, and helping with any issues that may arise.  A Personal Attendant is the perfect person(s) to help live stream your event.  They can make sure the camera is set up properly, in a good spot for audio, and can perform the testing prior to the ceremony.

Tip 3: Do a Test Run Prior to the Ceremony. 6 Easy Tips to Live Streaming Your Ceremony

This is so important!  Performing a Test Run prior to the events can help guarantee the ceremony can be seen and heard.  After all, you don’t want your guests on other side of the screen to miss out!

Tip 4: Make Sure to Use a Platform That Records. 6 Easy Tips to Live Streaming Your Ceremony

(This tip is mainly for those couples who choose to not have a videographer!)

Did you know that you can live stream and record at the same time!?  Platforms such as Facebook or Zoom not only live stream your event but they also record it!  Double check with your platform to guarantee it’s being recorded.  If you have a videographer, the recording might not be as important!

Tip 5: Make Sure Your Phone/Tablet/Computer is Fully Charged. 6 Easy Tips to Live Streaming Your Ceremony

Live Streaming can eat up a lot of battery power.  You don’t want your guests to be disconnected half way through your ceremony because the battery died!  Make sure your device’s power is at 100%!

Tip 6: Invest In a Tripod! 6 Easy Tips to Live Streaming Your Ceremony

Nothing is worse for live streaming than a shaky screen.  This can cause headaches, motion sickness, and more!  A tripod is a great way to ensure your ceremony is captured perfectly!

Check out these platforms for your live streaming success:

• Facebook Live: Streaming is free for any number of participants, and you can show off your event for eight hours after you press ‘start live video’.  Hint: Create a private group for your wedding guests, so your live stream is easy to find!
• FaceTime: If you and your guests use iPhones/iPads, then Apple FaceTime is also free and allows up to 32 people to join in.  This is a great option for intimate weddings—just be sure to check with your guests to make sure they have a compatible device!
• YouTube Live: This service is free for unlimited viewers and you can stream in a single video for up to 12 hours.  We love this option if you want to be able to re-watch your live stream (again and again) as YouTube will automatically save your wedding live stream.
• Zoom: If you have a free Zoom account, you can broadcast on a private cloud for 40 minutes and up to 100 participants.  You can also pay $14.99 for a monthly “pro” zoom account for additional allowances or increase your bandwidth to 500 participants with a $50 fee.
• Google Meet: Google Meet is easy for anyone with a Gmail account. As standard, Google Meet only lets 25 people join a video call but they have routinely offered exceptions to the rule so check it out!

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