5 Ways to engage your virtual audience

1. Ask the officiant to welcome and thank online viewers

One way to engage your live stream audience is to have your officiant acknowledge the live stream audience and thank them for joining. Doing this at the beginning of the ceremony invites virtual guests to be a part of the wedding instead of merely observing. It reminds the virtual guest that their presence is important.

2. Wave to your virtual guests after walking down the aisle 

Another great way to engage your live stream audience is to waive hello to your virtual guests after walking down the isle to exit. Taking a moment to waive, or even say a quick hello, will personalize the viewer experience. Since these gestures are only intended for the virtual audience, friends and family watching online will feel particularly connected.

3.  Live stream both the ceremony and reception

If you really want to engage your live stream audience, make them feel like they aren’t missing a single moment by live streaming both the ceremony and reception. Your virtual guests will of course want to see the bride and groom walk down the aisle and say “I do”. However, they may feel like they are missing out on all the fun that happens afterward. By live streaming the reception, your virtual guests will almost smell the food and taste the wedding cake! They will be able to laugh along with friends and family as funny stories are told.

4. Ask in person guests to interact with the camera

Asking in person guests to interact with the camera brings the moments to life. You may want to let your guests know who you expect to be watching the live stream. Reminding in person guests that there are people watching the event in real time makes the camera interaction more fun. Just a simple waive and welcoming smile is all it takes to draw someone in.

5. Encourage all guests to rewatch the live stream replay

Even though the wedding night will eventually end, the memories continue. Since our live stream is available to rewatch shortly after the event, every guest can relive the night! This is especially convenient if a guest had to step out or missed even a moment.