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Capitalization is key<\/b><\/p>\n
To help avoid any potential readability issues, capitalize each word. This will show your guests where each word starts and will prevent any misspellings or awkward misreading. For example, you\u2019d definitely want to consider printing #JenAndIanAlways on your save the-date over #jenandianalways (read it again\u2026). If you\u2019re concerned you may have missed something, have a few friends take a look at your chosen hashtag before you fully commit. When your guests go to use your hashtag, they don\u2019t have to capitalize every word\u2014it will still work the same either way.<\/p>\n
Keep it simple<\/b><\/p>\n
You want your friends and family to use the hashtag on their photos, so make sure they\u2019ll be able to remember it! If guests are left guessing if a hashtag is #JakeLovesRachel or #RachelLovesJake, they may end up using the wrong hashtag which just makes things harder when you\u2019re trying to look through all the shots your guests snapped throughout the night. You don\u2019t want to miss any photos of your big day because of a silly hashtag mishap.<\/p>\n
See if it\u2019s available<\/b><\/p>\n
As soon as you have thought through all the possible hashtag creations and picked \u201cthe one,\u201d check to see if it already exists. If someone else used your clever hashtag already, you might want to go back at square one. You don\u2019t really want someone else\u2019s family photos in your collection, do you?<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t forget to let people know<\/b><\/p>\n
The only way for a hashtag to really do its job is if your guests use it. As soon as you\u2019ve decided on a hashtag, make sure you spread the word. And the earlier, the better. You\u2019ll want to launch your wedding hashtag as soon as you get engaged so that all wedding related festivities can be included. Put it on your wedding website, add it to your save-the-date, or tell all your closest friends to include it on their photos from your engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party to help get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n
The day of the wedding, sprinkle tasteful reminders throughout the event. Consider putting signs by the venue\u2019s entrance, including a note on the menu, or a message on the program).
\nRemember that hashtags don\u2019t have to just be about last names. They can be about your theme, wedding date, first names squished together or anything else.<\/p>\n