Wedcast
If you’re like me and are getting married away from the majority of your family and friends, this post may be of interest to you. Whether you’ve decided to do a destination wedding or just know of people who want to attend your wedding but can’t be physically present, a wedcast may be the next best thing. Wedcasts are live, video broadcast over the Internet which allows friends and family to watch your wedding as it is happening. How exciting is that?
I started thinking about this when several of my friends called to regretfully tell us that they could not attend our wedding but wish they could see it live. I did a web search and learned that there are hotels in Hawaii and at other destinations and companies who do this.
How does it work? Companies take a videographer’s footage and stream it live on the Internet. Most couples use this to let friends and family view their wedding in real time whereas there are some that also get married or hold commitment ceremonies virtually.
Who does it? There are both hotels and companies specifically focused on wedcast that do this. From one in Vegas to a company called Live Internet Weddings in Hawaii, there are hotels and resorts, and new businesses sprouting up to cater to the not present guest. I found one that solely deals with wedcasts. http://www.wedcast.tv/
Other options? Getting a live stream of your wedding may be a little pricey for some. Another option would be to get married via a webcam.
Tags: destination wedding, planning, wedcast
