Want a Quick How-to Guide for Amazing Wedding Hashtags?
Branding is everywhere. People brand themselves, their pets, their beards — if it garners attention on social media, it’s probably got a hashtag.
We even did an article not too long ago about branding your wedding if you want to have a look. For this article, we’ll specifically present the case for wedding hashtags. #votehashtags2022
There are tons of reasons to create an awesome hashtag specifically for your wedding. We’ll look at some of those, a few trending wedding hashtags for this year, and how to pick a memorable wedding hashtag.
Why Bother With a Wedding Hashtag?
Maybe you’re not a big fan of using hashtags in general. Or maybe you feel like creating one for your wedding comes across as a bit cheesy or the such. We get it. The hashtag certainly has its share of fans and its share of detractors, but hear us out because there are some solid reasons to consider creating the perfect wedding hashtag. Here are our top ones:
- All of those pictures and communications associated with the event will have one home.
- Even if you’re going unplugged (like this real wedding did), and have asked your guests to put the phones away for the ceremony, you can still get plenty of mileage out of a hashtag. Ask your guests to use it to tag pics from the bachelor and bachelorette parties, rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, etc.
- You and everyone else associated with your nuptials will have a quick way to search up info across social media platforms. You’ll get to see stuff ASAIU by your guests. (As Soon As It’s Uploaded… just made that up. Maybe we’ll create a hashtag)
- Your vendors will also benefit by using your hashtag (unless you explicitly ask them not to) to showcase their work and draw more traffic to their accounts.
How to Use Your Wedding Hashtag
How you want to use your hashtag is up to you, but it’s always a good idea to get it on everyone’s radar early on.
Include it on save-the-date announcements and wedding invites and let them know why you’re using one. Encourage your guests to post shopping or traveling photos for your big day or anything else they think you’ll enjoy seeing.
Also, put it up on your wedding website if you’re using one. Same if you’re using a wedding social media page.
Don’t forget to put up a pretty sign for all to see as they arrive at your wedding asking your guests to share photos on social media using your hashtag.
Of course, as we said before, some couples would really rather go unplugged.
If you’ve specified no photos at the ceremony but are still using a hashtag for other pictures and communique, put up a creative sign with your hashtag at the reception. Let them know that now’s the time for your guests to snap away!
7 Tips For Creating Wedding Hashtags
OK, we’ve convinced you to say ‘Yes’ to the hashtag. Now it’s time for the fun part – coming up with personalized wedding hashtags that you love! There are so many ways to create a hashtag. You could go punny, funny, romantic – whatever you think suits your couple vibes and wedding best.
Here are a few tips on how to find the perfect hashtag match for your upcoming nuptials:
1. Use a Hashtag Generator
Using a wedding hashtag generator is fine as long as you don’t mind if it’s kind of generic. Lots of sites offer free hashtag idea generators. A quick google search will do the trick.
2. Consult The Pros
Using a service specializing in creating a unique hashtag just for you is a fantastic way to get it right. We like Wedding Hashers a lot. Their motto is “Your Slogan For Life,” which hits home pretty hard when you think about it.
This will be yours for life. It’ll be out there on the web for who-knows-how-long well after your special day is over. Think anniversaries, baby announcements, all that stuff. You just never know. It’s very possible at some point you’ll wish you had created a catchier hashtag.
3. Make It Personal, Make It Memorable
Do use your names in the customhashtag. People will need those to find you.
Don’t do inside jokes or phrases or places or stuff like that. Not everyone’s gonna know what that means, and not everyone’s gonna be able to find you.
Of course, making it something easy for your guests to remember is important! Not only because it’s easier for them to find, but if it’s also memorable, people are more likely to use it more often.
4. Make It Easy To Spell
If you’re marrying someone with a name that’s hard to spell, it’s entirely likely people won’t end up using it. (Unless it’s their last name too!). Find a way to either shorten it, make it catchy, or use something else instead, like your wedding date or first names.
5. Make Sure It Isn’t Already Taken
Do a quick Google, Insta, Twitter, Facebook, whatever search you can think of to determine if your hashtag has already been claimed. If it has, you run the risk of getting someone else’s wedding photos (and someone else getting yours).
6. Don’t Get Too Dated
Pop culture references seldom age well, so if you’re thinking about using a meme, give it a second thought. While they’re super cute right now, if they’re integrated into your hashtag, they might go stale in a year or even sooner. Like, before your actual wedding day!
7. Incorporate Numbers To Stand Out
If you can, use the date of your engagement or when you met. That’ll go a long way toward making your hashtag unique and minimize the chances of accidentally stealing someone else’s.
Example Trending Hashtags (2022)
So. Many. Hashtags! We could include them all here, but then we’d have the equivalent of a book of hashtags and nobody wants that. So here are a few to give you an idea of how you can incorporate one or many hashtags into your wedding celebrations – from the engagement to the big day!
Engagement Examples
Basic Examples – For any of these examples, the bride and groom’s first names can and should be incorporated into the hashtag. If you use onr as is (i.e. not a personalized wedding hashtag), be aware that you’ll end up in loads of hash tag searches along with a gazillion other couples.
#bridetobe
#dreamring
#engaged
#futurewife
#imengaged
#shesaidyes
#wegettingmarried
#husbandtobe
Cute and Catchy Examples – You can create a cute and clever hashtag with alliteration, no big deal.
Here are a few ideas to get your wheels turning:
#FallingForFallon
#YesToYarborough
#WeddingWithWilson
#SmittenWithSanders
#WildAboutWong
#ReadyForReynolds
Funny Examples – If you’re gearing for an engagement hashtag that’s going to get some laughs, here are a few examples:
#AboutTime
#TwoLessFishInTheSea
#MatrimonyAhead
#TheRingHasLanded
Popular Wedding Examples
If you can, integrate the couple’s new last name. If the bride isn’t taking the groom’s name, you can use both of your last names in the hashtag.
Pretty Basic
#bettertogether
#ceremonious
#yesido
#eatdrinkgetmarried
#happylifeahead
#mywedding
Clever (Read: Punny!) Hashtags – Here are a few from Weddinghashers.com that we thought were an especially awesome hashtag idea.
#ForThePerezOfOurLives
#TheHeissIsRight
#LockStockAndCarroll
#AwwSchucks
#JamaicanMeAWallace
#IDoWithChoo
See what we mean? These are so much more memorable and catchy, and because they’re so fun, these couples will have no trouble getting wedding guests to use their hashtags.
Great Ways To Display Your Wedding Hashtag
There is so much swag associated with throwing a wedding. Every piece is a fantastic opportunity to display that hashtag!
Begin at the Beginning
We mentioned it earlier, but it bears repeating. If you want to get your hashtag out there sooner rather than later, include it on your save the dates and invites.
Don’t forget to put it up on your wedding website. Invite your wedding guests to use it whenever they’d like to document a moment. For instance, when shopping for your gift or a dress to wear to the wedding.
At the Place Settings
Include a cute card with your place setting or on your seating cards reminding your guests to take photos and use your wedding hashtag when posting them.
Props in the Picture Booth
Along with the goofy masks and fun accessories, include signs they can hold up with your hashtag printed on it.
Programs
If you’re using a program board or a paper program for your guests to follow, include your hashtag with the info!
The Bar Menu
When guests come up to the bar, might as well remind them about where to post photos of all the fun they have after downing a curated wedding cocktail.
Use a wedding hashtag sign such as this chalkboard menu.
The Dinner/Buffet Menu
Same concept – whether you’re posting a chalkboard menu or providing menus at each place setting, it’s a great place to post your hashtag.
Guest Book
It’s so much fun to revisit your guest book down the road. You will reminisce over who came to celebrate your big day and re-read the cute notes they wrote there. It’s also prime real-estate to plant your hashtag.
Welcome Bags/Wedding Favors
Any gifting opportunity is an excellent opportunity to reiterate your hashtag. It doesn’t have to be printed on your favors (unless you really want to). A simple card attached or enclosed will do just fine.
#HopeYourWeddingROCKS!
If you’re in the process of planning your wedding, do yourself a favor and designate a hashtag for the big day (if you haven’t already). It’ll make your life so much easier.
Your guests will thank you for it too. After all, your wedding is quite personal, but it’s also meant to be shared with your loved ones. Chances are, they’ll probably show up in some of those photos and mentions.
At any rate, congratulations! Enjoy your day and all of the fun memories you get to share for years to come.
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Meredith
Despite her dreamy wedding blogger lifestyle, Meredith's day job is running ClassicVeils.com and a full-time mom to an active toddler. If she could, Meredith would spend her days taking cruises, helping animals in need, and watching Big Brother!
