So, I'm getting married 6.1.2013 but my sister just had her wedding on 10.14.2012. I had the following observations that are causing me concern.
During her wedding ceremony my grandpa was walking around with a videocamera, my stepmom was holding up her iPad in the middle of the aisle to take pictures... so therefore my sister couldn't even see the groom while walking down the aisle. Both of our wedding ceremonies are outdoors.
How to I address the issue of staying seated during the ceremony? Does the officiant need to say something before? Should there be a sign? Should I put it in the invitation/program?
Also, my crazy aunt (literally) followed around the photographers the entire time during the cocktail hour!! Even when my sister and her husband were doing the private pictures. I had to personally go up to her 3 times, the third time practically yelling to get her to go away. Some other family did this early in the picture taking process, but finally got the hint when they went to a private location (except my aunt).
Should I warn my photographer and have her address it? What are my options?
I don't want to make family mad and I understand they want pictures, but I don't know how to set appropriate boundaries. Plus, my college friend who is a film major is doing our videography as our gift and I'm paying a wonderfully professional photographer. I don't need everyone pretending they are an expert at the ceremony... I just want them to enjoy.
Any suggestions would be helpful!