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Slideshow

I was wanting to make a slideshow and dedicate it to all those who are very important in my fiance and I's life like parents and really close friends but I do not know where to do it. It is going to be about 10minute long.

Our reception starts with us coming in and going straigth to the cake... cutting it than everyone will be eating. Shoudl I play it during dinner or have an intimate time between us cutting the cake and dinner?

Re: Slideshow

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    [QUOTE]I was wanting to make a slideshow and dedicate it to all those who are very important in my fiance and I's life like parents and really close friends but I do not know where to do it. It is going to be about 10minute long. Our reception starts with us coming in and going straigth to the cake... cutting it than everyone will be eating. Shoudl I play it during dinner or have an intimate time between us cutting the cake and dinner?
    Posted by whitk10[/QUOTE]

    Personally, I'm not a fan of making people sit through a slide show of you, especially a 10 minute one.  I think they're pretty AW-ish~the whole wedding is already about you, after all.

    At the risk of being called rude, when slide shows start at a wedding, I want to head to the ladies room or the bar.  However, if you feel compelled to do this, I'd suggest just putting it on a loop and having it play off to the side where people can go see it if they want to but don't have to be held captive by it. 

    Or if it's really a TY to your parents and close friends, play it during the RD where they'll be the audience as opposed to your entire guest list.
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
  • Yikes, I like the idea of a slideshow (my fiance's dad is putting one together for us), but 10 minutes seems like a really long time.  My suggestion would be to cut in in half at least.  I think that 5 mins is still pushing it.
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  • I have always loved slideshows at weddings! It comes with our entertainment package as well! I have made a whole bunch & used ProShow--great program & super easy to use.
    Also, most slideshows I have seen have been between courses. I also think cutting down on the time would be a good idea as well.

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  • We are having ours at the RD because those there will be closest to us and most likely to be the ones honored and enjoying the show. Having a 10min tribute to your honored guests is great, but a slideshow might make borderline people feel excluded. Just something to consider. 
  • Since we are having a DW we are having a slideshow of the ceremony at the AHR.  However, we are looping it and putting it off to the side.  We thought about putting it on the bar so guests can view as they wait for a drink.
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