As a guest

Amy_Justin

As a wedding guest how would you feel about being asked to "sign" a video guestbook? We wanted a videographer but it was beyond our budget so we would really like some sort of video memories of our guests, especially in the future when some of them are gone. Would this make you feel uncomfortable or is this rude to ask? We'd like the memories and well wishes but not if it would be too much to ask.

If we decide to do it, we will hire someone to operate our video camera on a tripod so it would be relatively easy for guests.

TIA for your help.

ETA: The attendant would be hired strictly professionally and wouldn't be someone who is otherwise on the guest list. It will most likely be a friend of the MOH.

mwhitson14

Why the heck is Ariel in your sig pic? And I wouldn't do it, I'd be incredibly unconformtable and DH would be too shy to say a word.

thesuninherhead

I was at my BIL's wedding last night where that was done, and it was fine.

 

I also was asked to take some video for a friend's wedding last year and did this for them. It was fine. 

mushE

Agree with PPs, I'm not sure this is a great idea.  I've been to a few weddings where the bride & groom sent someone around with a video camera and asked guests to 'share their wishes for the bride and groom', and it was really awkward for people who aren't comfortable on camera, etc. 

If you do it, I'd suggest having it at a set station, like a guestbook would be (or photobooth), so people can choose to do the video if they're comfortable with it. 

MyNameIsNot

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[QUOTE]I hate being on camera so I wouldnt do it. I<strong> truly hate your sig pic btw.</strong>
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]

<div>That's what I was going to say.</div><div>
</div><div>I would probably do it, but not until after my 3rd or 4th drink.  Until then, I'm camera shy.  If you'd get a kick out of watching me slur and say something stupid, go for it.  (I probably would.  My friends would say something funny.)  If you're looking more for serious heart felt messages, you're probably not going to get them.  </div>

ExpatPumpkin

I wouldn't "sign" your guest book 

cukimerrydoll

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[QUOTE]I hate being on camera so I wouldnt do it. I truly hate your sig pic btw.
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]
Agreed.  On both counts.

Amy_Justin

It's really not worth the expense and hassle if it won't go over well so I think we will just do a traditional guestbook but tell our photog to snap away of the guests.

The siggy pic is for a siggy challenge for my regular board, but anyway, I don't see what's so wrong with it. IMO it's not offensive in the least.