Is it narcissistic to do your own wedding picture slideshow?

shoegal715

I'm undecided on this one. I can't decide if it's weird or not.

FH really wants to have pictures of us showing during our first dance, that way people aren't just staring at us. They would be pictures of us growing up. I'm indifferent on the idea. I don't mind doing one, but I would feel bad if someone else did it - even if they offered.

Is it weird if I make a collection of pictures of us growing up, and play it during the first dance? I'm not a fan of monogramed things at weddings, and I'm thinking this may be along the same lines. 

What do you think? 

katiewhompus

Only if you post it twice

It's nms, but I think it's also fairly common.

mysticl

In a word "no".  Why would it be?'

Just not sure about the whole first dance timing.  I think that people are supposed to watch you doing the first dance.  A friend of mine had one playing at the church while  people were arriving.  It was on a loop and they shut it down when they were ready to seat the mothers.

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I don't think it is narcissistic at all. My sister and her husband made one and played it before dinner, and I thought it was really cute. I think making one and playing it during the first dance is a cute idea, too. I've never heard of anyone doing that. 

Really, it's your call whether you do it or not. After all, it is your wedding. As long as you're not smiting your guests, I think you'll be okay!

loop0406

I think it would be cute to see picture slideshow....I don't like the monogram thing but the pictures would be cute (and I don't think monogram and pic slideshow is same thing or along same lines), if it's only shown during the 1st dance, I don't see anything wrong with it.

skippylouwho

I would limit the number of pictures and only have it on when you're doing your first dance or at some other specific time but that is all.  If you make it too  many pictures or you run it for too long people will get bored and possibly even annoyed by it

riverjib

Not narcissistic. Could be really cheesy, but cute anyway. At best, it would be just plain sweet! And since he suggested it and not you (or some corny wedding planner) I really like it :-) Go for it. It's your wedding, and you don't sound like a narcissist....

Calumet

I voted that they're stupid, and I had one!

But that's because my dad REALLY wanted it, and he gave us money, so there goes it. But really, even if they're NMS if your FI really wants it, I say do it. It's your day, and it's not like your adding to the time where people are waiting to eat.

That said, you are really going to distract from your dance.... It's kind of supposed to be a moment where everyone is looking at you.

noodle_oo

I like slideshows of photos of the couple as they are growing up.  Those tend to be sweet and family loves it. Also cute if it includes siblings and friends who are at the wedding.

I don't like slideshows of engagement photos.  Those seem narcissistic.

Either way, keep the show rather short and don't play the music too loud!  (last wedding I went to did a slideshow of their e-pics, the music was BLARING and it was kind of obnoxious!).

polichik

I'm torn. I really like those slideshows, but it does seem kind of weird to me to make it yourrself. Although, how would anybody know that you guys made it, as opposed to a MOH or parent? They probably wouldn't, so I bet you're ok

_Dagney_

I voted YES.  But I still think you should do it LOL.

People are there for YOU.  Weddings are ALL ABOUT the couple.

GO for it.