Creating a Wedding Hashtag
Unless you’re hosting an unplugged wedding, you probably want to create a wedding hashtag to make your day even more memorable. Not only do hashtags allow you to see your wedding photographs in real time, but they allow you to create a virtual wedding album which will (forever) be available for everyone to see.
A wedding photographer can capture all of the most special moments, but it’s the guests who fill in the gaps. Creating a wedding hashtag has now become a core part of any wedding planning process, but with so many hashtags to choose from (and the added pressure of ensuring yours is unique), it can be difficult to know where to start.
Here, I’ve rounded up the best wedding hashtags that I’ve seen floating around the internet, top tips for creating your own and how to use them.
Wedding Hashtag Ideas
Contrary to popular belief, your wedding hashtags don’t have to be insanely witty. Switch your names into one of these simple and fuss-free wedding hashtag templates which do the job perfectly.
- #WilliamsWedding2022
- #WilliamsGetHitched
- #MeetTheWilliams
- #HappilyEverWilliams
- #FinallyAWilliams
- #WilliamsSayIDo
- #WilliamsToTheChapel
- #WilliamsTieTheKnot
- #WilliamsInLove
- #JonesWedsWilliams
- #WilliamsVows
- #CheersToTheWilliams
- #Jones2Williams
- #WilliamsGetWed
- #WilliamsSquared
- #MrAndMrsWilliams
- #NiceDay4aWilliamsWedding
Creative Wedding Hashtag Ideas
Wedding hashtags are totally personal, and the best ones are those which play on the names of the couple in question. That said, it’s useful to get some inspiration from existing hashtags, so I’ve made a list of 33 of the best ones I’ve stumbled across lately… Which is your favourite?
- #ToGalvinToHold
- #TwoPeasInADodd
- #SamAndFranWedFest
- #finALIsampson
- #ILoveYouGerryMuch
- #PartyWithThePerkins
- #FinallyTheJacksons
- #MorganHeBargainedFor
- #KellysCupOfJoe
- #LanesInLove2019
- #MeetTheMooneys
- #BillieisaShep
- #OfficiallyAChapman
- #TeamThomson
- #WadeForEachOther
- #WifeBeginsAt40
- #JusteBeLove
- #ANiceDayForAThwytteWedding
- #MattMarriesErin
- #HopelessRahmantics
- #ForeverlyHills
- #ManAndWhite
- #SmithterAndMrs
- #SealedTheDeal
- #ToonBecomeOne
- #ForeverYounge
- #SheldonSquared
- #ToHaveAndToHolton
- #OneHaleOfAWedding
- #SayYesToTheCress
- #ShesTheManelly
- #HallMyLove
- #DreamsComeDrew
How to Make Your Own Wedding Hashtag
Struggling to know where to start with your own wedding hashtag? Follow these top tips and you’ll have created something you love in no time…
- Start With the Basics: This might be a bit obvious, but you’ve got to start with the basics. I’d recommend you make a list of everything that might be relevant to include in your hashtag, including the following- Your first names Your surnames Your new, marital name (are you merging or double-barreling your names?) The date of your wedding The name of your venue The location of your venue The theme of your wedding The date your first met First and last names are the best starting point, because they’re what will make your hashtag personal, but you should also think outside the box. Have you got any nicknames? Have your friends given you a couples’ name? (RIP Brangelia, long live Posh and Becks). Now is the time to embrace any little quirks.
- Get Punny: Your wedding hashtag is the part of your wedding you can really have fun with, so if you and your other half are known as jokers, you should definitely look towards a play on words. Puns are the lifeblood of hashtag writing, after all. Think about potential alliterations and rhymes which might work. It’s a good idea to pick up a thesaurus and jot down words which sound like either person’s first or last names (or even parts of them). Someone with the surname Hurst might use something like “#LoveAtHurstSight”, for example. You could even try putting your names into an online pun generator or consider the help of a professional hashtag writer (yep, they actually exist). If you’re still feeling stumped, enlist the help of a witty friend or family member.
- Creating a Unique Wedding Hashtag:Without really caring how good or witty your ideas are, jot down all the hashtags which have sprung to mind during steps one and two. Getting your thoughts down on paper might encourage more ideas, as might asking your friends on Facebook and Instagram for suggestions.
Creating a Unique Wedding Hashtag
Wedding hashtags can be a great way to share your wedding photos with your guests, as well as to make finding your photos easy. To get started, brainstorm some of your favourite memories, inside jokes and song lyrics - make sure to have fun with it and make it personal.
Once you've come up with a few options, narrow down your favourite and share it with your guests! Be sure to capitalize the first letter of each word, and for extra creativity, consider hiring a professional hashtag writer.
Where to Use Your Wedding Hashtag
- Pop the hashtag on your wedding invitations
- Include it on your wedding website
- Purchase a wedding sign for guests to see when they arrive
- Put it on a wedding banner, on menus, photo booth props, and table name signs
Tips for Brainstorming a Wedding Hashtag
- Brainstorm some of your favourite memories, inside jokes and song lyrics
- Make it personal and have fun with it
- Use a combination of your names and wedding date
- Opt for a phrase such as 'I do', 'From This Day', or 'Our Happily Ever After'
- Consider using a pun (eg. #SayIDoCrew or #RiceRiceBaby) or a geographical reference (eg. #LovedUpInLondon)
How to Make Your Own Wedding Hashtag
- Make sure it's not already in use by searching the hashtag across social media
- Ask your wedding party to do the same
- Make sure both you and your partner agree
- Create a shortlist of your top 3
- Keep the hashtag short and sweet
Sharing the Wedding Hashtag
- Share the hashtag on your social media platforms and wedding website
- Attach the hashtag to any images taken on the run-up to the wedding day
- Include it on your wedding invitations and wedding website