Steps To Live Stream Your Wedding

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Live Stream Your Wedding Using These Steps

Gather what you need to live stream your wedding ceremony (Links to everything below)
Designate Person to manage the live stream (someone tech savvy)
Choose between using a Zoom Meeting or Facebook Live
Pick a discreet location for tripod close to the ceremony
Setup Tripod, Tablet/Smartphone and External Battery
Test Internet Connection (use Speedtest.net App)
Test Live Stream for Video and Audio
Go Live 10 Minutes Before Start of Ceremony

What You Will Need To Live Stream Your Wedding Ceremony

You might have everything you need sitting around your house or readily available to borrow from a relative or friend. Please test everything out a month before your wedding in case you need to order something at the last minute.

Smartphone or Tablet and Internet – Any iPhone, iPad, Android, or smartphone will do!
Tripod and Phone Mount (for stability) – click these links for useful products: Tripod GorillaTripod Mount
Internet Connection (4G,5G,Mobile Hotspot, or Wifi) – Either use your cell data, purchase a mobile hotspot, or most venues have wifi you can use. Make sure you’re on the venue’s wifi and check your connection and speeds! You are going to want to shoot for around 5-7mb’s or more upload speed and consider doing this during the rehearsal or when you tour the venue so you have time to come up with a backup plan if the connection is spotty. To test your internet speed, an app like Speedtest App work great. If you do not get great cell reception, consider purchasing a mobile hotspot for a month to use. Verizon has them for around $15 per month and typically gets great reception.
If Facebook Live – Facebook Account and Group for Guests. For privacy and to control who can see your wedding online, I recommend creating a Private Group and inviting your online guests to the group. You can then select to only go live for your wedding group.
If Zoom Meeting – You can upgrade your free zoom account to PRO which will enable to you to host a meeting over 40 minutes long. You can choose the monthly option with costs $15 per month. Cancel the PRO service after your wedding. Use the Mute All button so that your guests cannot be heard on the zoom meeting.
Designated Attendee To Manage Live Stream – You are going to want someone who can setup, manage, and run your live stream for you, so you don’t have to think about it all yourself. They can test the system, troubleshoot for anyone watching, and update online guests of any changes.
Time To Test Connection and Streaming Quality – Don’t wait for the last minute!
Power to Charge Phone or Tablet – Keep your live stream going by plugging in an external battery. Click this link for a useful product: External Battery

Test Live Stream for Video and Audio

Do a practice Facebook Live or Zoom Meeting to make sure everything is working properly and clearly. You should also consider doing this at the rehearsal or when you walk through your venue.

Go Live with your Streaming Service 10 Minutes Before Start of Ceremony

Going Live 10 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony will allow your virtual guests to log in and get connected before you walk down the aisle! It will also give a few minutes for your guests or attendant to troubleshoot any issues that may come up.