A Comprehensive Guide to Live Streaming Your Wedding

A Comprehensive Guide to Live Streaming Your
Wedding

You might want to live stream your wedding
celebration for a number of reasons, such as having
loved ones who can't make it or choosing an exotic
location for your ceremony.
Live-streaming is now easier than ever, allowing you
to share the most special moments of your wedding
with loved ones near and far. Numerous video-
streaming apps and services enable this.
Live streaming has become really popular lately,
and we think it will keep growing.
Before you turn on the camera, there are a few
things you should know. Let's go over how to live
stream your wedding so that your virtual guests
won't wonder why they can merely see the dance
floor!
 

What we'll cover is as follows:

 
 Why should you broadcast your wedding live?
 What is the price of a live wedding stream?
 What are the best platforms to watch a
wedding live?
 How would you stream your wedding using
Facebook Live?
 How can you stream your wedding ceremony
live for free?
 How should your live-streaming hardware be
chosen and set up?
 How can your wedding be streamed live?
 How can you ensure the best audio quality for
your live-streamed wedding?
 Guidelines for amazing wedding live streaming.
 
Why Should You Live Stream Your Wedding?
A destination wedding, a small elopement, or giving
guests a choice if their schedules don't align are just
a few reasons to live stream your candid wedding.
The following are the top five causes:

 Somewhere else is where you're getting
married.
 You've made the decision to elope in a private
setup.
 To create a memorable video of the ceremony,
livestream your wedding.
 Not everyone will be comfortable in your space.
 To accommodate visitors with conflicting
schedules, livestream your wedding.
 
What Does a Live Wedding Stream Cost?
There are various costs involved with live streaming
a wedding, depending on whether you use a cell
phone, do it yourself with better equipment, or hire
a professional.

While you are free to live stream your wedding, we
suggest at the very least upgrading your equipment
if you want the greatest possible sound and picture
quality.
 
 

Professional-quality live streaming is an investment
option, with costs ranging from $400 to $3,000,
depending on your needs and location.
 
What Are the Top Platforms for Live Streaming a
Wedding?
 Facebook Live: After clicking "Start Live Video,"
you have eight hours to share your event and
can broadcast for free to any number of
people.
 FaceTime: If you, your guests, and your devices
are an iPhone or an iPad, you can use Apple
FaceTime, which is also free and can
accommodate 32 people. This is an excellent
option for intimate weddings. Just make sure
you first ask your visitors if they have a device
that works with it!
 YouTube Live: With YouTube Live, you may
stream a single video to an unlimited number
of people for up to 12 hours. We appreciate
you making this decision if you want to be able
to watch your wedding live broadcast

repeatedly because YouTube will automatically
save it.
 Zoom: With a free Zoom account, you can
broadcast for 40 minutes to up to 100
individuals on a private cloud.
 Google Meet: Previously known as Google
Hangouts, the name of Google Meet has
recently changed. It is another complimentary
tool that is accessible to everybody with a
Gmail account. Normally, only 25 people can
participate in a video conversation. Google
Meet frequently makes exceptions to the rule,
so take a look!
 
How to Use Facebook Live to Stream Your
Wedding?
 
 To go live, click "Go Live" under your status
update on a desktop or mobile device,
respectively, by tapping the camera icon next to
the search bar.

 Upgrade your browser if necessary, and grant
Facebook permission to use your webcam (or
another camera) and microphone.
 Choose your privacy and posting preferences.
 Choose whether you want to do the ceremony
now or later. You'll probably choose the later
option just to be safe.
 Click the blue "Start Live Video" or "Schedule
Live Video" button to start your wedding live
stream. If you're organising the event, you can
choose to give a link to the broadcast to your
attendees.
 While you are live streaming, you can interact
with your audience. However, we strongly
suggest delegating this to a friend or wedding
planner.
 The broadcast will end once you click "Finish."
 
How to Broadcast Your Wedding Ceremony Live
for Free!
Zoom and Facebook Live are the two best live
streaming services for weddings. Not only are they
cost-free, but everyone you want to watch your live

stream with is likely already a member of Facebook
or has easy access to Zoom without having to join
or log in.
 
How to Select and Configure Your Live-Streaming
Hardware?
If you're just starting out with live streaming, don't
feel obligated to make a significant investment right
immediately. Learn more about different settings
and the types of live streaming they're used for
before you start making purchases. Here are a few
typical arrangements to consider:
 
Entry–Level Configurations
Entry-level shooting gear includes:
 Camera
 WiFi-enabled smartphone or tablet
 Tripod
 Wireless network
 
Intermediate-Level Configurations

Intermediate-level streaming requires:
 Single HD camera setup
 HD video camera or Camcorder 
 Tripod\s
 Encoder for video
 Wi-Fi portable device
  
Professional-Level Configurations
Professional shooting requires: 
 Multiple HD video cameras
 Camcorders
 Multi-camera setup
 Tripods
 Audio mixer
 Video encoder
 Software for computer graphics
 Portable Wi-Fi device

What Accessories Do You Need for Streaming?
 
Whatever live streaming setup you choose, you'll
need a few key add-ons to provide your viewers a

better and more enjoyable experience. Here are a
few additions that will make your live streaming
look more professional:
 Illumination: It is a good idea to have steady
lighting on your face so that your audience can
see you.
 Background: Whether you're using a green
screen or wish to show your surroundings, it's a
good idea to have a constant, uncluttered
background.
 Batteries, cables, etc.: Over time, you'll gather
a variety of useful gear to keep on hand for a
simpler streaming method.
 
 
How to Live Stream Your Wedding?
Start by thinking about the POV. In the Point of
View (POV), everything is an angle! You must
choose a spot for your device that will provide
virtual attendees a great view of the action.
 

Do you want people to see your ceremony up close,
far away, to the side, etc.? Choose a location that
gives them a clear view while also not obstructing
other participants or your cameras.

Your preferred point of view (POV), the estimated
number of in-person participants, the arrangement
of the ceremony, and the personnel assisting you
will all affect the optimum equipment setup.

You should also chat with the wedding
photographers to make sure that your expectations
and theirs are entirely in line.
 
 
Aimable Details to Take into Account
While arranging your streaming, keep your
audience in mind. Spend a few seconds peering into
the camera every so often; this will heighten
attendees' feelings of participation. They should
feel valued as a participant in your celebration.
 

 
You can also decide if you want to record your live
broadcast or not. Most streaming services offer this
choice, but it has to be made before the live stream
starts.

Because many couples tell us they enjoy reflecting
on what their virtual guests experienced, it is
strongly advised!
 
Coordinate With Your Venue Team
Communicate with all members of your venue and
vendor team if you intend to live-stream your
wedding event and photographs. Smooth
operations depend on effective communication,
particularly when dealing with multiple vendors.
 
How to Make Your Live-Streamed Wedding Audio
as Good as Possible?
 Using the built-in microphone on the phone,
live-stream your wedding.

 using the shotgun microphone on your phone.
 live broadcasting with Airpods and a wireless
microphone.
 Connect the phone to a wired microphone.
 It's essential to have a reliable wireless mic
when streaming your wedding live.
 
How to Enhance the Audio of Your Live Broadcast?
 To fix the most common audio problems when
live streaming, go as close to the action as you
can.
 If there is a sound system, position the phone
closer to the speakers for the best sound
quality.
 When using the smartphone's built-in
microphone, make sure your hands are out of
the way.
 When using a shotgun microphone, make sure
it is focused directly at the bride and groom so
that it blocks anything else.
 Keep your AirPods close by to avoid Bluetooth
connectivity problems.

 
Tips on Incredible Live Streaming of Your Wedding
 Obtain all of the equipment you'll need to live
stream your wedding.
 Create a Facebook group for participants and
visitors.
 Create a broadcast schedule for the events
you'll be covering.
 Assign a person to oversee the live broadcast.
 Select a stealthy spot for the tripod that is close
to the ceremony.
 Mount your camera and tripod properly.
 Check your internet connection.
 Check the live stream's audio and video.
 To go live, use your streaming service ten
minutes before the ceremony begins.
Get in touch with Grandhouse Wedding Photos &
Cinemas if you'd like to learn more about live
streaming arrangements and procedures. For all of
your special days, we provide top-notch wedding
photography and wedding videography services.