{"id":7911,"date":"2015-12-17T19:04:40","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T19:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.withjoy.com\/?p=7911"},"modified":"2024-04-08T09:34:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T16:34:51","slug":"how-to-choose-a-wedding-hashtag-and-why-they-dont-matter-as-much-as-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-wedding-hashtag-and-why-they-dont-matter-as-much-as-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose a Wedding Hashtag (And Why They Don’t Matter As Much As You Think)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A unique hashtag becomes a brand for your wedding. It makes it easy for others to follow along with your journey to the altar via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram; helps people remember your wedding url (if you make your hashtag and url the same, which is smart); and becomes the first thing people think of when they talk about your wedding. You can even use hashtags to help collect some of your guests’ photos. (Of course, we recommend you use Joy to collect all of your guests’ photos<\/a> more easily, but more on that later.) But picking the right wedding hashtag requires more than mashing your names together. Picking a hashtag is a big decision, but the Joy team is here to teach you how to choose a wedding hashtag the right way.<\/p>\n

Be unique<\/h2>\n

If you want the whole world to join in on a conversation on Twitter, using a hashtag that’s already popular is a smart move. But if you want a wedding hashtag that is unique to your wedding, it’s important that you pick one that isn’t already being used. Picking something too generic will make your feed messy. We recommend you do your homework before choosing your wedding hashtag to make sure it isn’t being used currently by another couple or in an unrelated topic. We recommend using a social media tracking site like Tagboard.com<\/a> to test out the hashtags you are considering. If you don’t see any posts, or if you don’t see any in the past six months, you’re good to go.<\/p>\n

Be funny<\/h2>\n

Your wedding hashtag should represent your wedding, and that doesn’t just mean it should have your names in it. If you are planning a lively, lighthearted celebration, pick a hashtag that is fun, and maybe even a little funny. Mary and Adam O’Conner, one of our first Joy couples, used the hashtag #AdamGetsMaryd<\/strong> for their wedding, and found that their guests were even more likely to use it because it was a bit humorous. When you’re choosing a hashtag, think like a marketer, and pick something that appeals to your audience.<\/p>\n

Be flexible<\/h2>\n

Building on the importance of being unique, remember that a general formula of “[name]and[name]” doesn’t always work, because these are often already in use — especially if you and your partner have relatively popular names. When Dave and Amy Osborne were looking for a hashtag, “#DaveAndAmy was already taken, so they went with “#DavePlusAmy” instead. Some popular formulas you can consider include:<\/p>\n