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Five Tech Tools to Make Your Wedding Memorable
From smart rings to virtual-reality streaming.
seating, and take virtual tours of your
BY KRIPA SINGH venues. The drag-and-drop features let you
experiment with furniture layouts, stage
In the digital age, technology is dramatically setups, and F&B spaces.
changing weddings. A tap of a key makes planning
easier. Innovative devices can create jaw-dropping
special effects (think Michael Jackson performing Projection Mapping
at your celebration). And virtual weddings allow Want to make your guests feel like they are
you to be in two places at once. transported to the Valdivian rainforest?
With video mapping, you can. The Projection
technique adds dimensions and creates optical illusions which will leave your guests
If Zoom is the only technology you’re using for your
bewildered. Video mapping turns surfaces and objects into a spatially-augmented
nuptials, you’re missing out on other options that
virtual reality. The aesthetics can also be combined with audio to create an audiovisual
can streamline the planning process and enhance
narrative to create a transformative experience.
the guest experience. Here are five creative tech
If you’re ready to splurge, you can even have Michael Jackson perform at your
tools and ideas to make your wedding memorable.
wedding! Spend more, and you can have a hologram of any person (living or dead)
at your wedding – with the proper permissions in place, of course. From a technical
Digital Invites and Wedding Websites perspective, these involve projecting or reflecting an image onto an invisible surface.
Go tech savvy with the first step of wedding planning. Whether it’s an animated reel
or a subtle e-card, opt for digital invites instead of physical copies. You’ll get to be Innovative Wedding Rings
more creative, and by not using paper you’ll be more eco-friendly.
Wear your technology on your finger. Make your ring exchange innovative by opting
You can also curate and send a personalized wedding website. Sharing a link with your for a smart ring. For example, Oura rings are made of titanium and measure your
guests is convenient for all parties involved. Include all the relevant information like body’s important biometrics. Not only do they look cool, but they can track your sleep
your itinerary, dress codes, and FAQs. The best part is you can also collect RSVPs via and count your steps through all your wedding events. Better yet, you can measure
the same link. Platforms like Appy Couple allow you to create a wedding website your heart rate as you walk down the aisle.
effortlessly. There are multiple templates to choose from, and you can personalise
it as much as you’d like.
Virtual Reality Streaming
Virtual Setup Preview Zoom is great, but virtual reality is better. Invite your wedding guests to the Metaverse
and you can host a one-of-a-kind celebration. Through VR headsets, guests can join
Back in the day, you would have to work with pen and paper to create your wedding your nuptials from the comfort of their homes. They will be able to experience the
floor plan. Even then, there was no way to be accurate with spatial design. Today, event by interacting with avatars of the bride and groom, as well as other guests.
you can log onto www.allseated.com and create your own detailed layout.
Check out Bangkok VR Rentals to get more information on obtaining headsets and
The immersive planning tool allows you to meticulously design floor plans, arrange the VR experience.

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