Put myself in a bit of a jam

[naeno]

I did my first wedding this past week. I had slips of paper on the table telling guests how they could view the photos, and the date the pictures would be available. In my quest to be overachieving (which I tend to do a lot), I put the view date as this Friday. I have completed the pictures with time to spare, BUT the couple is still on their honeymoon and won't be home until Saturday. I did not account for this in my over-eager planning.

Now, my dilemma is whether to put a notice up there apologizing for my oversight and telling people the pictures will be up as soon as I meet with the couple so the couple can see the pics first, or just stick with my original plan and post on Friday.

Yes, I should have discussed this with the bride prior to the wedding, but I didn't. Rookie mistake (which I've made several of those along the way, but nothing too dastardly).

Thoughts?

[Murtasma]

Just put up an apology on the site and talk with the Bride and Groom when they return from the honeymoon.


No Problemo

[Jill H]

I agree - just post an apology - I am sure people will understand that the bride and groom should see the photos first.

[Niresangwa]

i think an apology for a delay is understandable if you need to.

one of my weddings in july, i ended up posting the slideshow just as the B&G were leaving for their honeymoon on an island where they had no internet connection. all Lisa had was her iPhone which wouldnt play the video - she said she was bombarded by texts from friends who had seen it.. she said she was in a frenzy over it (in a good way) ...if nothing else, she built up an unreal amount of anticipation

[CheaperKings]

How about this; just put your website one simple phrase:

PHYCH!

[KevinCollins]

Originally Posted by CheaperKings

How about this; just put your website one simple phrase:

PHYCH!

Dude, that's cold!. Funny, but cold.

[SuperDan]

how about just doing a teaser shot or two... then yes, agree with above that should read something about the b&g seeing first...

a teaser shot will keep em interested

[tasmo2]

I agree with the general census here.. put up a quick explanation and people will just come back the day you have them up! No worries!

[candleman]

i've never let couple view them first.
i put my teasers up and thats that.. i've never been asked to take any down, never had a negative comment or complaint.

I dont however put ALL images up for viewing... thats the B/G's choice what they want people to see.

Just because they arent back from Honeymoon, doesnt mean they are disconnected from all technology

i say put up a few teasers.

[gturner]

The guests are not going to NOT come back to look once they are available (IE. it is not like you have one chance only)
Stick up a few teasers and let them know you are waiting for B&G to get the first look