The Social Media Rules at Weddings

There’s a whole new way of documenting your wedding, and it’s through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, your wedding website… the possibilities are endless! How do you control what gets published online for your wedding?

Come up with your hashtag early on.

Most couples that want a classic, timeless wedding don’t like hashtags, since it makes the wedding seem too trendy. If you’re like one of those couples, think about it this way: It’s the easiest way to collate all the photos, posts, and tweets found online of your wedding, so embrace the trend. You can choose something simple, like putting your names together, plus your wedding date (example: #MayJose03232013, rather than #youareMAYforeverloveJOSE)

Post your hashtag in every nook and cranny possible.

If it’s a bit too crass for your taste to include the hashtag in your wedding invitation, post it near the entrance of your reception venue, or on your guests’ tables. Even have your host announce it a couple of times! The more that your hashtag is out there, the more guests will be able to tag their posts and tweets properly.

Have a gadget-free ceremony.

There have been far too many weddings wherein all the bride sees when she walks down the aisle are a sea of cellphones and tablets, not happy, teary-eyed faces. Decide as a couple to have a gadget-free ceremony. Have it announced before the ceremony begins, and include the announcement in the program. If you’re worried that there will be less photos to capture the different moments (or your relatives will throw a fit that your precious cousin who’s a flower girl won’t be photographed), be assured that the photographers and videographers you hired are there to give you peace of mind when it comes to documenting every little detail of your day.

Delete any unflattering or uncomfortable photos.

A few days after your wedding, when you finally find the time to go through all the photos and posts online, you’ll definitely find some photos taken of you or your fiancée in an angle that makes you look weird, or some posts that might be offensive to your family or relatives. If there are some posts or photos that aren’t to your liking, don’t be afraid to ask your guest (or supplier) to remove it. There’s no need for you to demand that they do it, but wording it in such a way that they don’t feel like you’re ordering them to do it, like “Hey! I saw the photos of our wedding in your feed, I love them! You’ve really got an eye for these things. Hey would it be okay though if we remove the one where I have a double chin? It looks like I ate too much in the buffet, haha!” will do the trick.

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MAX’S MAKATI CHRISTMAS PARTY

Anime-themed Christmas Party was the Max’s Makati’s way of stepping out of the box. The event was held at Le Pavilion on December 2008 with 1,500 guests. Cosplayers drew attention and people take pleasure in ingesting Hizon’s Catering best sellers. Good anime games and fun stations are enjoyed by the participants while Max’s employees just enjoy the night away from all strenuous work and paid tribute to the Asian anime scene.

TELUS Annual Convention

Telus International Philippines raised the World Trade Center’s roof as they celebrated their Annual Town Hall with the theme: U Rock 2009. Over 4000 Telus employees partied from night till dawn and enjoyed the overflowing cocktail buffet by Hizon’s Catering and mobile bar services by Explosive Couch. Imitators of Divas and Rock n Roll Legends like Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Madonna and Bob Marley highlighted the said event. Photo souvenirs, henna tattoos and karaoke booths are available while dance performances and Battle of the bands are commencing onstage. It was wholly a euphoric night that will surely be remembered in the history of the WTC.

Fern Inc. – Christmas Party 2008

Fern Inc., the company behind Fern – C vitamins, celebrated its annual Christmas party last 2008 with a sit-down dinner for 4,500 persons at the SMX convention center. Hizon’s catering became Fern Inc.’s partner in providing all the guests a mouth-watering meal perfect for a merry holiday gathering.

Philippine AD Congress 2007 and 2009

The Philippine Ad Congress of 2007 held last November 2007 at Subic is a celebration of creative minds, attended by various companies in the field of media and advertising. Hizon’s catering was given the opportunity to be the lead caterer for a whole-day affair of 3,000 guests.

This November, Hizon’s catering will also provide the same quality food and service to the 2009 Philippine Ad Congress.

CITEM – Manila F.A.M.E International

An after-show reception party was held last October 16, 2009 at One Esplanade Bay Boulevard, Pasay City following the trade exhibits held days before the celebration. With a “Pinoy pop culture theme”, the event recognized the best Filipino designers by giving Katha awards during the ceremony proper. An estimated total of 2,000 trade exhibitors were treated to a hefty feast of delectable Filipino buffet by Hizon’s catering while they were being entertained by world-class Filipino talents like the Halili-Cruz dancers, and True Faith band.

IIEE Convention

On November 4-7, 2009 the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers, Inc. held its 34th Annual National Convention at the SMX with up to 2,000 attendees. Hizon’s Catering provided the members, officers and staffs of the non-government organization delectable meals for the four-day event which features seminars, lectures, quiz shows and exhibits of different companies related to the field of electronics.