How to Live Stream Your Wedding | 360 Event Rentals Blog
- Donteveian Bean
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
Discover the benefits of live-streaming your wedding, learn best practices and get expert tips for a seamless ceremony broadcast. Perfect for couples who want every guest to feel included.
Your wedding day is one of life’s most precious moments. But what if a guest
can’t attend in person? Live streaming lets you share vows, speeches and first dances in real time—whether Grandma’s in Florida or your best friend’s on maternity leave. In this guide, we’ll cover why streaming matters, how to plan seamlessly and the must-have gear for a flawless broadcast.
Make Every Guest Feel Present
Include Distant Loved Ones: Share your ceremony with family and friends who can’t travel.
Capture Unscripted Moments: Real-time audio and video let remote guests react live.
Build a Digital Keepsake: Archive the stream as a video you’ll revisit for years.
Four Steps To A Smooth Broadcast
NSecure Reliable Internet: Test your venue’s upload speed (you need at least 5 Mbps).
Choose Your Platform: Options include Vimeo, YouTube, Zoom or a custom embed on your site.
Define Your Angles: Plan two to three camera positions: one on the couple, one wide shot, one for reactions.
Set Up Graphics & Chat: Prepare on-screen lower thirds (names, titles) and decide whether to enable live chat.
What You Need For A Flawless Stream
Cameras: At least two HD or 4K cameras on tripods
Encoder: Hardware (e.g., Teradek) or software (OBS Studio) to convert video to streamable format
Audio: Wired lapel and shotgun mics for vows and speeches
Crew: One operator per camera, plus a streaming technician to monitor bitrate and chat
Insider Advice From Our Team
Run a Dress Rehearsal: Do a full tech check with everyone in place 24 hours before.
Embed Early: Share the stream link with guests at least one week out.
Backup Plan: Have a cellular hotspot and secondary device ready.
Engage Viewers: HAssign someone to welcome remote guests and relay comments.
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