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by billirvine 4986 days ago
So instead of doing things like drinking, dancing, and live actual human vocal conversations complete with eye to eye contact -- you'd rather have people playing with their smart phones during one of the most important moment in a couple people's lives?

Apparently you're not aware than most wedding receptions frown heavily on cell phone use.

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Although stated in an assy way, billirvine does have a point -- I'd shoot the person who shows up to my wedding/reception and sits glued to their cell phone.

But there are other ways that people could achieve the goals stated in your video. Perhaps an iPad that sits on a table by the guest book, where an app is running that lets people record their thoughts and wishes on video, or leave a doodle/drawing, a photo, or pick up the tablet and walk it around.

One of the things I hate about weddings and receptions are the camera crews which get in the way of my enjoyment, sticking their camera in my face and forcing me to be spontaneous and well-wishing on command. I'd like a way to maybe take a moment, sit in a quiet spot, and congratulate the couple. And camera crews inevitably miss great moments where people are being spontaneous and emotional -- in my opinion there is definite value to being able to memorialize some of these.

> Although stated in an assay way

Apologies, my son is planning his wedding, the proximity to personal irritation as a result of guests having cell phones out at an expensive function paid for by the family is palpable.

iPad that sits on a table by the guest book

iPad as a guest book.

Someone make this, become rich, send me a $15,000 check as a consultation fee.