How to Create a Wedding Hashtag—Plus, 45 Ideas to Inspire Your Own

After your wedding comes to a close, the only tangible reminder you’ll have of that special day is the photos. Your professional photographer won’t be the only one snapping pictures, though—many of your guests will be documenting and posting memorable moments, from your walk down the aisle (unless you’re having an unplugged ceremony) to the last dance of the night. Creating a personalized wedding hashtag for your event is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to compile all of those priceless images.

With a hashtag, guests will be able to incorporate that phrase into their captions, so you and your partner can search the tag on Instagram and collect the corresponding visuals. “You can see your wedding from the angle of your guests and easily repost and share these photos that you might not have otherwise seen,” planner Annie Lee says.

As an added bonus, composing a hashtag is an opportunity to showcase your personality or sense of humor. Many couples get innovative with their creations, thinking of fresh and exciting ways to combine their names and capture the sentiment of their celebration. Some resort to puns, while others infuse an element of romance. Of course, keeping it simple is always an option. 

Thinking about incorporating a hashtag into your wedding? Below, we discuss tips that will help guide you through the creative process. We also share a list of 45 examples, from creative to simple, that are sure to inspire you.

How to Create a Wedding Hashtag

If you’re unsure where to start, we asked the experts to give us the rundown on thinking up your wedding hashtag. Here are the top six tips you'll need to know.

Ask Your Network for Ideas

As a jumping-off point, planner Shannon Gail Clemonds recommends tapping your inner circle for ideas. This might look like asking your family and friends for suggestions during in-person conversations or going all out with a Facebook page, where a large group can contribute. Since your loved ones know you best, inviting them to brainstorm with you will help unlock the perfect hashtag.

Try Different Combinations

Whether or not you ask for assistance, it’s important to set aside time to jot down some ideas with your future spouse. Start by writing down both of your first and last names and your wedding date. Then, play around with different words and combinations. Don’t hold back—be as out of the box as possible. At the end of your brainstorm, you can continue workshopping your phrases, or the right one might just appear.

Avoid Making It Too Generic

Not only will a personalized wedding hashtag make an impression, but it’s also key if you want to aggregate only those photos taken at your affair. “Saying something like #theNguyens will likely pull up several hundred other events, so including your wedding year or first names is a way that is special to the two of you,” planner Genevieve de la Cruz advises. 

Develop Something Memorable

If your wedding hashtag is forgettable, your guests might not think of it when writing their posts, which means you’ll have more trouble finding all of their photos. By concocting something catchy, the hashtag is more likely to be at the forefront of your friends and family’s minds—and fingertips—when they’re typing their captions.

Add Personalization

One way to help with memorability is incorporating personalization. Including your first name, last name, nicknames, or even your initials—especially if it’s a play on those names—will help make your wedding hashtag more innovative and unique to you. You can also look for opportunities to showcase your hobbies or interests, mention your profession, or nod to your aesthetic. For instance, one groom used his initials, JR, and his theme, a Disney-inspired affair, to come up with #JRTaleAsOldAsTime. 

Use Words That Are Easy to Spell

By including a long, complicated word in your wedding hashtag, some of your guests will probably have difficulty spelling it. As a result, you’ll end up with a few misspelled hashtags, meaning that you won’t come across those images as easily. “Try a different approach by focusing on first names, the date, or even your wedding location,” Clemends poses as an alternative. 

Examples of Wedding Hashtags

If you’re still at a loss, we’ve rounded up a list of wedding hashtag ideas that you can use for inspiration. Read on for examples in every style and tone. 

Creative Wedding Hashtags

An innovative, out-of-the-box wedding hashtag will impress your guests and make them excited to embed it into their captions. Below are a few clever ideas.

• #O’NeilsSealedTheDeal
• #KellysCupOfJoe
• #CrazyStroopedLove
• #SaidYestotheKress
• #EmilySaidIDrew
• #BenStollPaigesHeart
• #OneInAWilliams
• #FinallyFoundMrWright
• #OverTheMooneyForYou
• #FisherCaughtHisMate
• #TaleAsGoldAsTime
• #MarriedMyKnightInShiningArmor
• #SomethingOldSomethingNewman
• #HearingWeddingBells
• #HappilyEvanAfter

Funny Wedding Hashtags

If you and your partner want to flaunt your sense of humor and elicit a laugh from your loved ones (and their followers), get inspired by these funny wedding hashtags.

• #HarlowCanYouGo
• #OneBellOfAWedding
• #TurnDownForWyatts
• #OneHillOfANight
• #ShesTheMann
• #RollinWithTheHolmes
• #HolySchmidtThey’reMarried
• #ForBetterOrForWorths

Cute Wedding Hashtags

The below wedding hashtags capture the love between you and your partner in a sweet way. Take cues from these cute ideas.

• #ThankHeavenfor711
• #SmittenForSarahK
• #PartyWiththePrestons
• #SmithSquared
• #HereComestheBrowns
• #GoingGarcia
• #TheActonsSealedTheDeal
• #JourneyToMrsJones
• #MelaniesOffTheMarket
• #MalcolmMetHisMatch
• #ATaleOfTwoThompsons

Simple Wedding Hashtags

If you're looking for a more straightforward wedding hashtag, these examples are pretty standard. Better yet, you can swap the sample names with your own.

• #JohnsonsTieTheKnot
• #GellisWedding2024
• #MeetTheMaxwells
• #BrianWedsVanessa
• #MrAndMrsGomez
• #TheBryantsSayIDo
• #SamAndHelenGetMarried
• #MargaretSaidYes
• #TheGlynnsAreBetterTogether
• #TheGreensGetHitched
• #FinallyTheHoltzes

How to Share Your Wedding Hashtag

It’s one thing to come up with the best wedding hashtag, but if you don’t share it with your guests, no one will be able to use it. Here are a few ways to get the word out.

Display It on Your Invitations

Instead of waiting until the last second to debut your wedding hashtag, reveal it right off the bat through your wedding invitations. Just add a single line of text to the bottom of your invites. If you have a website for your celebration, make sure to display the phrase there as well.

Announce It at Your Pre-Wedding Events

You can also announce your wedding hashtag at some of your pre-wedding events, like your bachelorette party, bridal shower, or rehearsal dinner. Not only will your friends and family learn about your hashtag, but they’ll also get to play with it at multiple functions. Since some of these parties don’t typically include all of your wedding guests, this is a supplemental way to spread the word. 

Reinforce It Through Your Décor

To drive the message home, incorporate your wedding hashtag into your decorations. For instance, you can mark your programs with the phrase, engrave the tag on your cocktail napkins, embroider a pillow with the terms, or illuminate the words with a neon sign. Whatever you choose, de la Cruz stresses the importance of placing the decorative item in a visible and prominent spot. “We can put them in a few locations, such as by the photobooth or the guestbook, to ensure most guests see it,” she says.