Welcome to the age of the techno-wedding

Be it a result of the ever increasing ease of technology, the fast paced Manhattan life style, just plain frugality, or whatever the reasoning I received my first Wedding invitation via Facebook’s event system. That’s right not even an Evite but via #FB. Although I’m no technology prude, I do feel it a little more than odd.

Surely I am not getting nostalgic for days gone by. Granted there may be extenuating circumstances in this case. I suppose that were this a third time’s the charm wedding then it’d be acceptable, however; it is a first wedding for both parties, and that should merit something a bit more formal than an email? Actually not even a true email at that, but a #FB event message. Perhaps this is a west coast trend that has finally infiltrated the eastern seaboard. Perhaps it is just a fluke but I sincerely doubt it.

There was no weighty envelope with gilded lettering, expressing the formality of the event. No predefined RSVP card with the obligatory chicken, seafood, or beef dinner options. No tissue paper separated subparts to keep the printer’s hard work from smudging in transit. No keep sake for the bride, to stash away in her hope chest to share with her children one day. I suppose the concept of a hope chest is as antiquated as the invitation itself? More than likely it’s a cardboard shoebox knowing the footprint of the average New York City apartment.

You’ve been placed on noticed that Generation Yer’s are on the move. Let’s face the facts they’ve grown up surrounded by mobile technology their entire lives. Therefore perhaps one day we’ll be texting our vows across the internet via our special wedding application on our matching iPhone’s. Complete with streaming video of each other in separate locations, being a joined as much as one could be by our technology. Or better yet you'll be able to subscribe to the RSS feed of our exchange of vows via Twitter. As much as I am a fan of technology this is one area that I think we as New Yorkers, err I mean human beings should steer clear.

However to all of my technology enthusiasts out there who think this is the coolest thing yet, keep your eye out for the WeSplit tool coming soon to the App Store. Not only will it help you determine your portion of the check, but it’ll help divide up your assests and only charges a 30% settlement fee. Sadly I feel it is a sign of things to come, well at least until the neo-retro-wedding trend starts.