How to plan your wedding during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Ok, so right now the Coronavirus is everywhere and news of Covid-19 is all we hear about. Through the midst of your wedding planning this is the last thing you want to have to deal with, but there is no way around it right now.
I want to help all you couples who had planned to get married this time of the year and offer some helpful tips and advice to navigate this stressful period. I want you to know that I do NOT want to talk about cancelling your big day. Don't panic and be patient. We will get through this together.
With that being said, the situation we are all dealing with is quite unique and new for everyone in the wedding industry and things seem to be changing on an hourly basis. Wedding professionals have had to make some serious decisions and from the looks of it, if you are getting married in in the next couple of months, I would start thinking of a Plan B.
It's the hard truth!
Let’s start by picking a few other dates in the future that might work for you and your family. Keep in mind that weekdays are also a great option for you. People usually plan their weddings on the weekends so if you want to have your wedding relatively soon weekdays would be your best bet.
First things first. Before reaching out to any other vendor, contact your venue to check their availability. If there is a vendor in particular you absolutely want for your big day, contact them right away and check their availability as well.
Check to see if there is a possibility of postponing your wedding, review your contracts and contact your vendors immediately. Some vendors, like your venue will already have policies in place to deal with the situation
Look at your guest list. If you currently have a lot of elderly guests attending your wedding, chances are that they might not be able to attend, for their safety during this pandemic you will want to limit their exposure to large groups.
If you do plan to go ahead with your event as is, consider a live broadcast as well so those who cannot attend in person are able to still take part in your special occasion. It is not ideal, however it may be better than not having the event at all, if for some reason the event cannot be postponed.
Most of the vendors I have been in contact with seem to be very understanding, accommodative and are willing to help as much as they possibly can.
If you do have a wedding website, please update this information so your guests are aware as soon as possible, you want to give your guests as much time to make an informed decision on whether they want to attend or not.
If you are getting married much later, either in June or July, it's much harder to know how & where we will be in regards to the pandemic. Talk to your wedding planner if you have one and find out what your options are. The way things are going, it never hurts to have a backup plan- As much as postponing your event will be heartbreaking – we have to make the best of the situation we are in, and knowing your options and what you change can make all the difference.
If you need it, I am here to help. Even if you don't need a wedding planner but have questions in regards to your upcoming wedding, feel free to get in touch by sending me an email at info@anamikaevents.com and I will try my best to help. Stay safe, yall!
We are in this together and this too shall pass!
XoXo..