Be Proactive When Planning A Wedding During The COVID-19 Outbreak
PAR002_123 • March 30, 2020
Wedding Planning During COVID-19 Outbreak
Covid-19 has completely taken over every single headline, social media platform and seems to be the biggest conversation around the entire world. We knew the situation was serious but for most it was a crisis elsewhere and nothing to concern us in the UK. Now, many are left feeling anxious for what the future holds especially for couple's with weddings booked between May-July 2020 and maybe even a little later in the year. If you are worried about your wedding going ahead, POSTPONE don't cancel. Let's start making the amendments needed to get you back to planning your special day. Remember we are all in this together and the absolute last thing we want as a venue is for you to cancel your special day that both you and our team have been excited about for the past year if not longer. At a time where everyone is under financial strain if your wedding insurance does not cover infectious diseases you may not receive your money back - check your contract.
We feel your pain, whilst the past few weeks have been exhausting we have pulled together not only as a team but as an entire country. We have done our absolute best to move almost every single March - May wedding day and our suppliers could not have been more supportive.
Check in with your venue
It is crucial this is the first thing you do. Without moving the date with the venue you cannot begin amending anything else with your suppliers. Please keep in mind although we know this is stressful and anxious time venues are receiving 10-15 if not more calls a day from brides and grooms getting married throughout 2020. Every venue will be doing their absolute best to amend weddings taking place within the next 6-8 weeks. If your wedding is later in the year we know it is hard but please bare with us.
Check in with your suppliers
Once you have changed your date it's time to talk to suppliers. Firstly... BREATH! Write a list of all your suppliers out first including their contact details examples include:
Florist
Cake Maker
Venue Stylist
Videographer/Photographer
Dress Supplier
Suits Supplier
Hair & Beauty
Music & DJ's
Honeymoon Plans
Stationary
Favours
Let them know your new date, most suppliers will be happy to move to your new date providing they have good notice and have availability. If they cannot move please be sure to ask if you can get your deposit back to secure another date.
Let Your Guests Know
Let your guests know the new date via a group message such as Whatsapp. Put "read receipts" on to see who has received and read your message. Don't panic, your friends and family will be delighted that they have something to look forward to at a time where things are very unknown. Don't worry if they don't get back to you straight away, everyone is moving day by day so expect slower replies.
Look After Yourself
Most importantly, look after yourself. Start your wedding amendments as soon as you can but remember we are ALL in this together. Pace yourself, once you have the new date try to enjoy the planning process. Covid19 rumours and fake news surrounding it may affect your mental health so try to focus on yourself, take an hour each day to read a new book, print off some family photo's and start an album or maybe start yoga! Reduce your social media time and only get your news about the pandemic from trusted
news and health services. It is very easy to get caught up in fake news and scaremongering. If you’re self-isolating remember to keep in touch with friends and family, in particular your older or more vulnerable relatives over video chat, like Facetime. If they don't have access to this just give them a call, hearing someone you love's voice can be what makes the day a little easier. In a time where everything is so uncertain spread LOVE!
Wash your hands frequently for a minimum of 20 seconds (try singing the chorus to your favourite song) especially when handling food
Maintain at least 2m distance from anyone if you are going out to shop for necessities
Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth if your hands are not clean. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets entering your body.
Cough and sneeze into a tissue, or into your elbow. Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
If you have difficulty breathing, seek medical attention – but call 111 in advance
We are ALL in this together.
Remember each day we are one day closer to things getting back to normal if we ALL
Stay Home
Protect The NHS
We WILL Save Lives
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
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