Get in touch
0800 433 2351
Be Proactive When Planning A Wedding During The COVID-19 Outbreak
PAR002_123 • Mar 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/
Booked your wedding venue? Here's the most important thing to do next..
Planning a short lead wedding... how to make it possible and more importantly stress free!
How To Prepare For Winter Weddings
Whether your wedding was postponed, altered or cancelled completely and moved to another year it has been very tough for couples. The last 18 months have been very difficult for anyone planning a wedding but we want to show you how you can get planning again and more importantly be excited about the entire process. If you have recently got engaged and you are beginning your wedding planning journey or ,maybe you have restarted your wedding planning as you have had to move your date, this blog will give you some great tips and advice on how you can get started. Wedding Insurance We recommend all couples take out wedding insurance but make sure you are reading all the fine print to ensure it covers issues such as COVID-19 as lots of insurers have taken this out of their policies. The "What ifs" Don't be afraid to ask your venue or suppliers what would happen in the worst case scenario, should another lockdown take place on the date of your wedding. Each supplier will have different contingency plans in place but it's always best to ask at the point of booking. Most suppliers have had an awful year and will be so excited to begin your wedding plans so always remember to look for local suppliers as they more than likely know the venue very well. Money Saving Tips Are you an avid baker? Do you know someone who would love to do your floristry or makeup? With millions of people being on furlough we know money has been stretched for so many couples, so why not consider doing a few bits yourself for the wedding. Not only are you saving money but it makes it extra special knowing a friend or family member has a very important role in the wedding which they more than likely wouldn't have had before. Weekday & Short Lead Weddings As wedding venues all over london have had to move hundreds of 2020 weddings to 2021 and beyond you may find key Saturday dates are already taken. If you haven't considered a weekday wedding or a short lead wedding they come with many benefits! You will find venues have discounted dates from October 2021 - March 2022 and midweek weddings are not only cheaper for venues but also suppliers tend to charge less on their off peak days. Take a look at our wedding sale page for more information on last minute deals. After spending so many months locked away your family and friends will be so excited to be able to celebrate with you in style. Don't be afraid to start planning your special day. Love is not cancelled x Photography @JamesMerrick Start planning your beautiful barn wedding in london today
With the reality of full weddings not going ahead until what seems like Spring 2021 you may be considering a lockdown ceremony.
Take a look at our lockdown wedding ideas for your 2020/21 wedding. Get in touch with our team for more info.
We've helped plan hundreds of weddings, take a look at wedding planning do's and don'ts!
Here are our top 5 reasons why a barn wedding is one of the best wedding venues you can choose! Tudor Barn Eltham is the last remaining Tudor barn in London.
Cover all your wedding planning bases with these top 10 tips you will not want to be without!