Need to postpone your wedding?
Advice on postponing your wedding during the Covid-19 crisis
These are crazy and uncharted times, something we have never seen before. On March 15, 2020 the CDC officially recommended the cancellation of all weddings for the next eight weeks. You have to postpone your wedding so now what?
Wedding postponement checklist
Remember why you planned a wedding in the first place
Beyond the decorations and invitations, you planned a day to marry your best friend surrounded by the people you love most. Make a list of all the reasons you decided to get married to each other and remind one another that you love each other, and it’s going to be ok.
Know the facts about event insurance & Contracts
If you have event insurance, call to to see what it covers. If you don’t have event insurance, consider getting it for the new wedding date. Check what your wedding vendor contracts state and make a list of questions for them.
Don’t get everyones opinion
Try not to turn to social media to talk about postponing, keep the details and conversation between industry professionals and your family. Taking to social media is going to stir up your emotions and right now you have enough!
Contact your top 3 wedding vendors
Vendors want to see you tie the knot and most will work with you to change your wedding date. Remember wedding vendors are struggling too, so be kind and work together. Consider that they may need to retain deposits or offer specific alternate dates. If you are able to place deposits for future services such as an album or anniversary photos, this is a great way to support boutique wedding companies. Communication is key!
Choose a new wedding date
So… what date is it safe to plan after? I wish we knew! But when you do start looking for a new wedding date - consider your top three vendors and work to find a date that suits all three. Consider Friday’s, Sundays and even weekdays as fall Saturday dates are often reserved.
Is a 10 person wedding your style?
Decide if you would like to move ahead with a small gathering now. Consider the top 10 people you would invite to your wedding if you want to have an intimate ceremony. Then check to see if they feel comfortable coming and if your venue will still host you. Otherwise consider a park or backyard location. Tie the knot now and have a big celebration and vow renewal later.
Notify guests
Use your wedding website, or contact guest directly via text, phone call, email, Facebook, Messenger pigeon….Your guests understand and they don’t expect another mailed invitation. If you are feeling all the emotions and don’t want to deal with this, that’s normal! Tag in 10 friends and family and give them a list of people to contact and let them handle all the messages.
Donate Services
Have oodles of table floral arrangements already and can’t return them or mountains of cupcakes? Keep a few for an intimate gathering if you choose and then contact a local nursing home, hospital, fire station or police station, and spread some love to the people who are working round the clock in difficult situations.
Need more support and want to brainstorm creative ideas and solutions we are here for you set up a free call to discuss how to move ahead.
