An early-2020 wedding would have left you disappointed because of the COVID disruption. A majority of couples have already settled for a later date, probably in the last quarter of the year. Still, planning can get tough because the crisis is not appearing to get resolved anytime soon. With uncertainties about things getting to normal, you need to be extra thoughtful about the arrangements, right from deciding the venue to preparing the guest list, buying your wedding dress, planning your honeymoon, and more. Here are some tips that can help you plan despite the COVID concerns.
Check venues virtually
Once you have a later date in mind, you will need to check the options in venues. It will not be possible to visit them personally so going virtual is a great idea. In fact, many venues are offering one-on-one virtual site tours via Skype, FaceTime, and other apps. You can see the venue, ask questions, and address your concerns by discussing them with the on-site coordinator. Choosing a venue will probably be easier than you think and you may even convince them for deals.
Trim the guest list
When it comes to celebration in tough times, you can expect people to understand if you don't include them in the party. Trimming the guest list makes sense because it will save you money and ensure safety for your invitees as well. Moreover, you will probably be able to manage without a wedding planner if the guest list is small. Stick to family and close friends while finalizing the invites. For the rest, you can throw a bash on your first anniversary!
Save up on your outfits
Another good idea to plan a post-COVID wedding is to save up on your wedding outfits. That doesn't mean you need to settle for anything less than a designer piece. You may check online for Macy's flyer deals and shop during the sale or when there is a special offer. If you wish to be updated with every weekly ad and flyer, there are websites that help. Shop at the right time and you can actually save up a lot on the outfit of your dreams.
Close the details
Apart from the basics like the venue, guest list, and outfits, close the details like photographer, stylist, and catering as well. The best thing is that you will have plenty of time to explore and compare options online when you are in-home quarantine. Closing these details on time is important as you will be stress-free about bookings later because you can expect heavy bookings in the wedding season.
Don't book for a honeymoon yet
A useful piece of advice is to skip bookings for your honeymoon right now. No one knows how travel restrictions would pan out, particularly the ones related to cruises and air travel. If you have an exotic destination in mind for your honeymoon, wait till later otherwise you may risk losing money on cancellations.
Planning for your wedding is stressful and it is likely to be all the more challenging if a 2020 wedding is on cards. Still, some smart thinking and good planning can make things easier for you.
Author Bio: Marc James loves hot coffee and is a skilled planner, as far as his colleagues at Outreach Monks tell us about him. Apart from this, he handles the editorial team and also leads campaign designing for their clients.
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