Covid-19 disrupted a lot of lives but a lot of weddings too. For couples that postponed or re-planned their weddings to 2021 and are now befuddled at the safe and yet fashionable way to conduct their event, this Ultimate COVID-19 Wedding Guide is just what the doctor ordered.
While a great deal of traditional wedding event changes have popped up such as mini-monies or fabulously pre-planned elopements or micro-weddings, there is still room for a good, old-fashioned wedding.
Get The Basics Down
Every country and sometimes each city or municipality has its own regulations relating to what the Covid-19 statistics dictate in that area. Make sure you have taken time to be well-versed in the latest social distancing restrictions for hosting an event in your area. Also, don’t let the necessity of masks and sanitizing mechanisms take over from the happiness and excitement- it may even be something funny to look back upon decades from now.
Furthermore, don’t make the rookie mistake of just assuming all your vendors (especially start-ups or independent contractors) will just by default follow all safety guidelines. Remember it’s your wedding event so you are responsible if something is off. A simple phone call to each vendor will help clear your mind of doubts.
Ultimate Guide to COVID-19 Weddings
The Logistical Progression
As you plan a wedding you have to close your eyes and envision how each section will play out. Can people be adequately sanitized after each part of your wedding day? Will there be crowding on the dancefloor or at the bar? How can you make sure at-risk guests are kept safe and away from the main gathering areas?
Depending on the size and layout of your venue, you will need to come up with a custom version of how the event will be carried out. This includes how the photographs will be taken, perhaps opting for smaller groups of people at one time.
Give ‘Em Some Event Commandments
When you send out invites whether digitally or in physical form, include some event do’s and don’ts. This will be helpful especially if you have a lot of kids attending or people that are elderly and can forget or misunderstand verbal details.
The deets can be anything from a map to the venue, sanitizer areas, contact rules, as well as dining info. It doesn’t have to be all dead serious though. You can jazz up the message with fun, lighthearted undertones such as ‘let’s have fun without killing each other, how about that?’
Use your Facebook page, Whatsapp, or wedding website, to communicate Covid-19 protocols and changes to your event.
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