WILL YOUR WEDDING SURVIVE COVID-19?
WILL YOUR WEDDING SURVIVE COVID-19?
Do you feel like your perfect dream wedding is falling apart?
It’s ok to cry! We are crying with you. This is a difficult time. This virus is taking a toll on all of us—financially, spiritually, emotionally and of course physically. Planning a wedding is stressfull enough and then to top it all off— you are now having to revamp your whole vision of what your perfect wedding was going to be like. That can be really depressing. I think we all have shed a few tears over this situation. But having a wedding planner in your corner that can weed through all the mess and come up with a solid plan is really going to ease so much of the stress for you both and give you so much guidance. Our experience, skills, resources, relationships, contacts, and just general knowledge to handle whatever gets thrown our way in invaluable right now.
the trifecta of wedding disasters
The three worst possible scenarios that could happen for your wedding are all happening at once. 1.) Guests can’t come or won’t come. 2.) Forces of nature whether weather or illness 3.) You are being forced to reschedule your date. Now one could have planned for this but going forward you need to have a plan. A wedding planner is able to take charge of the situation and give you direction. Novelty Events is always thinking about the “What if” scenario. We are great at trouble shooting and providing a sense of calm and confidence for vendors and couples alike. So right now it seems like things are changing every day, but you have to move forward. The second wave of couples is coming. Couples that booked last year are not only rescheduling for later in the year, but also looking into 2021, and if their date isn’t available, we are going to see a lot of mid week weddings. Securing your vendors now is more important than ever. Not only for the economy, but also so you can still secure your favorite vendors.
bite size pieces
In order to move forward, you need to break the rescheduling process down into bite size manageable pieces.
Create a Spreadsheet to keep track of all the information you will be collection.
-you will need to have a row for each of your booked vendors and a few columns for each seperate potential date, as well as a column to note your vendors rescheduling policy. (Everyone’s contract is different, so do not expect every vendor to operate the same way. Some can transfer your date if they are available and others will require a rebooking fee. Usually deposits are nonrefundable.)
Be willing to reschedule your wedding date when contacting your venue about their availability. (You may need to look at a summer or winter wedding, and even into 2021)
Email your vendors with ALL the potential dates asking for their availability. (Add these notes to your spreadsheet as you get the responses)
Look at what dates your vendors have in common and what vendors you simple could not do without to make the best decision on your rescheduled date. ( Would you be completely heartbroken if your photographer wasn’t available? Or that killer DJ that you knew was going to keep everyone o the dancefloor? What is most important to you and move forward from that place.
Get every change, adjustment, and rescheduled contract in writing to safeguard yourself.
Start filling in the gaps! Wedding Planners can be such a great resource to you, especially during this chaotic time. We have a huge network of vendors that we can call on and secure for your wedding day. I once did a wedding for a bride in 3 months! It was crazy but I was able to put together a rock star team and the day turned out amazing! See my bride’s review here!
Making lemonade out of lemons
Your wedding will still happen, but you need to reframe your mindset. It might not look exactly like what you imagined, but in many ways, it can be even better.
With less guests coming, you will be spending less money per person. And a midweek wedding is going to be significantly less than one on a weekend! Every guest adds to your cost—food, tables, chairs, specialty glassware and rentals, napkins, and linens. The money you save could actually allow you to get those amazing linens or napkins you were drooling over, upgrading your florals, or even having a live band! Nevermind using the money saved for a incredible honeymoon or a downpayment on a house, right?!
And the biggest thing to remember….WHY YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED IN THE FIRST PLACE! The love between the two of you, and the bond that is created when you go through tough times together can build a foundation for a lifetime of ups and downs. The committment you are making to each other is a big deal and SHOULD BE CELEBRATED! But don’t loose site of the reason you decided to make this journey together. In the end, it won’t matter what day of the week you got married or what the napkin color was. Choose joy and make some lemonade out of these lemons.
