Some brides have gone to great lengths to safely keep their wedding dates during the pandemic. Others have been forced to reschedule their ceremonies. Regardless of which decision you’ve made — or are still in the process of making — there are several added factors to consider if your big day is any day this year. Below are some timely wedding tips for safely planning your ceremony.
Whatever It Takes to Save the Date
Planning your wedding during a pandemic might seem like anything but simple. At the same time, there are a lot of steps you can take to prepare yourself for whatever changes might come next, such as:
Hiring a wedding planner
Staying updated on the latest news
Consistently communicating with your guests
Regularly asking for updates from your vendors
Closely watching local and government health and safety recommendations
Protect Your Wedding Priorities
Whether your wedding is weeks or months away, you absolutely need to understand which priorities come first for you on your big day. Airlines, hotels, and other travel businesses are opening back up, but not all guests may be comfortable with traveling. Therefore, scaling back on the number of people in attendance might be the safest option depending on where you live — and where your guests are traveling from. But if the people in attendance matter more to you than the day your wedding takes place on, rescheduling could be right for you.
If You Choose to Postpone
While you may not be able to have the exact celebration you originally planned, rescheduling may help you achieve the closest thing possible. If you decide to — or have no choice but to — postpone your wedding, here are some things to keep in mind:
You should review your contracts and talk with vendors about postponing your date rather than cancelling it.
You may be charged extra fees for rescheduling with vendors, and fees may change as a result of the pandemic.
Postponing your wedding is a difficult decision to make, but you should consider picking a new date quickly if you do. If you wait too long to reschedule, you may find yourself waiting until after next year. In addition to those brides who have already made a decision to push their date back, there is still a great number looking to set their first wedding date with venues and vendors in 2021.
Plan Your Upcoming Wedding With Holy Trinity
Whether you want to set a date or reschedule your original one, the Holy Trinity Reception Center is the venue that works for you. With amenities designed for even the biggest of big days, our spacious Mediterranean-style ballroom will allow you to celebrate while feeling comfortable and safe. To learn more about our venue and check our upcoming availability, call us today at 407-331-3036.