Here’s what the Pandemic means for your Wedding

Getting Married Between August & December 2020?

Here’s what Boris Johnson’s Speech means for your Wedding.

Source: Content Originally written by BumbleEvent UK

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If you’re getting married in the next few weeks, uncertainty is probably looming over your event, your venue availability and your guest’s capacity to attend. It’s a stressful time but realistically, as the situation continues to unfold and change, so too will the circumstances around your wedding event – and unfortunately, these factors are external and uncontrollable.

There was a lot of speculation prior to the announcement, particularly in regards to the reopening of schools, face masks and stringent guidelines on social distancing and hygiene for businesses that could reopen.

The speech was the fourth address to the nation in the last six weeks – and despite it’s hype, it was still lacking a lot of clarity.

With the unveiling of the new ‘stay alert’ government slogan, the overall message was one of caution still. Unfortunately, the news remains the same for halls or any public area.

Previously, the Church of England announced that wedding ceremonies should have no more than five people in attendance: the bride, the groom, the priest and two witnesses, in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. They recommended that couples should video stream the service to extended friends and family, but understand that while some would be happy to marry with a smaller ceremony as soon as possible, others may prefer to postpone their big day. Now, a UK lockdown with a "Stay Alert" means that even a smaller ceremony will not be possible since people have been told not to leave their home except for food or go to work only if they can not work from home.

But if your wedding is due within the next 4-8 weeks and nothing has been done yet, take a deep breath, have a little cry and pour yourself a drink. It’s OK to be upset, angry and frustrated – you’re only human! There’s no doubt about it: this absolutely sucks, but it’s time to harness some of your ill-feeling and invest into re-planning, like a boss.

How? Follow these tips.

1. Invest in Replanning:

One word of additional advice and one that has to be taken seriously - DON’T CANCEL…. but Postpone, it seems like a trivial difference in words but the difference right now is huge and ‘Cancel’ should be considered a trigger word.

Understandably this may be a stressful time for you and your partner but your venue manager will be willing to work through this with you. Be patient as everyone is affected and will be working through the same challenges.
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I know this is easier said than done but if you’re unsure on your next steps or feeling a bit overwhelmed, Book a call with us now at Invogue Creations and we’d be happy to give some complimentary advice.

Please be aware that should you choose to cancel instead of postponing your wedding while most suppliers will endeavour to assist with rearranging dates where possible, normal cancellation terms and conditions do apply as they would if you cancel for any other reason and you could face a heavy bill.

Reach out to your Supplier:‍

It’s likely that your suppliers have already closed, but in case they haven’t, confirm your postponement to them. Let them know of your potential future date for the event and again, enquire about availability then. If they’re not available, don’t panic! Book a Call with our team here at Invogue creations to fix that up.

Your suppliers will want to work with you to postpone your wedding if the postponement is necessary however the logistics of doing so can be complex and if you have a Wedding planner they should be managing this for you, if you don’t have a wedding planner then now might be the time to invest in one as it could be the single best headache remover you’ve made yet.

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Contact all your Guests:

Your guests will have probably already guessed that your wedding won’t be going ahead as planned, but a quick note to confirm is best. You don’t need to give any further information at present but let them know you will be re-booking as soon as you’re able and you’d still love them to spend your big day with you.

Stay Positive:‍

It may be difficult to see the positive right not but postponing your wedding would definitely contribute to saving people’s life. At least now you don’t have to invite Aunt Madge and your annoying cousin. It’s also a perfect excuse to have two wedding outfits (as if we needed an excuse) and multiple anniversary dates! Did someone say extra diamonds!

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In any case, now could be the perfect opportunity to negotiate better rates for your rescheduled plans. After all, you are still getting married and the only thing that needs to change is the date, let’s work together with empathy and understanding.

Feeling Super Overwhelmed by your Wedding Plans?

You've been dreaming of your wedding day and filing away little pieces of inspo in your memory since you can remember. And since you already have the visuals primed in your mind and mentally noted most of the details, why not plan the whole shebang yourself?

Despite everything happening today, tons of brides and grooms would still like to plan their own weddings and skip using a professional planner of any kind. While this may be a great choice for your budget, you should consider if it's also the best option for your mental health. There are a lot of time-consuming organisational and liaising tasks that go into planning a wedding, not to mention the added stress of doing it all by yourself.

Anyone who is weighing the decision of going at it alone should really contemplate if it's ultimately the most pragmatic route.

In case you don’t have a wedding planner because you decided to plan everything by yourself, you are still in time to hire one: we as wedding planners are in fact used to solve problems and coordinate vendors work even when almost all the planning has been completed by clients to make come true the wedding they have always dreamed! Although exclusive to our community, you can still Book a Call with our Team here now.

If You’re Getting Married After August

If you’re getting married post-August, there’s no immediate action you need to take. Instead, the best course of action for you to control the situation around your wedding is to keep abreast of the news, latest government legislation and keep in regular (even if informal) contact with your venue. Monitor things and set yourself a deadline to make a decision on going ahead around May-June.

If you haven’t yet, now is the time to take out wedding insurance to cover off any further delays or issues. It’s a ‘must’ when booking!

Our Amazing Team can get the load of work off your hands if you instantly Book a Call with us Today.

Conclusion

We’ve heard it time and time again, but we really are operating in unprecedented times. There is a rocky road ahead for both wedding venues and couples intending to wed over the remainder of 2020.

With a reputation for opulent weddings & deluxe events, unmatched attention to detail and high-end design aesthetics,  we have quickly become the go-to planners and decorators for clients with discerning taste.

InVogue Creations UK is known for curating eye-catching experiences, events and parties with a relaxed hand-on approach.

Because our events are tailor-made to meet your needs and specifications, we work with you, to give the guest you bring together a truly unique and memorable experience that lasts.
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Tell us your Requirements here and Let’s make your Dream day a Reality.

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