Post Pandemic | Planning a wedding during Covid-19 Level 1
This season has proved to be a season throwing a few extra curve balls at couples planning their wedding day. Over the next four weeks, the team at Wild&Whim is going to be giving you tips on how to plan a wedding with Covid-19 looming in the air. At Wild&Whim, although we are not medical professionals, our focus is on you having the day you have always dreamed of come true. Many couples had their dream day postponed or cancelled. We know the amount of effort, hopes,dreams and immaculate planning that goes into your dream wedding. We hope you find these tips helpful
Although there have been many losses during this season, we thought we would brighten things up with ways to create the beautiful day you have always dreamed of.
How to pick a wedding date post-pandemic:
There are many phases to planning a wedding. And most importantly, the first step is picking a date. During Covid-19, it can be hard knowing when will be best, as levels have been changing quickly. Since New Zealand has moved from Alert Level 4 back down to Level 1 where there are no longer any restrictions on events, you are good to go with picking a date. Top tips when picking a date:
Read over contracts with your venue and each vendor involved in your wedding to make sure that you can move your wedding date if there is a change in Levels for Covid-19. (ensure it is free of charge and all payments are transferable to the new date).
Contact loved ones to let them know the date.
Plan for this date as though Covvid-19 is not a thing. This means that if levels are to change again, all the groundwork will be done and you can more easily move your wedding day if needed.
Create a wedding website. This is an easy way for you to keep in contact with your guests. Websites have set up Covid-19 specific messages to send all of your guests in your database. This keeps them up to date if a change occurs.
Including overseas guests post Pandemic
Once you have locked in the date, it is time to flick through your friends and family list. Because there are no current event restrictions in New Zealand, you are free to invite an unlimited number of people (within your venue limit). Unfortunately, we know that the borders are closed for an unforeseen future, so having overseas loved ones at your wedding is not promised. This can make planning your wedding tough, but there are such fun ways to include them from afar.
Top tips for your guest list:
We know how rough this is to have loved ones missing your day, but live streaming your wedding so those who can’t make it are still able to celebrate with you. This is such a personal and inclusive touch.
Send an e-invite for your e-wedding live stream as overseas postage is much slower than usual.
We think it is so important to still go on with your wedding day if you can. And the positive to this scenario is that you can plan a trip to visit the overseas family and friends that could not make it to your wedding. This way, you get lots of quality time with them to look forward to. And the pressure of the big wedding day is gone, leaving you to celebrate with them.
So lovers, although we know there have been many hopes and dreams that have had to be put on pause. The Wild&Whim team is so excited to be here to support you through planning a wedding post-pandemic. Next week we will be talking about all things vendors, discounts, and booking in your dream wedding.
Written by Emily Bullen