A fairy-tale wedding is what we all dream about and
this pandemic might seem to be crushing all your dreams about your “D” day.
But Guess What? We are here to help you out!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by wedding planning during COVID-19, you’re not alone. We at MalluFarms are here to guide the couples as to what they should do during this difficult time.
The novel coronavirus is affecting the lives of
everyone around the world and the couples who are planning their wedding in
2020, 2021 are faced with unique challenges. So we are here to give some expert
wedding planning adviceto couples to overcome this complicated
experience.
Safety measures during
COVID-19
The deadly Coronavirus has no know vaccination yet.
COVID-19 spreads mainly by droplets produced as a result of coughing or
sneezing of a COVID-19 infected person. This can happen in two ways:
Direct
close contact: one can get the infection by being in close contact with
COVID-19 patients (within one Metre of the infected person), especially if they
do not cover their face when coughing or sneezing.
Indirect
contact: the droplets survive on surfaces and clothes for many days. Therefore,
touching any such infected surface or cloth and then touching one’s mouth, nose
or eyes can transmit the disease.
The incubation period of COVID 19 (time between getting the infection and showing symptoms) is 1 to 14 days. Some people with the infection, but without any serious symptoms can also spread the disease.
The common symptoms of the virus are fever, dry
cough, breathing difficulty.
On Mach 24th, the Government of India, in
order to control the spread of virus announced complete lockdown. It was
advised to avoid mass gatherings and follow social distancing. We recommend
following up with Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and World Health Organization (WHO). Stay safe, stay informed and
avoid miscommunication
The pandemic has no vaccine yet so it is advisable
to follow the rules and change your upcoming plans. Here’s how you can deal
with the Corona Virus during this time:
Maintain
social distance – this is very important. Do not go out to meet your vendors or
don’t arrange for a meeting with your planner. Use video calls to conduct
meetings.
Always
cover your mouth and nose while going out.
Sanitize
or wash your hands regularly
Do
not meet your relatives; convey the messages to them on call or a text.
Avoid
going out unnecessarily.
Planning a wedding is stressful enough without a global pandemic changing your plans. It is frustrating when all your plans go in vain and you don’t know how to move forward. This is the best time to lean on your family and your partner as you make tough decisions about what to do next.
Weddings are promises made for forever and in this
promise, we are there with you to help you out even with the minute details.
There are many things that you and your partner can still accomplish in your
wedding planning with things being closed. You can create a rough draft of your
timeline, or decide on all the other wedding functions, or create a menu for
your cocktail party. We have listed down a few things that you should keep in
mind before making any decision:-
Be
proactive with your vendors- Keep in mind that wedding vendors are small
businesses and they are greatly impacted by the outcomes of COVID-19.
Communication
with all your guests- Remember that your guests were also eagerly waiting for
your wedding. Whatever decision you take to make sure that you drop a text
saying your decision and the reason for it. After that check, your guests list
after sorting other things out and make a list as to which guests need to be
called personally and which guests only need a card or a message.
Figure
out all other possible scenarios- What if your guests’ list is reduced as many
can’t come on the new date or you only decide to have a small intimate wedding.
In that case, you have to create a new guest list and call the uninvited guests
personally and explain them the reason. It’s better if they hear from you
directly.
Contact
your wedding dress designer.
Be
in touch with your wedding videographer and discuss how to move forward with
things as in where and how to do the pre-wedding shoot.
Your
guests might have already made their travel arrangements. From what we have
seen, the airlines and logging services are working with customers to rebook
and refund due to COVID-19.
One can even have a private wedding now and a grand
reception later. It is more common than you think in western countries. But
Indian weddings don’t work like that. Indian weddings are famous for their
elaborate functions. In this case you are left with two options cancelling or
postponing.
Speaking of cancelling, we absolutely recommend postponing your wedding if at all possible. Cancelling might cost you a lot, emotionally and financially. Therefore, think carefully and make the decision jointly with your partner and your family members. Once you have decided to change your wedding plans and postpone the date, here are a few steps to help you plan your wedding during COVID-19
Choose a new date: – Choosing a new date may or may not
be an easy task. Check-in with our partner, your family members, your wedding
party and your vendor and come out with a suitable date.
Managing your vendors: – Check out the contract you have with
your vendors. Discuss possible alternative dates, whether there will be an
additional cost for postponing or cancelling. Ask about their policies.
Contact your Wedding Planner: – If you have a wedding Planner,
contact them to let them know of your decision and start tackling the to-do list proactively
together.
Confirm the new date with your venue and all the other
suppliers who are able to work for the new date with a clear overview of financial ramifications (whether any
additional costs will be incurred or if all money paid/due is transferrable).
Review the new payment schedule with them, and make sure to get agreements in
writing. For any suppliers who are not able to work for the new date,
review the cancellation policies and look for other new suppliers.
Send out Change the Dates cards: – Once you have decided on the new
date, contact your guests to let them know of the new plan and what your
revised date will be. Don’t
worry about upsetting people; some may be disappointed for you, but the
majority of your guests will actually be relieved. Just communicate candidly what you know and give them details
about how they can stay up-to-date on the information in the future.
Go through your plans again: – Sit with your wedding planner and
discuss all the details. Postponing your wedding means you will have to
consider the season of your new wedding date, the style of your day may change
with different weather conditions, colour trends, and in-season florals. You’ll
have to explore other wedding
venues
and wedding
themes.
Try not to look back: – Once you have made your decisions
try not to look back. Embrace the change and look towards the brighter side.
No
one could have anticipated something like this affecting your wedding. It’s
okay to feel the way you’re feeling, you are not alone. So, take a deep breath and remind yourself that
you can do this!With some patience, courage, ingenuity,
and flexibility, you’ll still be able to have the wedding you’ve always dreamt
of. Treat this as an opportunity to prioritize the things that mean the most to
you.
Keep calm, everything will get sorted eventually. In these difficult times take help of your family members or your wedding planner. If you have a wedding planner or plan to hire one then all these things will become a lot easier as they will take most of the burden away from you. You will just have to contact them and not several other vendors. Thus, choosing a wedding planner carefully is very important.
To conclude, be positive you will have the dream
wedding you always wanted.
If you are looking for Famous Wedding Planners in Delhi, you’ll get numerous options to
explore. However, you have to make sure that you choose the right one, one
which is under your budget and makes your wedding the exact fairy-tale you
want. In that case, you must get in touch with the experienced wedding planners
of Mallu Farms
to make your wedding event successful and a remarkable one!