Hello World! Welcome Friends! Under normal circumstances, people planning a wedding can partake in shopping for rings at boutiques, pick a date with no questions, visit a bakery for a cake tasting and attend potential venues to scope things out. Since COVID-19 has lead to stay at home orders and people sheltering in place, wedding preparations look a little different than they once did. Even so, many aspects of wedding planning can be done online and from home. Read on for some ways that this can be accomplished.
Look Online for the Right Items
While you may have dreamed of visiting national chains and small boutiques to pick up things for the wedding, shopping online is the best option at the moment. First, make a list of items you need versus the items you want. Put some of them in online wedding gift registries, and encourage friends, family, and guests to purchase the most-needed items for you as gifts.
Next, narrow down what you need before, on, and after the big day. Make a list of the important things and follow it as and when needed. Alternatively, make sure to pick up stationery, groomsmen, and bridesmaid gifts — keep a note of the things you need for bachelor and bachelorette parties (such as matching cufflinks, pajama sets, and other goodies) as well. Likewise, think about the dress. If you were not able to get a dress before the country-wide shutdown, look at boutiques online who are still selling and making items. Reach out to the seamstresses or shop owners with any questions you may have about sizing and fit.
Then, it is onto the preparation for the big day. Tell your other half what size ring you wear, what styles you like and where you would like it to come from. Or, if you both want input on wedding rings and bands, spend an afternoon finding the perfect engagement wedding rings online. Look to celebrities or friends for inspiration. Once you put your order in, decide on a wedding theme and color scheme. Do you want things to look elegant or retro? Boho-inspired or something else? Have fun purchasing things for the ceremony, reception, and after-party, from table decorations and guest swag to cute hand-lettered signs and lights that pop. Do not forget to buy the perfect invitations and thank you notes to send to your guests and gift-givers to let them know how much you appreciate them. What are you waiting for? Get shopping!
Find the Perfect Venues
Now is a great time to find the right venues for your ceremony and reception. Look at places via search engine, Google Earth and Streetview and online directories. Contact the ones in which you are most interested in rates, available dates, more details and any information you still need to make an informed decision. Regardless of whether you would like a castle, beach, cliffside, garden or indoor ceremony, everything takes planning and time. Take advantage of what you have been given.
Identify Who Can Help
Lastly, see who you need to enlist to help you with your special day. Consider your various strengths and weaknesses. If you need help with planning, consider a day-of coordinator. Photographers and videographers will capture the extra special moments of your day. The cooking adverse will appreciate the assistance of a caterer and a baker.
When you take these ideas into account, most of the wedding planning can be done from the comfort of your home. Best of luck on the big day, and congratulations! Be well and stay safe.
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