Postponing your wedding- 2020

As we all try and navigate through these strange times the likelihood of postponing and rescheduling our weddings is becoming more real. As there are restrictions in group gatherings in place and no end in sight. Due to this many couples are deciding to pull the plug on their Summer dates.

This of course is the worst-case scenario but it’s not the end of the world. Perhaps this will give you more time to think up and create and even better day. This whole situation I believe has cleared our views on what is really important. Therefore, re-planning your special day may turn out better that you originally imagined it being.

As a bride I am sure that it is a daunting task to think about. What should I do first? Who should we call? How to we contact all the guest? No need to worry. Take it step by step and don’t take on the whole thing at once. Stay organized and roll with the punches.

1. Contact the vendors:

First thing you want to do is contact all the vendors that you have for the wedding. Advise them that you are cancelling your original date. If you know a new date now would be a good time to advise them and check availability. As you won’t be their only bride moving time slots this fall are going to book up fast.

2. Inform Guests:

You’ll need to inform your guests of the change of plans. Again, if you know a date certainly advise them of this. If you are not sure yet at least them know you are cancelling and looking forward to scheduling a new date. This is a good place to divide and conquer. Split up the guest list among a few people so it doesn’t seem so overwhelming. A good way is to send a mass email and update your wedding website if you have one.

3. Helping guests:

When informing guests of your change of plans try to assist them in making the transition. If you have a block of hotel rooms call the hotel ahead of time and tell them your change of plans. See what you can do about guests being refunded or changing the dates on their reservations. During this time most places should be flexible in the changes.

4. Communicate:

Make sure that you are contacting all your guests, vendors and people involved in your day to inform them of your changes. Having a wedding website is a great place to inform guests and keep them updated. You can also email your guests to let them know things as they evolve.

5. Custom orders:

Make sure that you cancel all custom orders if you can ASAP. That goes for signs, favors, shirts, invitations anything custom and that had your original date.

6. Have a plan b for everything:

In rescheduling or adjusting some of the things that were originally planned may not be available for your new date. Be flexible and have a back up plan for all vendors or locations. While what once was might now be different try to roll with it.

7. Focus on the important:

While of course this isn’t going to be everything that you had planned previously perhaps this is your chance to make it better. Focus on all the important things. Focus on the things you loved before and cut out the things you weren’t crazy about. Have a smaller more intimate guest list. Guests of course given the circumstance should be more understanding if they didn’t make the cut this time. You can always have a casual reception later with those who couldn’t make it to this gathering.

8. CELEBRATE THE DAY:

Make the most of your original date. Celebrate that day- pop the champagne. While this sure is a crazy time this is one day or situation that you will never forget. Embrace the change and make the most of it.

Most of all just remember all the good that has come from this and keep your head up. We are all in this together and everyone should be more understanding in what is going on. There is always next year when things are calmer. Roll with the punches and take it day by day.

Cheers 😊

Macyann