All over the world, people have been quarantined within their homes and have been suggested to socially distance themselves from others to stop the spread of COVID 19 which has taken over the world by charge. As governments have been implementing new policies to deal with the changes in the world, one of the changes has been restricting social events and in some places completely banning them.
This has caused a huge issue especially for those who were due to get married soon. This is because they had most of their bookings done, from dresses to the venue and most of it is usually paid for. Now even though weddings cannot take place at a big scale anymore, we have compiled a few tips for you to hold your wedding amidst the pandemic in the best way possible. These will help you find the silver lining in an extremely unfavorable situation.
- Venue
As due to the current pandemic, governments have created new rules especially about the way events will take place. We suggest that before deciding anything, you take a look at the rules and regulations. After doing so, you should choose a venue that could hold the number of guests you want at your wedding. This could range from a family garden, hotel party room to a backyard. Weddings can now be set up anywhere as the number of people invited is comparatively much smaller.
- Guest List
When creating the guest list, you need to be extra vigilant about the number of people that you can allow and manage to seat in a socially distant way. This would also depend on the laws and rules within your country or city. Having a small group will ensure that social distancing is being followed and will also prevent the spread of the virus, which is extremely important. We suggest that you limit the guest list to a maximum of 30 people so that the crowd can enjoy themselves while also staying safe. Another recommendation is to invite those that are fit and healthy. For example, not inviting old aged people and children as this would be for their safety.
- Masks and Hygiene
When you have a wedding, make sure you write it on the invites and all your guests are aware of the sanitation procedures that you plan to implement. This can be ensuring that all guests are wearing masks, having sanitizers on every table, and having a designated hand washing area. Some people have even decided to go further and have restricted movement from the guest’s seat as this will promote socializing which can prove to be dangerous for the guests as well as the bride and groom.
- Food
The food at the wedding is one of the most important aspects. However, due to the restrictions of the coronavirus, many catering companies have not been serving across the country. For food, we suggest that you choose a more buffet style of eating or an individual plate of food rather than communal meals which could be shared by people as that could increase the risk of the virus. You can look into platters at Christchurch for more details.
