Are you a bride who has had your Big Day disrupted by Covid-19? Has the year-long pandemic put a damper on your “I Do?” In 2020, many couples had to put their expensive and long-awaited wedding ceremonies on hold for the safety of their family and friends. Brides around the world have rescheduled photographers, venues, and more only to end up rescheduling again.
In 2021, the coronavirus continues to affect the wedding industry and dash dreams of big, romantic ceremonies. However, a covid-safe wedding is possible; brides and wedding planners have harnessed their creativity to create beautiful ceremonies that are so covid-conscious, even your great-grandmother could attend. If you’re tired of the uncertainty and the waiting, let’s explore a few ideas to safely say “I Do” in the middle of a pandemic.
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1. Plan A Micro Wedding with Fewer Guests
Professional wedding planners featured in The Knot and Martha Stewart recommend covid-conscious brides plan a micro wedding to modify their special day. In a micro wedding, you keep all of the elements that made your ceremony unique and simply invite fewer guests.
Stick to immediate family only to create a micro wedding of 30 guests or less and maintain the elements that made your Big Day special while reducing the spread of Coronavirus.
2. Plan an Outdoor Wedding with Social Distancing
With the vaccine rollout, guests are beginning to feel more comfortable attending larger gatherings, and the CDC is easing masking guidelines for Americans who have received the vaccine. If you’re set on a big wedding, consider moving the ceremony outside with socially distanced seating at the reception. This will set your guests at ease, vaccinated or not.
3. Include Everyone in A Virtual or Hybrid Wedding
With the rise of Zoom as a presence in our daily lives, many couples have decided to opt for a virtual wedding. Consider a simple exchange of vows in a church or public park while your loved ones attend via Zoom. Another great option is to have a hybrid ceremony, with a small group of local guests attending in person and guests living in another state tuning in virtually.
4. Purchase Matching Facemasks for The Wedding Party
Another creative idea to keep your wedding big while staying covid-conscious is to purchase matching masks for the wedding party! Bridal shops like Jenny Yoo Bridal and David’s Bridal sell masks that match their designer dresses, and professionals on Etsy can create a custom bridal mask that will make your Big Day safe and stylish.
5. Design Custom Rings to Avoid Shopping Around
Who wants the stress of shopping around for rings in the middle of a pandemic? Whether you’re looking for a custom engagement ring or matching wedding bands for the ceremony, when you design your own ring you’re able to create a unique and meaningful piece while avoiding the crowds at a large store. Avoid the hassle of shopping around when you choose a high-end jeweler that will work with you one-on-one to design the ring of your dreams.
6. Hash Out the Legal Details Now + Party Later
Have you had to cancel your wedding with no rescheduled date in sight? Consider dressing up and heading down to the courthouse with your significant other this weekend. Many covid couples are taking care of the legal details now and planning on a big blowout part post-pandemic. If you’re worried about the safety of a big wedding, go ahead and get your marriage license now and get your party on later!
7. Take A Mini-Moon Now and Travel Later
After you have rescheduled and planned your covid-safe wedding, you are likely mourning your tropical honeymoon. Consider taking a “mini-moon” now at a resort in town, and pushing your big travel plans to next year to stay safe.
Everything from purchasing an engagement ring online to planning an outdoor wedding, there are safety precautions you can put in place to plan for a safe wedding for you and your guests.
If you have had to reschedule your wedding because of Covid-19, you’re not alone! Consider these tips to plan a safe, stylish, and unforgettable pandemic wedding.