Wedding planning has been transformed as we know it in the COVID-19 era. Fortunately, there are a lot of virtual options to help you strategize and plan remotely. We know you are excited about celebrating with your friends and love ones in person. However, in the meantime, there are a few things you can tackle from the comfort of your home.
1.) Put Together Your Wedding Website
Start collecting and organizing photos of you two, create the text and messaging that you want to share on your website such as information for your guests such as hotel accommodations, local attractions and more. There are numerous websites some are free while others have monthly fees. The websites have a wide array of customization options depending on your personality, style and aesthetic. Here are a few options to consider:
https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-websites.html
2.) Plan Your Wardrobe
This may sound obvious but you’d be surprised how the final little details such as accessories (like the groom’s bowtie, or the bride’s purse, earrings or jewelry) can sneak up on you as wedding day approaches. While you have downtime, this is a good opportunity to plan out your wedding wardrobe.
- Alternative Outfits:
- Will you be having a post-wedding brunch and need something a little more casual but sophisticated?
- Or maybe you are switching into a second look for the reception like a cute jumpsuit.
- Consider your bridal shower or rehearsal dinner outfit too!
- Accessories
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- Purse
- Bowtie
- Jewelry
- Shoes:
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- Wedding Day Shoes
- Reception Shoes (maybe you want to change into sneakers, wedges or flats)
3.) Research Vendors
Depending on the stage of your planning and when your wedding date is, you may still have vendors that you need to book for your wedding day. Make a list of vendors, review their websites and reach out to them to schedule a time to talk on the phone or do a virtual meeting. Nearly most vendors are willing to SKYPE, Zoom or Facetime and will have more availability to do so rather than in person meetings that may not be as available during the current climate.
4.) Create Your Wedding Logo & Plan Your Welcome Bags and Gifts for Attendants
Start planning your wedding welcome bags if you plan to offer them to your guests. If you have a wedding logo or need one, this is a great time to have it accessible to create graphics for your customizable items. Whether this is a DIY project or something you plan to outsource, you can still get your “ducks in a row” so to speak in order to get the ball rolling. Do you want to offer local classics in the bag or maybe your favorite treats? Do you plan to share information to specific guests (example those who will be participating in family/formal photos will need to know where to go and when these photos will happen)? The welcome bag is a great way to communicate this info thoughtfully in addition to circulating these by email).
5.) Order and Write Thank You Cards
It’s never too early to think about your thank you cards to guests. If you plan to handwrite each one, this may be difficult to fully complete ahead of time if you plan to reference gifts individually, etc. However, you can still design and order the cards in advance. Also, you can consider a “love note” or card for your significant other if you plan to exchange them on wedding day. You can take your time and write a meaningful message from the heart instead of rushing to write it the night before.
6.) Write Your Vows (or Your Welcome Speech)
Oftentimes, the vows can also be a last minute item. Whether you are consulting a profession to assist with this (yes, wedding vows and speech writing consultants exist : ) or writing the vows on your own, it is a good time to create a working draft or outline in advance so you have plenty of time to review and edit.
These are just a few ways to optimize your “downtime” and we hope they give you a little inspiration to start tackling some of your wedding to-dos. Take care of each other and your families. And remember what you are celebrating! Many couples have had to move postpone their weddings. It may not be the way you originally planned, but with a little patience and creativity, you’ll curate a memorable celebration that was worth the wait!
