Wedding Guide for 2020 Brides
by Natasha Christou Digital Marketing ConsultantAs thousands of brides and grooms still face an uncertain
future as to whether wedding celebrations will be able to go ahead. With large
gatherings banned, including the legendary Glastonbury festival, and
self-isolation rules implemented, 2020 is a tough year for couples hoping to
tie the knot this summer. Although we should prioritise our own and our loved
ones’ health, it is still a disappointing time which could have negative
effects on our happiness and mental health.
Weddings are already stressful enough without doubting if it
can even happen, costing a lot financially and emotionally — years of planning
could have been dedicated to this one special day. Here, we’ll advise a survival
guide for brides who planned to get married this summer, including how they can
look after their mental health, how they can get ahead of the game when
continuing to plan for their big day, and what they must do if they do need to
change their date.
1.
Prioritise your mental health
Never feel embarrassed if you feel like your daily
functioning has been interrupted by stress and sadness over one of the most
important days of your life being cancelled or postponed. Mental health is
important, and just as important as your physical health — just because you
can’t see it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t matter. With the pressure and worry
of the wedding, as well as Covid-19 having everything up in the air, it’s
likely you’ll feel down — according to Mind, the mental health charity, one
in four people in the UK experience a mental health problem each year.
Take care of yourself. In moments of crisis, it’s important
to take a step back and remove yourself from stressors. Take time out of your
day to do things that make you happy, which is particularly important due to
social restrictions. When you’re down it’s too easy to slip into a lethargic
routine that is a breeding ground for negativity and sadness. Maintain your
appearance as you normally would, like applying fake tan if you usually wear
it, putting some make-up on, painting your nails, and doing your hair.
Also, take advantage of the one form of exercise a day and try
to leave the house for a relaxing walk around your local area to unwind, and
leave your phone at home — it’s also important to remember not to make yourself
feel bad if you don’t always feel up for a walk. Don’t pressure yourself to be
productive this whole time. If you don’t feel up to exercise, practising
meditation and mindfulness with the help of apps on your smartphone can help,
such as Headspace and Calm.
Try and keep your sleeping routine as normal as you can, and
take time to cook some healthy meals or experiment with new recipes! A healthy
gut is a healthy body, which can help contribute to a healthy mind! Don’t hide
away, video call people to open up and speak to those closest to you about how
you’re feeling, including your fiancé. Be there for each other during this
difficult time. If you feel like things are getting on top of you, seek
professional help from your GP.
2.
I do…need to change my wedding date
If you’re worried that a wedding venue or supplier will
class a postponement as a cancellation, get in contact to discuss postponing —
due to it being an unprecedented time, some businesses are being flexible in
terms of rearranging dates at no extra cost. Remember, businesses are suffering
too and will want to work closely with couples to ensure they don’t miss out
either. If your venue classes it as a cancellation, consider having your
wedding somewhere special to make up for it, like scenic wedding
venues in the Lake District.
If you have wedding insurance, get in contact with your
insurer as it’s likely that you’ll be covered in the event that your venue has
to close, or ceremonies are being stopped. Check with your venue if you can
reschedule for a different date, discussing options later in the year or next
year, then check with vendors to see if this will be possible. Check your new
provisional date with your most important guests — after all, you don’t want
your best friend or close family member unable to make it and have to change
the date again or sacrifice them not being there! Plan for additional costs in
the event that fees change based on the season.
Remember to inform all of your guests as soon as you’ve
planned a new date.
3.
Get ahead of the game when continuing to plan
If you have postponed your wedding, spend this extra time
thinking of how you can make your day extra special. For example, you could research online for
wedding inspiration and create your own invites with arts and crafts, a
colourful bohemian blanket aisle for the quirky couples, or your own floral
centrepieces. A
quick look on Pinterest reveals a plethora of decorations you could make.
Furthermore, this will add a personal and unique touch to
your wedding — something you wouldn’t have had without it being postponed. Try
to be positive about how you can improve your wedding setting without spending
loads of money.
Even though it’s a frustrating an overwhelming time for
hopeful couples, you can take control and plan your wedding for an alternative
date without risking the health of yourself or your loved ones.
Sources
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51942898
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/weddings/cancel-postpone-wedding-coronavirus-a4391906.html
https://www.brides.com/story/how-to-postpone-cancel-a-wedding
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