Postpone the wedding: how to manage the emergency

Postpone the wedding: how to manage the emergency

Marriage is a dream. A long-awaited day that every couple imagines for months. A special moment to live with your loved ones. But what happens if that dream cannot be realized, due to an emergency? Stress, concern and regret: how to deal with the postponement of the wedding because of the pandemic from Covid-19.

Marriage postponed due to coronavirus

The emergency we are experiencing has changed our life. Among the many things postponed there are also weddings: couples who had planned to get married in the spring or summer 2020 had to pause the preparations.

But how much stress and discomfort did this stop for the future bride and groom? The situation created by the coronavirus has changed the lives of each of us. This period will be remembered as an experience that will make us change, and hopefully for the better.

Managing the crisis with suppliers

Now, more than ever, the role of the wedding planner is crucial to help the bride and groom to face this situation that puts a strain on the heart and wallet. There is nothing, however, that cannot be solved. Take a breath and keep on.

The first thing to do is to talk to the suppliers and postpone the wedding date. Each supplier will be happy to comply with your request. In this case, you can keep the services already fixed. Contact the church or the Municipal asking for the availability of new dates.

Managing the crisis with suppliers

Now, more than ever, the role of the wedding planner is crucial to help the bride and groom to face this situation that puts a strain on the heart and wallet. There is nothing, however, that cannot be solved. Take a breath and keep on.

The first thing to do is to talk to the suppliers and postpone the wedding date. Each supplier will be happy to comply with your request. In this case, you can keep the services already fixed. Contact the church or the Municipal asking for the availability of new dates.

A new date in 2021

The next step is re-programming. This emergency will end and we’ll return to our lives. So, take a few days to find a new date in 2021, also based on the availability of your location.

Cancelling the wedding is not the solution, because you should start from the beginning. If you have already paid a deposit, you may lose it or be forced to pay the full amount. Therefore, you should also check the contracts concluded.

Flexibility on new choices

Another important aspect is flexibility. The choice of the new date must coincide with your needs but also with those of the location and suppliers. Bet on different options. If there’s any trouble with plan A, you’ll have plan B.

Remember that understanding and collaboration will be the greatest of all. In addition, you can also use the time to change some details of the wedding, bringing improvements that you had not considered before.

Flexibility on new choices

Another important aspect is flexibility. The choice of the new date must coincide with your needs but also with those of the location and suppliers. Bet on different options. If there’s any trouble with plan A, you’ll have plan B.

Remember that understanding and collaboration will be the greatest of all. In addition, you can also use the time to change some details of the wedding, bringing improvements that you had not considered before.

Communicate the new date to the guests

The last step is to warn the guests of your intention to postpone the wedding. Only when you know for sure, you can tell them about the new wedding date. In this way, they’ll have the possibility to postpone any other commitments.

Had you already sent the invitations? No problem. Prepare a new one, which reflects the wedding style of the participations, with the “Change the Date”. You can also send it only via email or social network.

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