By: Vicky Nicholas, WPICC, DWC of Perfect Planners
We have been watching the global impact of the COVID-19 outbreak & rapidly evolving events surrounding the pandemic COVID-19 (also called novel coronavirus) within Ontario. Click here for more information from the Government on COVID-19.
Firstly, don’t panic, we know that this is a challenging time for everyone. Please still try to enjoy the process of planning your wedding, but here are some hints and tips for you to consider for your wedding during this uncertain and ever changing situation.
1. Meetings
- If you have upcoming meetings with your vendors/potential vendors, ask if you can do them via video link or phone.
- If face to face, don’t shake hands/hug. Do elbow pumps instead.
2. Venue
- Contact your venue to see what measures they have in place to protect you and your guests. Hand sanitizer/cleaning of the rooms/foyer etc
- If you are having a buffet dinner, change it to a plated dinner
- Use tongs for the antipasto bar/late night station
- Extra hand sanitizers at all entrances/exits
- Reach out to the venue to reduce your guest count if necessary
3. Church
- If you are having a church ceremony and there are multiple ceremonies on your day, how are the pews being cleaned between the ceremonies?
- Extra hand sanitizers at all entrances/exits
4. Vendors
- Are you having a photo booth? Ask your vendor how they are cleaning the props in between each photo.
- Ask your vendors what happens if they get sick
- What measures do they have in place to keep them and your guests safe?
5. Guests
- Don’t hug/kiss your guests
- Consider your guestbook or equivalent, are guests signing using the same pen? You may need to revisit this by purchasing one pen for each guest and they throw it away after use. We know it’s wasteful, but maybe a necessary measure. If not, think of something else. Maybe guests could do a video message instead of a guest book
- Use disposable tissues if you cry
- Live stream your wedding for the guests that cannot travel using companies such as Scotia Events
- Tell your guests that if they are unwell, please stay home
- Tell your guests who are at risk (older in age, a compromised immune system etc) not to attend.
- Wash your hands!
Worst case scenario
Ask your vendors what their postponement policy is and if you were to postpone, what happens if they are not available on your new date.
We wish everyone who has their wedding coming up the best of luck and we hope your day is magical.
Stay safe and healthy!
Vicky Nicholas is the owner and lead planner of Perfect Planners. Vicky is a certified wedding planner and destination wedding planner through the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada. Vicky has over 20 years of operational experience in some luxury hotels with planning weddings and corporate events in Canada and the UK.
Vicky has taken the time to work on creating amazing relationships with wedding vendors within the GTA who value customer service and a high standard of product for her clients.
“My passion is to ensure that every wedding is exactly how the couple envisioned their special day to be. We are focused on giving couples an unforgettable and stress-free experience in planning and on their wedding day by creating new and lasting memories.”
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