Let’s have a chat. Things are totally crazy right now, and we know how scary it must be for all of the couples out there who originally planned to get married in the next couple of months. You’ve been agonizing over linen colors, flower varieties, and seating charts for months, just for this COVID-19 pandemic to make it all seem pointless. We’re here to tell you it’s not pointless! You can still have your dream wedding. It may not look exactly how you originally planned it, and your wedding anniversary may be a different day than you pictured, but your wedding is still 100% worth having.
1) Postponing Doesn’t Have to be Scary
If it has become clear that your wedding cannot happen as originally planned, it may be tempting to throw in the towel, cancel the big soirée, and head to the courthouse. PLEASE don’t do that! The vast majority of your vendors are willing to do everything in their power to work with you on rescheduling your wedding. For all of our Flora Bloom Photography couples who need to reschedule, we are waiving all of our typical rescheduling fees and applying all monies paid toward the new event date. Most other vendors we’ve talked with are offering the same deal. In the event that your originally chosen vendors may not be available for your new date, many are offering associates in their place. This is an excellent option that will maintain the original level of work you initially chose your vendors for.
Now may be a good time to consider a non-Saturday wedding. The Fall books quickly here in Central Florida, so many vendors may not have a ton of Saturdays left from September-December. Consider a Friday, Sunday, or even a weekday for your wedding. If you choose to reschedule to a Monday-Thursday, chances are your entire original vendor team will be available for your new date.
Lastly, if you weren’t already working with one, now is the time to hire a planner. Planners are the PERFECT people to help you navigate through the waters of rescheduling your wedding. Calling a planner to help you out means making one call instead of the 5+ calls to all your different vendors. Planners will handle all the details so you don’t have to stress about them for another minute.
2) You Deserve Your Big Day
For many of our couples, the wedding day is something they have been working toward for a long time. We know it’s disheartening to watch all your plans come crashing down around you, but you can still have the day of your dreams. If your wedding is something you have been looking forward to since you were young, COVID-19 has no right to change that. It breaks my heart that we have heard of couples choosing to forego their wedding and head to the courthouse because they feel defeated by the virus, but this storm will pass. When the rubble has cleared, your perfect day will still be waiting for you. Don’t look back with regret 5 years from now wishing you had persevered and had your big wedding another day instead of canceling it altogether.
3) Your Loved Ones Can’t Wait To Celebrate With You
One of the most amazing things about weddings is how they bring family and friends together. Weddings are about so much more than just the couple. They are about witnessing two families blend together into one and celebrating with all of the people you love most in the world. The people you have invited to be there with you on your wedding day are SO looking forward to supporting you in your new marriage. They WANT to be there for you, and having them there is so worth moving forward with your wedding. There aren’t many opportunities to have all of your extended family in one place for one last photo and one more memory made. Please, go on with your wedding. You won’t regret it.
