(image via Pinterest)
Yes, I have just used the two words in the same sentence that no one wants to
hear - wedding and COVID-19. When we booked our 2021 wedding back in January
nothing could have prepared us for what's to come. Whilst your wedding is
definitely not the most important thing in the world right now it is
indeed the most important thing for you and your significant other. You
have been waiting for it, saving for it and dreaming about it. It is okay to be
upset if you have had to postpone your wedding or struggling to plan your big
day.
And whilst we cannot visit our venues or go for hair and make-up trials there's
still plenty of planning that can be done during lockdown:
Flowers
You may have booked your florist and probably have some initial ideas of what
you would like your bridal bouquet to look like. Now is the perfect time to use
some of that extra time that you have in your hands browsing Pinterest &
Instagram and research for the exact look you are after. It might also be a
good idea to Google the best seasonal flowers that are available during your
wedding month and see how you can incorporate them to your wedding
florals.
Hair & Make-Up
Whilst we unfortunately cannot attend any trials or meet with our vendors now
is a great time to spend some time on Instagram to either research and book
your Hairstylist and Make-Up artist or if you have already got them booked why
not to browse their work and screenshot the looks you love so you are ready to
create your dream look once we can attend trials again. And while you have the
time it might be a good idea to go through your old pictures from any special
occasions to see if there was a make-up look or hairstyle that made you feel
particularly amazing, and why not to recreate something similar on your wedding
day?
Save the Dates & Invites
While I am planning to send out our 'Save the Dates' shortly some other brides
are unfortunately having to send their 'Change the Dates' instead. Some of the
global postal services have been affected during lockdown so why not to send
digital invites instead. And with all the free time in our hands why not to try
a hand on designing your own invites.
Budget & Finances
Now more than ever can be an extremely difficult time to save for such a huge
and costly occasion like a wedding. Take the time to double check your budget
and make sure you have allocated enough to cover for each part. And why not
revisit your budget completely and see if you can find any clever ways of how
to save. Perhaps you know a friend who's a great hairdresser or ask that family
member who's been baking weekly banana breads during lockdown if they'd be so
kind to make your wedding cake as a present.
Wedding Playlist
Been thinking of creating your wedding playlist for ages, but not got around to
it yet - now is the time. Start a playlist on Spotify and keep adding all the
songs that make you dance like no one is watching and all the songs that make
you happy. Also don't forget to reach out to your friends and family for their
picks too (this is also a good chance to check in with everyone we cannot see
during lockdown). Once done - put the playlist on and pretend it's your wedding
day.
All of our dream weddings will happen, perhaps not just as soon as we had
hoped, but they will. And they don't say good things come to those who wait for
no reason!
Anet x
