Wedding Planning During COVID-19

If you are a bride who has found herself planning to get married in the middle of this crazy time, I know you are probably experiencing so many emotions. Many of you have had to postpone your wedding & you may even be thinking about the possibility of postponing a second time. If you’re struggling to make a decision & have thought about continuing on with your big day, I wanted to offer a few resources, ideas, & majors pros to having an intimate wedding with just a few close friends & family members.

1. Time to soak in the moments

Your wedding day is one of the biggest, most important days of your life! The number one thing I hear from couples after their wedding day is that it FLEW by — they say they felt as though they weren’t able to really take in the whole day because of the schedule they needed to keep during their big wedding. Having a smaller, more intimate wedding means you’ll be able to soak in these moments with those that are most invested in your life & will be by your side for years to come.

2. Focus on details

This is such a fun opportunity to really go all out with your details. Let’s say you end up having 25-50 guests attend your wedding — wouldn’t it be so much fun to give them an incredible, unexpected experience?! I’ve pinned so many ideas for beautiful tablescapes that would make your big day completely unique. Get creative if you are looking to save a few bucks & use colorful things like fruits or colored candles mixed in with flowers. Think about something special you could do for your guests — if it’s a very small wedding, maybe think about writing each person a note to have at their table when they sit down at your reception or meal. It would be fun to move your wedding to earlier in the day & have brunch with all of your closest people. Is there a vintage car that you could use as your getaway car? Whatever you decide, take a deep breath & think about how you can make the best out of the situation!

3. More Venue Options

Having fewer guests really opens the door to a lot more venues — you could even look into having a backyard wedding if you have a friend or family member with a beautiful house & yard. I think backyard/smaller weddings have such a calmness about them — the stresses of the day just kind of melt away because you are at ease in a familiar place with your closest friends & family. Think outside the box when it comes to the venue. Is there somewhere a few hours away that you could drive to for your big day? Is there a small Memphis wedding venue that you loved, but your guest list outgrew?

4. Plan to put Money Towards Your Honeymoon & Get Creative in The States

I know you’ve probably lost some money already from having to postpone your wedding & I am so sorry — most vendors are more than willing to work with you on moving your date, but there are always little things that aren’t moveable. If you plan to downsize your wedding, you may be able to save a few dollars here & there to put towards your honeymoon — a lot of people have put their honeymoons on hold, but saving now could be a great idea! Start a stash with the money you’ve saved from the wedding & put a little in each month until you can start planning. This will put your mind at ease in a few months when you start to think about where you might want to go. If out of country travel still isn’t an option later on, get creative in the States! There are SO many gorgeous parts of the US & I’ve pulled together a few of them below!

5. You Get More Time With Your Photographer!

I know I speak for most photographers when I say that I wish I had HOURS to take photos of you & your husband right after you say “I do”. With larger weddings this just isn’t a possibility due to the tight schedule. Right when you start taking photos your inner voice starts saying, “We need to get to the reception. Everyone is waiting for us”. While this is true, you only have one chance to get portraits done on your wedding day — having a small wedding means we get to spend a little extra, unrushed time together. You’ll never regret having MORE photos together :)

If you’re looking for a photographer or videographer for your big day, I’d love to talk with you! Inquire here for our 2020/2021 availability 😊