Resources for Wedding Planning During CoronaVirus
Wondering what to do about your wedding plans in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic and resulting restrictions on businesses and events? We’re sharing the resources and helpful info you need to move forward with planning a wedding during a pandemic.
Tips and Resources for Wedding Planning During a Pandemic
We know this situation is unprecedented and unsettling for so many of you. We wanted to create the best resources to help you through this time, so we’re gathering them all here.
Stay up to date on the latest regulations in your state– find a list of each state’s health sites here. We also recommend keeping an eye on updates from the CDC and WHO.
Logistics for Every Scenario: Postpone, Elope, Scale Down or Have a Virtual Wedding
The path you choose to take with your wedding plans will likely depend on when your original wedding date was scheduled for. Need help deciding? Check out this COVID Wedding Calculator from Joy.
Join our community
Connect with other brides who are currently planning!
Weddings Planned for Spring 2020:
March, April, and May Weddings
If your wedding was scheduled anytime before May 23, 2020– we’d honestly recommend crafting your Plan B ASAP. Choose from the options below, where we’ve shared alternatives for every scenario. Feeling bummed about postponing your wedding? Check out these tips for staying positive.
Weddings Planned for Summer 2020:
June, July, and August Weddings
If your wedding is planned for the summer months, you should likely hold tight and give things a bit more time to play out before making any decisions. If it helps you have some peace of mind, consider crafting a Coronavirus Contingency Plan with your vendor team should you need to divert from your original plans.
Weddings Planned for Fall 2020:
September, October, November Weddings
Even for couples with fall 2020 weddings, they may be feeling nervous about moving forward if things continue to get worse before they get better. Our advice is to continue on as planned and evaluate at regular intervals. Stay in contact with your vendors over the next several months. Sit tight and stay healthy!
Weddings Planned for 2021
and Beyond
If you’re planning a wedding during this time, the key is to be flexible. If you cannot handle the uncertainty of your plans possibly changing, it’s probably a good idea to either consider a downsized celebration or postpone until a vaccine is widely distributed.
Pandemic Pivots
Unsure what to do about your wedding plans due to the Coronavirus pandemic? Check out these posts where we outline all your options.
- Microweddings, Minimonies, and Elopements: Which is Right for you?
- 6 Tips for Affordably Updating Your Wedding’s Look After Changing the Date
- Advice for Planning a Wedding During a Pandemic
Wedding Postponement Email Templates from Every Last Detail
Virtual Weddings, Showers, & Parties
Looking to take your celebrations online? Check out our virtual planning guides by clicking the graphics below:
Intimate Wedding Inspiration for Small Weddings
Want some inspiration for your at-home wedding or an elopement? Check out these previously featured tiny weddings, microweddings, home weddings and more we’ve published on The Budget Savvy Bride!
Other COVID-19 Wedding Resources to Check Out:
Below are some other helpful resources to get you through this time. Whether you need wedding planning support or activities to keep you busy during “social distancing,” we’ve got you covered:
Wedding Decor Resources for At-Home Weddings
Free Stuff + Discounts for Couples Affected by COVID-19
Artifact Uprising
For existing Artifact Uprising customers whose wedding plans are changing, AU will replace previously ordered items at no cost.
For new customers, Artifact Uprising is offering $50 towards reprinting Day-of Wedding items like Save the Dates, Invitations, and more.
Zazzle
Print company Zazzle has also instated a “Flexible Event Policy” for couples who’ve had a change in plans.
Zazzle will re-print your previously ordered invites at no charge if your date or venue changes between now and April 30.
WedTexts
WedTexts offers a mass texting service to keep your guest list informed about your wedding day plans.
WedText just announced their Wedding Disaster Relief Program, which offers couples whose weddings were affected by the virus a FREE UNLIMITED account!
JesMarried
If your wedding is farther out and you’ve decided to change your wedding date in light of the virus, check out this free printable change the date!
Get your Free Printable Change the Date Card design from JesMarried
Something Borrowed Blooms
Rent and return faux floral boutique Something Borrowed Blooms already offers savings upwards of 70% compared to fresh flowers. The company serves over 500 weddings monthly pre-COVID19. With extensive inventory and operations built for scale, the floral company to date has helped thousands of Brides with stress-free rescheduling, offering full flexibility with no blackout dates or rescheduling fees.
Fêtefully
Virtual wedding planners at Fêtefully are offering complimentary coordination services to couples who are postponing their weddings due to COVID-19. Just complete a simple form to get assistance for rescheduling with all of your vendors.
Again, this service is completely free and is not dependent on location.
Rent My Wedding
Planning an intimate ceremony at home due to COVID-19 restrictions? The right decor can make any area of your home look like a real wedding venue!
Order an at-home wedding kit from Rent My Wedding! Save 20% off your purchase with code BUDGETSAVVY at checkout!
LoveStream
Want to livestream your wedding to your loved ones in a simple and streamlined way? LoveStream from Bustld doesn’t even require an app download, so grandma will have a super simple time.
Get 10% Off your package with code SAVVY10
✨ Check out our big list of free stuff for your wedding here: Wedding Freebies ✨
