5 Tips For Couples Planning A Wedding During The Coronavirus Crisis

  • By Gaines Entertainment
  • 27 Mar, 2020

Navigating an uncertain time...

It is common knowledge that the whole world is battling a major health crisis. Every news outlet is reporting updates about the current pandemic called the Coronavirus (COVID-19). You’ve probably heard that there are preventative measures you can take to protect your health; however, the effects of this outbreak may disrupt many aspects of our daily lives, including wedding plans.

Couples getting married this period may want to consider how these disturbances could affect their big day. Below we’ve outlined a few tips you should keep in mind or look out for in terms of the ways the Coronavirus could impact your wedding day.

How the Coronavirus is impacting the wedding industry

So how can an illness affect so many things and industries around the world? Because of the fast-spreading nature of this illness, quarantines have been issued in several countries to slow the spread. As a result, many factories and businesses have closed down, specifically in China, which is where 80% of Western wedding dresses are produced. The effects have now spread to numerous areas of the US, and we are starting to see shutdowns/lockdowns in major cities and even statewide. As of March 15, it’s recommended by the CDC that events over 50 people should not move forward.  The White House has discouraged social gatherings of 10 or more as of March 17 until April 1 to try to flatten the curve.

For couples that are supposed to be getting married during this uncertain time, it’s probably time to come up with some contingency plans for your wedding. Consider all your options before you completely cancel. Your back-up plans may depend on the severity of Coronavirus as things progress, as well as the area your event is scheduled to take place.

Plan A:  Go ahead and push through. If your wedding guest list is intimate, i.e., under 50, then you could potentially move forward with your plans. (If your wedding date falls within March 27 - May 10,  you should start coming up with backup plans.)

Plan B: Ask guests to let you know if they will be unable to attend. Adjust the numbers and hours needed for vendors. Or cut your guest list down to below 50 and have immediate family members (who are healthy) join you.

Plan C: Have a micro wedding ceremony where the two of you get married and reschedule the bigger reception/party for another time. The Ceremony truly is the most important part of this :)

Plan D: Plan an elopement for your original date (if you’re able to secure a marriage license) and move the celebration to a later date.

Plan E: Postpone everything until you can move forward with the wedding you’ve envisioned and planned for.

What is your worst-case scenario? Do you want to get married no matter what?

You can always go ahead with a small ceremony with immediate family. Cut the cake and have a reception with family and friends at another time.

What you can do to make the most of this unfortunate situation, should you decide to go ahead as planned:

Find out who is at risk for potentially being unable to attend due to travel or health reasons.

Livestream your Wedding. Share a live video of your ceremony with the loved ones who are unable to attend in person. Have someone set up a Facebook Live, Instagram Live, or Zoom to capture your big day.

Set up a Sanitation Station. Have hand sanitizer on hand and ample antibacterial soap for guests to use.

Keep a safe distance. Encourage guests to adopt a “hygienic hello.” Keep hugging, kissing, and handshaking to a minimum. Keep social distancing in mind.

Discuss food service options with your caterer. Serving a buffet meal could potentially put more people at risk. Ask your caterer about alternatives under these unfortunate circumstances.

Overall, it’s important to focus on solutions and alternatives. Consider what is truly non-negotiable when it comes to your wedding plans.

Stay positive, and remember...we're here to help!


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Virtual Events

Virtual Events are becoming so popular as the entire world continues to battle the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, thanks to modern technologies, it has become possible for companies, cooperatives, and also individuals to host amazing events online that rival in-person versions leading to numerous benefits for both event planners and their attendees too.

So, what is a Virtual Event?

A virtual event also referred to as an online event, is an interactive gathering that takes place on the internet. Unlike in-person events, virtual events are not restricted to a specific location. A remote attendee can register and participate from anywhere across the globe, given he or she has access to the web. The events are completely virtual, and every guest attends the sessions from the comfort of their own home, favorite coffee shop, or wherever they might be.

Benefits of Virtual Events

There is a plethora of reasons why many organizations are keying in on virtual events. They include

·    It allows the host to reach a wider range of audiences. Not everybody in your audience within a specific location will attend an event largely because of timing and traveling. However, with a virtual event, travel cost is eliminated.

·    There is no need to reserve a giant venue or put together a staff making the option of virtual events more cost-effective.

·    The events are easily measurable using a specific matrix. You can know the most popular sessions, location of attendees, method of ticket payments, etc. This information aids in improving event strategies.

Virtual Proms

After multiple cancellations of high school proms, the prom is back! Apps like Zoom will allow students to have a prom while practicing social distancing. Students attending Virtual Proms are encouraged to put on their best dress or tux, do their hair, and enjoy music from the best Live DJs here at Gaines Entertainment.

Virtual Birthday Parties

Birthdays are special days, and most people love to mark it with birthday parties. Not only do they commemorate the passing of another fabulous trip around the sun, but they're also one of the best ways to gather your friends and family for all the festive desserts, cute cocktails, etc. This year is different. Amid our new normal of social distancing, get-together, both small and large have been called off, leaving many spring babies plus their parents, partners, and friends to celebrate at home. Here are a few ways to celebrate birthdays this year:

·    Make a "Happy Birthday" video montage.

·    Host a virtual birthday party on Zoom

·    Host a virtual happy hour

Virtual Trivia Games

Need new creative ways to pass the time while social distancing? If you've already had a virtual happy hour, done a bunch of puzzles, and made a dent in your reading list. It may be time to get a virtual game night going.

An engaging and mostly free activity, taking the traditional game night online, can be a great way to relieve any coronavirus anxiety, have a few laughs, and get your competitive adrenaline going. Here are some tips to get a virtual trivia game going

·    Contact us

·    Send an invitation.

·    Pick your app – some of the most used apps include Houseparty, Zoom, Google Hangout, Skype, and FaceTime.

Virtual Bingo

Distance and Social distancing do not mean you cannot enjoy your favorite bingo games with friends.

With applications like Bingo Maker Web, you will be able to host a virtual bingo game in a few clicks with our virtual bingo caller. Ask your friends to join your game in the Games List with your game name and your password. You can make custom cards with numbers, words, or phrases in the squares, and insert your images around the cards. Several settings can be changed when making the cards to allow maximum freedom for users to make custom cards and host a personalized bingo game.

 

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