did COVID-19 postpone your wedding?

@laceyseymourphotography

Things have definitely taken an unexpected turn in the last few days when it comes to weddings and events in our area. For many of y'all, the government has mandated that you postpone your celebration due to the size of your guest count. So, what do you do now?  First, don't panic!  Remember, you are working with some of the best professionals and we are going to work along side you and help you. Most wedding professionals are not charging a transfer fee to move your date and most, myself included, will allow you to transfer your retainer to a new date. Here are a few tips on how to navigate moving your wedding that is merely weeks away:

1. Choose an off season time for your new wedding day.  When you planned your wedding you chose your larger purchase wedding pro's first and then slowly moved down the line.  Now you have your favorites but need to find a date that will work for all of them.  Choose your new day during slow season for weddings (June through August) or on a non wedding priority day (Sunday - Friday). Those times are more likely to be open allowing you to keep most if not all of your wedding professionals.
2. Try not to postpone too long. Everything is still fresh for you and your guests are all excited and ready for your celebration.  Choose your wedding celebration to take place in the next 3 to 4 months if possible.  This will not only help you remain excited that your wedding is still close by, but it will stay fresh on your guests minds too.
3. Book sooner rather than later.  The year is booking up quickly and now many brides are being forced to postpone their weddings.  This means there is even more demand for late 2020 weddings and not as much availability.  Reach out to your venue immediately and get a few date options that are available.  Then reach out to your wedding professionals with those options and see which one is the most available.  Try to book your new wedding day and notify all your wedding professionals within a week of postponing your wedding.  Yes, that's fast, but you'll be thankful you didn't wait!
4. Don't stress.  I know.  Easier said then done.  But, we are all in this together and we are going to do everything we can to help you make sure your wedding is wonderful!