I keep asking myself… “What do engaged couples need right now? How can I support people who are in the midst of wedding planning hell?” and “What would I want help with if I were planning a wedding right now?”

What I can offer you right now is a hub of information. Theres so much being thrown out there in the news and certainly on blogs, I wanted to offer a one stop hub of information allowing you to consume at your own pace and rate. Theres a lot on pause right now but let focus on what you CAN do!

Staying Informed

As a wedding professional I’ve looked to A Practical Wedding for wedding REALNESS- during a pandemic I think that is so key. APW has done their research and their lack of sugar coating could ultimately save you in the long run. Get some insight on Climbing Out of Wedding Planning Hell

Pivoting

So you’re ready to change your plans? No matter how far you’ve got in planning before needing to pivot, Junebug Weddings has a step by step check list of how to postpone your wedding. They also offer up lots more advice like: dealing with contracts! This is most important if you’ve put any money down ,Check out their list here!

Focus what you CAN DO

You’re probably feeling a lot of overwhelm and might even want to throw out the baby with the bathwater. I promise there will eventually be a light at the end of the tunnel. Green Wedding Shoes helps put you back in the driver’s seat and gives 10 Wedding Planning Tasks You Can do While in Quarantine.

If you are a healthcare worker, first of all THANK YOU and next I want to tell yo, NOW is the time for you to call on all the resources possible. Junebug Weddings has a list of wedding brands supporting workers! check it out: here.

Going Virtual

Ready to adapt to the times and go virtual? Zoom weddings are totally a think and your day can be just as special even if its not how you originally imagined. For all the ins and outs. Check out APW’s How To Have a Virtual Wedding

Emotional Health

Let’s get real. We’re all in need of a bit of extra emotional help these days. Emotionally processing wedding planning can be challenging by itself, then add a global pandemic on top of it and you’ve got a recipe for stress, anxiety, grief, etc. One of my favorite resources is Aisle Talk. Its therapy for wedding planning and they dig deep on What it Means to Grieve a Postponed or Cancelled Wedding.

My final advice is if you have the whereabouts and stamina book your photographer and planner NOW. Calendars ARE booking up and you’re going to want secure the vendors you love. Contact Me for my services here and if you’re curious about more tips in general you can visit my Pinterest Board!

A Compilation of Resources for Couples Wedding Planning During Quarantine