To postpone, or to not postpone, that is the question
So, you have dreamt about and planned your wedding, you have visualised the big day over and over and then suddenly you are forced to cancel, postpone YOUR big day.
With current Covid 19 circumstances we’re all in unprecedented territory here and trying to figure out how to navigate our new temporary reality. This new fact leaves some couples with no other choice than to postpone their wedding day.
One thing that’s undeniable is that we are all in this together. It’s difficult to articulate how much my heart goes out to any couple who find themselves in the position of having to cancel or postpone their wedding. With that in mind I’ve pulled together some tips and information that might help you navigate the tricky days ahead.
Be Decisive
It’s difficult to decide whether or not to postpone your wedding. Whether your wedding is in the next twelve weeks or the next 12 months, you will need to make a decision. Going ahead with your wedding may mean that you need to make some small changes to your plans, however, so will postponing to a new date, so try and not worry too much! Once a decision is made, it will be a relief for you both.
Be decisive and eliminate the worry.
Compile a Postponing Checklist
To make sure everything is covered when it comes to rearranging and cancellations.
Postponing Checklist:
1. Check with your venue for a few dates. Don’t overwhelm yourself with too many, consider friends, family weddings, special occasions and narrow down 3 months in the next year when you would like to reschedule to.
2. Check with the church or civil service venue for available dates. This is important to certain couples where the church ho