Brides: How to Prepare for Your 2021 Wedding

After a tumultuous year in 2020, you may be ready to have a better year and plan your upcoming nuptials in 2021 as you look forward to new beginnings. A wedding in 2021 can be smoother because you now know what to expect with COVID regulations and what really matters in life. If you’re a bride looking forward to saying, “I do,” there are a few important ways to prepare your 2021 wedding to ensure it goes off without a hitch.

 

Start Trying on Gowns

 

It’s never too early to start trying on gowns because you never know if some bridal shops will close their doors again. Finding your dream wedding dress early on can also allow you to make time for multiple fittings and alterations without feeling rushed on the turnaround times. Most shops now need at least three months of alterations. Although experts suggest giving yourself nine months to shop for a dress, it’s important to begin 12 months in advance due to the pandemic. Also, you need to plan for Flower Girl Dresses well in advance.

 

Plan for Delays

 

Whether you’re ordering your wedding invitations or have purchased gifts online for your bridal party, you need to plan for shipment delays to occur. Opt for ordering everything several weeks or months in advance to have enough time for everything to arrive. You can also opt for priority shipping if you want to be safe.

 

Check Venues for Availability

 

The venue is the one of the most important parts of your wedding because it determines how many people you can invite, how far your guests need to travel, and the style of your wedding. Once you decide on your venue, it can help you settle other decisions you have to make. Start checking venues early on for availability to ensure you find one that works with the date you plan to get married. Try finding an outdoor location that can connect you directly with the environment, for this, you can consider setting up an inflatable marquee tent to make it easier to organize the event.

 

Create a Backup Plan

 

It doesn’t hurt to have a backup plan in place if the unexpected occurs during your wedding and more lockdowns occur at the last minute. If you’re not willing to push back your plans and wait, you can still move forward with your wedding and only limit it to a few guests. You can also consider cutting out the dancing at the wedding or

 

Remain Flexible with Planning Your Honeymoon

 

Travel plans can be hard to establish during a pandemic, making it necessary to remain flexible with your honeymoon plans and even hire a travel agent. You may dream of honeymooning in a tropical destination or in a European country, but you need to be open to the plans changing. Purchase travel insurance and consider having a backup plan where you can travel somewhere closeby to ensure you can still get away.

 

Hire a Wedding Planner

 

2021 is one of the best times to hire a wedding planner to ensure you can avoid as much stress as possible. Wedding planners are more aware of how things have changed in the industry and can connect you with the best vendors or venues that are still open and are accepting reservations for the new year. They can also guide you through the process and understand COVID clauses when working with different people.

 

Knowing how to prepare for your 2021 can offer peace of mind and help the process go smoother in the midst of a chaotic year. You can still enjoy your wedding and make it a memorable event.