Know it all: How to plan a Wedding During a Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has been very unsettling and uncertain and has made us cancel many of our precious plans. Now, that the pandemic has settled down and is moderate, we recently helped an amazing couple organise and plan a beautiful 3-day Jaipur wedding, the dates being 5th-7th December!
We assured them that even with the ongoing pandemic, we would ensure and regulate everything so that the wedding has no disturbances and is safe. The wedding took place at the gorgeous Alila Bishangarh Fort in Jaipur, with a total of 150 guests where we helped ensure proper sanitation and safety.
Here are specific safety measures we take and suggest you to take to ensure a safe wedding during the Covid-19 pandemic:-
Compulsory Masks
Masks have been the norm for a long time now, and a wedding should not be a reason not to wear them. Wearing masks should be a mandatory norm to be followed during weddings and should only be taken off in small groups for quick pictures. ‘quick’ being the keyword. This is also an excellent opportunity for wedding planners and the couple to issue customised masks for all the guests.
Limited Guest List
To avoid a huge crowd, it is suggested to keep the guest list very limited. If you plan to have more than 100 members at your wedding, it is advised that you book a bigger venue to ensure proper social distancing to avoid a crowd of members in a small room. Do make sure you check government regulation before planning your guest list as some states only allow 50 people.
Sanitation of all and for all
To reduce and avoid the risk of contracting the virus, the whole venue and every single item used should be sanitised and adequately cleaned. A hand sanitiser dispenser which can be operated by pushing the pedal by foot should be placed in all corners to ensure quick sanitation before touching any surface.
Choose an Outdoor Wedding
An outdoor wedding venue ensures proper oxygen, ventilation and reduces the risk of transmission. A cramped room increases the risk of contracting the virus by 18 times than outdoors with proper social distancing.
Ask for Covid test
To ensure maximum safety, you can advise your guests to go through COVID-19 testing three days before the wedding to get their reports before attending the function. Those who do not have any symptoms and test negative can confirm their presence, and those who feel sick should not feel shy to cancel to avoid any risk of getting sicker or infecting other people.
Always follow social distancing
Ensure your venue has marks that remind and call for social distancing norms. All the guests should maintain proper distance while eating and dancing. Do not dance too close, ensure a small group or a big circle with some space for dancing off to the wedding songs.
Personalise or tag individual items
All the items like masks, glass, plates, etc., should be tagged to avoid what thing belongs to whom. Even better, arrange for use and throw plates and cups to eliminate the mix-up. This way, proper safety and sanitation are maintained.
Have Virtual attendees to your wedding
Who wouldn’t like to be surrounded by friends and family on such an important day of your life? The pandemic didn’t make it any easier for people to attend safe weddings due to travel bans and health concerns. In times like these, adopt the trend of a covid wedding, where people can attend it virtually. The at-risk people like, senior citizens, new-borns, and children are advised to not step into a crowded location hence making them virtual attendees so that they can still be a part of your happy day.
Send E- Thank you notes and gifts
In Indian culture, sometimes gifts seem like a must during weddings. Since many can’t be physically present, the couple can express their gratitude for attending the wedding online by sending E- thank you notes. Similarly, the guests who couldn’t physically be present and give gifts can choose to send them via mail or use e-vouchers.
Set some ground rules
Organising a Pandemic wedding should come with certain restrictions to ensure proper safety regulations. It is suggested to set simple rules, such as all guests should always carry a small bottle of sanitiser with them, every staff and the bride and groom should also wear masks while meeting a large group, etc.
Remember that you are not alone in this pandemic, and there are couples like you who are still waiting to fix a new date for their wedding. We have your back every step of the way. We will do our best to help you plan your dream wedding even with a pandemic and ensure that safety measures are always taken and are followed till the very end.
