Ultimate Guide for Planning A Wedding Amid the Pandemic- For Brides

You finally said yes and began planning the wedding of your dreams.  The vendors, the location, and even your St. Charles, Missouri Wedding Videography service are all picked out.  Then out of the blue COVID hits, the lockdown, wearing masks and discouraged gathering become your new life.  Where do you go from here?  Is the big day you have been planning for months ruined?

It is disheartening, we agree, but don't lose hope just yet.  COVID-19 may have set your plans back but not completely ruined them.  If you and your bride or groom can still make it happen with extra precaution.  Not everything may be exactly as you initially planned, but you can make the day grand.  You can still rock that beautiful dress, walk down the aisle as you have always wanted, and have St. Charles, Missouri Wedding Videography still capture every moment of it.

With Kinard Photography & Wedding Films by your side, you can have all the memories of your big day documented into candid photos and films.  Our services include wedding photography and videography services that will highlight all the little to significant moments at the ceremony.  Before you can proceed with the merry there are things you need to do differently.  These are some guidelines you can incorporate into your initial wedding plans to make things safer.

Change the venue

Wedding venues are everything, we know! It takes some brides months to find the perfect location to hold their event, and it sucks that you must go through it all over again.  However, look on the bright side; with new specifications for the venue, narrowing down your options should not be that hard.  To take the necessary health precautions, go for a bigger space to allow your guests to practice social distancing. 

Outdoor venues are also good options because they are airy and spacious.  The Lakeside Pavilion is open and offers plenty of room, convenient when trying to stick to the safety measures.  The nice pavilion, green scenery, and man-made lake would also look amazing as a backdrop for your wedding video/film.

Safer catering options

There is no denying Corona virus has resulted in many making changes to their servicing style, especially in the catering department.  The buffet service, which was once the go-to for many couples, is no longer as popular.  Plated meals have become the safest catering option, so you can discuss with your catering service how to make the transition before the big day.

Go intimate

Remember that grand event you had organized before?  It would not be such a great idea now.  Planning an elopement does not have to be something to frown about but rather a good tip for maintaining social distancing.  You can still have an incredible intimate ceremony with a few friends and family.  Just remember to talk to St. Charles, Missouri Wedding Videography about changing your coverage because, with a small event, you can do with 1-2 hours of coverage.

The party favors

Just because you are having your wedding during a pandemic doesn't mean everything has to be dull and bland.  You can still own the day and make it yours with a few ideas.  Switch things up a bit with the party favors.  Rather than the typical gifts guests got pre-Covid.  Make things safer for your guests by offering masks and hand sanitizers at the entrance of the event.  An interesting photo op would be to have the masks customized and ask your Missouri wedding videographer to capture you and your guests as you wear them.  Who knows?  May be on your 5th anniversary, it would be great to look at how you were able to celebrate your love even amid a pandemic!

Make virtual meetings your go-to

Physical meetings with your wedding vendors have become tricky to schedule due to Corona virus.  Thanks to zoom meetings, brides can still meet up with their St. Charles wedding videographer through zoom calls and videos.  Your wedding videography planning can now efficiently be conducted through a zoom meeting and any communication of your goals made without physical sit-downs with the shooter.

Embrace outdoor shoot locations

Pre-wedding shoots, engagement photo sessions, and pictures and films of the wedding are a big part of the couple's big day.  Regardless of the current situation, you and your partner can still have beautiful shots by Kinard Photography & Wedding Films to highlight your grand day.  Outdoor locations like Broemmelsiek Park offer a naturally beautiful backdrop for you to have your wedding shoot.  Arrange with your St Charles, Missouri wedding shooter to have the epic bride and groom portraits by the scenic lake as the sunset reflects on the water.  The paved trail that connects to Hilltop Group Area would also be perfect for candid couple snaps.

New sitting arrangements

Adjustments to the sitting arrangements of your guests are something to add to your to-do list.  Do your homework on local guidelines about people gathering in spaces and ensure you incorporate them when changing guests' sitting arrangements. Don't forget to keep the guests six feet apart, especially when they are from different households.

Organize a virtual party

The wedding is over; it is now time to celebrate and have fun with the ones you love.  We couldn't agree more, a good party after getting married is tradition. With the pandemic, it would be a great idea to cut partying off the list to maintain the safety measures.  The good news is you can continue the party virtually.  Have your friends and family join the virtual party to celebrate.

With the guide above, you can still kick off your wedding while keeping things safe.  At Kinard Photography & Wedding Films, we will do our part to capture the legacy of your love on a fabulous day.  Our St. Charles, Missouri videographer, will be with you to document your love story from start to finish.  If a full day coverage is what you want, browse our videography packages and choose one within your budget.  Feel free to inquire with us through calls, messages, or email, and we will always answer.