The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another. We’re not doing things the same way anymore, and undoubtedly, weddings and other important events are being conducted differently. If you’ve been thinking of having a wedding post-COVID-19, there are certain things you need to consider to have a safe and successful event. They include the following:
Establish a safe food service
If you’ve been thinking of having a buffet, you may want to change your mind early enough. Chances are your guests will not appreciate queuing with strangers and then serving themselves with utensils that everyone is touching. Alternatively, you can have a plated meal; your guests will feel a little safer and comfortable knowing that their food is being handled by a few designated people, and that they are likely wearing gloves.
Similarly, you should consider using disposable dishware. I know this option doesn’t sound nice especially if you’re looking to have a luxurious wedding; however, given the nature of the COVID-19 virus and how people view it, it’s necessary. Disposable dishware is one of the best ways to curb the spread of germs, and your guests will surely appreciate the thought.
Establish a safe guest experience
Although wedding planning is usually focused on optimizing guest experience, you should consider thinking through a couple of things. For one, you should try to forgo the non-essential paper, including menu cards, thank you notes and programs. These items may transmit germs, and the fact that many guests don’t even utilize them long enough (before throwing them away) makes them more unnecessary.
Another thing you want to do is include additional garbage cans to your list of must-have items. This will help your guests practice safe garbage disposal, and therefore help in protecting the staff from having to pick many potentially infected items from the ground.
Get a secure wedding venue and rentals
There are many ways to determine whether a venue is secure, and one of the most basic indicators is adequate space. According to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Covid-19 is mainly being transmitted through the air.
The venue should also be well structured to make it easier for people to practice social distancing easily. Among other things, while assessing this particular factor, you need to look at the floor design plans. You should also work with a rental company that provides furniture that makes it easier for your guests to stay at least six feet apart and feel safe. For instance, if you’re planning to have your wedding in Brooklyn, search for Covid-19 secure Brooklyn party rentals. They should have supplies and spacing techniques that are specially designed to limit the Covid-19 transmission.
Also, you need to confirm that the venue has sufficient cleaning and hygiene processes in place to lower the risk of virus transmission. The venue should have enough people involved in the decontamination methods, and they should have the right cleaning and decontamination materials.
Communicate effectively
Proper communication can help you have a safe wedding in more ways than you can imagine. When planning your wedding, firstly, ensure you are sufficiently updated about the Covid-19 restrictions. This means that you have to get your information from reliable news sources all the time. If there are any changes, talk to your suppliers, organizers and venue on time, and let them tell you whether the developments affect your wedding.
If there are any changes, communicate with your guests, while taking into account their concerns, if any, so that they feel comfortable. Similarly, let them know about any expectations you have for the wedding day. To ensure safety during the post-Covid-19 period, you have to be honest and transparent. It’s particularly important because it will enable your guests to make well-informed decisions before showing up and conduct themselves appropriately during the wedding.
Lastly, you can establish a simple “frequently asked questions” platform for your guests and other people involved to save yourself the stress of answering the same questions repeatedly.
Conclusion
Holding a big event is not easy, particularly if it’s a post-Covid wedding. However, you can make things easier for yourself through proper planning. While planning, be sure to include the tips above to boost your chances of having a safe and successful wedding.
