Listen, playing a wedding during normal circumstances is already a full-time job but baby planning a wedding during a pandemic is something else!
Ok, before I get into what I am doing now, let me tell you all that we have done so far. Luckily, we have already nailed down a venue, a photographer, a caterer, and a planner/decorator. Luckily the things that we need to see in person, for the most part, are done & paid for (by the grace of God)!
Now, what we still need to nail down is bridesmaid dresses, decor for the venue, hair for the bridal party, order groomsman suits, find a cake, rehearsal dinner venue and invitations. For those that don’t know me - I am a visual person. I like to see things live, be able to touch them and make an opinion based on what I can see. Now that everything is digital, I am having a hard time.
For instance, I want to nail down the bridesmaid dresses sooner rather than later. But I want to see shading and texture in person. I’m finding a few dresses I like but scared to pull the trigger without being able to hold the dresses and compare them to the suits. Yes, I know we can always order swatches but that is another step in the process that honestly I don’t want to add. But at this point, it looks like that is the only option I have to keep the process going.
Another pain point we have is the decor for the venue. Our planner, Tabby Lane Events, needs to view our venue and map out the floor plan and nail down items that we want to include. But with our current state, they are no longer able to go to the venue. So that means all of the planning that would normally take place for us is at a standstill. Items that would normally be in the process of getting purchased are not. I pray that the vision we have for our day is still able to be upheld but we are living in an uncertain time and this is not an exception.
Also, let's not forget the overwhelming thought that is lingering in the back of my head - that there is a potential for my wedding to be canceled like so many others. Everyone is encouraging me since my wedding is not until November that I have nothing to worry about and I appreciate that, but we all have no idea the impacts that COVID-19 will have on life in the upcoming months.
If I’m being honest, COVID-19 has knocked my fiancé and I off track and we are slowing pushing ourselves to get back on it! If ya’ll are like us and have any tips, tricks or vendors that you can share, please do (in the comments below)! We can use all help & motivation at this point.
Even slow progress is progress, none the less. So we will continue to power through and knock things off one item at a time.
Love,
Brown Girl