Week-End Wedding Resources: September 18th, 2020
September, 18 2020
As the mild chill in the air subtly replaces the heat of the sun, all of us start looking forward to the new season that’ll bring all the happiness that everyone’s been waiting for. It’s finally the time to celebrate the glorious times ahead with pumpkins and turkeys! The gorgeous fall foliage makes us fall in love with fall, giving way to apple cider and knit sweaters.
And this week, we bring to you some of the best ways to enjoy the nuances of this magical season. While the face of weddings has gone through a sophisticated change fighting all the odds that the pandemic posed, weddings are picking up and we love the vibes! Let’s take you through some of the most popular wedding resources on the internet to make the rocky roads easier.
We’ll begin with you ladies, who are on cloud nine as a wedding is on the cards! And a little birdie told us that it’s yours! Well, we really want to start with congratulating you and your partner, and then move on to give you a sense of direction for your wedding planning. In case you are wondering how and where to start with, let’s share a little secret - the doubts, questions, and jitters are very common. A wedding is one of the most important occasions of a lifetime and also something that you have been waiting for all your life. And planning a wedding is not a piece of cake. Having said that, we’ll add that it’s not rocket science either! If done with proper information, exploration, and creativity, your wedding planning can be a smooth journey. It’s more than the DIYs, the reception styles, and all the white details of the wedding. Therefore, to make yours a smooth ride, we recommend this blog by June Bug Weddings. It talks about the steps involved in wedding planning and gives you a fair idea of what all has to be done. Take a look to get some wedding planning inspiration!
Via June Bug Weddings
Facemasks on. Temperature checks on arrival. Six-feet distance. These are the new normals (aren’t we tired of hearing these words already!?) which have been embraced, be it graciously or forcefully, by the entire world. As many industries lost on their businesses during the pandemic, some devised various methods in order to survive. As months passed by, quarantining and lockdown gave plenty of time to many businesses to think of a comeback while keeping in mind the new normals. The bridal industry, too, is trying its best to cope with the current scenario and help the newly engaged couples with their postponed wedding dilemmas. And a couple who is still in the planning stage can now look forward to these new normals which are going to be a vital part of their wedding planning from this year onwards. Bridal Salons from various parts of the country have opened their doors for brides to visit and try on their wedding gowns. However, with such great news comes great responsibilities of ensuring a safe shopping experience for the brides. Incorporating various other Dos and Don’ts like sanitizing gowns between appointments, getting waivers signed by brides, controlling the number of guests, having a pre-appointment health screener phone call with the brides, sending the brides a lookbook before the appointment, and having to wait for their turn in the parking lot, some bridal boutiques have made it possible for the brides to shop physically (yes, for real!). Check out this blog from Brides that shows a clear picture of how the bridal appointments look like right now!
Via Brides
Do you ever wonder looking at those pre-corona series you’re watching, ‘how are those people hugging each other so comfortably?!’ or ‘how is everyone dancing together?’. That’s what this pandemic has done to us - questioning our existence before COVID-19! And weddings have seen a complete makeover. From the size of the wedding to the layout of food, every little aspect is being dealt with utmost precaution. While the wedding venues are being chosen (outdoor wedding venues being more preferred), wedding signs carrying important messages concerning safety measures, seatings are done keeping the social distancing norms in mind, health-friendly wedding favors gaining more popularity, and so much more, weddings have got a totally new look in 2020. Amidst all this, let’s not forget how important it is to greet your guests in the most welcoming way without appearing ‘distant’ or ‘fussy’. If there is one thing that the entire world agrees on right now, it is better to be safe than sorry. WeddingWire brings to you an interesting compilation of various ways in which you can greet your guests at your wedding while highlighting the need for safety in the most subtle ways. We are all up for elbow bumps and foot shakes!
8 Ways to Greet Guests at a COVID Wedding
Via WeddingWire
We absolutely love the idea of an elopement - the privacy and intimacy are unmatched. And the world has seen a rise in elopements ever since the pandemic struck. For couples who have had to rethink their wedding date due to the virus, elopement has been a way out. As they eloped, they got to celebrate their big day doing what they had planned since forever - get married! For them, love neither got canceled nor it waited. Do you have an elopement on your mind? We are sending you hand hearts already! However, if you are keen on carrying on with other wedding traditions while you and your partner elope for a quiet wedding and are wondering if it’ll look odd, let’s tell you that it’s totally fine! The bridal shower for instance. If you want to have a bridal shower with your besties but don’t know what’s the best way to do that, here’s some inspiration. Martha Stewart Weddings explains the Dos and Don'ts of an elopement bridal shower in a beautifully penned blog. Check out to understand how a bridal shower can be held for an elopement with sheer grace and style.
Can You Have a Bridal Shower If You Plan to Elope?
Via Martha Stewart Weddings
Did COVID-19 spoil your holiday plans, like everyone else’s? Well, Autumn’s here and we can give you so many reasons to enjoy this time of the year, in complete seclusion. While your big travel plans might have faced a hit, you can still indulge in relishing the beauty of fall, while staying safe, at some gorgeous locations within the country. We’re talking rustic treehouses with great views, luxury cottages with romantic solitude, and dreamy cabins in the lap of nature. We are absolutely swooning over the ‘Silo Studio’ cottage in Massachusetts which has a hobbit-house kind of a feel (remember Lord of the Rings?)! Starting with a humble $40 a night, these handpicked locations are a great way to unwind from all the pandemic-brouhaha and soak in the vibrant fresh vibes of the fall.
Fall is in the Air: 18 Airbnb Rentals Meant for Experiencing Autumn
Via Green Wedding Shoes
If you are friends with a couple who have chosen to take the non-traditional path and have opted for an elopement instead of a traditional wedding, chances are, you must be wondering about their wedding gift. And the most important questions running through your mind are ‘Should I be giving them a wedding gift?’ and ‘What should I be gifting?’ and ‘When should I be sending the gift across?’ Yeah, see, we can read your minds! And to resolve all these doubts and confusions, we recommend this blog by Brides as it beautifully explains all the gifting etiquette in cases of elopements. From how much to spend on the gift and when to give the gift, to amazing gift ideas, this is your answer to all the questions that are boggling you!
Our Friends Eloped! Should We Send a Wedding Gift?
Via Brides
We hope you’ve found our wedding inspiration resources useful. As weddings all over the world are experiencing a makeover, there is a new trend coming in by the day. While love is finding its way through some way or the other, so are the wedding vendors and families and friends. And the fall brings with it the wonders of nature, all bright and deep at the same time, reminding us that it’s time for new beginnings!
