The Future of Weddings in The Post-COVID Era

 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about great uncertainty and stress, especially within the weddings and events industry. With the rapid increase in infection rates, the United States government had no choice but to impose a strict lockdown and social distancing measures to curb the spread of the virus.

However, since early August, the government has started lifting the lockdown measures in all states. While it’s certain that life will never go back to the way it was before, its also a fact that people will never take one second of celebrating and spending time with their loved ones for granted. Many people have already started planning their weddings and other events that had to be postponed due to the pandemic.

Here are the key changes you can expect for wedding events in the post-COVID era according to the gatherings and events guidelines from the CDC:

Health and Safety Measures

Health and safety have become a major concern for everyone. When it comes to planning the wedding, it’s essential to take extra steps to address health and safety concerns. Additional precautions must be taken, such as sanitation stations, asking the guests and staff to wear gloves and masks, encouraging guests and staff to wash hands frequently, and offering contactless catering with pre-packaged or plated meal options instead of buffets and hors d'oeuvres displays.

Changes in The Layouts

There’s no particular layout for a wedding that everyone must follow. Most couples go for the standard setting of the aisle with seats on both sides at any typical wedding. However, since the pandemic, wedding designers will have to get creative by utilizing the available space more efficiently while ensuring social distancing. Weddings will also have to be more intimate to adhere to the regulations of a maximum of 50 people in a gathering. With fewer people and more space, wedding planners will have more options for seating arrangements, and it will be easier to enforce the six-feet distance rule.

Guest Experience Considerations

The guest experience for weddings during and after COVID will be very different to prevent any accidental transmission of the viral infection. The wedding party will have to be content with alternative entertainment such as dance performances or jazz concerts instead of dancing themselves. Couples will have to change the way they interact with guests and practice contactless greetings. With fewer people being invited, the budget will allow for more exquisite cuisine and lavish celebrations, which will amount to a better experience for the guests!  

Professional Wedding Planning Services for Wilmington, NC 

One of the biggest changes expected in the post-COBVID wedding scene is that more people will hire professional wedding planners. Enlisting the help of a professional will help the couples make sure their wedding complies with the COVID-19 regulations recommended by the CDC. Professional wedding and event planners such as Sarah Ann Weddings & Events can help couples navigate the complicated regulations and plan a safe event without giving up the romance and intimacy of the event.

Get in touch with Sarah today to discuss your post-CVD wedding requirements!