Many newlyweds are considering postponing their wedding because of the corona crisis. Does it have to be the same place as planned - and what are the alternatives?
- Many newlyweds superior to postpone their wedding * because of the Corona crisis.
- Should it be the same place as planned - and what are the alternatives?
- A wedding expert gives tips and tells you how to avoid unnecessary extra costs.
Many weddings between April and August - what to do in the corona crisis?
Many bridal couples want to get married in April, May, June, July and August. This should also be kept in mind by couples who postpone their wedding * because of the corona crisis * from this to the next year.
Wedding expert Bernhard Fichtenbauer from the wedding-location.info portal says: "At the moment, those who want to get married have no other option than to remain patient and flexible. At the moment there are still a lot of uncertainties and it could take even longer before larger weddings are allowed again." Then good advice is expensive.
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Postpone wedding instead of cancel due to corona crisis?
The expert has a few tips on how to avoid unnecessary costs.
Postponing instead of canceling: Usually the bride and groom * do not want to change the already selected event location, Fichtenbauer knows from experience. He advises: "The sooner you get in touch with the operators of the location and other service providers such as photographers or wedding bands, the faster you can react to find a new appointment." Many bridal couples would postpone their wedding until a later date or even for a year.
Dodge on weekdays: "The lead time when planning larger weddings is usually more than twelve months". said the wedding expert. Therefore, newlyweds should assume that the weekend appointments for the next year are already fully booked in many places. The service providers of choice, such as photographers and bands, may also no longer be available. "An alternative is to stand in front of the wedding altar on a weekday. Usually there are only a few weddings on weekdays, so it would be much easier to find a suitable date in the crowded months from April to September."
Dodge a winter wedding : "A winter wedding is very romantic," says the expert. In addition, there would also be organizational advantages, since locations and wedding service providers can be booked more easily and at shorter notice in winter. "Even at the off-peak times - autumn and spring - dates for weddings should still be available."
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