COVID Wedding Planning: What Your Wedding Vendors Have To Say

We know this is a hard time to be wedding planning. We’re so sorry you’re in this position. It’s crushing and we’re feeling it with you. We know you likely don’t want to think about it a lot right now. We also know it’s keeping you up at night.

I’ve written a few COVID wedding planning blog posts (you can find them all here). There’s so much I want to share with you and so much to say. You’ll see more posts as things progress.

I could go on and on but many wedding vendors wanted to share some advice with you too while you do some COVID wedding planning.

Casey Nolin Photography / blog post

COVID Wedding Planning: What Your Wedding Vendors Have To Say

“I always remind couples who are planning or re-planning a wedding in the midst of the pandemic to remember that the very reason they got engaged was NOT to have a wedding, but rather to be married. And that can still happen even without 100+ people in attendance.” – Wayne, Let’s Tie The Knot

“If this pandemic has revealed anything, it’s that Manitoba’s wedding industry is resolute and determined in its efforts to provide the highest quality services to their couples. As you make plans for an unknown future remember to lean on the insights and skills of the professionals you’ve chosen to surround you on your big day.” – Lauren & Jordan – Prairie Film Co.

“Whether you’re planning a wedding during a pandemic or not, your perspective and attitude will determine how amazing your day is. I don’t know if I’ve ever been at a wedding where everything went exactly as planned. Some brides make the most of it and still think their wedding was the most incredible day ever even when one thing after another went wrong … and some brides think their whole day is ruined if it rains on their wedding day or if their hair didn’t turn out how they hoped. But if you focus on the fact that no matter what happens, you will still be marrying the love of your life, you WILL have a joyful day. I get that it’s hard to be positive when the wedding you’ve dreamed about for years looks less and less like what you hoped for. But don’t let that take away from what brought your wedding about in the first place – your love for your spouse.” – Victoria Koehler Photography

Sugar & Soul Photography / blog post

“Life has a way of throwing wrenches into our plans, and none more so than the current Covid-19 pandemic. It may have cancelled or postponed your wedding plans but love can never be cancelled or postponed. Remember no matter what life throws at you, the most important thing is that your hearts are joined together as one.” – Sheri, Joining Hearts Ceremonies

“Talk to your vendors. Keep us in the loop as to what your thoughts and fears are, and let us help you. It feels wild to say it, but we’ve already been through this once before. And while we’re also scared, we do want to fight beside you to reimagine how your wedding can be one of the most incredible experiences of your life, but we can’t do that unless you let us. Use our experience, use our skill sets, use our vendor connections — you’re not doing this alone.” – Lauren Wiebe, Stone House Creative

“If you WANT to wait until restrictions ease and things are back to normal because you’ve been dreaming of that day then go for it! But if not, don’t discount the beauty that can be found in an intimate setting with just your family! COVID doesn’t have to derail your whole day; you just need to be open to other possibilities. (Which would be a really great reason to have a Wedding Planner because then the changes become their headache lol)” – Laurie – Madix Photography

Izabela Rachwal Photography / blog post

“Don’t wait for the right moment to say “I Do”, not during these uncertain times. Make the “I Do” your moment surrounded by the ones that are most important to you. Determine if that’s 10, 15, 20 or, 50 guests and wait until you’re safely allowed to celebrate. You can always have a big party on your anniversary or anytime down the road. We’ve all been missing a good party so no one will fault you for the delay.” -Robyn, LoL PhotoBooths

“To all of the beautiful couples who are planning weddings during Covid and are looking for a beauty team, make sure the company is following proper sanitation and safety protocols. Ask questions so you will feel safe and relaxed on your big day. (All of our artists here at The Artist Groupe are Sanitation Conversation safety certified.)” – Kelly, The Artist Groupe

“Now more than ever, it’s important to know as a couple what your boundaries are, to communicate them to your vendors and guests, and to respect others’ boundaries in turn. Would you feel better if everyone was wearing a mask throughout the day? Or maybe your venue requires it, so mask up and don’t feel bad about it! Do you have to cut down your guest list (yet, again, sigh) but you’re worried about hurting feelings? I’m finding that people, in general, are pretty understanding right now, so don’t feel bad that either! Communicate what you need and ask the major players in your wedding what they need in order to make your event safe and lovely for everyone.” – Christina, Christina W Kroeker Creative

Khammy Phanthavong Photography / blog post

“My advice for couples right now is to speak their truth + release the fear of what others make think. If the most important thing is to get married this year, whether it’s celebrated with 5, 10 or 50 guests alongside you, do it! Don’t worry about how others are going to feel or look at you. If you have always imagined your big day with 200+ guests surrounding you than postpone. Even if that means postponing yet again! Your family/ friends will understand + by now the entire world knows that when it comes to any celebrations flexibility is key. I would love to tell couples to speak their trust about what they want + be selfish in their pursuit of love!” – Jessica, Plum Stream Events (ON vendor)