The End Is (Almost) In Sight

 

There’s a lot of excitement around the latest announcements about the road out of lockdown and COVID-19 restrictions, but what does this really mean for weddings?

Now, I don’t want to sound at all negative, but I do want to make sure we keep a firm grasp here!

The big date is 21 June, when all restrictions are lifted, but the frankly massive caveat is that this is a “not before” date, and depends on all milestones being hit.

Everyone has put this date into their diaries as the day that we can all go and party again – and I hope we all can!  But please, no matter how long you have waited for your special day, don’t feel pressured to accelerate your wedding plans to have it at the earliest possible date!  One thing that lockdown has shown us is that small intimate weddings are a great way to celebrate a marriage.  You can have a marriage without a big party!

Why not have a small, intimate wedding day, and follow it up with a big party at a later date?  Although June 21 is the BIG date the “roadmap” actually allows for smaller ceremonies at an earlier date – Step 2, (not before) 12 April allows for weddings of 15 people, step 3 (not before) 17 May allows for weddings with 30 people, so if you want to bring forward your marriage but not the big party, you can get married as early as April or May.

 

Many wedding days have a “daytime” guest list and an “evening” guest list – so why not split that across two days?  I know it has been a long wait for many, and I certainly understand the frustration you must be feeling, but with a whole year of weddings to catch up on dates and suppliers will be in high demand.  Do you want to compromise?

 

But Won’t two Wedding Days mean Twice the cost?

The short answer is no.  The longer answer is also no!  Almost half of all couples who did get married in 2020 saw their wedding costs reduce.  By having a small wedding day with a reduced guest list you are able to save on catering costs, save on entertainment costs, transport costs and quite possibly on venue costs.

 

It’s not a crazy idea!  82% of couples who married with a guest list of 15 are planning a second celebration, while 63% of those with up to 30 guests are also intending to do so (figures from Bridebook’s UK wedding survey)

 

The dress, the suits – you get to wear twice!  No need to have an all-day photographer at the second event, and the catering can be less formal – and it’s something that you can have some real fun with!  How about street food, a pop up bar…  The possibilities when you have a second day are endless, and without the stress that can come with a full on wedding day – especially if you are trying to arrange it in a hurry!

 

Ok, so here comes the sales pitch!  As a Wedding Butler and DJ with years and year of experience I can handle both days for you, adding a touch of glamour and style to the actual wedding day and making sure the party day goes exactly to plan.

 

And yes, if I do both days for you I will of course do you a great deal!