Wedding Planning Tasks You Can Do While Sheltering-in-Place

If you’re a bride-to-be whose wedding plans have been put on hold due to the current global health crisis, we understand if you’re feeling a little upset and dismayed. But on the bright side, the extra time you get from being quarantined at home can be put into building and refining your wedding plans. After all, Vashi Dominguez reports that 82% of married women have wedding day regrets, so it’s best to take your time and really mull over your wedding choices during this period. If you’re a bit lost on what to do, we’ve come up with a quick list of wedding-planning tasks to help you get started.

Research and organize wedding motifs and themes

Most would-be brides have a clear view of how their wedding will look like years before they even get engaged ⁠— the theme, cake, dress, and location included. But even if you can easily explain to your wedding planner how you envision your big day, it’s still best to do comprehensive research on available theme options.

One way you could go about this is by sifting through wedding blogs and websites or by creating a Pinterest board. However, Maggie from Organizing CU previously shared with us that the best way to keep your wedding inspo organized is by collating printed photos of themes and motifs in a binder. Other than being a physical version of your wedding Pinterest board, keeping your hands busy by glamming up your binders can also be a great art project.

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Check available venues and vendors

Despite seeming like a very inappropriate time to look for available wedding venues and vendors, trust us when we say that tons of business owners will be relieved to receive an inquiry from a prospective client. When consulting with a wedding venue, ask if you can be toured virtually to get a feel for the space. Through this, you can check out potential venues from the comfort of your own home. And when it comes to wedding vendors, it’s always best to book in advance to give them ample prep time. So, call up your favorite bakery, flower shop, and wedding supplies store to see if they can accommodate you on your big date.

Really think about your wedding look

The amount of free time you have now allows you to play around with makeup until you find the best wedding day look for you. Besides sharpening your makeup skills, this can also give you a chance to mix and match your makeup with different dresses and themes.

However, it’s crucial that you actively take care of your skin during this process ⁠— like taking your makeup off completely before you sleep. Pretty Me’s guide to evening skincare routines highlights how the double cleanse method involving a makeup remover product and a cleanser is the only way to thoroughly clean your face of makeup. Another great skincare tip is to drink plenty of fluids, as mild dehydration can cause eczema flare-ups and acne. So if you don’t want to finish quarantine with acne breakouts and sensitive skin, make sure that you’re faithfully doing your skincare routine.

Get the best deals for your honeymoon

For many brides, the honeymoon is the best part of the wedding, as you’re able to have your husband all to yourself — in paradise, no less. If you want to score the best packages for your honeymoon, now’s the time to act. Rick Seanney’s report on flight prices points out that flights have never been this cheap since airline companies are desperately trying to lure in customers. The same can be said for hotels, too. So, don’t waste your time and book in advance, else you risk losing a very sweet deal for your honeymoon.

While it sucks that you have to put up with postponed dates and wasted efforts, you can use this time to further zhuzh up your wedding plans. If you want your dream wedding to be as close to reality as possible, then get to work today!

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