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Ideas For Wedding Planning During Quarantine

• May 13, 2020
• by Natasha Burton

Wedding Planning During Quarantine

With everything going on in the world, it may feel like your wedding plans are indefinitely on hold. And, maybe you’re one of the many couples whose celebrations really are on hold if you were planning to tie the knot this summer and needed to postpone. (Our thoughts are with you—that’s really hard.)

But while you’re spending most of your time at home, you can keep the planning going and lift your spirits with some fun and practical tasks. The following ideas will help you fulfill those wedding dreams and, hopefully, make the wait to wed a little bit easier.

Try on Dresses
Okay, okay. So you can’t exactly go into a bridal store and try on dresses for real. But you can get closer to the dress right from your home. First, try on the dresses you have in your closet to determine the best fit and style for your shape. Which dresses do you feel amazing in? Which ones less so? Identify what it is about those rock star pieces that you love. Next, try on any white tops you have—does your coloring look better in a stark white, ivory or even cream? (Maybe you want to go with a color and not do white at all?)

Once you have a good handle on what you look and feel your best in, consider checking out a virtual dress builder, like this one from Amsale, that lets you create (and purchase!) your perfect wedding gown. Even if you don’t choose a dress while in quarantine, you’ll have a much better idea of what you want when you do eventually go into the store.

Shop for Rings
Now is a great time to think about what kinds of wedding bands you want to rock. You can easily browse options online or with a virtual ring concierge, just to see how various styles will coordinate with your engagement ring. When you have a clear idea of the kind of ring you want, this will make your future trip into a store more fun. (It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with so many choices right in front of you!) You can also consider what metal you’d prefer, given your lifestyle, and if you want to have any engraving done before the big day.

Pay Attention to Greenery
If you’re spending more time than usual walking your dog or strolling your neighborhood to get some air, really notice the flowers and plants you see. Scouring Pinterest for floral ideas is great but seeing the textures and colors in person is more helpful. Take notice of hues you love, types of flowers you prefer (structured succulents versus lighter grasses and ferns) and take photos so you can remember what you like.

Make Your DIY Dreams Come True
Maybe you dreamed of making your wedding favors. Or sewing your own rehearsal dinner dress. Or painting self-portraits of you and your beloved. Whatever you envisioned, now’s a great time to take on a creative project. If you’re working from home and find that you have more free time than usual, you can put it into action to create something meaningful for your big day. Plus, having a project to work on can be a form of self-care if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Do Photo Projects
Many couples incorporate pictures into their big day décor: Some display wedding photos from previous generations, make a photo book that doubles as a guest book, or create a slideshow that tells the story of their relationship. If you have extra time on your hands, now is a great time to go through your photos, ask relatives to find ones you might need, and get prints made through one of the many options available online. Going down memory lane right now can also be a welcome respite from the day-to-day monotony of quarantine.

Narrow Your Guest List
This strange time is a great opportunity to do some soul searching about the type of celebration you ideally want to have and who you want to be there. Maybe you’ve been inspired to rekindle relationships with certain friends or family members while in quarantine. Maybe you’ve realized that some of your relationships aren’t exactly ones that you want to continue. Perhaps you’re feeling like you want to have a smaller celebration, given the time frame of your big day and the current state of the world. While you don’t want to make any rash decisions during a stressful time, which this certainly can be for many people, you can do some thinking with your partner about which people really need to witness your nuptials.

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Natasha Burton

Relationship expert Natasha Burton is the author of four books: 101 Quizzes for Brides & Grooms, 101 Quizzes for Couples, 101 Quizzes for BFFs, and The Little Black Book of Big Red Flags. When she's not writing, she's likely doing yoga, baking, or watching The Bachelor.

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