How to SAVE Your Wedding From The Coronavirus
Now You're Engaged - A Wedding Show
Release Date: 03/20/2020
Now You're Engaged - A Wedding Show
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info_outlineSeason 2 is almost here but we felt we needed to address what we are all going through as vendors and engaged couples: the coronavirus. In today’s episode, we chat with Shannon Whitney Anson all about how to handle this time. She provides us with a lot of information and tips on what to think about as you contemplate postponing or canceling your wedding.
We know this is a scary, frustrating time, especially as an engaged couple so we wanted to help you navigate this and feel confident in your decision making as you go forward. Shannon is also doing totally free 30 minute consultations if you need further help after listening to our episode. You can contact her on her website weddingplanningplus.net or DM her on Instagram @weddingplanningplus to set up a time to chat.
What’s in This Episode:
- What are some of the guidelines for rescheduling your wedding considering current events
- Why it’s important that you look at dates now if you want to postpone your wedding
- If you don’t have a wedding planner, call your venue and caterer first
- Why you need to rely on the CDC and local governments for up to date info on restrictions
- How to communicate with your guests so they know what to do
- Creative ways couples are dealing with having to postpone their weddings
- What to do if you have a wedding in the few weeks after May 10th
- Creative ways to share your wedding with guests who can’t attend
- What to think through if you are going to postpone your wedding
- How to handle if your vendor is not available on your rescheduled date
Resources:
Season 1 Episode 2: How to Make Your Wedding Authentically You
Wedding Planning During a Pandemic
About Shannon Whitney Anson:
Hi, I'm Shannon! Upstate New York has been my home for my entire adult life. I’m so grateful to live in such a beautiful part of the country. I grew up right near Lake George and currently live outside Albany with my husband and our three rescue pups. I have run 15 marathons (and counting), love East Coast IPA's, and my iPod is stocked full of music from my favorite band (Phish!).
I started planning weddings in 2007 and during the last 13+ years I have seen more and more couples looking to break the cookie cutter mold and plan a completely unique celebration for their family and friends. That’s why I love getting to know my couples and building them a special event that is expertly crafted and authentically them.
Connect with Shannon:
https://www.weddingplanningplus.net/
https://www.instagram.com/weddingplanningplus/
Follow Kenny on IG at @kennethcooperfilms
Follow Julie on IG at @julieocchinoluxury
Follow the podcast on IG at @nowyoureengaged
About Now You’re Engaged:
Kenny + Julie are the hosts of the Now You’re Engaged Podcast. Kenny is a wedding filmmaker & owner of Kenneth Cooper Films, Julie is a makeup artist and owner of Julie Occhino Luxury Beauty. When we’re not traveling to serve the best couples in the world (love you all, you know who you are) we pop bottles and chat with industry pros to bring you the best in weddings.
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