How to plan your wedding while socially distancing (Updated for 2025)

Impact of Planning Your Wedding During a Pandemic

You are planning your wedding. It should be the most exciting time of your life. Instead, you are dealing with COVID19 rules, isolating socially, and don’t know where to even start. This is not an easy time for future brides.

Welcome to the world of Coronavirus. When combined with making wedding plans, you need the right steps to planning a wedding that will help you during this crisis. Take a deep breath and begin planning your wedding day while socially distancing.

To get into the right mood, remind yourself that social distancing will keep nitpicky future mothers-in-law and argumentative friends literally at a distance and unable to argue or interfere. Consider it your silver lining, then proceed.

Here’s how to plan your wedding day from the comfort of your sofa: Begin by pouring yourself a glass of wine…

How to Book Wedding Vendors

Thanks to modern technology, you can hire your wedding professionals online. Here, you’ll find lists of local wedding photographers, wedding officiants, wedding bands, and wedding cake. You can email those wedding vendors that seem most aligned to your needs and negotiate online. You can also hire a wedding planner online and have him or her get a lot of this information. Here are some top-rated ones near you:

Your wedding venue is a critical part of your big day. Check out this list of wedding reception venues near you:

and take a virtual tour while in your PJs. Considering the coronavirus, opting for an outdoor wedding might be your best choice.

Take a look here how to find the perfect wedding dress without leaving your home. Take a look at these popular wedding dresses and accessories here. As with any other small vendors trying to get business during the Coronavirus, they will likely be open to providing you will a great deal.

You’ll Want Food

Of course, you will be treating your wedding guests to a fine dinner. Check here online for restaurants and wedding caterers that will deliver your choice of menu:

When discussing price with them, keep in mind that local restaurants and caterers have been closed for a while and are looking for your business. Be smart and negotiate extras (a free wedding cake) or a nice discount.

Considering the average wedding cost, it’s a win-win deal.

Smell the Online Flowers

Check out the types of wedding flowers available online:

You can choose from a wide range of blooms in just about every color to match your wedding dress and décor. Some of the popular flowers during the summer season are roses, lavender, peonies, orchids, and daisies.

Wedding Decorations, Favors, and Other Necessities

Shop for the necessities online. Some ideas for favors for a summer wedding that your guests will appreciate are personalized water bottles, sunglasses, and hand-held fans. For wedding decorations, consider decorating your wedding arch with kites or stunning summer sunflowers. The beauty of ordering decorations online is that you can self-isolate and still end up with the beautiful runners and centerpieces that will make your dream wedding perfect.