Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many couples are sadly facing into the reality of a wedding postponement. This can be a tough time as many have looked forward to their wedding day for a long time – some may even have had to postpone previously.
Celebrating your ‘nearlywed day’ is a fun way to make sure you mark it in a sentimental way and create some excitement for the real thing. Here’s some advice and ideas from some of our tribe members about how to make the most of the day.
Our top tips to celebrate your nearlywed day
Hold a Zoom wedding
You can still have an ‘unofficial’ ceremony before your wedding day! With the help of a celebrant they can help you find the right words to give your ceremony the right vibe. You can also check out Beth & Jonty’s real zoom wedding day with celebrant tribe member Standout Ceremonies here for more inspiration.
Hold a nearlywed day cocktail party
“Go all out, get that make up on, hair done and that ‘especially bought’ perfume you’ve been saving. Ask your wedding party to dress up too- it’s cocktail time!”
Tribe member Jodie from Ella Bella Events
Celebrate with a takeaway
Order your favourite takeaway and make an evening of it!
Tribe member Linzi from ‘that black & white cat weddings’
Grab the selfie stick on your daily walk
Why not grab some crazy couple photos on your daily walk. They don’t have to be professional photographer standard and you’ll have a lot of fun along the way!
Tribe member Linzi from ‘that black & white cat weddings’
Get your children involved
Got children? Get them involved, there is a wedding cake to be baked!
And we can’t forget the party in the evening, crank up your best playlist and get on that imaginary dance floor and dance the night away.”
Tribe member Jodie from Ella Bella Events
Get the picnic blanket out
If you love the outdoors as much as us here at UW HQ, why not get the picnic blanket out and set up a intimate feast for two in your back garden
Tribe member Linzi from ‘that black & white cat weddings’
Alternatively you could cook what would have been your wedding breakfast … The table could be set with your DIY centrepieces! You could fill the lounge with fresh flowers, balloons and get that bottle of something special flowing.
Tribe member Jodie from Ella Bella Events
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team credit list for feature photo
Venue: Arnos Vale Weddings
Photographer: Leesha Williams Photography
Models: Gingersnap Models
Styling: The South West Wedding Company
Hair: Hair by Amy Marie
Makeup: Danny Williams MUA
Jacket: Truffle Stitch
Headpiece: The Lucky Sixpence
Rings: London Victorian Ring Co