#WMGReminder: Things To Keep In Mind To Plan A Safe Wedding

With the nation scaling up its Coronavirus vaccination drive and more & more people getting vaccinated on a daily basis, wedding planning is again taking a new shape. Couples are slowly and gradually moving from close-knit at-home celebrations to boisterous yet intimate staycation weddings.  However, one thing that still continues to be of utmost priority is everyone's safety. And to give you a gentle reminder of just that (in case you forgot), we've put up this small guide on things you should keep in mind to have a safe wedding amidst the pandemic. After all, it's better safe than sorry! So scroll down and take notes.

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Hire vaccinated & hygiene-certified vendors

Vaccination is the need of the hour. And while you must have gotten your immediate circle fully/partially vaccinated, it's also imperative to know whether the wedding vendors you're hiring are vaccinated or not. Which is why in order to help you make your decision easier, we've introduced the vaccinated filter on the WMG App which can be used to sieve the entire lot and make a safe pick.

Have a downsized guest list

The first and foremost step to having a safe wedding is cutting down on your guest list and inviting only your close family & friends (preferably fully vaccinated ones). Obviously you can conference others in, but keep it to limited no. of attendees to witness it all live. This way you not only minimise the risk of getting infected for yourself & your guests, but also get to spend quality time with your favorite few. Doesn't it sound interesting?

Make arrangements for sanitiser/mask stations on the venue

Sanitiser & mask stations have become the new must-haves at weddings, whether big or small. They make for a thoughtful addition into your wedding setup and ensure everyone who is attending the wedding is consciously taking efforts to ensure safety for one and all.

Ensure social distancing is maintained

Complying with the social distancing norms is another important key to having a safe wedding. While abiding by the guest limit set by the government is a given, you can also have a special seating chart or divide your guest attendance into different time slots to have a socially-distanced wedding.

Avoid stepping out until unavoidable

After witnessing a grim situation during the first and second wave as well as multiple lockdowns, we've understood the fact that it's only wise to step out only when it is unavoidable. Especially when you have the WMG app to your rescue (Download if you haven't already!) From finding vaccinated wedding vendors to exploring latest wedding trends, you can do it all from the comfort of your home. Zoom conferencing and contactless payment apps like Paytm & Gpay have further helped to ease up the wedding planning process in trying times.

Swear by virtual shopping methods

Don't want to take the risk of roaming around in bustling lanes of a local market? Now you can shop all your bridal outfits from our exclusive WMG Bridal Gallery, which helps you browse from a 1000+ outfits, sorted by occasion, designer, budget and style. Chat directly with the designer's team to plan and order your bridal outfits safely and securely without having to step out. 

That's not all! You can check out our 101 guide to planning a safe wedding during the pandemic & get your wedding game on point!