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R & F WEDDINGS’ VANESSA HARNESS ON WHAT TO THINK ABOUT WHEN CHANGING YOUR WEDDING PLANS From floristry to musical entertainment, there are a number of areas which can be easily forgotten when it comes to changing your wedding plans. Years of experience has taught me that it’s all of the small, separate elements that go into creating those lasting memories, so despite the restrictions, you just need to be more creative about how you do things! Setting the right mood and ambience with your background entertainment and decor – such as a harpist with expansive florals and candlelight – can really change up how a venue looks and feels, and will still have your guests wowed and amazed. Maintaining social distancing and wearing masks is a very clinical approach during what should be a very emotive day, and making guests feel comfortable is a challenge. Most of us are acclimatised to the measures now, so one idea is to have personalised masks made just for your wedding day, as they embrace the situation (and personalised masks make for a great icebreaker for anyone who is nervous about attending). Also, as you are limited with your guest numbers, do not overlook that you can livestream the ceremony to friends and family with a smartphone so that nobody misses out.
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THE TEAM AT BOXED EVENTS GIVE THE LOWDOWN ON CATERING ALONGSIDE CORONAVIRUS The impact of coronavirus on the industry has been unfathomable – however, we are surrounded by problem-solvers and creative people. The local wedding network has been so supportive and encouraging, and even when adhering to guidelines we can still deliver an intimate and inviting dining experience. Cutting the guest list does not mean any less of a celebration. We have seen some deeply personal and unforgettable weddings, and these smaller weddings have given us the opportunity to be creative with our menus and set-up. More traditional plated meals are also being favoured, but with a well thought-out seating plan we can still accommodate a more social dining experience. Couples are also increasingly keen to support local suppliers – with locally sourced seasonal produce on the menu and local beers, wines and spirits being served. One thing is for sure, next year has more weddings scheduled than ever! Don’t hold off on the planning and get in touch to discuss your plans. If you do not have a venue in mind, we can help find the perfect space as we work with some fantastic venues, all of which are always working on making their spaces safe and up to date with government guidance. We need reasons to celebrate more than ever, and although the guidelines seem rigid, Boxed Events can still find many ways to make weddings unique, welcoming and memorable.
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