Don’t cancel all your wedding plans and equipment rentals because of COVID-19. If you want to get married during the pandemic, you can make changes to promote safety while saying, “I do.” Here are four pieces of advice to consider while planning this big day.

4 Tips for Wedding Planning During COVID-19

1. Limit the Guest List 

Most states have banned large gatherings. If you were planning a big wedding, go through the guest list and choose 8 to 10 people who you could not live without. 

Many couples settle on their parents, siblings, and long-time friends. Consider selecting people who live nearby to minimize the likelihood of exposing guests to COVID-19 through traveling.

2. Provide Masks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear cloth face coverings over their mouths and noses in public. Hire a local seamstress to make masks for your guests using your wedding colors as a theme. Request several sizes, so these safety features are accessible to everyone.

3. Promote Social Distancing

Social distancing means staying six feet or two arm lengths apart. Make it easy to follow these instructions by hosting the wedding outside.

Place equipment rentals like tables with over 6 feet between them so isolated groups (like a family that has been staying at home together) can sit together away from others. Set chairs for the ceremony in small groups to provide easy walkways and opt for multiple tables instead of having one or two larger tables for dinner.

4. Facilitate Virtual Attendance

Everyone you love can safely attend the wedding ceremony by signing on virtually. Buy or rent a tripod to hold a cell phone or camera to stream the event in real time. Require guests to register before the start and use a password (like your wedding hashtag) to protect your privacy. Be sure to mute attendees before the ceremony starts to avoid interruptions. 

Couples looking for equipment rentals during the pandemic can find everything they need at Bryant’s Rent-All in Fayette County, KY. The one-stop-shop has been open since 1953, offering everything from tables and chairs to wedding centerpieces. Call the Lexington-area party equipment rental company at (859) 252-0408 or visit the website for information on their available inventory, including dinnerware, fans, and cooking equipment.