Ebel's Limousines & Event Decor

Tableskirts GUIDELINE: -14ft covers the following tables below: -48" round table. -Covers 4 sides of 4ft rectangular table. -3 sides of 6ft rectangular table

Let Guests Know I suggest letting guests know as soon as you've officially decided to change your date. It is suggested doing so by email, though a phone call is, technically, proper etiquette. That's too much phone tag! Just send an email, text, or communicate however you communicated to get addresses in the first place. Just let them know that the wedding has been postponed, date TBD. Ideally, you'd have a new date, but it may take a week or two to set a new date and that...Continue reading

Stay Informed We realize this situation is overwhelming and it’s changing every day. For couples that don’t have a planner, stay-up-to-date on trusted news do not get overwhelmed with every single news site! Here are a few other tips? Keep calm and level headed Employ friends and family to do the same Check With Your Insurance... If you have insurance, your first call should be to your insurance company to explore what your policy covers and what it means for your vendor relationships. All couples should check and see what it covers before reaching out to vendors. Unfortunately, it won't cover coronavirus entirely but it may cover the difference in costs from vendors. Consult a Professional If you're forced to (or considering) a change of date with the information at hand, your next step should be to speak with a nonpartisan sounding board, where you can ask: Where and how will this look? If you have a planner, this is the first person you should talk to about the possibility of postponement. Talk with a professional before making that decisionyou’re emotional and it’s an emotional decision. If you don’t have a planner, speak with your venue or with your caterer. You need a sounding board to help process and share feedback and ideas. Understand the Financials With any change of plans comes a potential for different costs, including losses on pre-paid fees like retainersand final payments, depending on when the wedding isand nonrefundable goods and services. To help you understand the financial burden of postponing (or canceling) a wedding, consider taking the following measures. Read the Fine Print: The first thing you should do is reread all contracts you have with vendors. What is the vendor's cancellation policy? Many vendors have "act of God" clauses in their contracts, but exactly what that clause coversin the case of coronavirus, for instancereally depends on the wording of the contract. So if you have questions, ask a lawyer. Plan for Additional Costs: Vendors are doing their best to work with couples changing their plans due to coronavirus, it's not always possible to do that at the same cost. All of our fees change based on the seasonthink about your budget in that way. Vendors will likely have exchange fees based on the scope of work, whether they're hourly or contractand from their POV, the planner had the resources, staff hired, held the date, and possibly turned other dates away for your wedding. Now, if you're moving it to another quarter or year, the payment may not be the same. Be mindful of the additional time and work when you make that change. I'm sure your vendors are happy to do it but they should be compensated in some way depending on the change or changes.

Need to Postpone (or Cancel) Your Wedding? With all the changes happening because of COVID-19, so many couples are wondering what to do. It has been recommended that all weddings be postponed for the next eight weeks. This news leaves couples who have a wedding scheduled during that time with a lot of questions about the next steps to take Don't stress: We've got you covered! What to Consider: What It Will Cost? How do I Let Guests Know? When do I Talk to The Venue? Wha...t to Discuss With Vendors? When do you (Formally) Notify Guests. What to Rebook/Re-plan. What are Necessary Returns & Cancellations. While your wedding is first-and-foremost your wedding, a wedding postponement or cancellation means a change of many, many plansfor many, many people including family, guests, and vendors. For this reason, it's important to approach postponing or canceling your wedding with that mindset, especially in a time of crisis, such as now with coronavirus, or COVID-19. To help you navigate the uncharted waters, we called on a number of wedding experts and industry friendsincluding planners, a stationer, and a photographerto break-down what it means to postpone or cancel a wedding, and how to navigate the process, and in this case, crisis, like a pro. And while everyone we spoke to agreed that the logistics will depend on your particular circumstancesnamely, who you're working with and how far out you arethey all shared the same sentiment, and that's to remember why you're doing this. Beyond the invites, flowers, and carefully curated details, you chose to get married (and plan a wedding!) because you wanted to marry your partner surrounded by the people you love the most. What to know if you’re Planning a Wedding During the Coronavirus Pandemic Check your insurance, lead with your heartand postpone, postpone, postpone! At the end of the day, all involved parties (your loved ones, your wedding vendors, our editors) want to see you say "I do" whether it be in two months or 12 months from now. So, as you plan, try keeping an eye on the end goal, trying not to meddle in the drama of it all. It’s probably best to keep your postponement challenges professional between your vendors and familysocial media is not always the best place to go in a time like this. Use the energy you have to remain calm and relax and to problem-solve. Basically, use your energy wisely. And when the big day comes, "Celebrate that you’re still having your celebration, and everyone has moved mountains to make it happen!" Over the next week I will be posting a guide on how to manage the stress of postponing a wedding and how to re-plan the celebration you want, whenever and wherever it may be. See more