THE DREAM WEDDING CHECKLIST
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Even in ‘normal’ times, planning a wedding often proved overwhelming and somewhat of a logistical nightmare. And now, the COVID-19 pandemic — which halted events, celebrations and activities in 2020 — has thrown another spanner in the works. If you’re one of the couples affected by the current restrictions and are still undecided as to whether to go ahead with your wedding in 2021, here’s advice from the professionals in the industry, who also share how they’ve pivoted to adapt to changing times.
THE VENUES
Couples who’ve had to pare down their guest list, especially on short notice, should focus on planning the list, says Ms June Choong, director of events at Grand Hyatt Singapore. “We advise [couples] to prioritise the people they most want to have physically present,” she adds. The hotel has focused on creating intimate wedding packages that are tailored to local regulations and offer advice on solutions for scaled-down events, “without compromising the celebration of this key milestone”. New initiatives at the hotel include transforming its four ballrooms to accommodate 100 guests, instead of 300, and allowing couples to mix and match menu courses. For larger celebrations, it offers live-streaming and video recording.