In addition to cancelled travel, cancelled weddings are now becoming a big issue during the COVID-19 outbreak. Couples are essentially being forced to cut their losses and cancel upcoming weddings, putting their finances, mental health, and relationships under extreme pressure. So, how does one cope?
Michael Cloonan (www.michaelcloonan.co.uk) is a life coach aiming to help others with their mental health / life goals after successfully ’curing his depression in a day’. Here, he shares 3 quick ways to deal with the stress of rescheduling a wedding during COVID-19.
Reassure each other/ talk to each other – often when things like this happen at least one of the parties in the relationship can feel rejected, a small conversation and some subtle reassurance can really help ease one’s anxiety.
Set a new date! – set a new date, maybe your first choice venue that you really wanted but was booked for 2 years in advance is finally available, or your venue is doing offers to entice people to book?
Date night – put the kids to bed, put your phones away, make your favourite meal, watch a film with a glass or two and really get connected with each other and relive the moments and memories of what brought you together.
Reignite the excitement – take this time to go through the finer details, what have you missed? What do you want to change? Take this opportunity to really go through your plans and get excited again!
Leading UK life coach Carole Ann Rice (www.realcoachingco.com) has had some personal experience in the matter too. Here, she shares some handy tips that will help you get through this stressful situation.
Carole says, “I’ve had two clients who have had to cancel their weddings and they are very sad. One of them, having cancelled, is actually grateful as she realised the cost was so huge and now with a refund, she is going to reschedule her wedding on a much smaller scale next year.”
“There is a lot of sadness and disappointment, as this is a time of change and new beginnings. There’s also an anti-climactic feeling, after many months, sometimes years, of waiting and preparation. I’ve been suggesting to my clients to mark the day of the wedding. Perhaps go for a picnic, enjoy a gorgeous bottle of champagne or buy each other a gift or some flowers – celebrate the day in a different way.”
“The disappointment feelings are very profound, and you are also having to let a lot of other people down. It might be an idea for the family (such as the parents, the in laws, the bridesmaids) to also honour the day by sending best wishes and flowers to show that they care.”
