How to virtually plan your wedding

One of the latest changes that the coronavirus-induced pandemic has forced the world to embrace virtual situations much faster than they would have if it took a natural course. It is wonderful that technology has advanced to a level where even though we are physically forced to keep our distances we can still meet up with our loved ones and even attend a wedding virtually from wherever you are in the world.

Virtual Venue Tours

When planning your virtual wedding, you and your significant other have a host of options including 360-degree virtual tours, as well as go on this tour yourself in case you can't go to the country yet, but you like the sound of Maldives weddings. All inclusive deals and packages will be available for you to consider as well as consultation with the event planners through Face time or Skype.

Virtual Vendor Consultations

The consultations can be held with all the vendors or with the event planners and their teams at some resorts the likes of Adaaran Select Meedhupparu. You will then get to meet and greet your hair and makeup teams, interior designers and chefs to discuss menus and styles. Have a set of specific questions prepared so both you and the vendors know what you are expecting. Have them show you samples of their best work.

Virtual Pre-Wedding Events

If you'd rather have everyone attend your wedding but can't do so because some countries are still under lockdown, you can organise virtual pre-wedding events where even your elderly or compromised friends and relatives can attend without having to leave the safety of their home. You could have some interactive online games or a cooking show where everyone tries the same recipe as well as bachelor parties. You can choose Skype, Zoom or hold a Facebook Live that is invite-only.

Live Stream Wedding

One of the best things you could do, to save up on money and have a grand wedding is to jet off together to the Maldives which is now open and invite your friends and family to join in on live stream. This way, everyone is safe, but no one will have to miss the wedding and you will save up on having to fly them over. You will need to ensure that your resort of choice has a fast Wi-Fi and internet connection as well as those loved ones of yours tuning in. To have a successful wedding that is also live-streamed, pick the streaming service first – the possibilities are endless – and have your resort event planners set up the event.

Throw a Virtual Party

After you have had your wedding throw an after-party online as well. Make sure that everyone dresses up, put on some music on a loudspeaker and get all your guests to get something delicious to eat and sip on while you talk and sing and dance all night. If you are going to make a cocktail, share the recipe with your guests before the party so they could prepare it for themselves.

Have Your Cake and Eat it Too

This way you get to have your cake and eat it too. Take advantage of the great and competitive holiday and honeymoon packages that are being offered by resorts in the Maldives. The two of you can spend the money that you would have spent on flying guests out to your resort on a luxurious honeymoon in the Maldives instead. All your guests regardless of their personal, financial or health situations would have got to witness the best day of your lives. Although your guests may not be physically present the way you might have wanted it to be, this is still the safest option, not to mention the least expensive one too! So simply make the most of it.