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<\/p>\nWe appreciate it is an incredibly difficult and uncertain time for couples planning to get married abroad in the next couple of months, so we wanted to create a dedicated space where we could address some of the most pressing issues surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and your wedding abroad.<\/p>\n
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We know everyone who plans a wedding abroad has an adventurous spirit and a can do attitude, so we know we will all pull together to get through this, we are here to support you too. Sending much love to everyone. xx<\/p>\n
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Keep up to date with Travel Alerts<\/strong> from your country of residence and the country where you intend to marry. This information is being continually updated and can be found on the their Department of Foreign Affairs website.<\/p>\n Useful links:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep up to date with the information issued by the World Health Organisation<\/a><\/strong> and the European Centre for Disease and Prevention Control<\/a><\/strong>. Again, this information is being continually updated as the situation evolves.<\/p>\n Keep in contact with your wedding suppliers<\/strong>. All are trying their hardest to help couples and accommodate requests. If your wedding is scheduled to take place in March, April, May and even June, contact your suppliers to discuss the options available.<\/p>\n Many are rescheduling wedding dates without applying penalties <\/b>and deferring final payments <\/b>for weddings postponed till later in the year, or of-peak 2021. Depending on your venue, it may not be possible to secure a weekend wedding date in 2021. Alternatively, you maybe required to pay 2021 rates if you reschedule in high season, keep this in mind and try to be flexible.<\/p>\n Remember you are still bound by your contract so if you decide to cancel you wedding you will most likely loose any deposits paid. In this situation contact your Wedding Abroad Insurance company to establish what you can claim for.<\/p>\n We have a lovely community of wonderful destination wedding suppliers who are part of our Destination Wedding Directory<\/a>. Many are based in Europe, which is now the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak and subject to strict lockdown measures. Despite facing challenging professional and personal moments, they are working tirelessly with their network of vendors to negotiate and secure the best possible outcome for their clients. If you are planning your wedding on your own and need help<\/strong>, pop over to our Facebook Community for support<\/a><\/strong> from our suppliers and other couples getting married abroad.<\/p>\n (At the time of writing (16th March), Ryanair<\/strong> have announced that they expect 80% of their European flights<\/strong> to be grounded throughout April and May 2020.)<\/p>\n Depending on your wedding date, where you are based and where you are getting married, you will be contemplating one, or a combination of the following:<\/p>\n It’s important to keep your guests updated. <\/strong>Inform them as soon as possible what decision you have made, even if this is waiting it out for NOW<\/strong>. Provide subsequent updates if and when you make any further changes. You can do this via your wedding website<\/a>, group email, WhatsApp etc.<\/p>\n Most couples report that their guests have been supportive and understand that the situation is changing on a daily basis and completely out of their control.<\/p>\n If you are planning a wedding abroad in 2021 (and beyond) it would be a good idea to keep your guests updated and reassured.<\/p>\n Communicate with them that your wedding plans remain the same. You can do this via your wedding website<\/a>, email, WhatsApp etc. After all it will give everyone something to look forward to when we come out the other end!<\/strong><\/p>\n The second important consideration is that many couples who were due to get married in 2020, will be rescheduling their wedding date to 2021.<\/p>\n Being mindful of this, dates and suppliers will start to get booked up fast<\/strong>, so now would be an ideal time<\/strong> to step up your wedding planning. If you are searching for suppliers, use our “Easy Supplier Finder”<\/a>, “Find a Wedding Planner”<\/a> or “Find a Wedding Photographer”<\/a> forms as a way to make initial contact.<\/p>\n Be aware that some of the CNI certificates<\/a> have a 90 day or 6 month validity (depends on issuing country). In the event of rescheduling, couples should check their certificate as they may need to reapply for another one if the new marriage date falls outside the period of their original certificate. A new certificate(s) also requires Apostille and translation.<\/a> (Tip from Lefkas Weddings)<\/p>\n Keep in the loop with our dedicated COVID-19, coronavirus wedding abroad thread<\/a><\/strong> in our closed Facebook Group – Weddings Abroad Guide Community<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Each airline will have their own policy in respect of cancellations, refunds and rebooking flights.<\/p>\n Please view their website for further information and keep in mind that their policy is likely to change at short notice, so you will need to keep checking.<\/p>\n At a minimum most offer the option to change the date of your flight and waive fees, however you will have to pay any difference in fare.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please contact your wedding abroad insurance provider for first hand information, or visit their website. Most have a page dedicated to COVID-19 and your entitlements. We have listed links to some of the more popular insurance providers below:<\/p>\n WedInsure.co.uk – COVID-19 FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n Weddingplaninsurance.co.uk – COVID-19 FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n The Insurance Emporium – COVID -19<\/a><\/p>\n John Lewis Insurance – Covid-19 FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 12 May 2020: Stressfree Weddings by SandraM…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The good news is that the total number of current\u00a0 Covid-19 infections in Austria is now below 1000 and you can once again get married in Austria. Currently, up to 10 people are allowed to attend weddings so that social distancing measures can be followed\u00a0 (1-2 metres).<\/p>\n On the 15th May restaurants are set to open again, on the 29th May hotels are set to open again and today we were told the boarder the Germany will open on the 15th June.<\/p>\n Events with up to 30 people can be held in July and August, after that it should return to normal.<\/p>\n If you are thinking of getting married in Austria this year, my advice would be a late autumn\/winter wedding. Also book your date for 2021, with all the postponements the popular venues are filling up quickly. Outdoor weddings, intimate weddings and weddings with live stream will be the thing from now on. I’m ready and Austria is ready.<\/p>\n Sandra Maurender –\u00a0 Stressfree Weddings by SandraM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n (Please check the current travel restrictions, border controls and quarantine measures implemented, with the Austrian Authorities)<\/em><\/p>\n 18 March 2020: Future Emotion…<\/strong><\/p>\n Coronavirus and our wedding abroad\u2026what do we do? Must we postpone or cancel our wedding?<\/strong><\/p>\n Luckily fewer weddings take place in March and April than May, June or July, but those couples who have chosen to get married in the early spring months will need to take tough decisions.<\/p>\n Firstly, it will be important to have an open and honest conversation with your vendors and guests to explore all available options for rescheduling dates and refunding deposits and advance payments already made.<\/p>\n One particularly tricky issue with this is to make sure that all the vendors would be available on the same new date.\u00a0Also, you would need to consider the total amount of deposits and advance payments that you would stand to lose, which could vary depending on the contract and each vendor\u2019s flexibility.<\/p>\n Professional planners with established vendor networks are now increasingly finding themselves in the middle negotiating to ensure their clients lose as little money as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s important also to be aware that not all contracts\u2019 force majeure or cancellation policies are identical and many might not cover health pandemics and the associated disruptions.<\/p>\n In this particular situation,\u00a0wedding planners encourage brides and grooms to have at least one \u201cplan B\u201d option, assuming that they are not subject to any ongoing quarantine measures.<\/strong><\/p>\n 17 March 2020: Casa Collina…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Hi, I am based near Venice in Italy. I have been on lockdown now over a week. Happy to answer questions or update you on situation here<\/a><\/strong>. The sun is shining and you would not believe the situation is what it is. Most people are staying at home, only going outside for absolute necessity ie chemist or food shop. No panic buying. You have to take a certificate with you signed to show why you are out incase police do checks. Still bad news on numbers of people each day. Latest from the President of the Region of the Veneto…too many people still leaving their homes…WE MUST STAY AT HOME. We think its up to 3rd April, but it could be longer. Jayne Seddon – Casa Collina Events<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Official Health Advice<\/h3>\n
Wedding Suppliers<\/h3>\n
Wedding Guests<\/h3>\n
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Getting Married in 2021 and Beyond<\/h3>\n
CNI – Legalisation – Translations<\/h3>\n
Support<\/h3>\n
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Wedding Abroad Insurance<\/h1>\n
Advice – Wedding Professionals<\/h1>\n
Wedding in Austria: Covid-19 Q&A<\/h3>\n
Wedding in Italy: Covid-19 Q&A<\/h3>\n
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