The Coronavirus pandemic has been an awful time for millions of people all over the world with many, many deaths and because of this, everyone’s life has had to be put on hold. This has meant that celebrations have had to be foregone or even canceled as we wait for vaccines to be shipped to enough people in order to combat the virus.
But life goes on and not everything has to stop completely. Just because you can’t hold an event for an occasion right now, doesn’t mean you can’t in the future, and planning it now could save you some time and money.
Birthdays are going to come and go, but there are some special events we can all look forward to when things get back to (relative) normal:
- Weddings
- Staff morale meetings
- Get togethers
Weddings are one of the most canceled events because of the virus and have cost people a lot of money, so planning it now for the future might be a good idea, while for any business owners out there staff appreciation might be at an all-time low. But one thing we are all probably looking forward to is some quality time with friends and family.
Requires Time Anyway
Many weddings have had to be canceled or postponed during the pandemic and brides to be all over the world have had their special day ruined. It is just terrible misfortune for any wedding that was planned for 2020 or 2021 but 2022 and beyond should be fine for any nuptial event moving forward.
You don’t have to consult a professional just yet, but basic planning right now can save you a lot of time and money when it comes to sitting down with a planner and going through what you want. Things that can be considered right now include event venues for the ceremony and reception, caterers for the food and hospitality as well as bride and groom clothing which can be viewed online and planned out accordingly.
Appreciation and Boosted Morale
A key aspect of employee retention is staff appreciation and keeping morale, especially during times like these. Many employers make time for morale-boosting exercises and events such as paintballing or a paid-for dinner at a great local restaurant. These are powerful ways to show appreciation for your staff.
Obviously, these kinds of activities have had to be suspended so your staff might be feeling a little down, especially if they are having to work from home and can’t see their work friends and colleagues. Now might be a good time to think about something special for your staff that everyone can participate in when all this is over. A great night out, a theme park visit, or even an office party would be excellent morale boosters that everyone is going to need when they all return to the office.
Family and Friends
The one thing we are all looking forward to the most though is being able to get together with our family and close friends and be able to hug them again. Nothing beats the family party when it comes to an event as seeing loved ones and relatives is the best thing for not feeling alone.
These types of events fare better in a more intimate setting so planning for a little garden party at home for summer 2022 might be in order. You could even begin to pass out the invitations now while Skyping and let everyone know that it’s party time at your house, in around 18 months.
