Planning your Milwaukee wedding is an overwhelming task. Planning a wedding during COVID-19 is overwhelmingly stressful. There’s continually updating your wedding website, possibility of postponing, an evolving list of local health guidelines…and that’s just the start of the list of worries that come with a pandemic. Fortunately, there are things you and your fiancé can do to lessen the stress in Milwaukee, even during a pandemic.
De-stressing is an important part of planning a wedding in Milwaukee, though it’s different for every couple. Some couples ban smartphones during their special time, or any mention of their big day. Other couples combine wedding planning and de-stressing, making their outing a chance to choose a wine or favor for their big day. We think we’ve covered both options in our list of de-stressing ideas for couples planning a wedding in Milwaukee during COVID-19.
- Watch a movie at home
- Head to the Milwaukee County Zoo
- Schedule a quiet night with carry-in from a favorite Milwaukee restaurant
- Go out for dinner at a Milwaukee restaurant
- Take a walk through the park together
- Schedule a wedding venue tour
- Play a board game
- Binge watch your favorite show
- Visit the Lake Michigan lake shore
- Enjoy a long gaming session
- Work out together
- Go biking on a local bike trail
- Head to the Milwaukee Art Museum
- Get a coffee
- Visit the spa
- Star gaze together
- Practice your first dance
- Enjoy the Milwaukee Public Museum
- Cook dinner (or brunch!) together
- Tackle a painting or craft project
- Volunteer at a local animal shelter
- Take a drive on scenic roads in and around Milwaukee
- Plan a weekend away together
- Make/collect items for a local charity
- Schedule a caterer tasting
- Binge on your favorite music
- Listen to a book or podcast together
- Sample your favorite Milwaukee brews
- Visit local shops for wedding favor ideas
The right de-stressing idea is different for every couple, and depends on your comfort level during the pandemic. Don’t think you have to stop at just one! Instead, plan regular de-stressing days in between setting a wedding date, choosing the right Milwaukee wedding venue, organizing your wedding planning, and checking off items on your wedding planning checklist. As you plan, use these wedding planning during COVID-19 tips, tips for postponing your wedding (just in case!), and ideas for celebrating your original wedding date (if needed). If you do need to postpone your wedding, connect with your wedding venue staff and wedding planners for advice. In the meantime, dream of your wedding day when we can all be together again.