April 20, 2020
Hi Everyone,
There was a very important and wedding specific answer from Dr. Bonnie Henry this weekend. Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgnY9gn_OMM&feature=youtu.be&t=1454&fbclid=IwAR1b2QWPG6FoGqadvffLtyukn9MJg49uFbeOSqe6L4vFmrL4e-J50pgLx8Y and start at the 11 minute mark and ending at 14:30. Unfortunately, she's telling everyone to "think small". Many are interpreting her answer to essentially suggest no weddings this summer but some may also interpret her answer as 50 people or less would still be permitted. Unfortunately, this is still a grey area but I believe this answer makes it more clear in that it's best to delay a summer 2020 wedding. My recommendation is to contact your venue ASAP and obtain 3 possible date options and check with all your vendors on availability on the new possible dates and to confirm their policy. Ours is listed below.
Hi Everyone,
There was a very important and wedding specific answer from Dr. Bonnie Henry this weekend. Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgnY9gn_OMM&feature=youtu.be&t=1454&fbclid=IwAR1b2QWPG6FoGqadvffLtyukn9MJg49uFbeOSqe6L4vFmrL4e-J50pgLx8Y and start at the 11 minute mark and ending at 14:30. Unfortunately, she's telling everyone to "think small". Many are interpreting her answer to essentially suggest no weddings this summer but some may also interpret her answer as 50 people or less would still be permitted. Unfortunately, this is still a grey area but I believe this answer makes it more clear in that it's best to delay a summer 2020 wedding. My recommendation is to contact your venue ASAP and obtain 3 possible date options and check with all your vendors on availability on the new possible dates and to confirm their policy. Ours is listed below.
Last update: April 14, 2020
To our loyal Dynamic Wedding clients,
Dynamic Weddings has a 20 year history of excellence of customer care in the Vancouver wedding industry. The year 2020 was going to be an epic wedding year. Clients were so excited to plan their wedding and now their hopes and dreams of a 2020 wedding is possibly lost. Love does not end. Remember the vows you will recite: "for richer or poorer". COVID-19 will NOT get in the way of love. Celebrate your love today, tomorrow and forever. Your wedding will be celebrated even bigger and better once we overcome this challenge together. I know some clients are reducing the size of their weddings to still be married this year. That's wonderful as well. Good for you for not letting the virus stop you.
This page will help answer some questions and give you some guidance. Note, the virus situation has continually changed but I get the sense that we have a bit more answers now compared to a week or two ago. Please check back here for updated information.
I've moved my wedding from 2020 to 2021. When do I pay?: We know that this is a difficult time financially for you. We want to help. Since your wedding has been moved ahead to 2021 your payments will be delayed 6 months. Please DON’T send any payments for the next 6 months as we have changed your payment dates forward by 6 months. For example, if you have a payment due on April 10 your new payment date is October 10. Please don't pay before the new date as we need to stagger our payments to keep consistent income. This will also help clients with reduced income at this time.
I still currently have a 2020 wedding. When do I pay?: Please DON’T send any payments until we review your event together. It's possible that many 2020 events will reschedule so your new payment schedule will also be delayed by 6 months. If you haven't yet reviewed your 2020 payments with me, please reach out and email me directly to discuss. We'll do our best to accommodate those special situations that require payments to be postponed.
Am I legally allowed to have a wedding? The Government of BC has restricted public gatherings of 50 or more people until at least May 30th. Please read the government order here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/reports-publications/covid-19-pho-class-order-mass-gatherings.pdf. My hunch (it's just a guess), the date will be extended beyond May 30th..
What if my wedding is less than 50 people? On March 31, 2020, Dr. Bonnie Henry made a specific reference to weddings and public gatherings on her press conference. Although she stated that she will not amend the order, she is recommended against gatherings. See the video here. The segment starts at 49:40 minutes in and ends at 53 minutes. This is a fluid matter and things will probably change again.
Is Dynamic Weddings providing refunds? We truly wish we could. As a small business, this is our only source of income and we don't have the funds available to provide refunds. Lots of work has been provided and dates have been reserved. Our contract states that the refunds are non refundable. We are being extremely flexible with other options.
Is Dynamic Weddings allowing date transfers? Yes, in most cases. Although our agreement does not allow for date transfers, we are allowing date transfers if there is a specific government order (this is the current order) requiring you to reschedule your event due to COVID-19. We will happily transfer your fees paid and services to a date that works for both of us. Please ensure you check with us first before you commit to a date. There is absolutely no fee when the date is moved due to a government order for date transfers, no extra charges and no increase cost for the higher 2021 rates and no premiums for peak dates.
Is Dynamic Weddings restricting dates: NO. We are not restricting dates. Many vendors are restricting Saturdays, long weekends and even summer dates to keep those dates available for future bookings. We're not. If we are available, we'll gladly move the date.
How far into the future can I rebook? We're allowing new dates until the end of 2021 so you have lots of time. Many vendors are restricting until the spring of 2021 so you have the entire year to choose from.
What dates would work best for Dynamic Weddings? Thanks for asking. We would really appreciate non peak dates such as winter, fall and even early spring. Fridays and Sundays would also be great. Again, we're not restricting dates but would appreciate booking into these times.
My date is not restricted by the government order yet but still want to move my date. Will I be allowed to? Normally, there is no date transfers permitted. We're trying to be as flexible as possible but have to be mindful that we have held this date and not taken a booking from others as we held it for you. Moving the date when not restricted by the government order does not qualify for a no fee date transfer. However, we are still allowing date transfers subject to a nominal date transfer fee. We have been flexible and as understanding as possible. Please reach out as soon as possible if you are considering a date change.
My date is not yet restricted by the government order but it probably will. What do I do? I agree, it's likely that the ban on public gatherings will be extended beyond May 30th. Many wedding pros are suggesting that you wait and see. I like to be proactive, especially when there will be a lot of demand for 2021. I would recommend assessing your situation and considering if you are prepared to have your wedding with perhaps less guests. Many brides & grooms are still having their wedding with a smaller group. If you are OK with it and if there are no restrictions, it can still be wonderful. If you believe that the wedding just wouldn't be the same without those guests who can't make it, it may be wise to reschedule. In that case, I suggest looking at new dates now. If the government eventually extends the order restricting your originally booked wedding date and if we had applied a date movement fee, that fee will be removed from your invoice.
How do I change the date? The first step is to check with your venue. That is the key first place to check. Ask them for several date options during different seasons and days (ie: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays). Then list them in order of preference and send them to all of your vendors and ask them to get back to you with their availability.
My venue is closed. What do I do? Yes, many venues are closed right now. However, some have a skeleton crew and some have people working from home. Others have designates so check their extended absence greeting on their phone or email to see who their designate is.
What if one of my other vendors is not available on my new date? Don't worry. Dynamic Weddings can help. We offer Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, DJ, Event Planning & Day of Coordination. We'll be happy to offer you any of our services are reduced rates to help you out. Just ask. If you need a vendor for another service that we don't offer, ask and we might be able to recommend some.
What does Dynamic Weddings need to officially move the date? You must sign a date transfer agreement with us to make it official. The date is NOT confirmed until you sign the agreement. As we anticipate many dates to change, we cannot guarantee the date until the agreement is signed. Once you decide on a new date and we confirm we are available let us know that you want to officially change the date and I'll prepare the document and send it to you right away.
What if Dynamic Weddings is not available on my new date? As we are a large team there is a good chance we are available. However, we do expect a lot of busy nights ahead of us. The key is to get a least 3 dates from your venue and check with us first. We would love to provide the agreed services to you so please do make sure you check with us first. If we can't serve you on this date, we will still hold the monies previously paid as a credit to be used for any of our services until the end of 2021. We offer Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, DJ, Event Planning & Day of Coordination. The most popular is booking a photo session. When a credit is held, the booking of the new service must be a current rates and cannot be combined with other offers.
I am not having a wedding celebration anymore. What can I use the credit for? Any of the services we offer. We offer Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, DJ, Event Planning & Day of Coordination. The most popular is booking a photo session. When a credit is held, the booking of the new service must be a current rates and cannot be combined with other offers.
When does the credit end? End of 2021.
We've got your back! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Dennis
604-724-0225
To our loyal Dynamic Wedding clients,
Dynamic Weddings has a 20 year history of excellence of customer care in the Vancouver wedding industry. The year 2020 was going to be an epic wedding year. Clients were so excited to plan their wedding and now their hopes and dreams of a 2020 wedding is possibly lost. Love does not end. Remember the vows you will recite: "for richer or poorer". COVID-19 will NOT get in the way of love. Celebrate your love today, tomorrow and forever. Your wedding will be celebrated even bigger and better once we overcome this challenge together. I know some clients are reducing the size of their weddings to still be married this year. That's wonderful as well. Good for you for not letting the virus stop you.
This page will help answer some questions and give you some guidance. Note, the virus situation has continually changed but I get the sense that we have a bit more answers now compared to a week or two ago. Please check back here for updated information.
I've moved my wedding from 2020 to 2021. When do I pay?: We know that this is a difficult time financially for you. We want to help. Since your wedding has been moved ahead to 2021 your payments will be delayed 6 months. Please DON’T send any payments for the next 6 months as we have changed your payment dates forward by 6 months. For example, if you have a payment due on April 10 your new payment date is October 10. Please don't pay before the new date as we need to stagger our payments to keep consistent income. This will also help clients with reduced income at this time.
I still currently have a 2020 wedding. When do I pay?: Please DON’T send any payments until we review your event together. It's possible that many 2020 events will reschedule so your new payment schedule will also be delayed by 6 months. If you haven't yet reviewed your 2020 payments with me, please reach out and email me directly to discuss. We'll do our best to accommodate those special situations that require payments to be postponed.
Am I legally allowed to have a wedding? The Government of BC has restricted public gatherings of 50 or more people until at least May 30th. Please read the government order here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/reports-publications/covid-19-pho-class-order-mass-gatherings.pdf. My hunch (it's just a guess), the date will be extended beyond May 30th..
What if my wedding is less than 50 people? On March 31, 2020, Dr. Bonnie Henry made a specific reference to weddings and public gatherings on her press conference. Although she stated that she will not amend the order, she is recommended against gatherings. See the video here. The segment starts at 49:40 minutes in and ends at 53 minutes. This is a fluid matter and things will probably change again.
Is Dynamic Weddings providing refunds? We truly wish we could. As a small business, this is our only source of income and we don't have the funds available to provide refunds. Lots of work has been provided and dates have been reserved. Our contract states that the refunds are non refundable. We are being extremely flexible with other options.
Is Dynamic Weddings allowing date transfers? Yes, in most cases. Although our agreement does not allow for date transfers, we are allowing date transfers if there is a specific government order (this is the current order) requiring you to reschedule your event due to COVID-19. We will happily transfer your fees paid and services to a date that works for both of us. Please ensure you check with us first before you commit to a date. There is absolutely no fee when the date is moved due to a government order for date transfers, no extra charges and no increase cost for the higher 2021 rates and no premiums for peak dates.
Is Dynamic Weddings restricting dates: NO. We are not restricting dates. Many vendors are restricting Saturdays, long weekends and even summer dates to keep those dates available for future bookings. We're not. If we are available, we'll gladly move the date.
How far into the future can I rebook? We're allowing new dates until the end of 2021 so you have lots of time. Many vendors are restricting until the spring of 2021 so you have the entire year to choose from.
What dates would work best for Dynamic Weddings? Thanks for asking. We would really appreciate non peak dates such as winter, fall and even early spring. Fridays and Sundays would also be great. Again, we're not restricting dates but would appreciate booking into these times.
My date is not restricted by the government order yet but still want to move my date. Will I be allowed to? Normally, there is no date transfers permitted. We're trying to be as flexible as possible but have to be mindful that we have held this date and not taken a booking from others as we held it for you. Moving the date when not restricted by the government order does not qualify for a no fee date transfer. However, we are still allowing date transfers subject to a nominal date transfer fee. We have been flexible and as understanding as possible. Please reach out as soon as possible if you are considering a date change.
My date is not yet restricted by the government order but it probably will. What do I do? I agree, it's likely that the ban on public gatherings will be extended beyond May 30th. Many wedding pros are suggesting that you wait and see. I like to be proactive, especially when there will be a lot of demand for 2021. I would recommend assessing your situation and considering if you are prepared to have your wedding with perhaps less guests. Many brides & grooms are still having their wedding with a smaller group. If you are OK with it and if there are no restrictions, it can still be wonderful. If you believe that the wedding just wouldn't be the same without those guests who can't make it, it may be wise to reschedule. In that case, I suggest looking at new dates now. If the government eventually extends the order restricting your originally booked wedding date and if we had applied a date movement fee, that fee will be removed from your invoice.
How do I change the date? The first step is to check with your venue. That is the key first place to check. Ask them for several date options during different seasons and days (ie: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays). Then list them in order of preference and send them to all of your vendors and ask them to get back to you with their availability.
My venue is closed. What do I do? Yes, many venues are closed right now. However, some have a skeleton crew and some have people working from home. Others have designates so check their extended absence greeting on their phone or email to see who their designate is.
What if one of my other vendors is not available on my new date? Don't worry. Dynamic Weddings can help. We offer Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, DJ, Event Planning & Day of Coordination. We'll be happy to offer you any of our services are reduced rates to help you out. Just ask. If you need a vendor for another service that we don't offer, ask and we might be able to recommend some.
What does Dynamic Weddings need to officially move the date? You must sign a date transfer agreement with us to make it official. The date is NOT confirmed until you sign the agreement. As we anticipate many dates to change, we cannot guarantee the date until the agreement is signed. Once you decide on a new date and we confirm we are available let us know that you want to officially change the date and I'll prepare the document and send it to you right away.
What if Dynamic Weddings is not available on my new date? As we are a large team there is a good chance we are available. However, we do expect a lot of busy nights ahead of us. The key is to get a least 3 dates from your venue and check with us first. We would love to provide the agreed services to you so please do make sure you check with us first. If we can't serve you on this date, we will still hold the monies previously paid as a credit to be used for any of our services until the end of 2021. We offer Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, DJ, Event Planning & Day of Coordination. The most popular is booking a photo session. When a credit is held, the booking of the new service must be a current rates and cannot be combined with other offers.
I am not having a wedding celebration anymore. What can I use the credit for? Any of the services we offer. We offer Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, DJ, Event Planning & Day of Coordination. The most popular is booking a photo session. When a credit is held, the booking of the new service must be a current rates and cannot be combined with other offers.
When does the credit end? End of 2021.
We've got your back! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Dennis
604-724-0225
April 13, 2020
Hi Everyone, I hope you had a wonderful Easter. I find that this time period is such a beautiful time of rebirth. Not only for those that believe in the traditions of Easter but also the season. Springtime is my favourite seasons. Nature comes to life! This time of isolation is a time for us to become alive and re-evaluate our priorities and come out better ahead. Let's embrace this time and celebrate life!
I wanted to give a shout out to all the Vancouver wedding industry professionals. They've put their customers first. Most wedding pros are taking a huge hit and earning minimal to no income this year. With that said. They are still serving their clients with full intention and commitment. It's such a refreshing positive experience. I find that focusing on the positive really brings a lot of levity to the situation. Today feels like a day of rebirth.
Hi Everyone, I hope you had a wonderful Easter. I find that this time period is such a beautiful time of rebirth. Not only for those that believe in the traditions of Easter but also the season. Springtime is my favourite seasons. Nature comes to life! This time of isolation is a time for us to become alive and re-evaluate our priorities and come out better ahead. Let's embrace this time and celebrate life!
I wanted to give a shout out to all the Vancouver wedding industry professionals. They've put their customers first. Most wedding pros are taking a huge hit and earning minimal to no income this year. With that said. They are still serving their clients with full intention and commitment. It's such a refreshing positive experience. I find that focusing on the positive really brings a lot of levity to the situation. Today feels like a day of rebirth.
COVID-19 Zoom call: Love Isn't Cancelled by Dynamic Weddings
April 11, 2020
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for tuning in today. It was nice to connect with many of you. A few had some technical issues or couldn't make it and have asked to view the video so here it is. Have a look and please reach out ASAP if you need to change a date or if you have any questions.
There is a special offer at the end of the video that is available to the end of April 18, 2020. Just email me if you'd like to take advantage of them.
I hope you find the web call helpful. Please let me know what you thought of it.
Stay healthy! Hugs the one you love!
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for tuning in today. It was nice to connect with many of you. A few had some technical issues or couldn't make it and have asked to view the video so here it is. Have a look and please reach out ASAP if you need to change a date or if you have any questions.
There is a special offer at the end of the video that is available to the end of April 18, 2020. Just email me if you'd like to take advantage of them.
I hope you find the web call helpful. Please let me know what you thought of it.
Stay healthy! Hugs the one you love!
