How To Keep Everyone Safe At Your Wedding

Weddings are meant to be joyous and beautiful events, but they’re also gatherings of different people, and with so many in one place, things can sometimes go wrong if not planned well in advance. You want everyone to have a good time, sure, but you also need to make sure they're safe while they're celebrating your big day.

It’s fair to say safety planning isn’t the most romantic part of wedding planning, but without it, no romance and beauty can really take place. After all, you don't want your special day remembered for all the wrong reasons, or for a mistake that turned into an accident. Moreover, with guests of all ages, from little kids to great-grandparents, it’s wiseto consider a whole range of potential issues.

But don’t worry, you’re not planning a military operation here. Some good sense will cover 99% of eventualities. Let’s consider that, below:

Choose Your Venue Well

You can always start simply and look for wedding venues that are already safety-planned with clear evacuation routes and responsible managers. A good venue will have those aforementioned emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits on hand no matter what, and also conduct constant risk assessments around the building. They should also be up to code with all the necessary safety regulations too. If you ask them for proof of this, they won’t take that the wrong way and will be happy to oblige.

Also, think about the layout of the place. Is it easy for people to move around, or are there many tricky steps and narrow corridors that your elderly or disabled relatives might be prevented from using? You want everyone to be able to enjoy the day without worrying, and sometimes a safe place can still be unsuitable, so keep an eye out.

Consider The Weather

If you're planning an outdoor wedding, the weather can sometimes be less than conducive to a stress-free day. It’s just the way events sometimes pan out. It's not just that rain could ruin your perfect day - extreme heat or cold can be dangerous, especially for older guests or young kids - it’s not uncommon for heatwaves or heavy winds to cause harm to people too.

So, put together a backup plan in case the weather turns nasty - perhaps through moving things indoors, or having some big marquees on standby you can put up in thirty minutes if needed. If it's going to be hot, make sure there's plenty of shade and water available.

Watch The Booze

This is generally a pretty wise lesson for life, but weddings and alcohol often go hand in hand and free bars are sometimes the norm depending on your family traditions.Of course, you don't want to be a buzzkill, but you also don't want a relative to face-plant into the wedding cake after one too many, not least because it’s unsafe for them (if not during the act, perhaps after when you get hold of them). We jest, of course. Of course.

In this case, it can’t hurt to have professional bartenders who know when to cut someone off., as most are trained to spot when someone's had enough and can handle it tactfully. Often, wedding venue bars are insured too, which takes some of the responsibility off your shoulders. You may also wish to hire security or just a doorman who can double check everyone in and out of your afterparty is actually welcome there.

With this advice, you’ll be sure to keep everyone safe at your wedding, as they deserve to be.

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