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With Metro Manila transitioning to General Community Quarantine, many restrictions have been lifted, but there are still certain limitations set in place to keep the general population safe. These changes have left many people wondering what they can and cannot do under GCQ. One of the more prominent questions being asked right now is if couples who had plans to get married in 2020 can push through with their weddings. The quick answer? Yes. Couples may choose to still get married under GCQ. However, there are a few restrictions you’ll need to keep in mind. Traditional large-scale weddings and receptions most of us are used to are strictly prohibited under safety and social distancing guidelines from the government. As such, intimate weddings will be the main option for couples looking to get married during GCQ. Here are a few things you need to know:

Wedding Proper

Churches will allow couples to get married in their chosen church. What has changed is the number of people allowed during the wedding. Church officials have said that only immediate family members of the bride and groom, as well as one pair of sponsors, are allowed to be present. Alternatively, couples may opt to go with a civil wedding for now, just to make things official. However, the number of attendees is limited to immediate family members for the sake of having witnesses to the civil wedding.

Guest Lists

The government has allowed intimate weddings to push through since the move to GCQ last June 1, 2020. Government guidelines, for now, are only allowing gatherings of up to (10) people. This is for strict compliance and many wedding suppliers are restructuring their services to ensure this 10-person limit is followed.

Event Spaces

The government has allowed event spaces to resume operations, provided that all events will follow the 10-person limit. Given this, couples who plan to push through with their weddings during GCQ should try to look for more intimate GCQ wedding venues, such as Restaurant 101 or The Atrium. Similarly, it’s a good idea to look for event spaces that offer in-house catering options to help limit the number of wedding suppliers present. On the other hand, couples may choose slightly more unconventional venues, like village clubhouses or their own homes, and opt to hire a catering service, like Enderun Events. Fortunately, many event spaces and catering services are offering Intimate Wedding Packages to help make planning intimate weddings easier for couples. These packages often come complete with venue, catering, and styling, easing the stress of having to plan a wedding and “reception” from scratch. You may view Enderun Events’ Intimate Wedding packages here.

Choosing a date and booking a corporate event space are two important steps when planning your company’s next event. However, those two details are not the only things that you organize a successful corporate event. Making sure you fill out your corporate event with the right kind of activities also plays a large role in an event’s success. Whether you are throwing a year-end party, planning a product launch, or preparing for a corporate training seminar, there’s no denying that having a fun and interesting line-up of activities helps make your event more memorable. Of course, coming up with these activities from scratch can be a little difficult. This is why we’ve compiled a shortlist of activities you can try including in your next corporate event:

Organize an internal TEDx event

Need an unconventional way to get your message across? Holding a TEDx talk in your company’s next event is a popular way to gather a crowd. TEDx brings a lot of value to an event that promotes learning and discussion. Try inviting an industry thought-leader to be your speaker to help generate more interest in your event. Just remember to register your event at TED.com if you plan to use the TEDx logo on your event’s marketing materials.

Have an immersive photo booth experience

One of the first things guests do when they enter a corporate event space is to take photos. This is why photobooths are a common inclusion in any corporate event. To take it up a notch, create an immersive 3D photo booth experience that will allow your guests to explore different landmarks around the world or delve deeper into the product that you are showcasing. By doing this, you give your guests a memorable souvenir of the event that keeps your brand in your guests’ top of mind.

Host a Guided Wine-Tasting Session

Food and drinks tend to be the highlight of most corporate events. However, there are a few ways you can turn dinner into an interactive activity for your guests. Try inviting an experienced wine expert to host a guided wine-tasting session. Have the expert help you with pairing different wines with the menu you’ve prepared. An event space with in-house catering, such as the Enderun Tent, can refer you to a wine expert who is familiar with the menus they offer. Whether your event is catered towards internal employees, external stakeholders, or both, it is important to create a memorable experience. Hopefully, these ideas have helped inspire you!