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Corona affecting wedding

Rae0590, on March 9, 2020 at 4:24 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 16

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Hi All!

I’m supposed to be having a wedding come early June. I know my wedding is not the most important thing in the world, however I am concerned. We are supposed to have a local one here in California and one abroad for my fiancées family in Malaysia.
I’m prefacing this and not trying to sound rude, by not asking for advice of if we should cancel or not, but instead where should we possibly look for wedding insurance in case we do need to cancel? In hindsight, I should have don’t it earlier but was definitely not thinking something like this would happen.
Any resources are welcomed so I can shop around. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Rae0590, on March 10, 2020 at 1:50 PM

Champion October 2018
Kelly · on March 9, 2020 at 4:29 PM
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So I’ve seen a few people post about this and I’ve also googled it a little and it seems wedding insurance won’t cover the coronavirus outbreak. I believe it only covers things like weather or major illness or injury to the bride and groom.
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Champion June 2019
Gen · on March 9, 2020 at 4:30 PM
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I would definitely look into wedding insurance. Though honestly, of course we don’t know how the outbreak will progress but I did read something saying the virus dies in heat, so the odds of the outbreak mellowing when flu season dies down in May/June are pretty good. I hope it works out for you!! (But I’d still look into insurance just in case)
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Rae0590 · on March 9, 2020 at 4:30 PM
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I’ll have to look more into it. Hopefully we’ll be fine, but we’ll see. Thanks!
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Super June 2021
Virginia · on March 9, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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My wedding is in 30 days and this whole coronavirus thing makes me want to throw up....
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Rae0590 · on March 9, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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It’s really awful! I hope we’re able to slow it down at least and I hope your wedding is able to run smoothly. Fingers crossed!
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Champion October 2018
Kelly · on March 9, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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Wedsafe which is a very popular wedding insurance company tweeted this link a couple days ago. So travel insurance may cover your flights but I don’t think it’s possible to be reimbursed for your venue and vendors.
https://www.theknotnews.com/coronavirus-questions-wedding-planning-42907
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Beginner June 2021
Rae0590 · on March 9, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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Darn, that is good to know. Most of our vendors are not requiring full payment until the week of so we are just holding off on more payments and continue to monitor. Thanks for the jnfo!
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Master October 2020
Margaret · on March 9, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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We’ve been looking for insurance as well. Please watch the small print, most don’t protect against an “epidemic”
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Master October 2020
Margaret · on March 9, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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Travel insurance will NOT protect against an “epidemic” make sure you read the small print
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Champion October 2018
Kelly · on March 9, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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Oh okay! I’m not planning on traveling anywhere I was just going by that article that if you get the cancel for any reason insurance it might be covered. I know most airlines are waiving change fees right now as well.
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Master October 2020
Margaret · on March 9, 2020 at 4:53 PM
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The key word is “might be covered” which most likely means it won’t be because it’s an epidemic.
Yes, Airlines are waiving changes, but are destination resorts? I haven’t heard anything on that end.
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Champion October 2018
Kelly · on March 9, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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I have no idea! I’m sure it depends on the country and their current procedures such as all of Italy being on lockdown.
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Savvy October 2021
Rue · on March 10, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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I'm in the same boat– our wedding is in June, in Spain. We were just thinking about wedding insurance as well but it seems like it wouldn't cover much, if anything. We are going to keep researching travel insurance, delay vendor payments as long as possible, and hope that things settle down a bit come May. Hoping the best for you as well!
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Master October 2020
Mandi · on March 10, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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There's a chance that at this point it won't cover. Make sure you scrutinize anything before purchasing.
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Expert January 2021
Katie · on March 10, 2020 at 1:48 PM
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The one thing I would recommend taking proactive measures on are your flights to Malaysia - just make sure you don't have scheduled layovers in China or South Korea. There's really only so much you can do and hopefully this all passes by June!
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Rae0590 · on March 10, 2020 at 1:50 PM
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Definitely. We have one in Japan and unfortunately have to switch airports during our layover. So definitely monitoring that and just hoping we get a hold of this thing!
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