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From South by Southwest, to Coachella, to the Kentucky Derby, people around the world are cancelling events\u00a0because of coronavirus. And while your personal guest list might not span hundreds of thousands of people, cancelling\u00a0memorials, weddings, and college graduations\u00a0can feel, well \u2026<\/p>\n

Honestly, we\u2019re struggling to find the words to describe it. Shocking. Mournful. And maybe a little frustrating that this sudden outbreak cancelled one of your greatest life events.<\/p>\n

With flights cancelled around the globe, college students\u00a0told to pack up and leave campus, and the Governor of California<\/a>\u00a0telling all residents to stay home, many people are uncertain when, or even if, these major milestones will be rescheduled.<\/p>\n

At Greenvelope, we empathize. We may have a 100% digital product, but at the end of the day we love bringing people together. With everyone currently staying home and focusing on health and safety\u00a0\u2014 a move we support\u00a0\u2014 you\u2019ll need to modify or cancel your plans. We understand the disappointment you must be feeling, but we remain hopeful. We\u2019ll get through this.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t know how or when our \u201cnormal lives\u201d will resume. In the meantime, this guide is meant to help you reschedule events you’ve had to cancel due to the coronavirus. In addition, we\u2019re offering a few ideas to help you digitally gather with friends and loved ones \u2014 ensuring a safe, six-foot distance apart.
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Cancelling Events Because of Coronavirus: 3 Steps to Cover<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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With the White House<\/a>\u00a0telling people to avoid groups of 10 people or more, many life events \u2014 like weddings, funerals, and graduations \u2014 are getting postponed. This has sent the event and wedding industry into turmoil<\/a>, as people ask questions like, \u201cHow do I get my money back?\u201d \u201cWhat happens to my deposit?\u201d and \u201cWhat happens to all those hotel rooms I blocked off?\u201d<\/p>\n

We understand this is a stressful time. But the advice on how to reschedule events because of coronavirus follows the same language we\u2019ve been hearing since the pandemic hit headlines: Be smart, and be patient. While the world waits out the virus, here are a few steps you can take.<\/p>\n

1. Look at Your Deposits <\/strong><\/h3>\n

At this time, most people around the world are advised to stay home. If you have an event scheduled in the next eight weeks, you should try to postpone it.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t placed a deposit on a venue, as is the case with many college graduations, bridal showers, bachelor\u00a0and bachelorette parties, reschedule it to a to-be-determined date. Spreading the virus to family and friends \u2014 particularly elderly relatives \u2014 is simply not worth it.<\/p>\n

It can be disheartening having to postpone a major life event. Here are a few things you can do in the meantime:<\/p>\n