Brides Dreaming of a Summer Wedding: Beware! Some Venues May Be Unavailable During the Olympic Season, So Act Early!

2019.12.31 published

Summer 2020 is the Tokyo Olympics

From July 24 (Friday) to August 9 (Sunday), 2020, the Tokyo Olympics will be held for the first time in 56 years.

Many people are likely to be looking forward to the Olympics, thinking, "I won the ticket lottery!"

Although weddings and the Olympics might seem like unrelated events, brides hoping for a summer 2020 wedding should be cautious.

Some wedding venues are not accepting weddings because they have rented out their spaces for the Olympics...!

Some venues are not accepting wedding reservations during summer 2020.

Due to the influx of people from around the world for the Olympics, it is anticipated that there will be a "shortage of accommodation" and a "shortage of facilities." With so many stakeholders involved, they will also need lodging and preparation spaces.

For this reason, hotels' banquet halls, reception venues, guesthouses, and specialized wedding venues are renting their spaces out for the Olympics, resulting in some venues not accepting weddings.

(Depending on the venue, it seems that some are not accepting weddings as early as April or May.)

This creates a situation where multiple hotels are unable to accommodate weddings. If brides who wanted to hold their weddings at those hotels end up having to find another location...

It could lead to a situation where they find, "I wanted to have my wedding in the summer, but everywhere is fully booked!"

Therefore, brides who want to hold their weddings near the Olympics should start planning early.

➡【Official】Olympic Venue List

What are the cautions for summer 2020 weddings?

If you plan to hold your wedding near the Olympic venue during the 2020 Olympics season, be cautious of the following points:

☑ Trains may not be running on regular schedules

☑ Roads are likely to be congested

☑ Airplane and Shinkansen tickets may be expensive or unavailable

(It can be difficult for distant guests to arrive. Hotels may be unavailable, and it may be better to offer more travel allowances.)

☑ Hotels may be crowded and expensive overall

(It might be hard to do photo shoots in the lobby, and the large crowds may diminish the special feeling.)

If you plan to hold your wedding during the Olympic season, keep in mind that things may be different from usual. If you have many distant guests, it may be wise to consider altering the timing.

@wedding____25

Be careful with weddings during the Olympic season!

The vicinity of the Olympic venues during the Olympic season may have:

☑ Venues that are not accepting wedding reservations

☑ Unpredictable traffic conditions

So, things may be somewhat different from the usual.

If brides are absolutely determined to hold their weddings next summer, they should act early.

If they're flexible with dates, it would be safer to avoid the Olympic season.

If you have a specific venue in mind, it would be a good idea to ask before your visit, "I would like to have my wedding during the Olympic season, is that possible?" to avoid unnecessary trips.

@mmeg_1020wd