Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Just Said Yes October 2020

10/17/20 changing plans?

Holly, on May 12, 2020 at 3:28 PM Posted in Community Conversations 1 5

Saved

Flag
Hide content

My fiancé and I are really thinking of canceling our wedding set for 10/17/20 on the central coast of California. We live here, but almost all of our guests are from across the country and would have to fly to get here. I’m really not sure what social distancing will look like then, but I hate the idea of having everyone travel and potentially having a weird vibe with distancing and face masks. We would change to having a small wedding in Texas with immediate family (which still sounds great to both of us). Anyone have a similar situation, or advice?

Flag
Hide content

5 Comments

Latest activity by Gina, on May 13, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Devoted December 2020
Morgan · on May 12, 2020 at 4:49 PM
Flag

Hide content
Mine is in December and we have very few guests flying in. I truthfully would wait a few months until postponing nexuses you never know how things will be, but that is just me😊
- Reply
Dedicated September 2021
Nicole · on May 12, 2020 at 4:58 PM
Flag

Hide content
I’m in SoCal with 9.19.20 as the date. We put a soft hold on a date next year and will make our decision to go ahead or postpone in the first weeks of June. My FH and I feel the same- we don’t want people to feel fearful and be masked. I don’t think it hurts to have a Plan B.
- Reply
Just Said Yes October 2020
Marissa · on May 12, 2020 at 7:54 PM
Flag

Hide content
Same here! October 2020 wedding with no plan B. We live in nJ and our wedding is in PA so all of our guest are traveling from all over the country (mostly family) and we’re torn on just cancelling all together and eating the hefty deposit and cancellation fees or pushing another year out. We’re at a total loss. We just don’t want to wait any longer and risk having this virus resurface and go through all this again. Also don’t want to jeopardize anyone’s health or safety by hosting a celebration shortly after all being quarantined for weeks! This is stressful. Right now we’re just kinda waiting it out until June before we start truly having to decide one way or another.
- Reply
Just Said Yes October 2020
Marissa · on May 12, 2020 at 7:58 PM
Flag

Hide content
The other fear we have is cancelling on vendors who are so cool and we don’t want to upset anyone. It’s just such a tough decision to make. I wish due to this uncontrollable event there was a way to get refunded without the fear and stress of having to eat all that money already spent or being forced to push out and pick a date your not thrilled about. We’re all in it together though! Keep us posted on what you decide to do!
If you can afford to cancel and just go the intimate route then totally go for it! I say do whatever makes you and your Fiancé happy!
- Reply

WeddingWire Administrator April 2021
Gina · on May 13, 2020 at 4:09 PM
Flag

Hide content
Hi Holly,
I'm sorry you're having to think about postponing your October wedding on top of planning your big day.
I agree with the recommendations above. While this is definitely an uncertain time, it seems like plenty of October couples are waiting to make postponement decisions. Of course, everyone's situation is different, so it never hurts to be proactive about plan B!
You also aren't alone right now! ❤️
You can't control anyone's circumstances, of course, so maybe you could take an informal poll of the family and friends that you most want to see at your wedding. Their responses may help you decide your next step. In the end, you should make the decision that feels right for you.
Sending lots of love your way!
- Reply