2021 Wedding w/covid Guidelines

For the centerpieces, you could still use the ones you already have, but create new (different) ones for the added tables!


If you're not OK with the restrictions, and you're open to moving the date, will the venue let you postpone again?

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That's a great idea, it's just going to be hard to find something that matches the centerpieces I already have plus not to mention more money spent on things that I could not have predicted. At least I have time to look for something. With our finances and being engaged for this long, postponing again is not an option. Thanks for the ideas!

View Quoted Comment Totally understand, the added costs are never fun. Check on Amazon, we found items to use as centerpieces for fairly cheap!


A couple ideas for your other concerns: will they allow people to walk down the aisle in pairs if masks are worn? Otherwise, is moving the ceremony elsewhere an option, and just doing the reception at your venue?

You could also still do head tables, but just as separate tables! I was in a wedding once where there were two head tables (both were round tables), because the bride wanted her wedding party members to be able to sit with their dates (most of whom weren't in the wedding party). Use as many tables as needed for wedding party, and declare each of those tables as a head table. You could do a sweetheart table as well.

I'm confused about the issue with photos on a hill, since being outside seems safer than inside. Are you allowed to take group photos elsewhere? If so, what's their concern about the hill?

I think multiple center pieces is fun! And if they’re not high-end because of stretched budget, oh well I think people very much understand! 4 people to a table allows for you to get intimate & fun - perhaps add in some bridal-shower-esque games or cards for them.


Head table could change but you’ve got a long time to re-envision and get used to the idea- at least your loved ones are still there!
Walking in pairs is not necessary anyway and sometimes awkward for the bridesmaids & groomsman. Them walking alternating could be fun! And your FH could greet them at the top individually. I could see this being very cute.
I’m definitely confused by the top of the hill being an issue and think you could politely ask if there’s a work around for this (wearing masks in the shuttle) as it’s outside. If they say no, at least they know to let you know if that changes or can clarify alternatives. Work with your photographer for ideas too!
Ask the venue if you can be connected with weddings that have happened under these new rules to get (literal) picture(s) of what this might look like.
Their rules could change by next Spring a bit! And don’t worry it can still be a magical day!

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I don't have that much detail yet on walking down the isle in pairs other than it is not allowed at all unless you are in the same household I guess. I can't move the ceremony outdoors because it costs more unfortunately. We were going to do a room flip but now with everyone having to sit at there tables for the ceremony, that won't be permitted.

We might have to just do a sweetheart table, because with how many tables I will have to add there might not be enough. It's a good thought tho!

So with the photos, I had rented the shuttle to get to a prime photo spot at the the top of a hill. Because they are not allowing people to ride the shuttle at all now means no pictures at the top of the hill. I'm assuming it is because of the shuttle itself that is not allowed rather than actually taking photos outside. There are other places to take photos but it's just one of those reasons as to why you book the venue you book that is a bummer, ya know?

These restrictions don’t sound so bad actually ! I mean sure it’s not how you’d ideally want but it doesn’t sound too bad in terms of compromising the look or the feel of the wedding.

View Quoted Comment Is walking up the hill an option? That may be a way around it! Or, are there parking spaces available at the top? If so, can everyone drive themselves? I agree that you shouldn't have to give up a great photo location, especially if it's one of the reasons you booked it! Hopefully, things will change between now and your wedding, and that these restrictions won't even be a reality.

No head table? I don’t understand why that would be a restriction. As for walking down the aisle you could have everyone walk down by themselves no biggie. And it looks like you’ll have to create more centerpieces but I would do inexpensive ones

—Have your bridal party sit at tables nearest to your sweetheart table.
—-Add 10 new centerpieces. They don’t have to match your original ones because they’ll be mixed in and alternating with your current centerpieces. The variety actually looks nicer.
—-Cancel the shuttle —-Have the bridal party walk one at a time, alternating bridesmaids and groomsmen so that bridesmaids go left to stand in their spot and groomsmen go to the right. Ive seen it done and actually prefer it over walking in partners down the aisle.