8/8 bride in California, postpone??

I think you need to make it clear to her that you are currently unable to postpone, but if she does not feel she can do August, then she needs to say that outright.

Given what I've been seeing on the news, northern and southern CA are likely to be on different phases by then, which may make it really difficult for her.

I'm sorry, I don't think she's being particularly professional - and you are following the guidelines you've been given!

View Quoted Comment It’s definitely challenging because my photographer would ask if i’m cutting the guest list, even when there’s no announcement of number of people for gathering yet...


I guess I can also ask her for a hard date when she needs to know, but I guess maybe I need to find another photographer..

We are also 8/8. We are holding tight. Need to make a decision in the next month. We have made a back up plan but hoping that we don’t use it.

View Quoted Comment I was hoping to make a decision by beginning of July. Are you located in California?

View Quoted Comment We have our invites ready to be printed but will wait until early June to print them.

I am in July and was thinking about postponing to August. I am now looking at September and November (the only other dates we can do it). I just didn't want to choose August and then face having to move my date again. Based on a few school board meetings I've been privy to it seems like colleges will be online in the Fall. I'm using that as a measure on how to proceed.

Hi Jules! It might comfort your photographer just to hear that you're also thinking about these things! I'd definitely ask her if any decision deadlines, and figure out how to handle your back-up date (have you put down an extra deposit for that date? Did they promise to hold it for you, or is your photographer letting you know they can't hold it any longer??)

Also here's a few other discussions where CA & August couples are sharing their current plans:

California Brides, Any August brides in California, August and September weddings 2020

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Hi Lynnie, Thanks for your feedback! I have shared some things with my photographer before, and there's no extra deposit on that date. There may be a chance I would just get another photographer. But thanks for the other forum suggestions!

I believe your photographer should see that no one knows what is really going to happen. Things have changed so much so fast. I'm not sure if she is communicating with you via email or by phone. It is best to communicate by phone and see what she really wants, I'm wondering if she is afraid of loosing money or concerned about the virus .

Our date was postponed from April 24 to Sep 25th & I haven't had any vendors want to postpone again. If it were me I would tell her that you are not sure if you will need to postpone & you are waiting it out l. Do not feel pressured to give her an exact date. We are in a pandemic & she should be more considerate because you are the bride wanting a beautiful wedding. If she wants to remove herself just let her. I would also recommend looking for a backup photographer just in case things dont go well with you both. In the end it's your wedding and you are hiring them. There are so many photographers out there that will be more than willing & understanding to work with you if she doesnt want to. Good luck girly