April 27 wedding

View Quoted Comment I'm just cautious optimistic. I'm hopeful for all of us.

I’m in the travel industry and I feel the same way you do. You cancel when you have to cancel.


Our wedding is months away, but for us personally it’s about traveling with my FH and his son(9) for Spring Break. His mother refuses to allow him to spend the week with us and visit National Parks (none of which are being affected). My suspicions are based on today’s press conference - we have now lost our case.
Although, I’m still on your side, I’d wait it out at least 2 more weeks.

View Quoted Comment I think it's fine to evaluate, but the haunting thing I've been thinking is I'd never want a funeral traced to my wedding. You sometimes have to be smarter than your guests - they personally may be lower risk, but their parents at home or their other friends might be high risk.


My understanding seems to be that the less carriers we make, the slower the spread - anything that can decrease carriers is a really great thing. If your friends stay healthy, they'll be there for a future celebration!
Best luck and honestly thank you for what you're going to be dealing with in the medical field!

View Quoted Comment But do the people coming have elderly or immunocompromised people in their lives? Your guests may be fine but what about their friend/family that depend on them?


I know it’s tough but it’s crucial for everyone to follow the CDC social distancing guidelines and avoid gatherings of more than 10 people right now. Honestly the decision is yours but I would expect you to have A LOT of no shows if you proceed with your current date.

View Quoted Comment We just moved our 5/9 wedding and every guest we have spoken to so far had this exact feeling... it was a sense of relief that they weren’t forced to make a decision.

View Quoted Comment Thank you Margaret. My thoughts are with you and your family. Good luck!

View Quoted Comment Thank you Emily for responding. Nursing is definitely a work of heart, and my colleagues and I are lucky to be able to help however we can. Good luck to you on your special day!

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much for responding Nita. Today is a perfect example how things are changing daily. I will keep a vigilant watch and evaluate as we go. IF/when we proceed I am seriously considering a live stream for those who cannot come. Good luck on your special day!

View Quoted Comment Hi Ellen. Thank you for responding. My guests have been reaching out asking us not to cancel and my RSVPs have went up, I explained to them we will watch, wait, and evaluate the ever changing landscape. I am trying ao hard to be actionaryand not just be reactionar ro the changing news and focus, but I respect and trust that this is such an intimate decision for everyone. I am so glad to receive the feedback thus far and enjoy having a sage space to share thoughts and feelings so openly. Good luck with your special day!

My FH is a doctor and just like most of them have said, being in large groups is ill advised right now. In addition, the fact that this is a new virus (not like one's in the past), unless studied closely - which is hard without being able to test it, we are only going by what we have seen and heard. This is a mutation that is also affecting those under the age of 60. Half of France's hospitalized patients that are in critical condition are younger than the average. If they have poor health and a low immune system (this could be anyone at any age who contracts it), it could be fatal. What the alarming thing is the lack of testing which is causing M.D's to be angry at this. The lack of communication and the lack of overall precautions taken by everyone. My FH has been advised, that if he doesn't have patients or cases, to stay at home. So hopefully you are able to make the right decision.

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much for responding. We are testing at my facility have been for the last few weeks. I will keep an ever vigilant watch on the changes and hope for the best since we have 6 more weeks before we need to make a solid decision. All of my vendors will allow me to postpone up until the week of, which is a blessing. Good luck on your special day!

View Quoted Comment Wow Amber I too am a NP and I believe this is excellent information it shouldn’t matter how many medical staff you have on your guest list that doesn’t stop a virus from spreading but quarantine is the most effective

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much adding additional dialogue to my question. I appreciate all feedback. The next few weeks, months, and years will provide us in the medical field excellent evidence based data that will help future generations when this occurs for them. Fingers crossed and prayers up for us all! Good luck on your special day!

View Quoted Comment Yes research is beneficial and protection is wise I wish you the best on your special day

I don’t think you’re really looking for any opinions that conflict with yours. You’re correct that the updates on the virus are endless but it’s gotten worse by the minute. We just made the painful decision to cancel our 4/18 destination wedding to help ensure the health of every loved one represented among our guests. The spread of corona in Korea is attributed to a single asymptomatic patient refused to self isolate. I pray you reconsider with the community in mind.

View Quoted Comment Thank you Narissa for the dialogue. I'm sorry you feel this way. I am taking all things into consideration even posted here, have chosen an alternative date should it become necessary which has been articulated to my guests and vendors, I am however waiting to see what the next few weeks brings to us. I am marrying my best friend and that is what matters, not the where, not the when. I just wanted to continue to have sage open dialogue with others while I make an educated decision. I'm sorry if I offended, I just thought speaking to others in the same situations would be a good choice. I'm always of the mind to be open and allow others to share their views as well. I meant no harm to anyone. I hope your wedding is amazing, good luck.

View Quoted Comment I don’t think the suggestion of possibly proceeding is “sage”. I hope you make the right decision.

They're defining large gatherings as groups of more than 50 people. I would be prepared for any future vendor cancellations just in case. Arizona's case rate has gone up today And will continue to go up if people choose to keep going out.

View Quoted Comment Oops I meant "safe" not sage. Thank you for catching that!

I don't envy you at all girl. I too work in the Emergency Room and was really grappling with the ethics of moving forward with our wedding. In a way, the venue calling me this morning was nice because it made the postponement out of my control.


Keep an eye on the news and listen to the recommendations. You'll find what feels right.