April Bride Help

I believe Airbnbs have been cracking down on parties, so it may not be a good plan. Parents' yard would probably be the only location you'd be able to rely on.

Also, I know if can depend on where you're based, but really small gatherings can still spread the virus. I've been hearing about so many 5-person weddings wherein people have tested positive afterward. Both my FH and I have tested positive because one of his co-workers in a 6-person office got it. I'd actually advise you did a Zoom wedding or postpone the whole thing--I'm not sure it's worth the risk.

I agree with Megan--I would think twice about having any kind of gathering at this point, even a 10 person gathering. I would recommend streaming the ceremony on Zoom. I know someone who accidentally infected her parents just by stopping at their house to pick something up for 5 minutes (she didn't know she was positive). I highly doubt any Airbnbs would allow a 10-person gathering at this point, so if you're going to do it, your best bet would probably be your parents' house. But I would still think carefully about the risks.

Also, if you don't yet have a marriage license, check whether you can even get one. A lot of marriage license offices are closed. In California, there appears to be no way at all to get a marriage license. In Maryland, marriage licenses are available only for emergencies. I don't know what state you're in, but it's worth checking.

Good to know im not the only sticking to their date lol. We are just going to have a small gathering with the only 8 people going to the ceremony. So food and thats it lol. Him and i don't want to risk anything. I want to postpone but who knows whats going to happen. What if it gets worst? My fh and i are planning to move in after we get married, so i can't picture not being with him during this time. But both of our parents are still working, even my fh is still working. They are considered essential workers. They are out there, so we don't worry about us getting it. Well out of everyone, i'm the only one not working but living with my fh, he is risking getting it and giving it to me. So i told him, lets just do it. God forbid one of family members gets it and we regret waiting to get married and one of our family members can't be there. But where i live, theres hardly any cases. But we can't wait to be married. If i was living in NY, then i would def think about postponing it, but hardly anyone has it where i live, so i don't worry too much.

Like was said, I think it really depends on your situation. My fiancé and I were originally planning on getting married April 18th. We are thinking we will still have like a civil sort of ceremony so that we can be legally married, but have planned to postpone the whole event of everything to August. Since the courthouse is closed we are still working out details, but it will likely just be us and the witnesses for now, and then we will celebrate with everyone later.

Hi Jessica,

By now, with your wedding date TOMORROW, I'm sure you've created a solid plan that feels right for you and your partner. Congratulations!!!

If it helps with any last-minute details, there are a couple of other discussions re: 10-person wedding ideas and other activities to celebrate the original wedding date:

- How are you still celebrating on your originally planned wedding date?

- Wedding Ideas for Under 10 Guests?

Also, WeddingWire has gathered some resources: COVID-19 Wedding Support Central. You'll find articles like:

- You’ve Decided to Postpone Your Wedding. Now What?

- “My Wedding Was Postponed Due to Covid-19, but Now I Get a ‘Do-Over’”

I wish you the best of luck with whatever you've decided to do!