August 15th mini wedding ideas

Maybe look into having some sort of micro wedding, and probably look online to see if any companies have any "elopement" packages specifically designed for people who still want to celebrate their wedding in a small fashion. For example, a lot of services in my area came up with elopement packages for guests of up to 10-15 people to celebrate at a venue, and so on.


While I do understand the fact that you might want to cancel the large reception at a later date, which is totally up to you, I would at the very least, live stream the wedding to guests that want to watch it, and hire a videographer for guests that want to experience it vicariously.

We got married yesterday with 6 people in attendance & had a mini dinner/cake cutting at our apartment. We will NOT be doing a later reception and we don't regret making that decision. No need to spend more money than needed. The important people will be there & that's all that matters!

This will be exactly what I am doing if I can't have my wedding and reception together in October. To each his own. But I see no point in spending the money to have a celebration later. Won't feel the same. I can't post phone because my best friend who is in the wedding is sick with cancer (my doggie). I will not have my wedding without her there. I have moved my wedding from the venue site because without a reception they won't let us marry there. To a beautiful garden. Afterwards, not sure if we would do a small dinner some where or just us two go stay in a nice hotel in the city. Only thing I am not sure about at the reception is the dancing part. But I guess time will tell. I have to cancel my venue 60 days before my 10/31/20 date or I 'have' to pay the entire amount. So mid-August before invites go out we will have to decide. IT SUCKS! I think no matter what you do, you have to do what is best for you. Always, always, go with your gut instinct on what to do. It will never let you down Best of Luck !

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Agree!!!! times a million

Yes! It's your day so do what you want! It's hard for other people to understand when they arent in this situation

Your wedding is YOUR wedding - if that's what you want, go for it! No one is entitled to a big party to celebrate your wedding, and no one is entitled to be able to watch the ceremony. It's your day, your way. I hope it turns out perfect for you!

Our wedding date is 8/29/20 and we’re planning to do the exact same thing! We were originally expecting around 150 guests, but I agree, I don’t see that happening. We’re hoping to be able to have our immediate families, POSSIBLY bridal party. If it’s safe/possible to do it at the venue we will, if not, we’ll do it at home. We don’t really have any interest in doing a big celebration next year, either! To be honest, the more we thought about it, the better it sounded to us! And so it doesn’t feel sad to not have a big celebration after the fact, because we’re now excited about the changes. But I think friends and family don’t fully understand it, and are trying their best to support us right now. But you should absolutely do what you and your fiancé want to do Good luck!

View Quoted Comment I agree! As long as the ones closest to us are there then I’m happy!

View Quoted Comment Thanks! I was thinking of videoing it so everyone who can’t come can still see it

View Quoted Comment Yes girl! Keep that attitude!