August Brides

We were supposed to get married on August 14 but we just postponed to October 1, 2021. My fiancé and his groomsmen don’t have suits, one of my girls doesn’t have her dress, I couldn’t get my alterations done, etc. I also really don’t want to miss out on my bridal shower and bachelorette party. I got really lucky and our venue and all of our vendors were available on the new day and super flexible. I’m relieved to avoid all of the stress of what ifs now that we moved it.

I’m so concerned about my 8.8.20 wedding. We live just outside of Detroit, and it isn’t looking promising at this point. I also have done almost nothing wedding related, and my oversized dress is hanging in the office. Even if we rushed the wedding or have the wedding, I’m concerned I won’t have my dress altered in time. Lets flatten that curve by staying home! I work in an essential business and I’m seeing way too many people out for something to do...

We are scheduled for August 14th. I'm not making any final decisions to postpone until June. I have reached ou to the bakery and photographer to see how they will handle a postponement. I have completed some of my DIY items just in case we will be able to continue. I haven't finished invitations or moves on with finding makeup, hair, etc as the salons are closed. I'm still trying to be hopeful at this point.

Since covid I haven't done anything wedding related, except create a backup plan to elope and either postpone reception or cancel it altogether

I have also put a pause on planning. We are considering our plan B right now. We will be making our final decision in May!

My wedding is August 22 and we have paused all planning as well as we’re not sure about what gathering size restrictions will look like in NYC where the wedding will be. We are hoping for more clarity in June. I am also afraid to sign any more contracts LOL.

Our is on August 30th, right now we’re are planning like as if none of this is happening. Our venue won’t postpone our date unless they are forced to be shut down. My bridal party is ordering they’re dresses this week and we will do FaceTime try on with some bubbly! I already have my dress. All I need to do is order my shoes and get my dress length shortened a little. So I’ll do that once non-essential businesses open.

Mine is August 29 and we already had most if not all of it planned. As of now we are still planning like we are having the wedding and surprisingly only 1 of our 200 guests has asked us about cancelling. Although I did have to cancel my bachelorette party that I was supposed to be going New Orleans this month so that was a super bummer.

Hi Paige,

I'm so sorry you are going through this! I just want you to know I am thinking about you.

You also aren't alone right now! ❤️ Other August couples are discussing their COVID-19 concerns here: I need you, August 2020 brides

Sending so much love your way!

We were supposed to get married on Sept 19, 2020 but we decided to postpone it until February 13, 2021 at first i was a little upset in having to change everything because i'm so anxious but honestly this is something beyond our control and we have no idea what's going to happen. I feel a lot better now that I've changed though because it gives me a little more time to enjoy the planning and all the other pre wedding festivities.

Ahhh sending love and support to all August brides. I feel that we all picked a good month but still stressed because of the unknown next few months. Ours is scheduled for aug 22nd and I have everything booked, only thing not done is the grooms men’s suits!!!! Debating on what to, waiting to see how it is in May. Tough decisions!!!!!!

I am scheduled to get married August 1. The charts that are out there seem to suggest that this will be done in my area (Wisconsin) by Mid May. I am planning on the wedding going forward. We ordered our wedding invitations last week and we will be sending them out in May. If I have to send out a postcard and a new RSVP Card later... so be it. I'm more concerned about rescheduling to the fall and having this resurge... and having to reschedule a SECOND time... at which point, I would just cancel it. I really don't want to wait to be married so I'm hoping and praying every minute of every day we'll be okay.

I've accepted that not everyone may come, and that is their decision. I won't hold it against them if they feel uncomfortable in large groups. It is what it is.

August 22ND here and this has caused me to stop planning. 😟 Luckily almost everything is done besides invitations, dress alterations, and things that can be done last minute. I’m just afraid to continue planning and then be disappointed by being forced to cancel. I will not be making any final decisions until June. However, I hope to find some faith and pick the planning back up soon.

View Quoted Comment I’m a August 1st bride as well. I don’t know what to do anymore. The dates to reschedule are so bad. I hate the cold and don’t want a winter wedding.

Hi! I'm an August 22nd bride. I have made the decision to cancel my wedding and will be calling up the venue First. Thing. Tomorrow. Word to the wise....check your contracts, especially those of you who have a force majore clause. No one ever anticipated something this detrimental happening, and you have less leeway with a force majore clause. You're basically at the mercy of the venue and your bargaining power may be shot to hell because they've legally stated you are still required to make your payments given ANY situation. After talking to my fiance and parents who have already gifted us money towards the venue rental, we're canceling while 1) The Venue hasn't shut down and gone out of business (let's face it, the impact of this will leave some venues paralyzed when it's all said and done), 2) There's an opportunity to prevent any more money having to be shelled out to multiple vendors when we don't know exactly what social gathering/events will look like in 4 months, and 3) Have my parents out of any more money. We have a guest list of 250. I can't continue to move forward without putting their safety first, nor am I willing to gamble on the cost for guests who decide not to show at the last minute because they're still worried about how safe it is to resume with gatherings (which is a legit excuse). One of my bridesmaids lives in Brooklyn and both she and her husband contracted 'Rona - it's not a game out of there. You have to focus on the real reason for the occasion - the 2 of you! So have a small ceremony in front of those that matter this August. That way you can save your coins, cut your losses, and turn your 1 year anniversary next August into a bomba$$ reception and party!

08.01.20, we are a bit different in that we are way out in the country of Northern NH, we will be doing a back yard wedding at our second home... my biggest fear is family traveling from out of state. Photographer, cake, tents, food... it’s ALL being done by friends... so I have a lot less stress than others. I bit the bullet and ordered my dress on David’s and it will be here Monday, local alterations will be a huge plus. I have done so much DIY crafts and planning during COVID, I don’t want to postpone. I am so hopeful given all of the above that people will feel comfortable enough to come still vacation & celebrate with us.

View Quoted Comment I am August 22 in NYC as well! We paused wedding planning and I’m start to get nervous - my best friend is getting married July 10 and she’s most likely postponing.

August 1 here! I have been planning like all will be okay. I am in Iowa and our governor is talking about starting to open the state here in the next week. The big things we don't have it our rings and the mens' tux. We are planning to send invites out in the next 1-2 weeks (we didn't so STD and I need final number to food by 7/1). We know we might lose some guests that don't think it will be safe, but we are okay with that!

August 15th here. We've decided not to postpone and just ride it out for a month or so to make a decision. It'll ultimately depend on state restrictions. We have everything set except for groomsmen attire and party favors. I also need to get my dress altered.

If we can't have our wedding as planned with ~120 guests, we'll be eloping in Greece with immediate family or we'll have an intimate wedding with ~50 guests. It all depends. It's so hard to make a decision right now, but it's nice to have options.

August 29 wedding date is still in motion! I've been planning as if it's going to happen because I'd rather wait until the last minute to cancel than cancel now and realize that it would have been fine to have it! Our backup plan is to still get married but to have a reception later. We changed from physical RSVP to an online RSVP because we can save on postage if anything should change!