Coronavirus and Weddings

I Think You Should Continue To Plan As Normal And Adjust Closer To The Date If It's Needed. Hopefully This Will Pass Soon.

I think you should keep planning and keep everyone updated. One thing you could do is make sure you have face masks for guest and lots of hand sanitizer! I spoke with my venue last night for my wedding in June. Since my venue is a barn on a private property she has no intentions of canceling and agrees there will be extra steps taken to keep the well being of the guest.

I think you should continue planning your wedding but at the same time be prepared for the possibility of postponement. It is still very far out and these uncertain times are challenging. But from a nursing perspective, the panic is rational and I don’t see COVID19 going away anytime soon. The media doesn’t show the extent of what is going on in hospitals right now but we are all in crisis mode. Best advice is to keep everyone updated but have a plan in case you may need to postpone.

Hi Kierstin! It's totally fair to feel stressed and uncertain, and there are a lot of other couples who are also in "wait and see" mode for a little while!

We've started gathering resources from WeddingWire in our COVID-19 Wedding Support Central, and you can also connect with other August couples facing the same questions in this discussion:

i need you, August 2020 Brides!

I think its naive to assume anything at this point. I understand we must keep hope, but we must also be realistic and prepare for the worst case scenario (postponement.) I am right here with you, except I am having to sort this out sooner.

Our wedding is planned for June 13, 2020 and while that seems far enough out to not have to postpone - with all the uncertainty and information rapidly changing on a daily basis, I can't help but be overwhelmed with stress and anxiety. I've already had to cancel by bridal shower and am sure my bach is out of the question at this point too.

Here in CA, we have a "Shelter in Place" ordinance in effect through April 19th with the possibility of that extending to May if our situation here does not improve. Our venue has had to cancel and postpone weddings that were planned through April. My heart ACHES for those couples.

We are hoping late April will offer more clarity for the future of 2020, however, what everyone needs to understand (myself included) is that even if things "calm down" soon, it doesn't mean people will be out of danger while in close proximity to one another. We never expected to have to make such a heartbreaking decision, however, it is not nearly as heartbreaking as the idea of putting our loved ones at risk.

Hi there, so sorry you are going through this too, you're not alone! I've just posted a lengthy message regarding this issue. I think it would really help you to read it.

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/june-couples-postponing-due-to-covid-19-encouragement/e2e6a03e5635af33.html

All the best,

Natalie