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Camille
Savvy June 2022

Coronavirus Wedding Cancelation

Camille, on March 7, 2020 at 10:22 AM Posted in Planning 0 16
I know there are so many more important things than my wedding, but I’m feeling so sad as I’m realizing my wedding in Denmark might have to be cancelled. My husband and I eloped last summer in New York, but decided to have a proper wedding where our families and friends could attend and my mom and dad could walk me down the aisle. We planned a meticulous and magical wedding. In fact I was just there earlier this week finalizing our plans. I have dreamed of a wedding like this for a very long time (I’m not a young first time bride). My husband had also never been married and we are both so excited.


We both work in higher ed, I’m based in New York and he’s in Copenhagen. We usually aren’t apart longer than 2 weeks at a time. For the first time in our nearly 4 years together, he’s been grounded and can’t travel back to the US and we don’t know when we will be reunited. Reading the writing on the wall, we are pretty sure the travel restrictions will increase and we will have to cancel our wedding. Our friends and family are all over the world and we’re planning on attending. I certainly don’t want to risk the health of my parents who are nearly 70 or grandpa who will be 94.
I’ve been through a lot in my 44 years and was just really looking forward to this wedding to celebrate our love and as a symbol of what I have overcome. Today I’m at home, sick (NOT contagious) not knowing when I’ll see my husband again and nearly at the point of cancelling our dream wedding. I probably sound like a brat, but I could just cry.
Any sunny words of advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Latest activity by Camille, on March 14, 2020 at 1:37 PM
  • Karen
    Savvy March 2021
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    Camille,
    I understand how stressful this must be. Not knowing what is going to happen while also wanting to take your guests’ health into consideration is upsetting!

    We are having a destination wedding in Mexico in 2 weeks and are asking the same questions.
    I’m staying positive but also informed. This article helped me. Hopefully it does the same for you.
    https://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/why-you-shouldnt-let-coronavirus-stop-you-from-traveling.html#.XmECstBOh5l.facebook
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  • Rea
    Devoted November 2017
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    Sending virtual hugs and a prayer your way🙏
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  • Camille
    Savvy June 2022
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    Thank you Karen! I’m sending a hug and pray your wedding happens as planned!
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  • Camille
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    Thank you Rea! 💕 I needed both.
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  • Jmz
    Expert July 2022
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    I am so sorry, Camille. I know you realize it's not all about your wedding and of course this current virus has affected so many people. But don't feel guilty about being sad. This day obviously means so much to you. I can only hope the best for you and your husband. ❤️
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  • Camille
    Savvy June 2022
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    Thanks so much Jeanette. He’s such an incredible blessing. Trying to focus on that instead of my stress and disappointment. Thanks for your kind words. It helps to talk to other brides who would understand.
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  • Eshell
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    Sending positive vibes your way Camille !
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  • Camille
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    Thank you Eshell!
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  • Nana
    Just Said Yes December 2020
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    Sending love and light to you Camille. And a lot of hopeful prayers that things will go as planned ❤️
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  • Camille
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    Thank you Nana! I so appreciate that. 💕
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  • Jennifer
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    Much love and MANY hugs. And a picture of our kittens: Gideon the Siberian/Mainecoon crops 7yo & his lil brother Loki, Snowshoe Siamese/Burmese cross 5yo.. both rescues. Coronavirus Wedding Cancelation 1

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  • Camille
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    Look at those sweet babies! Thank you! A picture of my Suvi in return. Also a rescue, 14 yrs old. Coronavirus Wedding Cancelation 2

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  • Camille
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    I told my dad that we might have to cancel today and his only response was “oh that’s ok, I have travel insurance.” Nothing about the fact that I would be heart broken.
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  • Kari
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    Oh I'm so sorry for you. Since you've already eloped, I wonder if you could still do your dream wedding, just postponed another year or so (when the virus scare will likely have died down). Also depending on when your wedding is planned for, its possible the virus will die down as weather patterns change (in the past, some of those high profile viruses were seasonal and dissipated on their own in just a few months). I'm sorry you might have to postpone/cancel and that you and your husband have been separated for so long!

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  • Kari
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    Your dad might think because you are already married the wedding isn't as important to you as it is. Also some people are super sentimental and emotional and some are very pragmatic. I'm sorry he isn't empathizing with you, but that's not everyone's strength. Fingers crossed it all works out for you.

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  • Camille
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    Thanks so much Kati. I thought I’d written back before. Well we’ve officially postponed it now. Henning and I just want to focus on being reunited. He’s on lockdown in Denmark. I’m in self-isolation because of my asthma in New York. Really trying times for so many people. Be well.
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