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Jennifer
Just Said Yes September 2020

Covid-19 Advice- 4/4 wedding

Jennifer, on March 18, 2020 at 7:59 PM Posted in Planning 0 8

Hi Everyone, My FH and I have decided to go through with our wedding on 4/4/20 with a very reduced guest list (it self selected as people made that decision for themselves) The wedding is completely paid for and we are excited for our big (very little) day. We are live streaming the ceremony for those who can't make it. Please no judgement on our decision, we have no way of rescheduling at this point without having to plan (and pay for) an entirely new wedding and we are just happy to have our day in whatever form it happens!

My questions: Anyone else going forward with their wedding plans in a reduced version? How do you deal with the negativity from extended family members that think you are making the wrong decision?

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Latest activity by Danica, on March 19, 2020 at 7:26 AM
  • Nefetera
    VIP March 2015
    Nefetera ·
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    Good luck and I think having this positive mind set is where we want to be coming May. I always said with this situation make the best decison that works for you!!!! Good luck and your so lucky😁
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  • Chantal
    Expert May 2021
    Chantal ·
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    NO JUDGEMENT HERE!! So glad you're still having your day, and we can see some sunshine on these forums Smiley smile We're going through with our May wedding as of now (like PP). If people tell us we should cancel and we decide not to... well, that's really our decision and not theirs. We all have our loved ones health and safety on our minds, and if we are going through with something, it means we think it'll be okay.

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  • D
    Just Said Yes May 2021
    Dana ·
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    Absolutely no judgement here either! My question for you - what platform are you using to live stream your wedding?

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  • Jennifer
    Just Said Yes September 2020
    Jennifer ·
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    We are using Facebook off of an ipad, Hopefully the connection will be good!

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  • M
    Beginner July 2019
    Marisa ·
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    Go for it. We got married last year and still had family bring crazy I told everyone unless you're helping to pay you don't get a say. It sounds harsh but at the end of the day you have to remember it's y'all's day and if you're the ones paying for it they don't realize what a setback to pay for a whole new wedding is, much less one. As long as your vendors, yall, and your guests are down do it! Have loads of fun
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I think if you can at least have a plan where you could space people out, keep things sanitized, etc then it makes it easier for people to accept.
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  • Anna
    Super April 2020
    Anna ·
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    We are still going forward on our day. Today my fh and i talked about it. It actually calmed me down. We were already having a small ceremony as it is. But our wedding date was kept very quiet. TIll this day no one knows about, only the invites. It was a total of 37 guest. So out family shouldn't say anything when they can't come. A lot of invites are asking if we are still having anything and are being understanding. Well we think they are. we haven't officially said anything. But we are waiting until the end of the month. But my church closed this past weekend and only the couples, witnesses, their parents were allowed to be there. So i have a feeling mine will be like that too. I talked to my family and they are okay with it. Its sad but they want to see us married. Remember this is your day, whoever understands, those are the ones who care for you.

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  • Danica
    Devoted November 2020
    Danica ·
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    We are still going through with ours...March 29!

    Having an intimate ceremony during the day time.....we thought about it long and hard and we just don’t want to delay any longer, we already have delayed for a year. Should the venue decide no, we have a contingency plan of going to one of our local parks with a friend who is an officiate and a photographer.

    So far our guests and venue are fine with everything...any family who isn’t is not attending and will be able to see it live-streamed.
    You do you girl! Everyone has their reasons for keeping their date or not, and nobody can judge you for that!
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