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covid 19 changed guest list. What should i do?

Sara, on June 24, 2020 at 9:31 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6
My mom and bridesmaids planned my bridal shower and sent out invitations a few weeks ago. I live in Pennsylvania, this week we found out that I will only be able to have 50% of the venue capacity due to COVID 19 restrictions. This means we have to cut about 50 guests for our September wedding. Should I send the gifts back to guests that attended the shower and purchased us something?? I feel awful that they purchased us gifts but won’t be able to be invited to the actual wedding. What do I even say to them? What is the protocol for a situation like this? Please help!

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Latest activity by Gina, on June 29, 2020 at 3:20 PM
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    Super August 2020
    Alex ·
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    People may disagree with me, but I feel like all rules go out the window in a Pandemic. I think you are fine keeping the gifts, but I would write very nice personal thank you gifts to everyone you have to uninvited. I would apologize in the letter and let them know that it is heart breaking to you that you have to cut your numbers and there isn't space for them. I would also end with something like, I hope we can find a way to celebrate with you in the future. You could make an effort to see these people after all this is over and buy them lunch or drinks or coffee to "celebrate" your wedding with them.

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    Super October 2020
    Trisha ·
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    I Agree With PP And Also Invite To Watch Virtually.

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    VIP June 2019
    Hanna ·
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    I agree with Alex!

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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I agree too, i think it wasn't your intention that that happened and they still wish you a blissful marriage. make sure to send thank you cards

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    Devoted June 2021
    Chelsea G ·
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    Is there a way to host it for the remainder virtually and let them know due to restrictions you can’t have as many at the venue? And don’t forget not everyone was probably going to attend in the first place. If they’re invited to the wedding I don’t think they’ll ask for the bridal shower gift back.
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  • Gina
    WeddingWire Administrator April 2021
    Gina ·
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    Hi Sara,

    This is so tough! However, I do agree with the recommendations above. Make sure to send out those thank you notes as promptly as possible. Then, send out a link for all of the guests you originally invited, to watch virtually. I think they will appreciate this!

    Do you need help communicating things to your guests? Have your other vendors moved to your new date? If you need us we’ve set up a hotline at (833) 998-2865 where we can give support and advice.

    Wishing you the best!
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