Covid stress :(

We postponed our June wedding to December. If we have to postpone again we will either postpone or give up the big wedding and elope. I did not like the idea of having a reception later as it seems at that point more like a vow renewal and a performance than an actual wedding. See how things are by summer and then see if you will need to consider postponement. I have a feeling things will be closer to normal by then and especially if you're not having your wedding in a major city (i.e New York, Chicago, DC).

I think it's hard for others to answer and you have to do some soul searching into what is important to you. I already postponed once so don't want to again. I'm looking to have my wedding with family who are in town or driving distance. I am okay with not having all of my out of town guests come including multiple bridesmaids. It sucks but I don't want to postpone until next year and just want a smaller wedding as restrictions allow.

I really hope you are able to have that amount by Sept. but if you can't, I promise it will be okay. I struggled really hard with having to cancel our 300 person wedding on April 25th and settled for a small ceremony, with lunch at our home after. I still hate that we have to wait for the reception, and celebrating with everyone, and some days that gets me really down. However, it was such an incredible day, and knowing that we are finally married eases the pain. We both feel bad that not everyone got to be present, but we wouldn't change a thing. We had a wonderful day with the people who were present and made a wedding story no one will be able to forget. Now we are facing having to postpone our rescheduled party, and talked for a minute about not doing one, but ultimately decided that we really wanted the experience with everyone. Do whatever the two of you are comfortable with, no matter what other people try to talk you into.

Good luck

Hi Jenna,

I'm so sorry that you're feeling anxious and stressed about your wedding. However, I think there are two MAJOR positives to what you've said:

1) You know exactly what you do NOT want to do. As you create a back-up plan, you can eliminate some of the possibilities (e.g., big reception later).

2) Your fiance is supportive of you and, therefore, whatever you want for the wedding. COVID-19 may not be your first big challenge as a couple, but it's certainly a new one for the 21st century. It's a great sign that you're on the same team.

Some couples are still getting married during this time, and they've had to adjust their plans. Check out some of these pandemic weddings:

Corona virus micro wedding pictures

Quarantine wedding 05.08.20

May 9th wedding

We did it!

May 9, 2020 Wedding

Hope those posts and photos help to inspire you!