Covid19 wedding

I feel you! I was a 4/18 bride, and we postponed literally the day before Ohio got shut down. We picked a new date of 8/1/20 with the hope this would get better over the summer months. Ohio is now starting to slowly open. Yesterday our governor announced that weddings of 300 or less can proceed, but with no congregating (so no dancing, cocktail hour, no hanging out by the bar, etc.).

I'm now a little over two months out and I'm going back and forth on what to do. My advice would be to call your venue and go over any guidelines your states puts out in regards to weddings. If there is anything that would compromise your vision, I would make a plan b (postponing to next year, eloping and having the reception on your 1 year anniversary, etc.)

I hope you're able to have your dream day!

Thank you!! We’re thinking a really small gathering for starters, like roughly 50 people. Definitely going to be outside so it’s safer for everyone. Last thing I want is my family to come out to support our union and then go home sick. Our governor here in Michigan just updated guidelines for gatherings of up to ten people is acceptable so if we keep pushing it back maybe that acceptable number will grow with time. Just found this out like 20mins ago so that helps to relieve a little stress like maybe we can still do this. Maybe I can make white face masks out of cloth and lace? Don’t really want face masks in all my wedding photos but I just have to accept that my wedding will just be different from the norm. Just ready to be married to my best friend and then like you said celebrate at a later date. Thank you for responding to my post!

My wedding is 8-7-2020 and trying to move around and
Do things is very stressful. My brides maids dresses have been in and we are just now able
To set appointments2 at a time to try on aNd get fitted I have no idea what’s to become ofThe guidelines with my venue

View Quoted Comment I totally get it; it’s sooo stressful and I’ve just begun the whole process. Praying for the best! Hoping all goes well with your wedding!!

Hi Tesha,

It's a whole new world right now! You have a great attitude about it. As you mentioned, the most important thing is that you'll be married to your best friend--one way or another. I'm sure you can find some fancy masks on Etsy. Some wedding vendors are also selling masks, which is neat. Plus, this will make a great story for the future.

Our COVID-19 Weddings Advice Guide has several articles that may be helpful to you:

How to “Pivot” Wedding Planning Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

5 Wedding Events to Host Virtually When You Can't Celebrate in Person

How Vendors are Taking In-Person Wedding Planning Tasks Online

What Will Weddings Be Like After COVID Restrictions are Lifted?

There are many more resources if you need them. I hope this information helps!

View Quoted Comment Thank you!! I will definitely check it out. ❤️