Date Changed...

Hi Elizabeth, to be honest I felt the same way! Originally July 3rd, 2020 bride postponed to September 3rd, 2021. It’s so painful and trama tic for me still and I know when the original dates of bridal shower bachelorette trip and July 3rd rolls around I will feel a sting in my heart. Even when my bridal salon called to say your dress arrived I felt empty inside. But what makes me cope is getting phone calls every week that some other family friend passed from covid 19. I’m reminded that this virus is no joke and we made the right decision. We are safe, healthy and still alive. A huge blessing and we care enough about our family and friends to not put them at risk. That is how I cope reminding myself of this everytime.

View Quoted Comment You are so right! We've lost 7 family members and 3 pets since the start of the year. I think the wedding was my one thing to look forward to, so I'm upset to see it be pushed even further away. But, as you said, we moved it to keep our loved ones safe. And that is most definitely the most important thing!

I think right now you feel negatively towards the new date because there’s only negative things to associate it with. Right now it’s just “the date you had to postpone to” because of this crappy situation.


However I think once you actually have your wedding on that date and make tons of positive memories then, you’ll be able to associate it more positively.

I'm so sorry Elizabeth!! This feeling will be temporary though, and your new date will take on a whole new significance!

It's completely valid to be upset about changing your wedding plans, and healthy to let yourself grieve a little first. Take a planning break if you need one, pamper yourself, plan some special dates at home, and keep venting here where we totally understand your feelings - whatever you need right now!

You should also check out these discussions where other brides have shared similar feelings:

Wedding Postponement Grief

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