Date dilemma?

Like you said, this is out of yours and everyone else's control so I'm not really sure there is really any advice anyone can give. I would plan to have the wedding then, but know that a second wave is possible and hope for the best.

Jan 2021 is still a risk for COVID. It really sucks, but that the reality we are in. You have to decide if you are willing to risk having to have a smaller wedding or if your would rather push it out. Since this is already your second wedding, I would recommend pushing it out so you can have what you want.

Don't stress about what you cannot control, and trust me, I know that's easier said than done. Is it possible that another wave of COVID-19 will happen this fall/winter and into early next year? Yes. They've been saying it more often now that they are starting to understand the virus a little more that COVID-19 will be a seasonal virus like the flu. However COVID itself has been around for decades, this is just a new strand of it. Even though there is a threat for it, I don't think it's going to be a huge as it was this time around, mainly because we know somewhat of what it is now and what measures to take to try and protect ourselves from it. From what I have been reading, scientists are working like crazy to find a vaccine that works to fight against this virus.

However, I can only imagine how the fear of this virus messing up your wedding plans for next year is making you feel. I would say to continue to plan as if nothing is going to happen, but to also have a backup plan in place in case it does. Kind of like a "hope for the best, prepare for the worst", type of situation. At the end of the day, this virus is something we unfortunately cannot control and we just have to see what happens with it. The best thing to do is stay positive and enjoy planning both your wedding, and your backup plan.

I'm so sorry Caitlin. ❤️ I know that the uncertainty has be so stressful right now, but this is out of everyone's control and it's tough to be able to predict what even the next month or two will look like with any confidence!

I did see a post for your specific wedding date earlier this week - I'd jump into that discussion with your date twins as well to see how they're feeling:

Twin dates, wedding date 1-16-2021

My wedding is the weekend after yours on 1-23-2021 so I know how you feel! I'm also in love with the date and we planned originally for a large wedding (250+). I live in Texas where everything is reopening so quickly that it is honestly hopeful but stressful (bc cases are still rising quickly and some people aren't treating COVID seriously). I work in a hospital lab so I can literally see the number of positive COVID results trending up when we still a shortage of testing kits available.


My fiancé and I decided we are not gonna postpone and still invite everyone we wanted to originally invite. BUT we will cut down to a micro wedding if necessary to keep our guests safe based on the state of the pandemic in January. I also have a large number of guests that are out of city/out of state so I get that a lot of them may decline due to health concerns, travel restrictions, etc. So we are gonna give our guests a live stream option so they can still be a part of our day! I know yours is your 2nd wedding so you wanted it to be bigger, but you can still make it feel grand without your full guest list Hoping for the best but at the end of the day, we'll be married to the love of our life so that's all that matters! ❤ I'd love to talk more if you need someone to message to keep hopeful about planning!

View Quoted Comment You are absolutely right! Thank you!

View Quoted Comment Yep, everything is making me nervous lol. Thanks!

View Quoted Comment So true! Thanks so much 🥰

View Quoted Comment Thank you! Unfortunately, I know most are feeling the same uncertainty as I am. Hopefully things will work out better than expected.

View Quoted Comment Yes!!! I'm also in the medical field and totally understand and even experience the risk. These are such chaotic times for all of us brides and I can totally feel myself losing the excitement that I should be experiencing. Hopefully those feelings return soon for us hopeful brides. Thanks so much 😊💕