Dealing with Covid19

Why did you have to cancel your engagement? I am confused. Was that a typo?

View Quoted Comment Engagement session photo shoot. We were going to our home town for Easter and wanted to get it done at our venue. But when this all hit everything was canceled. Sorry for the typo.

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Oh ok, I thought that must have been a typo for sure!

Honestly your wedding is 2 years away. You will have lots of time to plan and feel like a bride, I promise! It would be more stressful if your wedding was this year or next and you were worried about getting things done on time before the big day. I've noticed some bridal shops are starting to reopen (depending on where you live) on an appointment only basis. I am sure in the next few months you will be able to do that. I'm sure a photoshoot will happen soon too since you can do that with minimal people. I would just start making lots of Pinterest boards right now to stay busy.

View Quoted Comment Thank you for the advice Anna. I hope everything is going okay with you and your wedding.

What makes you feel less of a bride? is it the fact that some of your wedding stuff had to be postponed or put off for now? there's plenty you can still do in the meantime such as designing your invites, designing signage, you can still try on outfits like azazie try on programs, etc.

View Quoted Comment That's part of it. The rest I can't explain. What is the azazie program? I've never heard of it.

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Azazie has a try on program for brides and bridal party where for $10-15 a dress you can have shipped to you to try on at home.

here is more info: https://www.azazie.com/all/sample-dresses

it is completely legitimate and is a popular site amongst the forum here. it is a wonderful way to online shop and get the experience.

View Quoted Comment Wow thanks for letting me know.

I was supposed to get married this Saturday. I haven’t seen my dress since February. I lost my joy too. But you have time to plan and dream. Dream girl. Dream. Look on Pinterest, Etsy, amazon and think about your wedding. It will help bring the joy back.

View Quoted Comment I'm sorry Leslie. That is one of my fears. I hope you find your joy.

Hi Sarah! I'm so sorry you're feeling this way, the current pandemic is definitely causing anxiety at every level! I'd focus on the small things you can do right now to start feeling like a bride - you could splurge on some cute "newly engaged" or "fiancé(e)" swag and apparel, order one or two nice ring dishes, and start pulling together inspiration pictures to form your wedding vision!

You're also not alone in your feelings right now! Here are a few other discussions you should check out where other brides have shared similar sentiments:

Keeping momentum!

Mental Health: What's your strategy?

Things you can do for wedding planning during this time!

View Quoted Comment Thank you Lynnie. I appreciate the advice. I needed it.

Don't worry; you will have plenty of time to do all the bride things! Maybe subscribe to a monthly bridal box if you can. I went with The Ring Boxes and have really enjoyed them.