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Savvy October 2020

Guest not a factor in decision

Kim, on April 9, 2020 at 8:58 AM Posted in Community Conversations 0 8

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I said I would refrain from creating a COVID post because quite frankly, it’s depressing seeing reading them all. Don’t get me wrong, I certainly feel for any bride not able to carry out their day as planned...

Anyway, I have seen brides talk about this and my dad asked me the other day to consider moving my wedding to next year because even though I have an October wedding (and as of now am continuing as planned. He feels people will be hit financially and may not be able to make it even if restrictions are lifted. Others may not feel comfortable traveling or gathering so soon.
I respect everyone’s situation and decision but I honestly don’t feel that if a number of my guest decide not to come, that I should move the date to accommodate that.
I would LOVE for everyone we invited to be there but if they aren’t.... the show will go on... and we’ll save some money in the process 🤷🏽‍♀️☺️
Our RECEPTION date will only be moved by force. FH and I will still get married on our date even if its just us.

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Super April 2021
Izzykern · on April 9, 2020 at 9:17 AM
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Girl these are my thoughts as well! We are having a pretty intimate wedding (inviting 80) in April 2021 and although I am staying positive and planning as usual, I won’t be surprised if some guests decide not to come. However, my FH and I will get married and have the best day ever, regardless of guest count, and like you said, we will save some money!
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VIP September 2020
Kelsey · on April 9, 2020 at 9:21 AM
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I totally get where you are coming from. We have 170 invited, I expected around 140; some were invited but I knew even before the virus that some won't be able to make it. I'm guessing with this virus we may have a few less. I am totally ok with that. Actually one of my FH's cousins texted him the other day telling us we were being selfish for having a wedding this year. And she will not attend because she doesn't approve of us having a wedding this year. Like ok thanks for the heads up. No matter what I am marrying my FH on our date, whether it be in front of all of our guests or just a handful of them. I just want to marry him!
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Devoted September 2020
Breanna · on April 9, 2020 at 9:27 AM
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This is my plan as well! My wedding is end of September and I'll still get married even if it's just us and a few loved ones. I'll postpone the reception if I absolutely have to, but as of right now I'm not planning on it!
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Melle · on April 9, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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I think that makes sense! i mean after all, at the end of the day it's you having the wedding. if people can't come, they can't and that's that
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Savvy October 2020
Kim · on April 9, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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Future Mrs. K.....EXACTLY!
Kelsey, the nerve of some people. How dare you not pay for them to attend your event when its convenient for them! LOL
Breanna.. my sentiments exactly
Melle....period! lol
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VIP September 2020
Kelsey · on April 9, 2020 at 12:44 PM
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Haha right. What made me laugh is we called her parents (FH's aunt and uncle) to see if they were ok, just because their daughter seemed to be going off. We were concerned. They were like we will be there. When their daughter found out she said "then I guess I won't see you at all this summer or until October of 2020." That just seems so extreme to us. I know this situation shouldn't be taken lightly but geez a bit early to be making decisions like that!
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Hannah · on April 9, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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I guess to me it would depend on specific VIPs. There were certain people I really wanted there on my wedding day (such as our immediate families and a few of my closest friends, who were in the bridal party). I would maybe check in with those people and see if they were still able to make it. Their answer would probably sway my decision. Others, while I wanted them to be there and celebrate with us, wouldn't have been considered deal breakers or anything.
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VIP August 2020
· on April 10, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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We're getting married on our original date even if no one else is there. Regarding the reception: I am a little bit worried about starting another "wave" of the virus, especially because of some older relatives. So I am considering other people in that way, but if it's all about convenience, I really don't care when anyone else thinks it should be.
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