Help! Postpone or Elope then wedding later?

Hi! I’m in CNY too! How about at a state park? Green lakes is beautiful and as long as people keep their distance it should be nice!

Hi! I'm in WNY. Our wedding was supposed to be May 30th but we postponed to July 18th, but I am not feeling confident about that date now either. We are also considering getting married on our date still with just our parents and siblings and postponing the big reception. I am very sad thinking about it. But, neither of us want to wait another year before getting married. We want to start a family, we aren't getting any younger!

I'll be following this post to see what people suggest

Hugs to you!

View Quoted Comment It is a very difficult decision to make. I am fine with having a small ceremony and the wedding next year but I am worried about things not being open by then. Thanks, it does help having someone to talk to about these things.

View Quoted Comment I am also getting married on July 18. I am not postponing and will go through with it. My Fiancé and I are older and want to start a family as well so waiting another year I just can’t do it, lol. I look at it as if guests come they come, if not no worries. It’s about you and your man. I live in Washington State so I am very hopeful that I can get married in my home church in July. If we can only have around 50, that’s fine too. Best of luck it works out for all of us ❤️❤️

Usually, when people get married and then have a vow renewal a year later, the issue is that potential guests don't take a vow renewal as seriously as a wedding. But right now is not "usually." People are going to understand that they can't be invited to your wedding this year, and will be especially thrilled to celebrate next year after being unable to get together at all for so long. So if it's time to be married, go ahead and get married, and then have your big celebration when you can.

Hi Amanda,

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I personally, love the idea of having a small ceremony this year with your family and then doing a larger reception next year!

I would chat with your vendors to see if they are willing to work with you if you choose to postpone. Once you have that solidified, I would begin notifying your guests (if you have sent out your invites already).

Stay positive and hang in there!