Hopeless..

Hi Katie, I'm so sorry that you feel at a point of loss right now! I hope that you try to stay encouraged in this season by doing some things in your planning that maybe you didn't think you'd be able to do this year but can now implement with more time. I also hope you stay encouraged with a plan to celebrate in a unique and special way to the 2 of you even in the midst of this tragic pandemic. Take some time to do some unusual dates, get to connect with each other on a new level. and maybe even consider getting married before your wedding to at least be able to start your new lives together. I pray that you'll have an opportunity to experience peace even in this challenge and that you and your FH can come together in unity and focus on a strong foundation for your marriage. Celebrate even the small victories of each day and be present in each moment together (even if virtually) big hugs xoxo

Yes! This is huge and it’s affecting all of us engaged couples and the entire world in various ways. But the good thing is that this pandemic has helped everyone remember what’s TRULY important. Of course, neither of us individually can change what’s going on. But we can change our perspective and look at all of the positives instead of focusing on the “negatives”... for example: You and FH are healthy and alive (and hopefully your family and friends are too). So everything else is secondary. Additionally you can still marry your FH (which is the important part). The wedding portion is secondary. Your wedding items can still be used and they won’t collect dust. This all goes to show that no matter how much we plan, nothing is perfect! So we can’t stress over something that’s out of our control. 😉

I'm so sorry you're struggling.

You're not alone.

Please reach out to your city or state to find out if they are offering mental health support at this time. If you still have insurance, call them as well. Things are very weird and stressful right now, and therapy can help. Teletherapy is available to a lot of people right now, and a qualified counselor can work you through these feelings.

I'm so sorry you're going through this Katie. I'm sending you all of the virtual hugs right now!!

You are definitely not alone! This crisis has derailed so many people's lives, livelihoods, and wedding plans - and it's ok to be upset about all of those things. So much time and energy goes into planning your wedding, it's only normal that postponing those plans will cause some major feelings. You should check out this article from The Knot, I think it would be a helpful read right now: It’s OK to Be Sad About Having to Postpone Your Wedding.