Modifying covid Wedding Plans 7/11

I think you’ll be fine in July!! A lot of us spring brides postponed our weddings to July/August! They're saying warmer weather will help with the virus (like the flu)! Let’s hope that’s true!!

I think it's smart to have a backup plan. I work in the healthcare industry and it's looking like July could be affected. Not necessarily from large numbers of newly reported cases (although there is zero proof warm weather kills the virus--considering warm states and countries are still showing cases of it), but they guidelines will not just suddenly be lifted; they'll be slowly lifting back the guidelines and my guess is big events and travel will be some of the last things to come back. Hoping I'm wrong though!

I'm supposed to be getting married June 13 with 3/4 of our guest list flying in from out of state and out of the country. Our Plan B (AKA our new Plan A because June 13 is highly unlikely) is to downsize to about 50 people, move the wedding to my fiance's parents' farm, and send a Zoom link to let those "uninvited" people join virtually. Not ideal, but we just can't wait to get married and are not particularly interested in hosting a reception well after getting officially married. This way, if we can't have events of more than 10 people, we'll tell those 50 who were invited (those absolutely closest to us) that we have to keep it to immediate family. It is what it is and it's a story to tell the grandkids one day

Figure out a place you can do it that will be open no matter what -- someone's backyard, maybe an Airbnb. Ensure that it's large enough that people can stand six feet apart from one another, and preferably outside. Check with your key vendors like caterers and photographer re what their policy will be depending on the various restrictions your state may have in place at that time (stay at home, shelter in place, an order vs. a recommendation, etc.), and also check with your caterer re what sanitary/hygienic precautions they can take (changing from buffet to plated dinner, gloves and masks for servers, etc.). Also keep in mind that if your state has an X-number person gathering restriction, that number includes you, your guests, and your vendors. Figure out who would make the cut for a 50-person restriction, 20-person restriction, and so on. Assess whether you have any high-risk individuals, and if so, whether there are extra precautions that need to be taken (providing face masks for your guests, etc).

I am an October bride and although i am hopeful i am very skeptical at this point because i too am a healthcare worker. at my hospital we have measures in place until the end of July already at this point ... experts also saying not to expect things back to normal until 2021.
that being said i would have a back up plan in place maybe a ceremony of 50 or less in place. it will take some time for restrictions to lift it has to happen gradually
good luck with everything and best wishes to you on your big day ❤️

Our wedding is July 19 , and we are honestly thinking of cutting our guest list of 97 to about 55 people which is our family only and we are okay with that. We are hoping that by then that will be safe number . If not , we are thinking of pushing it to August but hopefully not any further because we are trying to move to another state before leases end July 30.

We are July 18! I understand it may not be “gone” by then but they also need to open the country back up. I’m in New York & our peak is here or approaching as they say but I’m not in NYC so hopefully they don’t keep our ban as strict as theirs once things do get lifted. Right now they’re trying to slow the curve so hospitals can manage they understand it will not go away. You still have may & June to hopefully flatten it out and should be ok! But what we talked about was get married our original date and our honeymoon is booked for August praying we can still do that and do a small something on the beach with just us so I can wear my dress. It’s not ideal but I don’t think postponing would be for us. We’ve been together 7 years and we definitely want our family there but even thinking of cutting it to 40 people is extremely sad so I guess we’re seeing what happens. At least we have until end of May/ early June to send out invites to be able to make our decision! We also don’t have a lot of people flying in, actually none besides 1 and if we did I think that may sway our minds a bit but hopeful we’re good for July! Thinking about all of the brides out there!!❤️

I am getting married tomorrow! We are using Zoom to have people join while keeping our actual guests list at the approved 10. Having the ceremony outside will help as well since people can spread out. I personally didn’t have any problems calling vendors and delaying (not canceling) for a big reception later.

Hi Samantha,

This is definitely a crazy stressful and uncertain time for everyone! I'm loving all of the tips above. It seems like a lot of July brides, like you, are waiting a few more weeks before making postponement decisions. But everyone's situation is different and it never hurts to be proactive about plan b!

You also aren't alone right now!

Sending lots of love your way ❤️