Need help !

Hi, and welcome!

A lot of this is going to depend on where you are, and how your state is handling things.

If you're in a hard-hit state, things are probably not going to look "traditional" and you may have to consider a smaller guest list, distancing, and even masks. If you are in a less hit state (like... Montana or something), then you might be ok.

For instance, I'm in NJ, within 20 minutes of downtown NYC. October *may* see us having small gatherings of under 50 people, but that's best case scenario.

Best advice I can give: Have a Plan B, be flexible, and don't make decisions until you *have* to.

Hello it all depends where your located. I would say plan as normal bc noone knows what's going to happ. Here in NYC were a hot spot so I would had considered a very intimate wedding and nothing big at all. Good luck

I would also ask your vendors what their payment plans are just so you can see when the latest you need to pay anything is if it allows you more time to think

It depends on what's important to you. Even in Texas, which is raring into opening up, we probably won't have gatherings of 100 folks. You will also have to deal with things like modified seating, possibly no dancing, masks for everyone, and a modified guest list. But things might be like this for awhile - schools are trying to debate how to open up again, and that's just one example. I'm starting to get to the point where there might be no point in postponing, and we may just have to deal with smaller events for awhile. For us its moving forward with our lives, starting our family, getting a house. Soooo... it's up to you what's most important. Big party? Having family that may not necessarily be around in a few years there? Just moving on from this milestone? Only you can decide.

Hi Kadisha,

This is definitely a crazy stressful and uncertain time for everyone! I agree with all of the recommendations above. It seems like a lot of October brides 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!

First things first, I recommend that you call or email your venue and see how they're handling October events. Things are changing daily, so keeping the lines of communication open is important. That way, you can make decisions in a timely fashion.

Good luck!