November 2020- Covid19

Honestly I’ve been thinking the same thing considering my wedding is in Aug so I’m
Wondering what she guidelines will be. Should it be 6 to a table instead of 10 and ect .. it’s a lot to think about

View Quoted Comment Yes it really is and being on quarantine does not help😂 Every thought has been running through my mind.

Hello there! I completely understand. Like you both, I’ve sent myself into a tizzy about these things since my wedding is in January. I would recommend calling your venue and seeing what they are hearing/thinking/considering. I spoke to my venue’s coordinator last week and she gave me some insight on what they are hearing in the industry - such as reducing the number of people at a table, doing away with buffets or action stations, etc. Once I spoke to her, I was able to strategize with my fiancé about the potential “what ifs” so we can come up with our Plan B.

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much! I definitely will need to have a talk with my venue again. I only did regarding the postponing part of it, but not how things will be implemented.

I think where you live and/or getting married will be a really big factor. We are wedding date twins, and while this has been in the back of my mind, I live in the northern panhandle of West Virginia where my county and the county we are getting married have had a total of 10 cases, and I believe all have since quarantined and now test negative. Demographics are most likely going to play a major role in the time it takes for things to “calm down” and return to a new “normal.”

Hi Ciera,

I'm sorry that you're feeling worried in the midst of wedding planning. As you said, you have some time until you need to make a decision about your Plan B.

There's a very similar discussion re: What will weddings look like during/after Covid? - The bride/OP had some great questions. I responded with my thoughts there as well if you want to check 'em out.

You certainly are not alone in this uncertainty. Here's a related discussion: November 2020 wedding - anyone postponing yet?

Also, WeddingWire recently published a new article on How to Pivot Your Wedding Planning Amid the Coronavirus Crisis that may be helpful to you. If you want to consider your options and next steps, WeddingWire has linked a ton of resources here: Our COVID-19 Weddings Advice Guide. You'll find articles like these:

Wedding Planning Guilt Is Real Right Now—Here's How to Avoid It

How to Use Quarantine to Your Wedding-Planning Advantage

I hope everything works out for your November wedding!

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much ❤️☺️

Hi,

We have a wedding scheduled for November 7th in Vegas, We are leaning towards canceling because LV is a hub for tourists and travelers from all over. Thinking about moving it back to Houston but we are waiting to see what money will be recovered from LV. They are saying its too early but I feel there will be a 2nd wave during flu season and I want to be as far away from LV as possible. We will make an official decision late July/August. We have a Plan B if it comes to that. It will actually save us more money coming home since we found a great venue that is cheaper and we can bring in our own things, etc. Good luck to you and keep me updated as will I.

Same boat as you. ours is 11/14/2020 but waiting till July too and hoping for the best.

View Quoted Comment Oh yeah, I think I’d be going crazy if I had a destination wedding with this going on, but I will definitely keep you updated what I choose to decide come July or august. I’m hoping for the best for all❤️☺️

View Quoted Comment Ughh girl it’s so freaking stressful. I just want to plan but done want to come out anymore money for some other vendors I have and they are not willing to work with me. My photographer is already trying to upcharge 500 jist if I decide to postpone due to any reason ( all my reasons to postpone would be due to covid)

View Quoted Comment Recoup what you can and cut the rest a lost. A lot of people will not give money back which is shameful due to circumstances but what can we do at this point. Just save as much as you can and do something local. A Backyard BBQ, church wedding with small reception, or courthouse, etc. We have places here called Sharespace where you can rent for a flat fee and bring in your own things free of charge. Look at different venues, art galleries, a friends backyard, private room in a restaurant. Do a wedding shoot with the same photographer and if she wants to be like that.... you can always contact the local news reporter that does investigative work and i bet she will come around. That is so rude and inconsiderate of her.. especially when people are losing their jobs,, dying,, etc.. I've been extremely frustrated and upset but I've had to remind myself that this is COVID, Itll be a hell of a story to tell one day, but most importantly, the wedding is for everyone else when it's really about us two becoming one.

View Quoted Comment Sorry girl! I hope they don’t up charge you. This is stressful for everyone.