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Kelsey
Devoted October 2020

Opinions Appreciated - covid Wedding

Kelsey, on July 18, 2020 at 7:50 AM Posted in Community Conversations 0 16
Hi Everyone!


I just wanted some opinions on what my fiancé and I are doing for our wedding. We are scheduled to get married 10/3/2020. We do have a backup date of 7/3/2021. However, we are both pretty dead set on 10/3/2020 as were very eager to start trying for a baby ASAP.
We have approximately 240 guests invited to our wedding and we live in PA. Due to the recent mandate, we can have indoor gatherings up to 25 people including staff which would not work. Our venue called us right away and offered to have the entire wedding outdoors (and we can have up to 250 people this way).
Would you feel more comfortable attending an outdoor wedding during this time? All other precautions would be put in place in regards to food, masking while inside the venue, etc. Where we live (and where we are getting married) has been pretty low with Covid cases. Just wanted some outside opinions as all of our family and friends (immediate family and bridal party) are all for the outdoor wedding. Thanks!

16 Comments

Latest activity by Trisha, on July 20, 2020 at 7:58 AM
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    June 2021
    Dj Tanner ·
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    I like outdoor weddings better regardless. Good airflow, and easy to spread out.
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  • Futuremrsn
    Devoted October 2020
    Futuremrsn ·
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    Our wedding is 10/4 in PA as well - our Ceremony will now have to be outdoors which is great for us because October weather in PA is so beautiful! I’m thinking it’s either going to still be warm or chilly, and I’ll take either as long as we can have our wedding! We have a guest count of 120 so I think most things will take place outdoors, besides dinner, unless that’s something the venue can work with?
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  • VIP August 2020
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    I would be hesitant to go either way, and I'd actually probably only go if we were really close. That being said, I would definitely feel more comfortable outside than inside. Also, it's a good idea to require masks outside as well. People should wear them whenever they're not eating or drinking.
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  • Mrs.a
    Master October 2021
    Mrs.a ·
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    I would feel personally hesitant, especially attending a large wedding. Even if people are outside it’s going to be impossible to physically distance each guest.

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  • Leanne
    Super September 2020
    Leanne ·
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    Outdoors is great, except in the event of weather. Plan for the worst, hope for the best.


    I would cut the guest list in preparation and keep an eye on changing restrictions. When are you sending invites out?
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  • Michelle
    Expert May 2021
    Michelle ·
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    I would be most comfortable outside, but not with guest count of 250. You can’t stay distanced with that many people.

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  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
    Sarah ·
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    I would be more comfortable outside than inside, but I definitely wouldn’t attend an event with 200+ people at it right now.
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I honestly would only go if you were that close of a friend of mine. So I probably would not go regardless
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    Dedicated October 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Not with that many people, even if it is outdoors. My hunch is things are going to continue to go downhill and people still won’t feel comfortable attending by October. We were originally going to get married Oct. 31, 2020 and have decided to postpone by a year. It’s actually been a huge relief/weight off my shoulders to postpone. Good luck!
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  • Amanda
    Savvy May 2021
    Amanda ·
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    Definitely outside I would be comfortable but agree with other people that you might want to cut it down to like 100ish. I have gone to rooftop bars with prbly 100 people and feel very safe honestly. And havent caught it, so there must be something to it lol. Keep in mind that covid is still going to be around next year Smiley sad Are you allowed to have a dancefloor? My venue isn't allowing dancing through the end of the year which really sucks and I'm hoping changes by my spring wedding. I asked my venue if we can move more stuff outside like have the band outside and dancing.
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  • Katie
    Expert January 2021
    Katie ·
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    Outdoor is definitely more comfortable than indoor, however, a 240 person wedding would make me uncomfortable at this time even if it were outdoor. I would definitely reevaluate your guest list.
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  • Chelsey
    Beginner May 2021
    Chelsey ·
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    I think it depends how many are traveling from a distance--if most are local then I would probably feel okay going with the proper precautions, but if is a ton of people from all over the place that may make me a bit nervous. As long as the precautions are in place I would go (and be thrilled with an excuse to get out of the house), but I would maybe forego the usual dancing like someone else mentioned.

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  • Laquita
    Expert July 2021
    Laquita ·
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    If you could safely go with the outdoor wedding then choose that, if you're family are for it then I say that's your option. If someone is hesitant to go then that's their decision, not everyone will agree with your choices, but as long as you're happy then that's what matters. We don't know what October will look like anyways so as long as you have all the precautions necessary i.e. sanitizing, masks, temperature checks just in case then all should be well.

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  • Marcia
    Expert March 2021
    Marcia ·
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    I would feel comfortable at a big outdoor wedding.
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  • Christina
    Devoted July 2020
    Christina ·
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    I would feel comfortable with an outdoor wedding with less then 100 people. I think 50 is my limit ! I’m in Massachusetts and things are better here but I think Itis because there’s so many regulations and precautions on limits. I know a lot ppl disagree with the strictness but The more people the more risk
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    Super October 2020
    Trisha ·
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    I Would Feel Comfortable At An Outdoor Wedding. It Is Alot Of people And You Can Try To Keep Everyone Distant, but At The End Of The Day They Will Make Their Own Choices.

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