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Just Said Yes March 2020

Perspective needed

Shawna, on March 17, 2020 at 12:43 AM Posted in Planning 0 3
Hey all,
Wedding is in 11 days, this weekend my fiance's family in WA canceled. That was really hard and they are tight knit and we've grown close. Today my state's governor said groups no larger than 50 people are allowed. We have a small wedding but we are over. plus with everyone working...yikes. This is supposed to be the happiest day and it feels like there is a cloud of doom around it. missing family. A day we've waited 11 years for. Havent had much communication from our venue. I am so looking forward to marrying my man, I also want to look back on it and have it be the best day. Currently I feel so down about it, not counting all of the changes that come with it.
Does anyone have any more positive perspective? I appreciate it in advance!

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Latest activity by Amber, on March 17, 2020 at 8:14 AM
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    Expert October 2021
    Megan ·
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    Honestly, and this is going to be harsh, public health and safety is paramount over anyone's wedding. In fact, I'm a professional in the wedding industry, and I've just advised all my brides and grooms to cancel or postpone their March and April weddings. We're about 10-14 days behind Italy when it comes to the virus and their initial casual feelings about the virus have now lead to a country-wide lockdown and hundreds of deaths. Contact between people (even those feeling totally fine) can spread the virus on to people who are at risk (immunocompromised in some way) super quickly, and in order to give medical professionals an opportunity to get a handle on things, staying home and not going to any non-essential appointments or outings is pertinent. They're closing down restaurants, bars, and theaters, and people get much closer (hugging, celebrating, sitting in aisles/pews) to each other at weddings than they do at those places.

    Sorry about how things have turned out for you individually here--it's definitely been frustrating for brides and grooms getting married anytime soon. Unfortunately, I'd strongly suggest postponing. I'm sending good thoughts your way!! Your feelings are totally valid and all of this is scary and frustrating.

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Have you considered postponing? Obviously it's important to your FH that his family is there. It's not fair to ask your guests to choose between their health or your wedding.

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  • Amber
    Master February 2020
    Amber ·
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    I agree with PP's, I would get on the phone with your vendors ASAP and work on rescheduling for a later date.

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