Postponed and Relieved

With all the uncertainty Covid has caused, I found myself scouring forums, repeatedly texting/calling friends/family, but ultimately getting stuck in the same circular conversation: to postpone or not to postpone our 10/10/20 wedding?


As of last night, we officially decided to postpone a full year to 10/9/21 and I can’t even tell you the relief that I feel today. So while this post isn’t one of garnering advice, I merely wanted to share our experience in case it helps any other brides out there struggling with the same question right now. And of course start a forum where other brides could share what led them to their decision of postponement or not.
Just know, whether you continue reading or not, that whatever decision you make will be the right decision. This is your wedding day and you’re entitled to do as you please to have the day of your dreams.
Wedding Details: 200 guests, Kentucky venue, outside ceremony/cocktail hour, reception in a 5000 sq foot rustic warehouse type building.
Restrictions aside, even if we had been “allowed” to have our wedding as is (200 people, dance floor allowed, etc) what it came down to was the comfort level and risk factor for our guests. We, like many, have elderly, or otherwise high risk, family members. And for us, while we of course want to get married, waiting a year seemed like a small sacrifice in the grand scheme of our life together. Especially if waiting a year gave us a better chance of not only having the wedding we’d always planned, but also having our guests feel comfortable and safe.
In any case, hope this helps!