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Maddie
Just Said Yes August 2020

Postponing.

Maddie, on April 7, 2020 at 10:24 PM Posted in Planning 1 8
My wedding is August 8th. It is being held outside, and all fall weekends are booked, unless we push till November which is too cold for me. This has been in plan for about a year now. I know August is still a little bit away, but the last 6 months have went by so fast. My fiance and I do not want to change a thing about the wedding. Unfortunately very little contact with some of my vendors, and the ones I have gotten in contact with, including where my dress is coming from, has expected delays with things once they are back open. I had family that had wanted to pay for specific things, my fiance had his padrinos, and my family wanted to step in and help with things too, and now some of them are out of work, or a job, and for good understandable reason can not help contribute anymore. It has sent us in panic as I honestly have my doubts that my fiance and I will be able to pay everything off in time. We also fired a vendor, and were not able to find, and hire a new one before the safer at home act came. That vendor is for all of our tables and chairs. (That is a very long story) I am feeling like a year postponement is in the best of this weddings interest, but I am getting a lot of negative reactions from family and friends about doing so, and it leaves me second guessing if that is the right decision.
I'm seeing a lot of people RESCHEDULING to August, but how do the fellow August brides feel? What are your plans?!
We wanted to wait till May, but I feel the unknown is just making this situation so much more stressful for me.

8 Comments

Latest activity by Kayli, on April 9, 2020 at 2:58 PM
  • Alexis
    Beginner August 2020
    Alexis ·
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    I’m also set to get married Aug. 8th and at the moment although I am stressed about the what if’s ...all my major vendors are booked except the officiant. I still have decorations to buy which I plan to within the next couple of weeks but as far as choosing to reschedule I’m holding off until end of May or mid June to make a decision. Things can change quickly so I’m praying and holding out hope.
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  • Kathryn
    VIP August 2020
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    Well, we rescheduled to August. Honestly, things should at least be calmer by then - I know in Texas they're saying our peak should be the next two weeks. I would talk with your cendors and see what your plans are for a plan b, even if its just reducing the guest count and going ahead. Maybe you could also cut out some things to make it more affordable? To me, you still have time to wait it out and decide. I see a lot or brides wondering if they should postpone 2021, and that too seems way too far in advance. I would discuss the options, then set a date when you'll make the decision to go ahead as planned or move it. Good luck girl! I know how stressful this is, so don't forget to breathe.
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  • McKenzie
    Devoted August 2020
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    We are also set to get married on August 8th, luckily it's on his parents property and we haven't so far heard about any of our vendors not willing. I would wait until a little closer to the date to decide. I really don't want to reschedule and have kind of been in a downer mood just because nobody knows what's going to happen. With recent news though I have been more in the spirit that everything will go right, I'm hoping that everything gets better. Unless you are wanting super specific chairs I'm sure you can find a vendor in time, but I would say if you are feeling that you want to reschedule and you feel like that is what is best for you and your FH I would do it and I'm sure eventually everyone will understand especially with how crazy everything in the world is right now.

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  • Caitlin
    Devoted June 2021
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    We are getting married August 15th and hoping things we will be better by then.
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  • E
    Devoted August 2020
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    We are getting married on August 29, and we are moving forward as planned.

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  • Katie
    Just Said Yes May 2021
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    Postponed my August 15th Wedding. I'm certain the day will still be impacted in some way and we cant risk that. We were very aware of making an early decision for a good date next year, which we now have. 1st May 2021 which is a Saturday and all vendors available. Me and my fiance live separately so even if the day could happen, we cant see each other during the weeks of lockdown so we lose out on so much planning and preparation. I'm devastated but also so relieved.
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  • Angel
    Expert August 2020
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    Our date is August 16th and we're in SoCal, I'm very hopeful things will be better by then. If June 1st comes and we're not seeing much improvement, then we will begin to discuss postponing the date.

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  • Kayli
    Just Said Yes July 2021
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    Our original date was August 22nd. We made the decision to postpone to July 2021 and have been able to secure all our same vendors and keep it on a Saturday. We have family and older family members who we wanted to make sure could be part of our special day without any concerns or issues traveling.

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