Second Wave of Covid? Nov 28 Wedding

I’m scheduled for December 12th and moving ahead as planned. No one knows what’s actually going to happen. This 2nd wave talk isn’t a definite and things are starting to open back up. My wedding is still over 7 months away so I’m not postponing yet. I’d be sad if I postponed and then came around to the date and could’ve still had it. We definitely have a back up plan which is still getting married that day and then having the “re-do” a year later. Maybe ask your vendors and venue to put a soft hold on a back up date? My venue very kindly did that for me😊

I have the same date 😊 I currently have deposits paid for our vendor, food and photographer. I’ve had preliminary conversations with a florist and have a quote but am not putting down a deposit. I think we decided we will elope/courthouse wedding once there is a break this summer and we are able to do so, and play it by ear for the November date. At this point, I have a feeling November isn’t happening and we really just want to be married.

Its too soon to tell. Its stressful to hear about. Possible second wave + the flu at the same time but we actually don’t know whats going to happen. My new date is October 3rd after postponing from April. I dont want to cancel or postpone again. Im waiting until end of July/August to see what the restrictions are going to be like before i send out invitations.

We're planning on getting married civilly on our initial wedding date (11/20/20) with immediate family - parents and siblings. We’ll then marry in the church and renew our civil vows a year later on 11/20/21 at our original dream venue with the full 130 guest list. We've informed our parents and bridal party for now, but will tell guests in July - hoping for a miracle. I spoke to my Dr, other health professionals fighting the virus, and an airline pilot in the family. With a destination wedding in Miami, 130 people flying from different states and Nicaragua, November being flu season, earliest possible vaccine to be in 2021, chance of a spike, at high risk guests, and wanting to have the care free wedding we dreamt of, we decided on this plan. Every bride and groom have different circumstances they need to consider. What works for us, may not work for others and vice versa. At the end of the day, we will all choose what’s best for us and our situations. Sending lots of love and positivity to you all!! ❤️

10/17 Here- Nobody Knows What Is Going To Happen. We Are Moving Ahead With Everything And Have No Plans On Rescheduling Unless We Absolutely Have To But It's No Time Soon. I Think Everything Will Be Okay By That Time Honestly.

Hi Amanda,

I'm sorry that you're feeling worried in the midst of wedding planning. Have you asked your venue to place a soft hold on a 2021 date? I wonder if having a back-up plan would ease your mind. You certainly are not alone in this uncertainty. Here's a related discussion: November 2020 wedding - anyone postponing yet?

Also, many couples are considering the option of hosting two events. There are several ongoing discussions on the subject of ceremony now/reception later OR elopement now/full wedding later (plus variations like the one you suggested):

Covid-19: Marriage now, wedding later?

Covid19 Brides still getting married on original date?

Small ceremony now, big wedding later

Etiquette in the time of coronavirus?

I'm Eloping because of Covid-19.. can i still do all of the traditional events?

If you want to consider your options and next steps, WeddingWire has created a ton of resources here: Our COVID-19 Weddings Advice Guide. I'm wishing you the best of luck with whatever you decide!

I'll start off by saying your feelings are completely valid! There is so much uncertainty right now that it makes it feel like we're never going to get out of this. However, we will get out of it! In all reality, no one really knows if a second wave will hit or if it does, if it will be more severe or less severe. Though, my gut is telling me things will be fine then. I also think it depends on your state. Some states are already allowing bigger gatherings by June. I live in IL and our neighbor Indiana is allowing gatherings up to 250 starting in mid June. So, check your state's plan to see what they are thinking in terms of gatherings the next few months. Like I said, I do think your date will be fine!

View Quoted Comment I also postponed from May to November this year. Everything is so up in the air right now. The most important thing is safety and our health. I don’t know when we will legally get married but even if it’s 2 years out we will have a big celebration our day is too important. I was even thinking of sending the invitation out in September at this point. Thinking of you and your fiancé. This is all so tough.

I was originally a May bride and am now a November bride (due to Covid), postponing stinks! It’s really unnerving right now to know how to proceed, the excitement stunted and this looming fear. With all of that said I think the best thing you can do is to make a plan B and make a decision a few months out. When we postponed we decided in early April when we got married in early May. Just remember you can always get married that day and then celebrate later is worse comes to worse. I know my plan is to make a decision by late August. Then we will go to the courthouse to get married and identify a date a year or so out for a formal wedding. Covid is changing wedding culture and that means we can celebrate however we would like. I know this is so hard but we will get through this stronger. Remember at the end of the day we get to marry the person of our dreams!

View Quoted Comment Thank you, my thoughts go out to you too. The way FH is feeling we just want it over with so hopefully we can still go through with October and if not then we will cancel. But definitely agree everything is up in the air. We can only wait & see what happens