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Just Said Yes July 2020

Second Wedding Due to covid

Kelley, on April 9, 2020 at 9:03 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 6

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So we had to postpone our wedding until July 26 due to the pandemic. My FH and I decided to get married on our original date (April 19) just the two of us if we can, but we’re worried that if we announce it to all our guests, a majority of them will skip out on the second ceremony and reception in July. For those of you going this route, what’s your plan of telling your guests? Do you have similar concerns?

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Latest activity by Amy, on April 14, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Legend November 2019
Caytlyn · on April 9, 2020 at 9:48 PM
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Your guests will still want to celebrate you. If they don’t, do you really want them there in the first place?
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Kelsey · on April 9, 2020 at 10:20 PM
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If we have to postpone our June wedding, we are planning on still getting married that day and having a second ceremony/reception later (probably August). I'm not sure if we will send Change the date cards, call/text people individually, or both. Either way, we will tell them we are already married and that we will be having a vow renewal/celebration/reception. I'm not concerned about guests not showing up after finding out we are married.
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Mcskipper · on April 10, 2020 at 11:27 AM
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Everyone understands this situation and would understand if you go ahead and legally wed, it shouldn’t change their wanting to attend the wedding. It’s a unique set of circumstances but people get it.
People are far less understanding of being lied to.
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Katharine · on April 10, 2020 at 2:12 PM
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There's no reason to even tell your guests, unless you really want to. We've advised anyone who asks that we intend to elope if we have to postpone the formal ceremony/party, but not planning to announce it formally.
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Nunzia · on April 10, 2020 at 9:48 PM
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I think you have to do what’s eight for you guys. At the end of the day the marriage is what’s most important. I’m a fellow July 26 bride (I hope) and not planning to postpone.
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Amy · on April 14, 2020 at 4:57 PM
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Hi Kelley,
I agree with the PP. I hope that your family and friends are planning to support you whenever, wherever you decide to get married--regardless of your legal marriage status.
In case you're interested, here are two other discussions with July brides:
- July 2020 Weddings
- Covid-19 July brides
I'm wishing you the best of luck!
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