What has covid changed in your wedding plans?

We're keeping the same date (Sept. 26) but cutting it down to a 15-person wedding with immediate family and the wedding party only. We also opted to switch from our original venue to my parents' backyard in a different city. The original venue is being cagey with us about the cancellation--they are offering 2 free reschedules and a full refund if they have to issue the cancellation, but we will owe half or all of the fees (still debating) if *we* cancel. They insist that they're going forward with September weddings as-booked, but I don't see any way they'd be allowed to hold an event with our original contract numbers with the way our phased reopening has been going. Right now and until at least Aug 7, outdoor gatherings are limited to 25 and indoor gatherings are limited to 10 per room here; our contract was for 150. We'll see, I guess.

I haven't minded having to essentially start the planning over from scratch for the new location--planning for such a small group feels like wayyyy less pressure!

View Quoted Comment Ask them about their service fees, some venues ask for COVID cleaning fees, and also dance time, will they allow you to have it or only allow first dance/ parents dance?

Changed our date, color scheme, theme and potentially more. Original date was July 4th and the tastful red white and blue theme was making me sick to my stomach and acting as a reminder of what didnt happen. We are going with a bold pink, red, yellow orange and french blue color scheme. This also honors my grandmother who passed away on our new wedding day, May 22nd. She loved those flower colors Honestly removing her from the guest list/invitation list has been one of the hardest things I've had to do in the replanning phase. Our venue shut down the week of our original date due to covid, 2 servers tested positive, so im a bit worried about that happening in May. So we are thinking about holding a backup venue through the same golf club. Im trying to convince my mom to let us get married outside because indoors in a small chapel doesn't feel safe (currently what we have on hold). Im worried about my venue not letting us have a dance floor bc they aren't allowing any dance floors this year and we spent 3k on a 7 piece band!! But I absolutely will not move my date again. Im hoping my venue will allow us to have the band outside and I also think it would be safer.

View Quoted Comment Amen to that!!!! I’m glad you guys got she’s of it and were able to find suitable adjustments!! Flexibility with the vendors are a big deal, ESPECIALLY with how many have/tried to get over during this time. Happy planning and best of wishes to you guys ❤️

View Quoted Comment Keeping that great faith and awesome attitude!!! Everything will work out just fine. The blessing like you said will be paying off your home sooner that expected. Instead of find a place to party you can have the big party to break in your home with your loved ones. Best of wishes to you guy with everything! ❤️

View Quoted Comment That is an awesome idea!! Thank you and same to you as well! I, too am falling in love with the idea of an intimate wedding! It definitely does save in cost and with everything going on I feel everyone should be understanding. Besides, there’s always the anniversaries to party again! Lol 🎉💃🏾 best of wishes to you guys! ❤️

View Quoted Comment Amen to that!!!! Best of wishes to you guys ❤️

View Quoted Comment That’s a pretty cool idea! Also gives you guys the chance to travel and have some fun while you add to the memories! Best of wishes to you guys ❤️

View Quoted Comment Awesome! Hope things go well for you. Best of wishes ❤️

View Quoted Comment Fingers crossed 🤞🏾! Best of wishes to you guys ❤️

View Quoted Comment Thank you ❤️

View Quoted Comment It is the blessing and curse that comes with life. I’m glad things didn’t have to alter too much for you guys. Sounds like a pretty smooth transition. Keeping my fingers crossed for you 🤞🏾. Your FH is the sweetest 🥰. I can see why you want to put it behind you and get a roll on things with your special guy!!! It doesn’t sound bad at all. Best of wishes to you guys ❤️

View Quoted Comment Ohhh noooo! 😫 Sending you a BIG virtual HUG!!!!!!! Hope things take a huge turn for the better. I can agree this year has not been the best but I try my best to remain positive about the event of things. My wedding was also the same date as yours (woohoo!) but fortunately we didn’t lose out on cancelling plans. We had small vendors booked that we were able to cancel and didn’t put our deposit for the venue yet. I can only imagine the nightmare past that. We are now considering a small intimate wedding and planning a nice 2 week honeymoon as long as everything works out from this point on. I hope things turn around and the renovation from hell because the Land of Heaven when it’s done! You guys will look back and think of all of this and hopefully be able to laugh about it all. Best of wishes to you guys ❤️

View Quoted Comment Uggghh!! I hope things take a turn for the better for you!! I absolutely agree, planning has been stressful since Covid but it will definitely be a planning to remember forever! Best of wishes to you ❤️

We have had to contact all our friends and some family to let them know they can't attend our wedding. It has broken us down so much but we are hoping by October the number of guest can go up a little bit. We are planning a one year anniversary party with the guest that can't attend.

View Quoted Comment Amen to that girl!!! I hope everyone finds a suitable solution and find solitude through its all. This year was a tough one but we will all manage through it. 🙏🏾🤞🏾Happy planning and Best of Wishes to you guys ❤️

View Quoted Comment Everything happens for a reason. I hope you guys find peace in your decisions. Happy planning and best of wishes to you guys ❤️

View Quoted Comment You are welcome

View Quoted Comment Amazing!!! I’m glad everything worked out so well for you guys! Congratulations and best of wishes to you guys ❤️

View Quoted Comment Keeping my fingers crossed for you girl! 🤞🏾🤞🏾 You got this!! Best of wishes with everything ❤️