Would you go?

I would still go like, like others said it wasn't your choice to have to limit the guest list for the ceremony, so I feel like it would be fine to hold the small ceremony then have a larger reception when it's a better time.

A couple of years ago I had three different friends who all had small private ceremonies and then had a reception/party at a different date. I went to every reception despite not being at the weddings themselves. All were really fun!

I think this is totally fine to do, and with Covid-19, I think everyone will be even more willing to participate in receptions on a different date than the wedding than usual. I feel that even people who would normally feel slighted for not being invited to the wedding itself or that would normally thing you can't celebrate after the fact because then it's not really a wedding reception are going to be a lot more understanding in this situation.

I would still go

I would still go. I think the reception is about celebrating the couple on this new chapter in their lives. I don't need to see the vow to celebrate that.

I would go

Heck yeah i'd go! I don't think man think about it the way we do, i'm sure he'll opening up to the idea. It took a few weeks for my FH to get on board with a planned elopement instead rescheduling.

Good Luck and Best Wishes

I would go, just make the invitation vague and say the wedding is “re scheduled” for next year. Say this yes because of the virus we were only allowed x people for N intimate ceremony, please come celebrate with us when it’s safe!

I'd definitely go! Normally it would depend on a lot of factors (how close I was to the couple, how far away, time of year, etc) but because of the virus, it'd be wonderful to celebrate!

I would still come, I think people should be understanding of the circumstance, it’s not like you didn’t want them there it was due to COVID

Yep! I would go. The older vietnamese generation traditionally don’t go to the ceremony party anyways. They just go to the reception so it’s normal to me.

I would definitely go. Everyone knows what we are going through. I’d be happy for you and glad you were able to marry and that you included me in your celebration. Maybe word the invitation so people know you were already wed? Your friends would understand and go

I have actually done this before--gone to a reception I didn't go to the wedding for because they were at 2 different times/places. I say go for it. Your fam and friends will be totally understanding.

I’ve been invited to receptions only before... small churches/venues that only allow minimal guests and then a bigger reception. I had no issue with it. People that love you will join.

Thanks yall! Tomorrow I'm making our appointment with probate to get our license and then we set our date for our reception next year! May 29th 2021!😁

I would definitely still attend.

I would absolutely go! We are not choosing to cancel our weddings, we all (spring brides) really have to. My ceremony on May 2nd will be 5 people at our house. I doubt we will do something next year but if we did our friends and family would definitely come.
Maybe consider live steaming your ceremony so all the originally invited people can still watch and be included if they want, that’s what we’ve decided to do

Yes. This situation is very unique… So people will. understand.

Yep! I have done it as a guest, and am doing it for our wedding! For us, and the other couples who did this, the ceremony is a special private affair for a limited number of people. As a guest I want to celebrate the union of the couple- and that means however is best for them!!!

I honestly think at this point that we can throw etiquette out the window. We're all just doing our best, but I don't think anyone would boycott an event over something like this. Overall, I think people will be really understanding.

I would go. I think people will understand considering the circumstances!