4 Things to Remember About Your Wedding During a Pandemic
Coronavirus Chaos: Planning Your Wedding During a Pandemic
If you’re planning your wedding during the coronavirus pandemic then you have likely experienced every emotion on the spectrum. I’m here to declare: FEEL YOUR FEELINGS!! It’s ok to feel however you’re feeling. Mad, angry, sad, frustrated? It’s OK.
BUT: this is not the end. It’s not over. The fat lady has not begun to sing! Because this will pass and we will get through this together and our celebrations will be back in full swing soon.
If your wedding was postponed, or if your original wedding date hasn’t already passed, we have a few pieces of advice for you.
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You CAN still get married.
Get married now or get married later, this isn’t the end of your wedding. It’s just a bump in the road or a detour to your new wedding date. Go to the courthouse and get married now on paper and celebrate later when restrictions are lifted and it’s safe to hold the big event. Reap the benefits of being married and keep your original wedding date by having a small elopement. You can celebrate your 1st anniversary with a big reception!
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2. You CAN reschedule to a different date
Your wedding date does not define your marriage or your relationship. Dates may be special, sentimental, or unique but in the long years of your marriage, the date is just a date. The marriage and the love two of you have for each other is what matters most! If your ideal wedding plans involve the big celebration with as many of your friends and family as possible, then pick a new date! Rescheduling with your venue and vendors will take a little work (we can help if you want!) but in the long run your celebration will be exactly what you have envisioned!
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3. You CAN cut your guest list if you need to.
It’s ok if you want to get married now, before gathering limits are raised. Don’t feel guilty about adjusting your headcount in order to have a more intimate wedding. Many of your guests may not want to travel yet, or may still not be able to travel. Their preferences on attending will make it easier to trim down the guest list. Consider the closest people in your lives that you absolutely want to ask to attend in person. Livestream the ceremony and special moments for guests that cannot attend.
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4. You CAN celebrate extending your engagement!
Need a good reason to throw a party? Like New Orleans will use any reason to throw a parade, you can use this reason to throw another engagement party! Set up a Zoom Engagement Party! Ask your friends and family to put on their fancy clothes and pop a bottle of Champagne with you at your virtual party to celebrate extending your engagement! After all, once you’re married, the wedding celebrations are over. Why not keep the party going while you have the chance?!
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