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April 2021 and covid restrictions

Savannah, on January 11, 2021 at 19:29 Posted in Plan a wedding 1 9

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Wondering what other couples whose weddings are planned for April/ early 2021 are planning with the current COVID restrictions.

We planned to do our vow renewal end of April on our one year anniversary and I am starting to lose hope that we will be able to do so given the unpredictability of the cases and the fact that they are not projecting for mass vaccinations until April-June.
We’ve already postponed twice, our original date which was supposed to be in May to August, and then August to April. Luckily our vendors have been super easy going and flexible, while I am definitely dreading the possibility of having to postpone everything again on the other hand I feel like we’ve sacrificed enough to not have the wedding we want and don’t want to give up a dance, cocktail hour etc due to restrictions.
Wondering other couples thoughts and plans are, and if you’re postponing again how are you communicating it to guests etc? (I’d personally like to avoid another round of invites since we’ve sent out two sets of invites already and change the dates 🤦🏽‍♀️, definitely open for suggestions!)
My heart is with all the brides who have had to deal with the mess COVID has dealt us, I know we will all get our fairytale day one way or another 💕

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Latest activity by Savannah, on January 12, 2021 at 21:23

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Savannah · On January 12, 2021 at 21:23
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It’s definitely been hard having to postpone so many times! I’ve felt like I anticipated the new date just to be let down too many times. We’re staying optimistic that next year will be better 🤞🏼. We definitely really lucked out with our vendors in terms of being able to rearrange due to the pandemic and it’s restrictions and feel super lucky that they have worked with us throughout this situation!

At the end of the day, we found it was more important to us to have all of our guests present and to try to have somewhat of a normal wedding than it was for us to have a vow renewal just to have it, and sacrifice things that we felt were an important part of our celebration. While I am heartbroken that it cannot happen this year as planned, I am hoping that us moving it will give more time to our family and friends to be able to get vaccinated if they choose, and to feel more comfortable attending when things are hopefully looking better!
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Savannah · On January 12, 2021 at 21:14
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We’ve decided to move it to next year! After discussing with family some more and seeing what other couples are doing we felt it would be safer! I’m staying optimistic that next year we will be able to have a more normal wedding. It most definitely sucks having to postpone so many times but we felt it was our safest bet!
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Vinod · On January 12, 2021 at 11:19
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Its so hard to postpone so many times that your hopes goes down so fast and being disappointed. I'm glad to hear though your vendors are understanding due to the whole Covid situation and protecting your date change.
Other couples as yourself are feeling the pinch of the wedding moment to happen in the full forum celebration. Your guests will understand your vow renewal will wait until things get better and travelling is in full swing. Feel secured everyone is safe and in good health.
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Angelique · On January 12, 2021 at 09:49
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I’m sorry you have to postponed. Is there a way you guys can do it next year? Or maybe move it closer to September when they are projecting anyone from the general public can be vaccinated. Frankly even next year my fiancé is worried. It sucks for all people involve.
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Savannah · On January 12, 2021 at 08:33
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My heart goes out to you having to make the decision to postpone. 💕 Hopefully you and your fiancé will still be able to do something together on your original date to make it special!
The projections are definitely great but not great news for people who are up in the air planning, but I honestly am feeling more weighted towards postponing again to 2022 for the sole fact that more of our guests will have the opportunity if they choose to get vaccinated and there will be hopefully be less worry and taboo around the entire situation and gathering. I feel like we sacrificed enough this past year to not have a normal(ish) wedding and would atleast like to be closer to the possibility of having dancing, a normal cocktail hour etc without having to worry about restrictions! Here’s hoping we both get to have special days! 💜
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Colleen · On January 11, 2021 at 23:44
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I feel for you... my wedding is May 1st and we just made the call to postpone our reception to May 2022. Unfortunately a lot of the articles and projections I’ve read place the general public not getting vaccinated until around September this year. I know it’s not news that you or anyone else wants to hear... Here’s hoping that restrictions are lifted enough that you can have a special day on your anniversary regardless!
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Hank · On January 11, 2021 at 21:44
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I think e-vite and updates via digital are fine. Even if etiquette suggests otherwise, it's a pandemic. I don't see how anyone would make a fuss out of it. But definitely send something via email in case people aren't actively checking the website.
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Savannah · On January 11, 2021 at 21:37
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Unfortunately they did specify April 2021, we didn’t put a disclaimer at all 😭. I got them in mid 2020 being optimistic that things would be better by now. However, we did tell everyone that we would be in contact if there needed to be any changes (ie: reduced guest count etc) and to check the website. I am hoping our guests are understanding, for the most part they are all family. I’m not sure if proper etiquette is to just send a new invite in this situation or if maybe just an e-invite would suffice?
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Hank · On January 11, 2021 at 21:31
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Man, I feel for you regarding the invitations. Did the last round specifically state April 2021? Any disclaimer on them along the lines of TBD PENDING GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS? If so, you can get away with updating guests via digital (assuming your invites led them to a website for RSVP). I think most people will understand considering the circumstances.
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