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Syl
Newbie March 2020 Manitoba

Covid-19: two weddings?

Syl, on March 15, 2020 at 23:53 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 5
Hi everyone! Like every other spring bride, I am freaking out about this coronavirus ruining my wedding plans. Originally we were supposed to have a destination wedding in Jamaica at the end of March. However, travel advisories state that we shouldn’t leave the country. Also, half of the groom’s family can’t go anymore because the flights were cancelled and they have to now reschedule for a later date.


Now we are planning on moving to July if possible! From what I hear in this forum and others, resorts are fairly accommodating to moving things around because of this virus. So I will contact them first thing tomorrow!
On the other hand, I feel absolutely heart broken. We planned for that special day over a year ago and we were so excited that it was coming up. Technically, we are already married because that was a regulation for our Jamaica wedding and so, that Jamaica wedding would have been a symbolic ceremony.
A part of me just wants to ‘elope’ and take a road trip to Banff so we can say our vows, see each other in our wedding attire and take pictures in the scenic mountains on the wedding day that we chose. Then we would do it all over again with our family in Jamaica in July with a symbolic ceremony and reception.
Usually, doing it this way isn’t ideal but I don’t know any other way to satisfy my heart about this in this extraordinary circumstance. Thoughts?

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Latest activity by Ashley, on March 20, 2020 at 17:36
  • Ashley
    VIP August 2020 Ontario
    Ashley ·
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    I would move the entire wedding to another month cuz everyone that booked will have a credit and it will still be a fun holiday for all and enjoy each others company. i know it sucks but i mean july is only a couple more months? you have something to look forward too Smiley smile

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  • Sammi0723
    Beginner September 2020 Alberta
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    Our wedding is at the end of May, and I am totally freaking out too. We are staying here in Alberta and hoping that this passes by then! Even if the gatherings stay at 250, I feel like people would still not want to come because of the fear, as lots of our guests are from out of town and would need to travel and stay in a hotel. Its so unfortunate and upsetting as our European family and family from the US will no longer be able to come. I just hope they are all staying safe and healthy.


    Do what will make you happy! f that's doing Banff, Do it !


    Taking it day by day.


    - Samantha

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  • Megan
    Frequent user April 2021 Ontario
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    I feel your pain! We're in the process of postponing our April 4 wedding. I think we'll still get legally married that day though. We've talked about having a family member 'marry' us whenever we reschedule the reception.

    You should totally do both! It's so hard to change something you've put so much time and effort into...

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  • Amelia
    Master October 2020 New Brunswick
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    I love the Banff idea! Plus you'll get so much more use out of your dress 😉


    Madisyn makes a great point about focusing on what is the most important to you despite the fact that right now everything sucks. If photos in Banff and a later party at home or away gives you something to look forward to I would go for it.
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  • Madisyn
    Expert February 2020 Ontario
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    I feel your pain 1000%. We are trying to come up with alternatives to replace our gorgeous destination wedding, but nothing feels "right". At this point, I would say sit down and think about what's important to you and make that happen! I love the idea of a photoshoot in Banff and still travelling with your loved ones. Make memories that you will be happy to go through life with - that's all that matters right now.
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