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Jennifer
Newbie June 2021 Alberta

Covid Wedding Change of Plans

Jennifer, on May 20, 2021 at 23:30 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 12
Hi everyone! June 24th, 2021 bride here Smiley smile
I’m just wondering at what point did you decide to commit to a new plan regardless of restrictions time line wise? Like we are planning a ceremony and going to go with however many people we will be allowed to have; we sent out about 40 invitations with a covid disclosure note saying that things may change etc. At what point do we commit to no reception and just plan for a ceremony? Did other people commit to plans a month out? Two weeks?? I’m just not feeling hopeful about receptions being allowed for our date and if they are I feel it’s going to be way too close to the date to be able to plan a whole reception/decor/food and what not. My thought was commit to cancelling the reception, go forward with ceremony and IF restrictions lift for gatherings then roll with it and maybe plan catered food in a park or go to a restaurant (if allowed by then)?
Just looking for thoughts on when to commit to a plan basically based on what other couples have done. Thanks!!! Sending out lots of love to everyone planning right now, it’s been hell of a ride.

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Latest activity by Stephanie, on May 25, 2021 at 14:25
  • Stephanie
    Beginner June 2021 Ontario
    Stephanie ·
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    Sorry deleted my response. I thought you were located in Onterrible. Thank god you aren't! You at least have a shot Smiley smile

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    Beginner June 2021 Ontario
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    Https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/8e4c-COVID-19-Wedding-Planning-Checklist.pdf As of May 22 2021, Ontario is only allow 10ppl. I hope the new announcement that we are expecting increases the amount of ppl that can attend.
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  • Christiana
    Super November 2020 British Columbia
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    I saw someone else on here from Ontario say there were going to be addressing wedding specific information. But this is coming I think third hand at this point so don't quote me! Smiley smile

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  • Sarah
    Expert August 2021 British Columbia
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    I don’t think it will be wedding specific but they are going to go over the reopening plan for B.C. I believe.I just really hope they decide to give all of us some straight answers soon.
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  • Jennifer
    Newbie June 2021 Alberta
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    No idea! I’m not sure what to expect honestly or what they will update on.
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    Hi! Do we know if there is supposed to be specific wedding updates on Tuesday?
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  • Jennifer
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    Hi Sarah! Totally the plan for now, going to wait on the update on Tuesday and gauge based off of that. I just think we’ll plan for a non formal gathering if we’re allowed to do so. Focus mostly on the ceremony and what not Smiley smile


    Take care!
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  • Sarah
    Expert August 2021 British Columbia
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    I would wait for the update after the long weekend and personally be prepared to ride it out until the 3 week mark because it’s amazing what your bride tribe can pull off with 3 weeks notice.Fingers are crossed that there is some more clarity on Tuesday.
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  • Jennifer
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    Thanks for your reply!! I completely agree! I think we will wait to see what government said this upcoming week and make a final decision; which will likely be going ahead with a ceremony which however many people we can have and leaving it at that if no gatherings are still a thing. If that changes then we can always organize something small/less formal in a park or going out to eat with just close family. I don’t see reception being a thing by the end of June like you said; so might as well just plan a beautiful ceremony with more decor and if we can gather afterwards cool and if not we’ll it is what it is! Ahaha


    Take care!
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  • Jennifer
    Newbie June 2021 Alberta
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    Thanks for your input! Yea, we’re okay with just having a ceremony and doing something small after if we’re allowed within the restrictions. I think we decided on waiting to see what the government is going to say this upcoming week and commit to the plan based on how we feel things are more likely to be like. Which is probably no reception Ahaha but that way we can commit to upping our decor budget and just making it a little more extra Smiley smile
    Take care!
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  • Kara
    Frequent user June 2022 Ontario
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    I agree with Christiana’s post! You make the call whenever you feel comfortable. I personally was not okay with compromising our day- we were ready to go prior to lockdown. So we’ve just been postponing and postponing.
    If you’re okay with rolling with the punches a few days out, stick to your plans and see what happens. But if you would like more stability or are hoping for more people to attend, I would consider changing your plans now. June is coming up fast, and it doesn’t seem like we’re quite there yet with the larger gatherings..
    wishing you all the best with your planning. I can appreciate how stressful this all must be 🥰
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  • Christiana
    Super November 2020 British Columbia
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    Not totally sure if my experience will help, but our wedding was November 28, 2020 and we decided to postpone our reception in July because it was obvious there was no hope for a “normal” reception.
    So in my opinion when you make the call depends on what you’re willing to compromise on. Are you ok moving ahead only if you can have X number guests, or only if X restriction has lifted? If so really be honest with yourself and think about whether you can see that being a possibility at the time of your wedding.
    Or if you’re okay rolling with the punches and your vendors and guests are super flexible with waiting until the last minute, wait and see and have all of your backup plans ready to go.

    It all sort of sucks and there’s unfortunately no way of knowing for sure what will happen.

    Personally if I was in your position I would cancel the 40 person reception. I can’t see that being allowed in mid June. But I think you could have a Plan A for a smaller list of people and plan for that along with a few backup plans including a plan for no reception at all.

    Good luck! I hope things work out for you! ☺️

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