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Beginner August 2021 Ontario

Guest survey?

Devrie, on February 25, 2021 at 11:43 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 5
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So I am a 2020 bride,/ that postponed it to Aug 2021. I live in Ontario, but we our venue is in NS. We have come up with a backup plan here in Ontario as well but have to wait to see what wedding will be "the one". Which means choosing if his family attends (they are all in Ontario) or if mine (all in NS) does.

My sister and I were talking about it (she is in England) and she mentioned maybe I should do a online survey with my guests, as they all got their invites over a year ago to the original date. The survey would be to see who would attend if we had it in Ontario, who would attend if it was in NS (with a quarantine period, or without) and other questions. I thought this would be a good idea. Especially since I can't give anyone notice until closer to the date as to what will be happening.

My question is, what do you think of doing a survey like this with my guest list, seeing as they were all invited already back in October 2019?

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Latest activity by Devrie, on February 28, 2021 at 15:28
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    Beginner August 2021 Ontario
    Devrie ·
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    Thank you everyone who has responded.

    The idea of doing a guest poll, is more to find out if we should bother trying to keep our date and venue, or if we should just throw in the towel and elope. Getting an idea of who even would feel comfortable traveling or coming for that matter, no matter where it is. We figured if enough people still feel ok about gathering (depending on limits) then we would atleast hold out some hope and not pull the plug on a wedding completely.
    However it is looking like elopement is the easiest opinion, as it's the most likely not to have restrictions.
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  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
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    Your guests feedback is a good idea as it would help to know where they would travel knowing the restrictions are more relaxed. At the same time, it would be good to know what is happening with the travel excursions restrictions as airports are being strict on their protocols.
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  • Amelia
    Master October 2020 New Brunswick
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    I would check in with a few key people, those you would miss most if they couldn't come. If that isn't super conclusive then maybe ask a few more people from the next tier of guests.


    Anyone going to NS would need to be prepared to fly and to isolate (since NB has gotten even more strict on letting people in/through, driving isn't as reliable an option). I'm not sure how hard it is to get into ON right now, but your maritime guests would need to fly and isolate on the way back. It would be pricey for either group, especially those who cannot work remotely who would lose 2 weeks pay. So I would make sure they're aware of what traveling for the wedding would bring.
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  • Christiana
    Super November 2020 British Columbia
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    I definitely think speaking with your guests is important but I don't think a survey is necessary. Just check in with the most important people on your list and see what their thoughts are and make your decision from there. You aren't going to care what the people on the bottom of your list think if your immediate family has completely different opinions. Things are already so stressful because you need to think about what you and your partner want, what restrictions are in place, what your venue says is ok, etc. Adding outside opinions to that is just going to make things more stressful so try to limit that to only the most important people in your life.

    I also agree that many people probably can't answer what they will do at this time because things are changing all the time and nobody knows what August will look like.

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  • April
    Beginner July 2022 Ontario
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    I think talking to you guest is a good start however keep in mind it's probably hard for them to answer as things always keep changing as to the government's control.


    I think in NS they might have more relaxed rules as well so keep up to date with their restrictions as well. Traveling isn't the best right now however the good thing is that it's within Canada and not international.
    Hope you figure it out Smiley smile
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