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July 25th Wedding, Possible Sept 5 Postponement - covid 19

LJ Hisey, on April 14, 2020 at 16:47 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 1

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Hi All,

Looking for some advice.

We have originally booked for July 25, 2020. We are having a tent wedding at a private club. We have the option of postponing until September 5, 2020, although my photographer, DJ and florist will not be able to accommodate this date change. This means we will be losing a significant amount of money in depostis, leaving us to hire new vendors. I haven't made a call to postpone because something in my gut is telling me that the trouble of postponing until Sept 5 will be for nothing as I am starting to doubt the ability to have a wedding on this day? I can also look to book further into the fall if I cut my guest list shorter and have it inside the dining room.

I am internally battling with the thought that I do not want to risk the health of my guests? Is this just me? I think the reality of this pandemic is this virus will not just disappear. I feel like I am getting pressure to postpone as if magically Sept 5 will have no issues regarding a gathering. Are we going to be able to celebrate the way we want? Will my guests want to attend or will the be weary of coming to a gathering where there is still a risk? Will I be able to forgive myself if someone leaves my wedding sick?

I have been toying with the idea of planning a small wedding with just our closest family on the 25th of July and waiting to book a reception at a later date when everyone can celebrate together.

Am I nuts? Has anyone heard anything from credible sources as to the risks of rebooking a wedding in the fall?

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Latest activity by Sasha, on April 14, 2020 at 18:37

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Sasha · On April 14, 2020 at 18:37
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If you have the option to postpone your reception next year, I think you should do it. I really feel 2020 is not the year to be in large gatherings (for the reasons that you mentioned). I like your idea of having a small intimate ceremony on July 25 and postponing the reception at a later date so everyone can celebrate. Dont you feel a lot of weight lifted off your shoulders thinking of that? I am doing this and I know a lot of brides are as well. Your guests will completely understand too.

Also you mentioned your important vendors are not even available on Sept 5th which would give me more of a reason not to select that day.

However this is really ultimately up to you... if you sincerely want it this Fall then you also have the option to select a Friday or Sunday wedding where your vendors will most likely be available that day. But I am giving you my honest opinion that it is probably best to reschedule the reception next year if you can. The ceremony is the most important - if you can do that on July 25 then go for it ❤ ... sending you all my love. I know how hard this is. I am going through the same thing.
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