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The Social - Wedding Segment

LJ Hisey, on April 28, 2020 at 14:03 Posted in WeddingWire 0 9
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Hi guys!


I just watched a really interesting segment on Weddings on the Social. They had a wedding planner from the Toronto area speak on the wedding industry and everything happening.
He spoke on postponement. He stated he has postpone all his weddings until the end of July and has put in place back up plans for anything in the fall.
What are you thoughts on this? I think he made great points. And said even if we do “open up” and weddings are “a go” what does this look like? There is going to be a new normal. Will you be able to hug. Will you be able to shake hands? Such a crazy world we live in now. Is it really safe for the health of everyone to gather in groups of 100s in the coming months?
I found this super interesting and I was fortunate to have a very non traditional venue which was super flexible with our decision. I have been hearing horror stories about certain wedding venues and companies giving brides in June and July false hope. I don’t think you should be backed into a corner to keep your wedding date if you wish to postpone. This seems crazy to me.
I had trouble with one vendor, but as this situation progressed she became much more level headed and we came to an agreement.
Anyone else having issues? What are your thoughts on Thursday weddings? It’s all such a crazy thought that there will be twice the volume of weddings in 2021.

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Latest activity by Laura, on May 8, 2020 at 20:38
  • Laura
    Devoted June 2022 Ontario
    Laura ·
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    All of this got my butt in gear to book a 2021 date right away. Once the pandemic hit we just completely stopped talking about the wedding for about 6 weeks. We finally thought if we don't do something soon we won't have a date!

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  • Ashley
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    That sounds like a great idea but i dont want to postpone. everything we have has our custom date on it. we have been planning this wedding for a year and a half im so excited for it. we have put so much time and effort and money into it i dont want to lose deposits or have to find vendors and find new dates.

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  • Kelsie
    Master July 2021 Ontario
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    Me too! I’m sure we will because our venue is fully booked next year already.


    FH and I have briefly discussed postponing but likely not worth it if we’re going to be waiting 2 additional years ....CRAZY!!
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  • Hank
    Featured September 2021 Ontario
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    I hope if things don't go the way you planned that you get all your deposits back!

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  • Kelsie
    Master July 2021 Ontario
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    I’m definitely on the same page as you. If our original date doesn’t go forward we will still try to get married legally (if we can) but our wedding festivities will all be cancelled.


    Like you, we are trying to start our own family and delaying the wedding a year (or more) when we want to perhaps start trying to have children, just wasn’t going to work for us (among other reasons).
    I think ultimately if a bride chooses to postpone or not postpone, there’s no wrong answer! It’s what works best for you and your spouse.
    We’re being cautiously optimistic right now, our guests hope it happens and we hope it happens. So we’ll have to wait patiently and see! Smiley smile
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    We also decided to get married with our immediate family on our date.. We want to start a family and just felt that there isn't any certainty about when large gatherings will be able to take place. There were so many factors that went into that decision and no two wedding's are the same. Whatever works for you. Being optimistic is great and it is an ever changing situation.

    Will you cancel altogether if you are not able to have your wedding? I think that Weddings are a unique situation. Definitely don't fall into the category of Concerts and Sporting events.

    Sometimes I just wish they would address these types of events to give some context.

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  • Kelsie
    Master July 2021 Ontario
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    I think I read an article that was similar to this. I mean everyone is different in what they'll choose to do, we have opted not to postpone for many reasons and that will work for us, where as other people will be able to postpone for another year.

    I think venues will install hand sanitizing stations - which doesn't bother me, our venue has them already. I think wait staff will need to wear gloves - again doesn't really bother me.

    I think once Ontario (and other provinces "open up") the social distancing measures will become more relaxed. Who knows what, how or when - but there's no wrong decision to make here. If you choose to not postpone and wait it out - that's ok, and if you choose to postpone that's ok too!

    For me, a Thursday wedding probably wouldn't work ceremony wise - it would be super hard to get time off work to attend the ceremony. Definitely would attend the reception for as long as I could though to support the couple!

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    I agree with everything. We postponed our June 2020 wedding. There is no way that things will be “normal”. Weddings can absolutely happen... but they will have to be small. And even if they “open” up the economy, I was reading that in they will still encourage social distancing.


    I think Thursday weddings are fine! We were lucky to get a Saturday in 2021, but I know if I’m ever invited to a wedding on a Thursday from a couple that postponed and had no other option, I will for sure support them and come! As long as it’s safe of course.
    This sure is a crazy time, but everyone will have their day eventually! And when they do, it will be the best day!
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  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
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    You got to know about a great segment and this guy seems to have the back up plan in order if anything happens right now. Its amazing how the points are true and the new norm coming into effect soon may feel the health of others you haven't seen for a long time be awkward. The social did make a good call to put this topic on their show as its important for those couples thinking of postponing their dates.

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