Ways to still celebrate with people, if can’t make number of guests due to restrictions

The guests not all showing up can still see you get married virtually set up or have the recorded wedding ceremony posted on youtube to view as you sent the link to the guests. Its a way to have them see the special day and still have the reception for a later date to celebrate your anniversary.

View quoted message I like this idea. We are also anticipating 50 will probably be the number, we are 30 right now in Sask... We are likely going to be inviting those that can't join us to virtually watch the ceremony. I like the idea of doing an anniversary BBQ. Likely those that cannot come would be extended friends who would likely be down to come party and celebrate with us then too. And not costly either as to hold a whole other reception.

Hey Emma! I struggled with the same thing. I thought having a "reception" later was tacky and no one would want to celebrate me later on (silly I know). But then I realized screw that! We deserve to be celebrated, and if that's important then we still should! I am from a small town so having my friends and family around was so important to me.

Anyway this is the idea I came up with

I have a videographer that is going to also make me a movie version of my wedding. When restrictions are lifted I am going to host a movie premiere party for all my friends and family who could not be at the wedding. Red carpet, popcorn and all! They are all going to watch the movie of the wedding and it might give them a feel of being there! Then at the end of the movie me and my future hubby will come out and we will celebrate all night!

View quoted message Okay, so similar situation to me! That’s a good idea, I’m considering something like a dinner with everyone who couldn’t be at the wedding next year too!

View quoted message Yes we are, for at least the ceremony!

Are you having a virtual option for those who can't physically be there?

My wedding is September and I'm anticipating a 50 person limit on gatherings, which means about half our guest list will have to be cut. I'm devastated at the thought, but I also thought that a fun alternative will be to hold a BBQ at our place next year and invite everyone who wasn't able to attend our wedding. It'll be less formal for sure, but it will still be a nice way to see everyone and catch up.