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Laura
Devoted June 2022 Ontario

Weddings in Summer 2021

Laura, on November 2, 2020 at 13:43

Posted in Before the wedding 36

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is well and safe. Our wedding date is booked for June 26, 2021 - and lately, I've been feeling like there is no point in planning. We have our save the dates ready to go into the mail and I've had zero motivation to bring them to the post office. I know this is...

Hi everyone,

I hope everyone is well and safe. Our wedding date is booked for June 26, 2021 - and lately, I've been feeling like there is no point in planning. We have our save the dates ready to go into the mail and I've had zero motivation to bring them to the post office. I know this is completely out of everyone's control, I'm so disappointed that this is how the lead up to our one big celebration is turning out to be. There's been no joy or excitement in planning, and we haven't been able to book much as caterers can't even quote us on cocktail receptions as they aren't allowed to host them with current restrictions.

For those planning to wed next summer - how are you feeling? Do you still feel there is hope for a decent party?

For us, our wedding was always meant to be a huge bash with all of our family members and since we already live together and are essentially 'married', we care more about getting to host a great party than eloping simply to get married. We want to be able to have a great time with friends and family.

Let me know your thoughts for next summer - I imagine there are a lot of us waiting with baited breath to see what happens in the Spring.

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  • Alison
    Frequent user August 2022 Ontario
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    We got legally married this August with a small ceremony and postponed our big reception until next August. I’m trying to remain hopeful, but to be honest I feel like it’s not going to happen 😢. Since we already actually did the whole married thing, we likely wouldn’t have the reception if the restrictions are all still in place (social distancing, masks, etc). We also already had all the big things planned and just postponed them. So it feels super weird right now because there’s no planning to be done really, and I’m just kinda sitting here doing nothing. Fingers crossed things start to change for the better in the new year!
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  • Sarah
    Curious July 2021 Ontario
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    I’m getting married July 10, 2021 and I keep trying to think positive but in the back of my mind I am so worried. I really want to have a party for my family and friends and celebrate not only the love my fiancé and I have but also the love we have for those close to us!


    I wanted to DIY a lot for my wedding and I had all these plans of doing it well in advance so I wouldn’t feel rushed or stressed. Instead of 12 centrepieces, right now I’ve made four and will add two more in January and two more in March and three more in June.. provided the numbers allow for it!
    Same for our invitations.. I’ve made 15 so far.. I will make a chunk more every couple of months as we discover more about where this virus is headed.
    I am a very organized person and this whole not knowing thing is killing me!
    Of course I wish like many of us do, that we could have a normal planning experience but I keep telling myself that this will be a story for my kids and their kids!
    Stay strong... lots of love x
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  • Kim
    Devoted June 2022 British Columbia
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    I am getting married on May 14th, 2021, and am really looking forward to a more intimate setting. I know if you have always imagined a huge party, that may be hard to wrap your head around, but it's what I've always wanted.

    I think that the best way to move forward for you is to try and hype yourself up either way. If you have to cut the guest list down a bit, that means you can put more money in other areas. Maybe get more booze, or spend money on games. There are lots of ways to entertain guests without necessarily needing a huge guest list.

    I hope that helps a little!

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  • Sara
    Frequent user August 2021 Ontario
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    Hi Laura!

    We are currently booked for June 12, 2021 and having similar feelings. Though I'm trying to stay positive and plug away on planning, I do still feel a little worried about what the situation is going to look like in the Spring.

    We decided to skip Save The Dates and just do invitations in January or February. We are hoping by then we'll have a better idea on our guest count.

    We have had an extremely low case count where we live, and we are currently allowed 100 for an outdoor reception as long as it is at a staffed venue (which ours is). We have decided that we are okay with this number and are up for trying to work around Covid restrictions, therefore continuing to plan.

    I totally feel you on not wanting to elope. We are also living like a married couple already, and really looking forward to and hoping for a wonderful celebration.

    Crossing my fingers for both of us!!

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