Should I Postpone my wedding? That truly is the burning question.
There you are, happily planning away; making arrangements, sending deposits, tasting cakes, and Whammo! COVID-19 hits and our world is completely rocked. In a matter of weeks our booming economy has been decimated, lives lost, jobs lost, businesses closed, and in some states, there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. The whole situation feels like a bad sci-fi movie that we can’t tear ourselves away from. Collectively, we are afraid, we are in mourning, and we need a sense of security and control restored.
The truth is, this is not the first time a global crisis has impacted us, and it most definitely will not be the last. Human beings have endured famine, pandemics, world wars, financial collapses, natural disasters and that is to just name a few. We have survived and thrived over and over again; the key right now is to stay healthy, stay safe, and conserve your resources!
We know the crisis will end and it is a beautiful thing to be looking toward the future with hope; BUT the question remains, when will it end? When will we return closer to normal? And should I postpone my wedding?
Here is some food for thought to help you decide if you should or shouldn’t reschedule as well as quick tips if you do need to make adjustments.
#1 – Are you still employed?
YES – If you are still employed, your wedding date is October 2020 or later and you have the financial resources to host your wedding as planned then my advice is do not reschedule. Keep on as planned but remain flexible, this situation is fluid and can change drastically at any moment.
NO – if you are no longer employed (whether laid off or furloughed), absolutely, 100% reschedule. Conserve your resources! Your security and safety are far more important right now. TIP: With COVID-19 all across the country gatherings of 10 or more are restricted. Call your venue and your vendors (if you have already gotten to this step in planning) and share with them you have been laid off due to COVID-19, request a new date (go with your original planned time of year or give yourself at least 1 year to financially recover).
#2 – Is your wedding planned prior to October 2020?
YES – I would consider rescheduling to 2021 or start modifying arrangements to ensure you are practicing social distancing during your celebration. Work with your venue, wedding planner, etc. to find the best way to maintain your ceremony and reception while keeping yourself and your guests safe. TIP: each guest requires 36 sq. ft to maintain the CDC recommended 6’ physical distance, you may safely use this number with your venue to rearrange space. You may need to reduce your guest list in order to achieve this.
NO – Don’t reschedule but remember to stay flexible! You may need to make arrangements to ensure physical distancing during your ceremony and reception.
#3 – Don’t want to reschedule, but you are unemployed and want to get married before the end of 2020?
If this applies to you we have you covered! It is time to tighten down the hatches and plan an intimate, unique, and creative celebration. Start thinking patio, backyard wedding with 10 people in person and more guests virtually.
We would love to help you pull this together, email us at paige@weddingsbyleigh.com for a free, Covid Wedding Relief Plan, and consultation. Yes, it is fully free.
If like many other brides you said yes, I should postpone my wedding hoping for better days. We still have some fun ways for you to celebrate your original wedding date. Check out our latest blog – here – for fun ways to still celebrate!