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OldSchoolKindaLove
Devoted September 2018

90 days out, is it too late to postpone?

OldSchoolKindaLove, on July 4, 2018 at 2:15 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 17
So, my wedding is 90 days away and STD’s were sent out. However, I’m considering postponing to next September. Any advice?

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Latest activity by OldSchoolKindaLove, on July 5, 2018 at 5:47 PM
  • NikNak
    Master September 2018
    NikNak ·
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    I personally don't think it's too late. If your invitations haven't gone out yet, get on the phone with your guests ASAP so they don't book travel or hotel rooms. Call your vendors, most of them will probably have clauses in your contract that may make this financially difficult - I know our venue states if we cancel after the contract grace period (90 days after we signed), we owe the balance no matter what, save for an act of God.
    So to sum, if you're canceling for financial reasons, you may want to make sure you won't be out any money, but for any other reason, just make the decision and get the word out! Good luck OP!
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  • FutureMrsHarris18
    Expert July 2018
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    Definitely check your contract. Most you will lose out on your deposit and others with have to pay for everything. Try to see if hit can do a date change with your vendors. Financially you maybe out of wayyyyyy more money than your reason maybe worth.
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  • lyfe_girl
    Dedicated June 2019
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    I think it’s on the brink of too late, so if you’re going to do it, do it now. Much later, and people will have booked flights, etc.
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  • S
    Beginner November 2019
    Sabrina ·
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    My advice would be. If you want to postpone it until next September then Please do it. If You didn't book anything, But even if you did book everything and Had rooms. If you want to postpone it, postpone it. It's Your day, for you so do not do anything Just to Not hurt feeling or inconvenience anyone. That's a huge decision and if you want to wait, wait. Everyone will still love and forgive you.
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  • ThatGirl
    Super January 2019
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    I think you’re on the line... and close to too late... but it really depends on the reason... if it’s financial, like others have said you’re probably best off trying to figure it out... it’ll cost you more in the long run to postpone... if there something else going on, with your relationship, with a health issue, etc. that’s pushing you to want to postpone it’s an entirely different discussion.
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  • The Nuptials
    VIP July 2018
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    Understand you may lose some guests for next September because they lost money when you postponed with flights/hotels. I know someone who did this two weeks out for a $$$,$$$ wedding. Do what you need to do and don’t worry about others. But do it now.
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  • Kimberly
    Expert May 2018
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    I agree. Depends on the reason. If you’re not sure about the marriage, definitely postpone. If it’s financial, you probably would lose more than you would gain by postponing and should do anything you can to get what has to be paid, paid. If you’re just burnt out or whatever, take a breath, take a break from planning, but don’t postpone. 90 days out you definitely have signed contracts and people definitely have paid for hotels and flights. BUT, it really depends on why.
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  • T
    Super December 2018
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    I encourage you to review your contracts to be certain there are no penalties associated with cancellations or delays. If your invitations have not gone out yet, I don't imagine that is would be too late to inform your guests of a postponement, but it would be unfortunate to cause additional stress if there were restrictions in your vendor clauses. Best of luck!
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  • Deryn
    Expert October 2018
    Deryn ·
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    I would check all of your contracts first. How much would you be losing? I personally think it’s too late, but if you have strong reasoning to postpone i would call guests ASAP. My wedding is the weekend after yours and we already have guests booking flights and hotels (we also sent STD’s)
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  • Heather
    Expert August 2018
    Heather ·
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    I can only repeat what everyone else has said. Good luck hun ❤
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  • Chariece & Sterling
    VIP January 2026
    Chariece & Sterling ·
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    If you are certain about the postponement get in touch with guest asap !!! especially if you have oot guest. Then call your vendors hope everything works out for you.
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  • K
    Just Said Yes July 2018
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    No we did but we put a lot of into it before we did it
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  • MrsV1027
    Master October 2018
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    Like the pp said it really depends on your reasoning. If you aren't ready to get married then 100% hands down postpone it. If it's for financial reasons you really need to check with every single vendor and see if it's going to end up costing more which in many cases that happens when you change your date.

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  • OldSchoolKindaLove
    Devoted September 2018
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    As it stands right now, the only contracts or obligations we are into are the venue, and a couple attire rentals ( 1 Bridesmaid and 2 Groomsmen). I have been blessed to have family friends offer to perform services for us and didn't require a contract. I am sure they will understand if I say unfortunately our financial situation hasn't gone as planned. My FH truck going out was a big unexpected expense this year. My sister getting married in June and is currently in the process of moving has taken away from her and my parents being able to help out. What do you advise?

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    Are people traveling? If so, then yes I assume they booked hotels by now and possibly requested work off. Are vendors booked and deposits put down?

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  • OldSchoolKindaLove
    Devoted September 2018
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    As it stands right now, the only contracts or obligations we are into are the venue, and a couple attire rentals ( 1 Bridesmaid and 2 Groomsmen). I have been blessed to have family friends offer to perform services for us and didn't require a contract. I am sure they will understand if I say unfortunately our financial situation hasn't gone as planned. My FH truck going out was a big unexpected expense this year. My sister getting married in June and is currently in the process of moving has taken away from her and my parents being able to help out. What do you advise?


    I haven't sent out room block information, as my formal invitations have not been sent.

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  • OldSchoolKindaLove
    Devoted September 2018
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    As it stands right now, the only contracts or obligations we are into are the venue, and a couple attire rentals ( 1 Bridesmaid and 2 Groomsmen). I have been blessed to have family friends offer to perform services for us and didn't require a contract. I am sure they will understand if I say unfortunately our financial situation hasn't gone as planned. My FH truck going out was a big unexpected expense this year. My sister getting married in June and is currently in the process of moving has taken away from her and my parents being able to help out. What do you advise?


    I haven't sent out room block information, as my formal invitations have not been sent.

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