August 2020 Brides!

Right there with you. We already postponed once. Originally supposed to get married on May 24 next month, the day we met in 2015. We postponed to August 7th but fear we will have to postpone again 💔 which really puts a damper in our plans to get pregnant in the fall. We’re both turning 30 in the next year and want to start TTC right away so this whole COVID-19 has ruined a lot of our plans. Right there with you. Praying everything works out for you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

We are also 8/1. Sending out invitations this week or next, will be including these address label style stickers to encourage people to check our website for updates & also will be asking for email addresses during the online RSVP process so we can send out updates.

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Stickers say:

COVID-19 UpdateAt this time, our wedding plans have not changed. Given the circumstances, we will update you of any changes via our website.

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I'm so sorry to hear this. Ugh, what an unfortunate/frustrating time it is. We will be reassessing in May, but deep down I think we know the answer – postpone. My fiancé and I both turn 30 this year as well, thinking that 2020 was going to be THE year of our lives. I hope that there is some light at the end of this tunnel and that hopefully something is better in store for us. I just read a post a girl wrote, which gave me a bit of clarity and realistic questions. I will link it! I pray for you and your fiancé that you don't have to postpone again! Fingers crossed!

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/june-couples-postponing-due-to-covid-19-encouragement/e2e6a03e5635af33.html

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Twin date! Thank you for this, it's such a good idea! I hope we don't have to postpone, but at the end of the day we will pray and see what happens. Thank you again!

View Quoted Comment We moved our date from 5/24 to 7/25. We are in Texas. Original guest list was about 80. I’m thinking if the state will allow weddings if 80 we will move forward. If they have restrictions on not having more than 50 we will shorten our list and hav

We are July 25th, the weekend before your wedding. Haven't postponed yet, although my venue won't entertain a Plan B at this point. I just don't feel confident that my state will be at the point where we can have a gathering of more than 50 (we do have less than 100 invited). I think it is all dependent on where you live and what your restrictions are. I think this time of the summer is a real gray area, I can see it going either way. Good luck to you!

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Sorry to hear about your venue complications! That's so frustrating under the circumstances – are you able to get a refund if they end up cancelling? Yeah, i'm in LA, so I highly doubt they will allow more than 50 people here as well. You're right though, such a grey area. Let's cross our fingers. Good luck and sending positive affirmations!

Hi Me T,

I'm sorry you're having to think about postponing your wedding. That's a really tough spot. I do like the suggestion from the PP re: stickers/labels on the invitations. It never hurts to remind your guests that the plan could change.

The general consensus for August weddings is that you should continue to monitor the situation and try to make a decision by the end of May. Or, if you would feel relieved to reschedule for a later date, you should consider postponing sooner for peace of mind. Unfortunately, it's a waiting game right now.

You're not alone. Here are some discussions with August brides:

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I'm hoping you can move forward with your August wedding!

Yes this is my dilemma also. Our state just extended our stay home to May 30th I'm in IL.

I'm on the same page as you. My wedding is on August 8, 2020 and I still haven't officially postponed it yet. My venue is trying to charge me an extra $1000 if I move it to next year because August is not officially affected by COVID-19. I feel like its harder for us late summer and early fall brides because people are assuming it will be better, but will it actually be better?

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I'm so sorry you're going through this and it's so unfortunate that venues aren't giving covid brides a break under the circumstances. Is your venue making you cut down the amount of guests or guests needing to wear masks? If so, wouldn't that be technically "affected" by covid?

I have two other friends that are still keeping their September weddings if that gives you any incite –– the fews thing that they are having problems with is the amount of people/cutting down the guest list, amount already spent, their guests potentially having to wear masks, and to have enough proper space for their limited guests. I hope this incite helps somewhat to give you clarity. Hoping you can move forward with your wedding!