August 2020 wedding

Ours is August 8th ❤️Sending out invites in the next few weeks too!

I would wait to postpone. I really think by August you will be fine!

We are August 8th. sending invites next week and just included a note that we will continue to monitor the situation and advise in June if we need to postpone.

In the same boy have been together 12 years and wedding end of August! Still Stuck on what to do

We are August 15th! Planning on sending our invites mid June. Hoping to continue our wedding plans as normal!

Our wedding is planned for August 8th, so I've thought about this a lot.


Right now, pretty much every website has a red bar at the top that says COVID-19, so I think a website tab with that would be perfectly reasonable.
For the content something like this, (adjusted based on whatever your backup plan is):
We're hoping to celebrate our marriage with you on August 7th. However, the health and safety of our friends and family members is very important to us, so we are closely monitoring the current coronavirus outbreak. If it becomes necessary, we will postpone our celebration to a later date. If that happens, we will update this page as soon as we make a decision. Please check this page for the most recent information about our wedding, and feel free to contact us at [email address] if you have any specific questions.

Have the envelopes been sealed? If not, you could also add a little card to go with the invitations so people understand specifically that they should check your website for updates.

Hi Kellie,

Congrats on your engagement! I completely understand your frustration and confusion.

I loved the tip above about sending the invites out in May with a note that states you will continue to monitor the situation. I think this is totally appropriate and I'm sure your guests will appreciate it!

You also aren't alone right now! ❤️ Other August couples are discussing their COVID-19 concerns here: I need you, August 2020 brides

Plus, there are many resources on our website to help you navigate the serious decision to postpone your wedding: Our COVID-19 Weddings Advice Guide.

Hope this helps!

Hi ladies! 8/21/20 bride here.

We just got invites to my fiance's cousin's wedding scheduled 6/26/20 and they included an extra card about COVID-19. I thought that made sense to send out the invites with a caveat card. Call me optimistic, but I think we're all going to be fine by August!! I have no intentions of postponing.

Before reading all the posts of August brides, I thought i was on track for planning purposes, but now I'm feeling a little behind. Anyone else feeling that way? Where is everyone at in the process?

I spent ALL DAY today reviewing contracts, printing them, filling out my wedding planner book with all vendor information (POCs, phone numbers, pricing, etc).

Complete: venue, photographer, dj, caterer, videographer (wasn't on our original list of must-haves), photo booth (also wasn't on our original list of must-haves), dress, bridesmaids dresses are ordered, suits picked out (guys are slacking on their measurements that are due by the end of April though).

Still need:

*Cake (probably doing a faux cake from Etsy or a little Wegman's / other bakery cake just for us and then a Costco or similar sheet cake - clearly cake is not our priority).

*Florist

*Some decorations, have a few. Is anyone doing a rustic theme and using the circular wood slabs as the base for the table decorations? Where did you get yours?

*Invitations (not worried about these- going with SIMPLE (and RSVPs will be online so no extra envelope & postage). Where did everyone order their invitations from?

*Alcohol (sent emails and the fiance made phone calls today)

*Hair & Makeup (sent emails out today requesting prices, etc)

Initially we budgeted for about $15k (North of Pittsburgh). Well, that budget came and went (especially with my decisions of "needing" a videographer and a cool photo booth). Where is everyone cutting costs? I think we're going to cut costs on the alcohol and only do a full open bar during the cocktail hour. Beer & wine once the reception starts. Thoughts? Also cut cost of the rehearsal dinner by having the food brought to the venue instead of going out to eat. Who are you having at your rehearsal dinner? We're having our bridal party, their SO's, our parents, and the officiant and his wife. Should be about 32 people (wedding is about 135/145). We may also cut the "butler-served" appetizers during cocktail hour and save about $500. We'll still have cheese & crackers, veggie trays, a cookie table (Pittsburgh tradition), and a full bar. I think cutting those three things (full bar all night, rehearsal dinner being delivered, and cutting 2 of the apps) will equate to about $1500-$2000 in savings.

Any updates what the rest of y'all August brides are doing? Still so conflicted!

View Quoted Comment I’m early August. Waiting until the beginning of June to make a decision, but that also goes with our outdoor venue and his regulations. Deep down , I’m freaking out

View Quoted Comment I’m really scared too! Anxiety is through the roof. Our county’s stay at home order got extended to June 19 yesterday which is scaring me even more. It’s a limbo of do we wait and hope for the best or postpone and and atleast try to get dates for Fall 2020

View Quoted Comment Girl, where are you that they postponed until June 19th? Dannnggg....