Covid-19 and June 2021 Wedding

You should start considering your options now. Depending on your area and what your idea of a “big wedding” is, it may not be a possibility.

I think it may be too soon to know what will happen in June with the pandemic, so I would still plan for your wedding to happen in June. However, I would start coming up with a backup plan now, just in case you need to switch to it later. Talk with your fiance and vendors to figure out what would work best for you - if you needed to change something, would you rather downsize your guest list and keep your date? Or postpone but still be able to keep your full guest list? By coming up with a backup plan now, it would save a lot of time and headache later if you needed to switch to it. Otherwise, I would still plan for June.

Prepare to have a very small one in the beginning of summer, or delay your wedding until at least September or fall. 8 months of vaccinations and people not vaccinated still getting it the virus, the new production of vaccines in summer may have gotten all health care workers, all older people in group care or nursing homes, and those with high medical needs. And much of the rest of the population may either have some immunity from having had it, or be young and healthy enough to say, if I get it it is like the flu, not a death sentence.
So larger numbers will most likely be allowed to gather. I would not invite anyone from other countries, nor even consider a destination out of the country.

You might have to consider other options like limiting your guest list to immediate family only and then having others attend virtually or postponing the wedding until a later date. Unfortunately, no one truly knows how long a lot of these restrictions will remain in place. Even with the vaccine I think a lot of people are going to be hesitant to get it because the short and long term effects are unknown. Also a new strain of Covid was recently discovered so the vaccine might not even help against that. I can tell you that I'm currently pregnant with my first child and my OB believes the restrictions will remain in effect through the summer if not longer.

Hi Janelle!! We had a rather big wedding considering the circumstances (162 invited and 104 attended) in August. We moved ceremony and reception outdoors, provided masks and hand sanitizer. We seated tables by households and spaced out. If possible, see what your outdoor options are and get tent rentals on hold. In August in PA, restrictions were 250 outdoors (including staff) and 25 indoors (use the restroom mainly). Tents were my best friend to keep everyone safe and to have flexibility with number of guests. Hope this helps!! ❤️

I recommend you research all your options. Also, consider downsizing your wedding. The small, the better chance it has to not be impacted by COVID mandates.

Big weddings unfortunately may not happen until Fall of 2021 or even 2022; and it sucks BIG TIME. You can try and plan as much as you can but maybe create a plan A, B and C. Each plan with a different guest count maybe. Plan A which includes your whole guest list, Plan B...75 people or maybe 25% of your venue capacity, Plan C...25 of your favorite people. Try getting as many plans in place because at least you'll feel a little better knowing that if you can't go with the whole thing, then the next plan will be ready to roll. Also maybe start discussing plans for 2022 if you truly want everyone there. Hang in there!

You are not alone! Im July and yes things will be better for the both of us but also need to start planning it safe? Im reaching out in January to see what my vendors are like with covid. I had everything booked precovid. But also know 250 guest in 6 months isnt likely. Not really sure whats going to happen. Out state currently is 10 people wedding. sucks!

I am in the same boat. wedding June 2021. already postponed from august 2020 but we invited 240 people and right now we can only have 10 inside and 25 outside so i'm not sure what to do. i don't want to move to 2022 and i have the opportunity to move to August 2021 but not sure it will make a difference. One of my vendors is all booked for 2021 so not sure what to do.