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Just Said Yes March 2021

Covid reception restrictions

Jennifer, on November 8, 2020 at 11:50 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 10
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This is mostly a venting post, but also any suggestions will be appreciated as I’m sure most of you are going through this as well!


My wedding date is March 13, 2021 and since it’s about 4 months away I wanted to start preparing for possible restrictions. Our venue sent a list of restrictions they have in place with weddings right now and they include: no more than 100 guests, everyone wears a mask at all times unless seated at a table and eating/drinking, no dance floor open, everyone to remain seated at their designated table unless up to use restroom or get a drink/food. I’m ok with the 100 guests as we originally were going to have 160 and I’m fine with distancing and mask wearing, however I am devastated about no dancing as I LOVE to dance and feel like that is the main part of celebration at the reception. I feel like it will be really weird for everyone to just sit at their tables while music is playing and not be able to dance or interact with us. I was hoping we could dance while distancing and wearing masks, so this was bad news. I know things can still change by March, but if things are the same I will be so disappointed in not having the wedding I wanted/envisioned. Did anyone else have these restrictions of no dancing, etc? Anyone else feel like we’re being completely screwed out of our dream wedding? Thanks for listening to my rant, just feeling discouraged tonight 😞.

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Latest activity by Megan, on November 13, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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    Super September 2020
    Alli ·
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    Terrible... I could not imagine a wedding without dancing. I would look into option B and option C at this point. I couldn’t imagine 100 guests attending an indoor wedding that they’re required to sit at their table for 6 hours anyways. Restrictions are just going to get worse until at least spring time. 😞
    Best wishes 🤍
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  • Natalie
    Super November 2020
    Natalie ·
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    I’m sorry this is happening. If restrictions aren’t lifted by then, could you shorten the reception to have a reception dinner? This could save you some money, plus the worry of entertaining people without dancing. The money saved could go towards a big anniversary party down the road with a dj, etc. that could serve as a second reception once there are no limitations!
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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Sorry girl! Natalie had a great idea! Could that even be an option?
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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
    Chrysta ·
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    I felt the same way you do. Dancing and intermingling and being able to hug my guests are super important aspects of my wedding. I really couldn’t imagine my wedding without these things. When it became apparent that we would not be able to have the wedding that we were dreaming of and planning, FH and I decided we would rather wait another year in hopes of having our dream wedding, rather than spend tons of money on a disappointing event.
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  • Allie
    VIP November 2021
    Allie ·
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    It wasn’t me, but my FH’s cousin had the same issue. She was supposed to get married in November of this year but those restrictions were still in place and she quickly switched it to have her wedding on a Thursday in August instead, but it was no dancing. She and I talked a bit because we were both planning weddings so she said that instead of doing dancing, they did a shortened fancy dinner and because they had a short list of guests and saved money from their big day, they treated their guests to a day/night out instead. I don’t know if that is something feasible for you, especially in March when it’s cooler, but she said she actually really enjoyed having everyone do a nice big dinner and then go out and spend some quality time together.
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  • Alexis
    Beginner May 2022
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    My fiance and I live in NY and here the restrictions are insane. There is no dancing, cocktail hour and everyone has to social distance via table placement and the amount of people at a table. Everyone has to wear a mask and it is just so crazy. How can you tell a bride that there is no mingling at their wedding? I mean no cocktail hour and no dancing on the dance floor? THAT IS WHAT A WEDDING RECEPTION IS!! So I totally agree with you. I am very lucky because my Fiance is okay with whatever I chose to do so it was a very difficult decision to make considering I got engaged in April 2019 and are supposed to get married in May 2021 but I am thinking of postponing it another year to May 2022. I just personally am not okay with not being able to have a cocktail hour and dance at my own wedding considering how we are spending thousands upon thousands of dollars for it. So I understand but you have to do what is best for you and decide if you are okay with what the restrictions are now?

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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    My husband and I came to an agreement that if there is a no dancing restriction for our big wedding in March then we will definitely postpone. That's the part we're most excited about
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  • Jessica
    Devoted February 2021
    Jessica ·
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    I would postpone before I’d pay all that money and miss celebrating as normal
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I think this really depends on what kind of a wedding you want. i have been to weddings pre-covid that didn't have any dancing and it was still fun. but if you yourself want a wedding with dancing and it's a deal breaker then i would cancel/postpone. in the time of covid there's no guaranteeing when things are going to reopen or be at a certain level of normalcy that is desirable.

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  • Megan
    Savvy August 2020
    Megan ·
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    So my husband and I got married in August after postponing from May due to COVID. We ended up having 80 people and it was a morning/afternoon wedding. Our venue was a restaurant with amazing food and drinks and a beautiful outdoor terrace. Dancing was allowed but honestly there was very little dancing (it was early in the day and I think people were trying to keep their distance) and it was still a blast. It was more of a “happy hour” feel then a “dance party” feel. We spent way more on alcohol then we were planning but everyone just drank and socialized (mostly at their own tables) and it worked out great. It was very relaxed and my husband and I had time to walk around and visit with each table. We are relieved we were able to have the wedding at all and everyone was happy to be out celebrating something positive. It was important to us that everyone stayed safe and healthy. Good luck with the rest of your planning...COVID certainly adds a lot of additional stress to the wedding planning process! We don’t regret not pushing the wedding out further again...such a relief to have gotten through it!
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