Unfortunately in NJ, there is no end to this lockdown. My FH and I know an officiant who can marry us in her backyard (her backyard is a huge garden and she runs a wedding business and it looks really nice) with up to 10 people max in attendance (including her). Obviously, family such as my parents, his parents and his cousin will be there. Along with us and our photographer, and officiant. That is 8 people. We only have room for 2 more people to see us get married, and have my MOH, two bridesmaids, his best man, and his three groomsmen. Regardless, there will be people in the wedding party who cant be there (we are choosing the weekend of the 16th, either that Saturday or Sunday may 16/17). Its disappointing to tell people and hope they understand that "hey you can be there for the reception, but not the ceremony since we are limited on people ".my FH feels awkward and uncomfortable with the idea of all of our wedding party not being there, but I'm under the impression that it's out of our control and we need to make the best of it. I'm just venting and need to know how I can make the others feel included, and not like they are left out?
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