June 27, 2020 brides?

View Quoted Comment Hello Katie, you’re right! I thought it would be easy to figure out an alternative plan but what I found is that I do not even feel comfortable putting down another large deposit because everything is so uncertain. Some venues are doing virtual tours. We decide to limit the number of people to 20 but my county isn’t issuing any marriage licenses lol I have no idea what the universe has planned for us but it will all work out

View Quoted Comment Try doing Facebook live or check out zoom. If family/friends have internet access they can do either. We're having a small ceremony in his parents back yard and going live on Facebook for those that would like to "attend". We will have a HUGE luau reception party & vow renewal at 1 year.

Ok, long post warning. I've been avoiding most of the wedding sites and forums because I'm semi panicking and in denial about having to possibly move our wedding, and riding a rollercoaster of emotions, so I need a venting moment.
I am still a June 27th bride at the moment, but we are getting ready to make the decision to postpone or not in the next week. We are supposed to be receiving more updates from our state leaders about our stay at home directive and such. We are hopeful we can keep our date, but well aware that it is looking doubtful at the moment. Not only because of stay at home orders, also taking into consideration friends and family who fall into at risk categories. My sister who is MOH is out of state and their stay at home was just extended to the end of May.I already had to indefinitely postpone by bridal shower, which was a disappointment. I'm only getting married once, I'm in my 30s, I want to do the whole traditional everything. Bachorlette is supposed to be the weekend prior and is local, so if we keep our wedding date hopefully that will still work. We've been in contact with our vendors and they are all willing to work with us and supporting us in trying to make the decision. Our biggest thing of course will be our venue. Right now they have canceled events through the end of May, but are hopeful for June. I also only have 2 of 6 bridesmaids who have dresses....My FH's tux is being custom made through Men's Warehouse and they are closed and we have no idea when they will open and be able to do his fittings.Right before all this started we ordered and received our invitations too. Luckily we did them through Costco, so if we have to redo them it was only about $50. I also have gifts for the mothers that have our 2020 date on them, but again not super pricey if they have to be replaced. We were already planning on doing our honeymoon January or February 2021, so no worries about deposits or rescheduling there.It's been a very up and down couple of months, bouncing between being fine and even glad to possibly postpone and being in tears and wanting to throw a tantrum. It also doesn't help the stress off all this that I started a new management position at work first of March and have been dealing with changes by what feels like the minute, getting a team of 35+ moved to teleworking, and all while in the middle of our busiest season.Ultimately when we get married doesn't matter, having to move our date won't change how we feel about each other or our desire to get married. Trying to look at the positives: more planning time, more time to save moneyBut ARGGHHHH!!

View Quoted Comment Thank you Kierra, I totally understand! We decided to have a FaceTime meeting with all our parents to talk through a new plan since we were so confused. The guidance from our parents helped clear our new path. We let our vendors know what new dates our venue had available and only one date worked for every vendor, August 14th. Our parents all agreed we should proceed with the new date. I am planning on ordering hand sanitizing wipes and dressing them up to place at each seat. We will be spacing out guests and wrapping all candy and cookie buffet items to minimize germs. My aunt gave me great advice, “this new date is the date God chose for you as everything is in his hands, especially now”. I hope this gives you some help in your decision and your path will present itself. Having a small counsel talk through options with us helped as we are too emotionally close to make a clear, decisive decision. ❤️

View Quoted Comment Hi Jennifer, I completely and throughly understand. ❤️ I am in same boat, I am in my 30s and have supported friends and family in their showers, bachelorette parties, etc. and was VERY single at that time and thought “my turn will come one day”. Totally get the disappointment. One reason we chose to postpone to August 14th was it provided hope we would be able to still have those traditions we both want to experience. You will be amazed at how understanding your family and friends will be if you chose this route. They will be there for you and your groom. Not sure what state you live, which if you are in the MidWest, June could be very possible. I live in PA, some counties are still on lockdown, others starting to reopen with restrictions May 8th. We had a FaceTime meeting all together with our parents. I think my parents were comforted by seeing his parents virtually and it was unanimous each parent encouraged us to postpone. For us, this gave us the confidence to pull the trigger and officially move it. The family meeting gave us a sense that we are all in this together with the family and it was a family decision. We also need the time to finish dresses, tuxedos, my ring, etc. which I personally am glad not to be rushed through. I am learning to like my new date and it reassures me our grandparents were happy to hear we moved it. Hope this helps you. Keep us updated on how you are doing ❤️☀️