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Taylor
Beginner November 2021

November 13 2021

Taylor, on January 5, 2021 at 10:27 AM Posted in Planning 3 34
My fiancé and I got engaged in February of 2020, prior to the COVID lockdown and all through 2020 I didn’t really stress about our November 2021 wedding because I felt that everything would pass by then. But, now it’s January 2021 and I see a lot of brides getting married in 2021 who are stressed about the pandemic impacting their day. My wedding was never going to be super large, about 85-100 people but, I don’t think I want to postpone it because I really just don’t know what’s going to happen. It’s been hard to get excited about the wedding planning process with this pandemic looming over my head. Obviously, in retrospect, there are people who are really suffering during this time so, I don’t want to sound silly; but, I wonder if anyone is feeling the same way right now and what their plans are.

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Latest activity by Crystal, on April 6, 2021 at 10:38 AM
  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    Yes, you are definitely not alone. Many are at a stand still
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  • Jamie
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    I'm in the same boat as you. I also got engaged February 2020, 80-100 guests except my wedding is July 2021. There are definitely moments were the unknown really worries me especially as we get closer. But, for the most part, I've been really enjoying the planning process. If future me needs to be upset then future me can, but right now I won't be. I don't want my all of my memories leading up to such a big day be negative if things do end up going to plan. I'd hate that I didn't let myself enjoy it for nothing. And if they don't, at least most of my memories were good ones and only the last part where things get switched around will be bad. I honestly worry sometimes that I'm not worried enough lol but it makes sense to me. I'm prepared and ready to take on whatever.
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  • Taylor
    Beginner November 2021
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    That’s such a healthy way of looking at it! My friends and family said things should (hopefully) be ok by late spring/early summer so, I guess I will assess as it gets closer. I am doing my best to enjoy the process and, at the end of the day, I get to marry my best friend. So, it’s a win either way Smiley smile
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    I feel the pressure. Our wedding is in April! We also got engaged in February of last year. We put some extra safety measures in place for our wedding, so I hope it will be okay. We only have about 60 people coming though!

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  • Taylor
    Beginner November 2021
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    That makes sense! I thought even if I had to decrease the number of people that would be fine, I always wanted a smaller wedding anyway. I just want everyone to be safe. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you!
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    Depending on how big your venue is, you may be able to space people out. We have a room specifically for my grandparents and cousin to be where they can wear their mask and stay away from everyone. The still have a great view of the reception area though! We also have a waiting staff that will be serving everyone, so everyone is not touching the food etc. I hope this helps. Thank you also!!

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    Coming from someone who replanned their large wedding to a smaller one to assure COVID restrictions wouldn’t interfere, try your best to just enjoy being engaged! It’s so easy to get wrapped up in all of the stressful things, especially with having COVID to think about on top of regular planning. When I replanned my wedding, I went with vendors and venues who could accommodate us if we needed to move things around to fit restrictions. You’re totally not alone!! It’ll all come together one way or another!
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  • Taylor
    Beginner November 2021
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    That’s the silver lining that all of my vendors are super awesome and accommodating! I know other have not been so lucky :/. But, I appreciate your kind words! I know it will be special regardless!
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  • Chantelle
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    Hi! Kinda in the same boat as you. Our wedding is October 2021 and we have about the same guest range, mine is 80-90ish people. I am planning as if things will be somewhat normal, but we will continue to monitor and be flexible. Postponing is not an option for us. We will move forward with whatever works.
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  • Allie
    VIP November 2021
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    I'm getting married the day before you and I'd be lying if I said the thought of maybe having to change everything hasn't crossed my mind. It definitely has. But at the same time, we've got 10 months to go and a lot can change in that time, so I'm trying to not let it bother me. Everyone is saying by November we should be mostly back to normal, so one can only hope we are. But if we're not, we're not. We've decided to get married either way, and that's kind of what I'm focusing on if that makes sense. I have a lot of good vendors who are willing to bend a bit if Covid becomes an issue, so we are lucky in that sense. But here's to hoping we don't have to make changes!

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  • Kaitlyn
    Just Said Yes November 2021
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    I’m having the same issue 🥺
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  • Makenna
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    Taylor,
    I am getting married the same day as you. I felt that a little bit with Covid but I have found a lot it people personally and my venue so it hasn’t been as stressful. I own a custom business so I am planning to make most of my wedding decor on my own. Looking forward to the big day!
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    Just Said Yes November 2021
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    Definitely feeling this way! We just cancelled our 220 person wedding in Fredericksburg Texas for 11/13/21 (I had everything booked but florist) and are now doing a micro wedding with our bridal party and families in Estes Park colorado in September! That way if people back out it doesn’t fall on us. We’ve had a number of friends get married during Covid and a lot of them had up to 50-100 people back our the week of the wedding. So this made me nervous. But with your wedding being smaller, I don’t think I’d be as concerned. Unless your venue has capacity requirements that would not allow you to invite everyone you were wanting (that was our issue as I was about to send out save the dates).
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  • Lexie
    Just Said Yes November 2021
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    My fiancé and I got engaged 7/4/19 and chose an to have a long engagement right away. We set our date for 11/12/21, booked a venue and started planning for 200 guests. We decided to switch our venue after the craziness of this year and are now having an intimate ceremony at the local mission and a garden reception at a private residence with only 75 expected guests. I have to tell you I’m still concerned about having to postpone our wedding but fingers crossed things start to go back to normal by summer.
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  • Taylor
    Just Said Yes November 2021
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    You are not alone. I have the same date as you. My original guest list is close to 300 people. I have been starting to think about save the dates and I am questioning how many to get because there is a chance I have to drastically cut down the size of the wedding. Overall I am hopeful that we will see improvement by then.
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  • Taylor
    Beginner November 2021
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    Everyone keeps telling me we should be fine by the summer but, I guess we will know for sure by May-ish what the world is looking like! Fingers crossed!!
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  • Taylor
    Beginner November 2021
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    Well, the good thing is my venue is BEYOND accommodating. They are so sweet and really care about making the day special so, even if I can only have 50-75 people I will be more than happy. In that sense I’m happy I was never planning on a super large wedding. It also eases my anxiousness that my venue and vendors are awesome! But, here is hoping things will be ok by then 😅
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    Just Said Yes November 2021
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    Hi! I’m November 2021 too! We have been planning as normal as our venue is very accommodating to and indoor or outdoor wedding! Gotta keep those positive vibes going!
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  • Taylor
    Beginner November 2021
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    Yes, for sure! Thankfully my venue is super accommodating and lovely so, even if we have a smaller wedding of 50-75 people I will be more than happy. But, still keeping my fingers crossed for things to start looking up by this summer!
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  • Erin
    Just Said Yes November 2021
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    Hi! Also Nov 14, 2021! ☺️
    I'm also an ICU RN who has been working on COVID on/off since it started.... I would say that most of us in healthcare are hopeful that with the vaccine this will all mostly be wrapped up before fall. So I'm planning as if I'll be able to have the wedding of my dreams! My back-up is either to cut my guest count (I'm currently around 200), or do what a lot of people did this year - have a backyard wedding at my parent's house (they have beautiful land) with close family/friend's and then a large vow renewal/reception the following year at my actual venue. So I say plan your dream wedding!! But have a back-up in mind, just in case - from what I've seen a lot of venues/vendors are working with people pretty close to the scheduled date and allowing them to postpone pretty much up until a month before. So you definitely don't need to worry or make any decisions right now.
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