Should we cancel or postpone July 25, 2020 wedding?-covid-19

Before you do anything I would wait and see how venues and vendors are handling the current cancellations. If there is a way to hold off on printing the invitations for a few weeks, I would recommend that. The situation is changing so quickly.

I would seriously wait. That is still about 4 months away. I truly hope that things calm down by then. Also the curve for cases could start to level off way before then and hopefully we will get back to our normal lives again by then.

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Thanks Alex! I will reach out to the venue and all vendors tomorrow and see what their policies are.

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Thanks Kelsey! I want to be hopeful and believe this pandemic will blow over before then. In the meantime I do need to contact my venue and vendors to see what their policy is regarding cancellations or changing the date.

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Please give it a few weeks before reaching out. There are women who's wedding is next weekend or in the coming weeks. Let the venues and vendors focus on them.

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Good point Alex. Thank you.

I’m two weeks behind your dates for the shower and wedding (6/6 & 8/8), and I agree with waiting! Stay positive, and take it one day at a time...I know exactly how you feel!

View Quoted Comment This - my vendors told me today they are trying to accommodate changes that are essentially mandatory for March - May 10th brides before they open it to ones in the summer.

View Quoted Comment Thank you! This attitude is why we were able to move our 5/9 wedding today! Our vendors thankfully had the same attitude which was so wonderful.

Mine is July 18th, and will be taking place outside Portland, OR. I'm planning to wait until closer to before deciding to postpone or not. A lot can change in 3-4 months. At worst, we have to postpone the party to later in the year, or even next year. Regardless of what happens with that, we intend to get married on or near the 18th, even if we just go to a courthouse, or get married by a friend with a couple witnesses. We'll renew our vows and have a party with everyone later.

At best, well, maybe our guest list is smaller than planned and we end up spending less money. I

I can live with either option, even they're not ideal.

View Quoted Comment Thanks Erin! Good to know someone else can relate to me. Let’s stay positive!

View Quoted Comment Thanks Ellen! This is good to know. As I’m sure like Alex mentioned venues and vendors are trying to deal with current brides who’s wedding dates are quickly approaching. I will remain hopeful and hope this mess will blow over.

View Quoted Comment Katherine, that’s how my FH feel. He rather just go to the courthouse and call it a day!! LOL! Of course if we went this route we could definitely save money.

Hi Jakia . I have same date and brida
Shower 05/17 . I’m also worried but everything changed daily so hopefully everything will be okay . Let’s stay positive and wait it out because things change everyday .

I am also getting married July 25. I'm concerned but waiting for more information. The coming weeks will be very telling with all of the new closures and restrictions. My wedding is planned for the most part and deposits are put down, so I am not in the position of deciding whether to add in more vendors because I have them all already. I'm staying positive and thinking positive thoughts for all who have weddings coming up.

My wedding was supposed to be on April 26th and I moved it to May 11th so I'd say no - you're in the clear as of now. Your guests need to know about 3 weeks in advance if anything changes. Don't poke the bear unless you have to. I would say however if your state/county start imposing curfews around that week, then go ahead and call your venue to get a date of your choice not too far off from your wedding as soon as you can.

Hey girl so our wedding is July 26, 2020 and I’m thinking about the saaame things you are! I completely understand what other brides are saying regarding their dates being sooner than ours, however you have to do what feels right for YOU. This is what we are planning... our venue said that we can postpone to any mutually agreed upon later date at no charge. My fiancé and I are thinking of postponing until 2021, probably the fall (October) because that was the time of year we wanted originally.


We feel that even if everything goes back to normal by this July, the economy sure won’t be back to normal and feel like it might be a lot for who lost their jobs to ask them to travel (we have people traveling from out of state and out of country, elderly family, etc.). Also once people feel safe to fly, will the airlines jack up the price of plane tickets (supply and demand).
Also, we are only inviting about 75 people to begin with, so that means that only, at best, maybe 50 would attend this summer?
It all just seems extremely stressful although and postponing isn’t ideal - none of this is and we are just trying to be as mindful as possible to others situations, time and money.
Plus it will give us more time to save for our wedding and hopefully cash flow it.
Just my 2 cents ❤️ At the end of the day everyone’s situation is different and you and your fiancé have to do what feels right to you.

View Quoted Comment Hi Jamie, We have matching wedding dates. I am going to wait for more information has well in the coming weeks. Just like you my wedding is already planned. All of my vendor deposits have been paid. As for now I will alert the vendor for invitations to hold off on printing and shipping them until we decide how to move forward.

View Quoted Comment Hi Julia, you bring up some valid points about the economy and the shape that it’s in right now not to mention how long it may last. One part of me would feel better about postponing. But FH is not feeling that idea. The venue said to give it until May before making a decision. FH agree with the venue. SMH As for me I think a decision should be made by mid-April. I don’t want to wait until the last minute and also risk losing out on a potential date that I would like. My wedding invitations are suppose to go out in May which is why I need to make a decision before then. This is so disheartening on everyone.

View Quoted Comment Hi! Yeah I totally hear you. Maybe reach out to everyone come mid April and let them know you guys are still waiting to here from your venue and will be in touch with a decision come early May? That feels like it might be a good compromise so at least you are giving people a heads up that things MIGHT be changing, but not making anything official until your hubby feels comfy come May?