Starting over...

Right there with you. I keep looking at the checklist and adjusting it because I'm worried about doing anything too soon now. I feel like I have lost some of the excitement for planning, but I'm grateful to all of you ladies for commiserating, sharing, boosting, and supporting as I go. It will be ok for all of us, the vision may change but the destination of this particular journey will not. Cheers to marrying our best friends - however it looks when that happens will still be fantastic! ::hugs::

It sucks horribly. We've had to change our plans a couple times pre covid and once just recently due to our guest list adjustment. One of the first changes was my California dream wedding and our date was supposed to be for August this year. It still hurts sometimes thinking about it. I'd really hate to have to change ANY plans again so we're proceeding as normal right now and just hoping for the best with our new date for February. We will all come out of this stronger and FH and I decided that we can just do a vow renewal at my dream venue which I guess isn't a bad idea. I wish you less stress and a happy wedding day no matter where it is!

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Right back at you lady! I am thankful we have each other to lean on and share throughout this process.

I am right there with you too. Make sure you have date days with your fiancé without wedding talks.


I think it depends on your area too. I’m in a wedding before mine so that gives me extra perspective from an outsiders viewpoint on how others would be with traveling, staying in hotel, etc. At the end of the day I want to be married and everyone to be healthy as well. I focus on the priorities. Because there is so much unknown, we’ve discussed having a big anniversary trip or party instead down the road. I think it’s humbling to put others first and their safety and to be frank, your safety as well. I know others admire that.

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Thank you! I agree with everything you said here 💯

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That is a good suggestion! Lately we’ve been having so many wedding talks and it seems we are both stressed. I think tonight we will just enjoy ourselves

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You are absolutely welcome!

This is totally how I feel!! Our wedding is three months exactly from today. I feel like I'm planning my wedding all over again. Lately we've been questioning if we even want to stick to our current venue, because of cost if it's even worth it. We have been researching other places, and different plan b ideas. It's been a huge back and forth thing, and mentally exhausting. We've thought about eloping to Tahoe, or doing a backyard wedding, or just having a ceremony only at a park somewhere. Yesterday I was on the computer, emailing other places, calling if they even have our date, breaking down and crying in my FH arms haha. Then this morning I started thinking, maybe we should just stick to what we've been doing and our venue might work out 🤷‍♀️ I think I tend to make things more harder on myself haha. I just need to remember whatever happens, I'm still marrying my best friend, and it'll be beautiful no matter what.

I think this weekend I am going to take a break from any wedding related things and start fresh next week. I am so grateful I found this site and the support of other brides!

View Quoted Comment Great way to keep perspective! Regardless of what happens we will get married and that’s what matters most! 😊

Agree with all posts here! If it helps, I’m only a few weeks away from my wedding and changes continue to evolve.


Like all of us, the stress was so overwhelming at times. I had a long talk with my dad. He and my mom married for almost 40 years and I’m grateful for that. His words helped me significantly, which were “yes these changes are difficult, however, in the grand scheme of your life, these are inconveniences. Compared to others whose obstacles are much more severe, soldiers for example, you are still very lucky and have so much to be thankful for”.
This wedding planning during Covid has been, like many of us, one of the hardest times in our lives. For me, it taught me I’m more flexible and stronger than I ever knew. I realized I have the strength to endure a great deal of compromise, hardship, think fast on my feet for solutions, and find extra strength to emotionally support my husband to be when he needs. My appreciation for the small things has grown significantly since the beginning of my engagement. With these inner qualities growing, I think it will make me a better wife and partner versus had I not gone through this.
Sorry for the length- got on a roll there!! Stay strong!!! 💪🏻🌹❤️

View Quoted Comment Girl roll on! I’ve been feeling more grateful for these changes and “lessons” if you will...
this is testing my patience, my resilience and selflessness in so many ways. It’s all a matter of perspective and what a great dad you have to give such solid advice ❤️👍🏻

View Quoted Comment Thank you Marisa!! Could not agree more!!! ❤️

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Hang in there! We WILL get through this